Songs About Highway

Updated April 1, 2024

Have you heard these Songs About Highway? We promise you'll find some new tunes. Here are 25 of our favorites.

Highway to Hell by AC/DC

From the album, Highway to Hell, released on July 27, 1979

"Highway to Hell" is a song by Australian rock band AC/DC. It was released as the lead single from their 1979 album of the same name. The song was written by Angus Young, Malcolm Young, and Bon Scott. It was produced by Robert John "Mutt" Lange. The song is about a man who is on a highway to hell, literal or metaphorical. The man is going through hard times and is struggling to keep up with the fast pace of life.

Danger Zone - From "Top Gun" Original Soundtrack by Kenny Loggins

From the album, Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow - The Greatest Hits Of Kenny Loggins, released on March 25, 1997

The song was written by Giorgio Moroder and Tom Whitlock, and produced by Moroder. It was released in 1986 on the soundtrack album for the film Top Gun. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, and number six in the United Kingdom.

Life is a Highway by Rascal Flatts

From the album, Me And My Gang, released on January 1, 2006

The song is about living life to the fullest and enjoying the journey. It is uptempo and has a positive, optimistic message. The production is very polished and professional sounding.

Settle Me Down by Josh Abbott Band

From the album, The Highway Kind, released on November 13, 2020

The song is about a man who is trying to settle down with a woman. He is telling her that he is ready to settle down and be with her. The production details are not given.

highway 95 by Baby Keem

From the album, The Melodic Blue (Deluxe), released on October 28, 2022

"Highway 95" is a song by Baby Keem, released on October 15, 2020. Produced by Baby Keem, it is a hard-hitting rap song with a dark, cinematic instrumental. The lyrics discuss the streets and the hustle of life, with Baby Keem reflecting on his journey through the city. The song was produced by Baby Keem himself, with additional production from D Smoke, DJ Dahi, and Cardo Got Wings. The single received critical acclaim for its complex production, lyrical themes, and Baby Keem's signature style.

Highway Tune by Greta Van Fleet

From the album, From The Fires, released on November 10, 2017

"Highway Tune" is a rock song by American band Greta Van Fleet. It was released on April 21, 2017, as the lead single from their debut EP Black Smoke Rising. The song was written by band members Josh Kiszka, Jake Kiszka, and Sam Kiszka, and produced by Al Sutton and Marlon Young. "Highway Tune" is a bluesy, rock song that features a classic rock sound. The lyrics describe a journey of freedom and the quest for inner peace. The song has a heavy, guitar-driven sound and a driving beat. It was mixed by Al Sutton and Marlon Young at Rustbelt Studios in Royal Oak, Michigan.

Highwayman by The Highwaymen

From the album, Highwayman, released on May 1, 1985

"Highwayman" is a song recorded by the country music supergroup The Highwaymen, which comprised of Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and Kris Kristofferson. It was released in 1985 as the group's debut single and the lead single from their album of the same name. The song was written by Jimmy Webb and produced by Chips Moman. The song tells the story of a four-part reincarnation cycle of a man who lives his life as a highwayman, a sailor, a dam builder and finally a robber. The chorus of the song features the four singers singing together in harmony. The song was a major success for The Highwaymen, topping the US Country chart, reaching the Top 25 in the US Hot 100, and also charting in Canada, the Netherlands, and New Zealand.

Ventura Highway by America

From the album, Homecoming, released on January 1, 1972

"Ventura Highway" is a song by the folk rock band America. It was released as the first single from their 1972 album Homecoming. Written by band members Dewey Bunnell and Gerry Beckley, the song is a reflective folk rock tune that recounts a journey along the Ventura Highway in California. The song features a prominent and memorable lead guitar line and is one of America's most popular and recognizable songs. Production for the song was handled by George Martin, who also produced most of the Homecoming album. Martin encouraged the band to experiment with their sound, and he suggested that they use a mellotron on the track. The mellotron was recorded at AIR Studios in London, and the rest of the track was recorded at Trident Studios and Morgan Studios in London.