Highway Star
Deep Purple
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Nobody gonna take my car, I'm gonna race it to the ground Nobody gonna beat my car, it's gonna break the speed of sound Ooh it's a killing machine, it's got everything Like a drawing power big fat tires everything I love it and I need it, I bleed it Yeah it's a wild hurricane I'm a highway star, yeah Nobody gonna take my girl I'm gonna keep her to the end Nobody gonna have my girl she stays close on every bend Ooh she's a killing machine, she's got everything Like a moving mouth, body control and everything I Love her and I need her, yeah That's who turns me on Alright, hold tight I'm a highway star Nobody gonna take my head now that I'm on the road again Nobody gonna take my head, they're gonna be my death again Ooh I'm in heaven again I've got everything Like an open road, all my prayers and everything I love it and I need it, I bleed it Yeah it's a wild hurricane I'm a highway star, yeah Nobody gonna take my car, I'm gonna race it to the ground Nobody gonna beat my car, it's gonna break the speed of sound Ooh it's a killing machine, it's got everything Like a drawing power big fat tires everything I love it and I need it, I bleed it Yeah it's a wild hurricane I'm a highway star I'm a highway star I'm a highway star, yeah
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Written by: Roger Glover, Jon Lord, Ian Gillan, Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Paice
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12 facts about this song
Band Origin"Highway Star" is a song by the English rock band Deep Purple. The band was formed in Hertford in 1968.
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Song ReleaseThe song was first released as part of the band's sixth studio album, "Machine Head" in 1972.
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Song BackgroundIt's often considered one of the greatest rock songs of all time and is famous for its fast tempo and classic rock sound.
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Composition DetailsThe song is written in the key of G minor and is known for its powerful guitar riffs and solos.
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Song Evolution"Highway Star" was developed during the band's 1971 tour when a reporter asked how they write songs. Simulating a live composition, guitarist Ritchie Blackmore came up with the guitar riff, and singer Ian Gillan created the lyrics.
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Improvisational OriginThe song was created as an improvisation during transport to a concert, hence the quintessential road theme.
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Guitar SoloRitchie Blackmore's guitar solo in this song is often celebrated as a masterpiece, a blend of classical music skills with rock music.
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Notable Performances"Highway Star" is the opening track on Deep Purple's live album Made in Japan, showcasing the band's improvisational expertise.
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Permanent FixtureThe song has remained a permanent fixture in Deep Purple's live performances, a crowd favorite for its high energy and interplay of instruments.
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Cover versions"Highway Star" has been covered by many artists including Metallica, Buckcherry, and Chickenfoot, indicating its profound influence in the rock genre.
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Video Game AppearanceThe song was used in the Rock Band video game series, bringing it to a younger generation of rock fans.
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Official Recognition"Highway Star" was ranked number 12 on Guitar World's list of 100 Greatest Guitar Solos, a testament to Ritchie Blackmore's virtuosity.
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