Highway Star

Deep Purple

About Highway Star

"Highway Star" is a song by the English rock band Deep Purple. It is the opening track on their 1972 album Machine Head and is the fastest song in tempo on the album. It is characterised by long, classically-inspired guitar and organ solos. Organist Jon Lord claimed that the organ and guitar solos were based on Bach-like chord sequences.


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1972
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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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Deep Purple

Deep Purple are an English rock band formed in Hertford in 1968. They are considered to be among the pioneers of heavy metal and modern hard rock, although some band members claimed that their music cannot be categorised as belonging to any one genre. They were once listed by the Guinness Book of World Records as "the globe's loudest band", and have sold over 100 million albums worldwide, including 7.5 million certified units in the US. Deep Purple were ranked number 22 on VH1's Greatest Artists of Hard Rock programme. more »

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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.
Song Release
The song was first released as part of the band's sixth studio album, "Machine Head" in 1972.
Song Background
It's often considered one of the greatest rock songs of all time and is famous for its fast tempo and classic rock sound.
Composition Details
The song is written in the key of G minor and is known for its powerful guitar riffs and solos.
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.
Improvisational Origin
The song was created as an improvisation during transport to a concert, hence the quintessential road theme.
Guitar Solo
Ritchie Blackmore's guitar solo in this song is often celebrated as a masterpiece, a blend of classical music skills with rock music.
Notable Performances
"Highway Star" is the opening track on Deep Purple's live album Made in Japan, showcasing the band's improvisational expertise.
Permanent Fixture
The song has remained a permanent fixture in Deep Purple's live performances, a crowd favorite for its high energy and interplay of instruments.
Cover versions
"Highway Star" has been covered by many artists including Metallica, Buckcherry, and Chickenfoot, indicating its profound influence in the rock genre.
Video Game Appearance
The song was used in the Rock Band video game series, bringing it to a younger generation of rock fans.
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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