About the song
Deep Purple’s 1972 hit “Highway Star” is a quintessential hard rock anthem from their album Machine Head. Known for its high-energy performance, the song features powerful vocals by Ian Gillan, a blistering guitar solo by Ritchie Blackmore, and an intense organ solo by Jon Lord.
“Highway Star” captures the thrill of high-speed driving with its driving rhythm and lyrics that celebrate freedom and speed. The song’s aggressive, fast-paced instrumentation and dynamic arrangement showcase Deep Purple’s musical prowess and innovation in the rock genre.
This track remains a fan favorite and a staple of Deep Purple’s live performances, symbolizing the raw power and excitement of classic rock music.
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Nobody gonna take my carI’m gonna race it to the groundNobody gonna beat my carIt’s gonna break the speed of soundOoh, it’s a killing machineIt’s got everythingLike a driving powerBig fat tires and everythingI love it and I need itI bleed itYeah, it’s a wild hurricaneAlright, hold tightI’m a highway starNobody gonna take my girlI’m gonna keep her to the endNobody gonna have my girlShe stays close on every bendOoh, she’s a killing machineShe got everythingLike a moving mouthBody control and everythingI love her, I need her, I seed herYeah, she turns me onAlright, hold on tightI’m a highway starNobody gonna take my headI got speed inside my brainNobody gonna steal my headNow that I’m on the road againOoh, I’m in heaven againI’ve got everythingLike a moving groundAn open road and everythingI love it and I need it, I seed itEight cylinders all mineAlright, hold on tightI’m a highway starNobody gonna take my carI’m gonna race it to the groundNobody gonna beat my carIt’s gonna break the speed of soundOoh, it’s a killing machineIt’s got everythingLike a driving powerBig fat tires and everythingI love it and I need it, I bleed itYeah, it’s a mad hurricaneAlright, hold on tightI’m a highway starI’m a highway starI’m a highway star