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 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 driving power Big fat tires and everythingI love it and I need itI bleed it Yeah, it’s a wild hurricane Alright, hold tight I’m a highway starNobody gonna take my girlI’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 got everything Like a moving mouth Body control and everythingI love her, I need her, I seed herYeah, she turns me on Alright, hold on tight I’m a highway starNobody gonna take my headI got speed inside my brain Nobody gonna steal my head Now that I’m on the road again Ooh, I’m in heaven again I’ve got everything Like a moving ground An open road and everythingI love it and I need it, I seed itEight cylinders all mine Alright, hold on tight I’m a highway starNobody gonna take my carI’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 driving power Big fat tires and everythingI love it and I need it, I bleed itYeah, it’s a mad hurricane Alright, hold on tight I’m a highway star I’m a highway star I’m a highway star