Life is a highway

United States
November 29, 2007 8:37pm CST
Rascal Flats just recorded this song and it became a big hit. Does anyone know who originally recorded this song and when? I know several bands are doing cover songs from others and that is just fine, I just like to know who originally recorded the song and when. Happy posting..
3 people like this
4 responses
newzealtralian
@newzealtralian (3930)
• Australia
30 Nov 07
I love doing research. This was easy to find. Tom Cochran was the original 'Life is A Highway' man. He was a one hit wonder. I can't find when it was first released, but here is a link to his lyrics. http://www.lyricsondemand.com/onehitwonders/lifeisahighwaylyrics.html
2 people like this
budsr03
@budsr03 (2350)
• Canada
30 Nov 07
More research needed here! lol! Tom Cochrane and Red Rider had other hits besides Life is a Highway! One more would be, "White Hot"! Take care Newzealtralian.
2 people like this
crazy_ol_lady
@crazy_ol_lady (1014)
• United States
2 Dec 07
Newzealtralian, Thanks for the link to Tom Cochrane. I will check it out more, and listen to their music. It was released in 1991, I think.
2 people like this
newzealtralian
@newzealtralian (3930)
• Australia
2 Dec 07
Well, that just goes to show I'm still learning how to do searches! lol. Thanks, I was sure myself that he had done more, but being pressed for time, didn't search further! Even my hubby didn't know who i was talking about! And that was his music era!
2 people like this
budsr03
@budsr03 (2350)
• Canada
30 Nov 07
A canadian band called Tom Cochrane and Red Rider did the song originally! I don't know when it came out, but it has been more than a few years for sure! Take care Crazy_ol_lady.
2 people like this
Amber
@AmbiePam (85273)
• United States
1 Dec 07
Yes, I didn't lose my mind! It was Tom Cochran. Best version out I think.
2 people like this
crazy_ol_lady
@crazy_ol_lady (1014)
• United States
2 Dec 07
Thanks for your response. I've looked up Tom Cochrane and Red Rider. I wasn't familiar with their music before, but I am enjoying it now.
2 people like this
Cajunhellcat
@Cajunhellcat (2073)
• United States
30 Nov 07
Don't know but it is a good song my granbaby love rascal
1 person likes this
crazy_ol_lady
@crazy_ol_lady (1014)
• United States
2 Dec 07
I'll bet he also likes the movie Cars! Enjoy.
Amber
@AmbiePam (85273)
• United States
1 Dec 07
I'm really not sure. The first version I ever heard of it was from Tom Cochran, or was it Joe Cocker? I forget. I like his version best, but Rascal Flatts does a great job as well. I heard they did it for the movie Cars. Did they also include it on their new album?
2 people like this
crazy_ol_lady
@crazy_ol_lady (1014)
• United States
2 Dec 07
Hi Pam, Tom's version is the best in my opinion, but Rascal Flatts did a good job too. The song was used in the movie Cars and they did include it in their new album. Don't you just hate it when you know the answer to a question and just can't remember it? I know it really bugs me! That's why I finally asked the question here. Thanks for the help.
1 person likes this