90s Cruisin' Classics Playlist

Hit the open road with Tom Cochrane's infectious 1991 rock anthem, "Life Is A Highway"! This massive international hit from the album Mad Mad World boasts driving guitars, harmonica hooks, and an optimistic spirit, making it the ultimate feel-good cruisin' classic.

Released as the lead single from his 1991 album Mad Mad World, "Life Is A Highway" became Tom Cochrane's signature song and a huge chart success. Its blend of straightforward rock energy with country undertones created broad appeal, establishing it as a perennial favorite driving song.

This enduring 1991 rock track captures the feeling of journey and resilience. With Cochrane's passionate vocals delivering uplifting lyrics over a driving beat, "Life Is A Highway" remains a beloved cruisin' classic, later gaining new fame through popular cover versions.

SONG MEANING: Inspired by a trip witnessing poverty in Africa, Tom Cochrane transformed initial difficult emotions into an optimistic anthem. The song uses the highway as a metaphor for life's journey, acknowledging its challenges ("Road so rough this I know") but ultimately emphasizing resilience, forward momentum, and embracing the ride ("ain't no load I can't hold").