The Highways of My Life explained

The Highways of My Life
Type:	single
Artist:	The Isley Brothers
Album:	3 + 3
A-Side:	What It Comes Down To
Released:	1974
Recorded:	1973
Studio:	The Record Plant
Venue:	Los Angeles, California
Genre:	Soul
Length:	4:20
Label:	T-Neck
Producer:	The Isley Brothers

"The Highways of My Life" is a song by The Isley Brothers. It was released in 1974 as a single from their album 3 + 3.^{[1] [2]}

The song was released as the b-side of "What It Comes Down To", though the song attracted UK fans of the group enough to play it. The song was eventually a Top 40 hit in the UK, peaking at No. 25.

About the song

The song is about a person wanting to search through the journey of his livelihood while being sure not to go "to the other side of the road". The song is notable for its intro arranged by Chris Jasper, who plays the piano in the intro of the song for a few minutes before the music kicks in.^[3]

Credits

• Ronald Isley: lead and background vocals
• Rudolph Isley and O'Kelly Isley, Jr.: background vocals
• Chris Jasper: keyboards, piano and synthesizers
• Ernie Isley: acoustic guitar and drums
• Marvin Isley: bass guitar

Notes and References

1. Book: Hawkins, Elizabeth. The World Outside Our Door. July 25, 2017. Archway Publishing. 9781480848900. August 28, 2023. Google Books.
2. Book: Stubbs, David. The World Outside Our Door. July 31, 2018. Faber & Faber. 9780571323982. August 28, 2023. Google Books.
3. Book: Prentis, Sabin. The World Outside Our Door. January 2, 2022. Fielding Books. August 28, 2023. Google Books.
4. Web site: The Highways of My Life (UK). Official Charts Company. August 28, 2023.