The Highways of My Life
"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. 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. 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

Chart performance

References

1974 singles
The Isley Brothers songs
Songs written by Chris Jasper
Songs written by Ernie Isley
Songs written by Rudolph Isley
Songs written by O'Kelly Isley Jr. Songs written by Ronald Isley
Songs written by Marvin Isley
1973 songs
T-Neck Records singles