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Tom Cochrane – Life Is A Highway – 7 Inch Vinyl Record
In the U.S., Red Rider never matched the level of success they had achieved in their native Canada. They had several AOR hits, including the brooding, now-staple ‘Lunatic Fringe,’ but mainstream attention eluded them.
Lead singer Tom Cochrane broke through in a major way with ‘Life Is a Highway’ from his solo debut, Mad Mad World. The song was a driving rocker with an insistent hook. Dominating the airwaves, the song reached the Top Five on the pop charts, Red Rider had never managed to even break into the Top 50.
There seems to be a little more fire in Cochrane’s belly than on the final Red Rider record. Mad Mad World is some of his strongest work. Literate lyrics and infectious melodies abound on songs like the Don Henley-like title track, the resiliently rousing ‘No Regrets,’ the chugging love song ‘Sinking Like a Sunset,’ and the chiming, big-beat ballad ‘Friendly Advice.’
Members of Red Rider play on most of the tracks and Mad Mad World should be met with delight from longtime fans. For unfamiliar listeners, it’s worth checking out if you’re into Mellencamp or Petty.
Brand new, never played with some jacket wear from storage and small tear at opening edge
45 RPM single
Capitol Records 1991- UK Release
Picture sleeve from the album shown in this listing
Song Listing
Life Is A Highway
Emotional Truth
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