Keys to the Highway

by Rodney Crowell

Keys to the Highway cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 10 October 1989
  • Label: Columbia
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 43:12
  • Community rating: 3.28/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Hot on the heels of a record-breaking streak of number-one country singles, the seasoned Nashville songwriter delivers an intensely personal and reflective follow-up. Written largely in the wake of his father's passing, 'Keys to the Highway' offers a mature, emotionally resonant exploration of grief, resilience, and traditional Americana.

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Tracklist

  1. My Past Is Present (2:46)
  2. If Looks Could Kill (3:25)
  3. Soul Searchin' (3:56)
  4. Many A Long & Lonesome Highway (4:15)
  5. We Gotta Go On Meeting Like This (2:53)
  6. The Faith Is Mine (4:27)
  7. Tell Me The Truth (3:33)
  8. Don't Let Your Feet Slow You Down (3:27)
  9. Now That We're Alone (4:14)
  10. Things I Wish I Said (4:06)
  11. I Guess We've Been Together Too Long (2:44)
  12. You Been On My Mind (3:26)

Credits

  • Hank Devito - acoustic guitar, steel guitar
  • Steuart Smith - acoustic guitar, arranged by, lead guitar
  • The Dixie Pearls - arranged by, backing band
  • Jim Hanson - bass, vocals
  • Michael Rhodes - bass
  • Glen Hardin - conductor
  • Eddie Bayers - drums
  • Vince Santoro - drums, vocals

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