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L.A. Freeway

"L.A. Freeway" is a song written by Guy Clark in 1970, a few months after he moved from California to Nashville, Tennessee. It was originally recorded by Jerry Jeff Walker for his self-titled 1972 album; his version reached #98 on Billboard's "Hot 100" in July 1973. It was later released by Clark in 1975 on his debut album Old No. 1. It has been covered by artists including Steve Earle and Yellowstone actor Ryan Bingham.

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"L.A. Freeway" is a song written by Guy Clark in 1970, a few months after he moved from California to Nashville, Tennessee.1 It was originally recorded by Jerry Jeff Walker for his self-titled 1972 album; his version reached #98 on Billboard's "Hot 100" in July 1973. It was later released by Clark in 1975 on his debut album Old No. 1.1 It has been covered by artists including Steve Earle23 and Yellowstone actor Ryan Bingham.4

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  1. Hogatt, Matt (2020). "Behind the Song: "L.A. Freeway" by Guy Clark". American Songwriter. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
  2. Moss, Marissa (February 4, 2019). "Hear Steve Earle's Relaxed Cover of Guy Clark's 'L.A. Freeway'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
  3. Quinlan, Keely (February 4, 2019). "Steve Earle & The Dukes – "L.A. Freeway" (Guy Clark Cover)". Stereogum. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
  4. Megan, Molseed (24 June 2021). "'Yellowstone' TV Star Ryan Bingham Shares Awesome Cover of Guy Clark's 'L.A. Freeway'". Outsider. Retrieved 15 January 2022.