Song
Heavy Metal (Takin' a Ride)
by Don Felder
Heavy Metal (Takin' a Ride) is a 1981 song by Don Felder, 5:03 long, which peaked at #43 on the Billboard Hot 100. A karaoke version is available on KaraFun. It fits the Metals or Metal, Trip or Journey song themes.
Released 1981 Hot 100 peak #43 · 17 weeks Length 5:03 Album Heavy Metal: Music from the Motion Picture Classic Rock, Hard Rock
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Performance tips
- Lean into the smooth, California-rock vocal style
- Maintain a relaxed but steady flow through the verses
- Project clearly during the melodic, soaring title refrain
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Karaoke versions
There's a karaoke version of this song. Most karaoke services carry it; KaraFun lists it among its catalog.
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