Song
Ventura Highway
by America
Ventura Highway is a 1972 song by America, 3:31 long, which peaked at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100. A karaoke version is available on KaraFun. It fits the Driving, Cars, and Road Trips, Location, Road song themes.
Released 1972 Hot 100 peak #8 · 12 weeks Length 3:31 Soft Rock, Folk Rock
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Performance tips
- Match the sunny, carefree California vibe throughout
- Emphasize the "alligator lizards in the air" imagery
- Handle the signature guitar riff transitions smoothly
In these themes
Karaoke versions
There's a karaoke version of this song. Most karaoke services carry it; KaraFun lists it among its most-sung songs.
- Find karaoke versions on YouTubeOpens a YouTube search for "Ventura Highway" karaoke
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