Highway - Highway 1

Review by Chris Saenz

Highway 1 by Highway: A Wild Ride Through Late '70s Pop Rock Alright, let’s get this straight—Highway 1 ain’t no masterpiece, but damn if it doesn’t have its hooks. Released in 1979 across the UK, US, Netherlands, and Japan, this thing is a chaotic blend of pop rock, soft rock, and AOR vibes that somehow works… most of the time. With labels like Epic and RSO backing them up, you’d think they were aiming for stadium glory. But nah, this album feels more like a road trip where the GPS keeps glitching—you’re not sure where you’re headed, but hey, at least the scenery’s kinda cool. Let me break it down for ya. First off, “Twistin’ Patricia.” What even is this track? It starts with some funky sitar action courtesy of producer Jay Lewis (yeah, he played sitar on A2—how random is that?) and then BAM, Harvey James rips into a guitar solo so smooth it makes you wanna light a cigarette just to look cooler while listening. This song sticks because it’s got swagger. Like, who else drops sitar into what should’ve been your standard radio-friendly bop? The percussion from Steve Forman adds this weird little shuffle beat that keeps things unpredictable. Honestly, it’s messy as hell, but I can’t stop hitting replay. Then there’s “(Feels Like It’s) Slippin’ Away,” which sounds like someone took an Eagles B-side, threw in a synthesizer freakout by Bill Cuomo, and called it a day. Daryl Braithwaite’s vocals here are pure gold though—he’s pouring his heart out like he just caught his girl cheating or something. You feel it, man. And those harmonies? Tony Mitchell’s backing vocals give it this layered richness that sneaks up on you. It’s cheesy as all get-out, but also kinda irresistible. Every time I hear it, I’m reminded why people used to blast their car stereos in parking lots back in the day. Now, let’s talk about the rest of this beast. Tracks like “Mooie Meisjes” and “Zomerliefde” scream Euro-pop charm, while cuts like “Cheatin’ Eyes” lean hard into country-tinged drama. There’s even a medley (“Sugar Baby Medley”) that feels like they couldn’t decide between three songs, so they mashed ‘em together. Bold move—or stupid one? You be the judge. Oh, and props to whoever thought adding Sharon Robinson and Carmen Twillie as guest vocalists was a good idea—it actually pays off on tracks like A4 and B4. But honestly, Highway 1 is all over the place. One minute you’re vibing to saxophone solos courtesy of Jim Horn, the next you’re scratching your head at lyrics about moo cows or whatever (“Mooie Vreemde Vrouw,” anyone?). And yet...it’s oddly endearing. Maybe it’s the rawness, or maybe it’s just nostalgia kicking in, but this record has personality dripping outta every pore. Here’s the kicker: despite being released in four countries, Highway never quite blew up globally. Weird, right? They had everything going for ‘em—solid musicianship, catchy tunes, even Roger Davies handling A&R duties (the guy who later managed Tina Turner!). But instead of superstardom, they faded into obscurity. Kinda poetic when you think about it. So yeah, Highway 1 might not change your life, but it’ll sure as hell give you something to talk about. Or argue over. Whatever floats yer boat.

Artist: Highway
Album: Highway 1

1979

Rating: 3.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Midi Midinette	2:47
Kiddy Kiddy Kiss Me
Cheatin' Eyes
Twistin' Patricia
Andole Y'arriva
Tijd Komt En Gaat Voorbij	2:27
Take My Heart
Beg, Steal Or Borrow
(Feels Like It's)Slippin' Away
Bene Bene Bene
Vroeger	4:03
Mooie Meisjes	3:15
O Jenny Girl
Voor Sonja Doe Ik Alles
Adios Paradijs	4:14
Sugar Baby Medley
Skyline
Winnipeg Sidestep
Zomerliefde	4:18
(Feels Like It's) Slippin' Away
Paulien	3:47
Bye Bye Blondie
Troela Oh Troela
Shake Hands
You Made A Fool
Don't Wait Too Long
Howzat
Don't Wait Too Long
Hallo Mary Lou	2:52
Mooie Vreemde Vrouw	3:04
Beg, Steal or Borrow
Sugar Baby Baby
Verliefd	2:35
Summer Love
Wat 'n Heerlijke Dag	3:39
Lucinda
Sonja Medley	(3:47)
Heart Get Ready
(Feels Like It's) Slippin' Away
De Laatste Brief
(If I) Breakdown
Waarom Twijfel Je Nog	3:16
Waarom	2:28
Another Night on the Road
You Made a Fool
Cheatin' Eyes
Another Night On The Road

Video

Highway - 01 - (Feels Like It's) Slippin' Away

Highway - 07 - Cheatin' Eyes

Highway - 10 - Beg, Steal Or Borrow

Highway - 05 - Winnipeg Sidestep

Highway - 04 - Don't Wait Too Long

Highway - 06 - You Made A Fool

Highway - 08 - Another Night On The Road

Highway - 02 - Skyline

Highway - 03 - (If I) Breakdown

Highway (Sherbet) - (Feels Like It's) Slippin' Away

Highway - 09 - Take My Heart

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Labels

RSO
Discount Music
Epic
Renaissance Records

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lyssna på nätet
ascolta in linea
écouter en ligne
kuunnella verkossa
escuchar en línea
ouvir online
lytte på nettet
online luisteren
online anhören

Formats

Vinyl
LP
Album
CD
Compilation
Promo
White Label
Pitman Pressing
Reissue
Terre Haute Pressing

Companies

Role	Company
Manufactured For	Polydor K.K.
Phonographic Copyright (p)	RSO Records, Inc.
Copyright (c)	RSO Records, Inc.
Distributed By	PolyGram Distribution, Inc.
Manufactured By	RSO Records, Inc.
Marketed By	RSO Records, Inc.
Recorded At	United Western Studios
Mastered At	The Mastering Lab
Pressed By	Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman
Made By	Shorewood Packaging Co. Ltd.

Credits

Role	Credit
Bass	Tony Mitchell
Backing Vocals	Tony Mitchell
Drums	Alan Sandow
Guitar	Harvey James
Keyboards	Garth Porter
Lead Vocals	Daryl Braithwaite
Producer	Jay Lewis
Art Direction	John Kosh (tracks: Kosh), Norman Moore
Bass Guitar	Tony Mitchell
Concertmaster	Sid Sharpe
Design	Glenn Ross
Engineer	Murray McFadden
Lead Guitar	Harvey James
Mastered By	Mike Reese
Photography By	Jim Shea
Remix	Jay Lewis
Synthesizer	Michael Boddicker
A&R	Roger Davies
Arranged By	Bill Cuomo (tracks: A1, B3), William Motzing (tracks: A1)
Guest	Carmen Twillie (tracks: A4, B4), Sharon Robinson (tracks: A4, B4), Venette Gloud (tracks: A4, B4)
Sitar	Jay Lewis (tracks: A2)
Percussion	Steve Forman (tracks: A2, B1)
Piano	Bill Cuomo (tracks: B4)
Saxophone	Jim Horn (tracks: A2, B1)
Recorded By	Murray McFadden

Notes

This is the only album released by Sherbet (later Sherbs) under the name Highway in the US. The tracks are the same as those featured on Sherbet's Australian eponymous 1978 LP; however, they are re-mixed and the running order has been altered.
This is the only album released by Sherbet (later Sherbs) under the name Highway in the US/Europe. The tracks are the same as those featured on Sherbet's Australian eponymous 1978 LP; however, they are re-mixed and the running order has been altered.
Publishing:
A1, A2, A4, A5, B2 to B5: Sherbet Music Ltd. ASCAP
A3, B1: Sherbet Music Ltd./Strongbox/Seine Music ASCAP/BMI
℗ © 1979
Distributed by PolyGram Distribution, Inc. 810 7th Avenue, New York.
Sherbet's Australian eponymous 1978 LP Sherbet - Sherbet
* symbol similar to the one among those in the list for Sonic Arts mastering house
Orange labels with concentric white rings and black text.
Matte sleeve.

Barcodes

Barcode: 8 713092 907868
Rights Society: STEMRA-BIEM
Rights Society: BIEM/STEMRA
Label Code: LC 0199
Matrix / Runout (Side A Label): RS-1-3048 AS
Matrix / Runout (Side B Label): RS-1-3048 BS
Other (Intl. #): 2394 225
Pressing Plant ID: 56
Matrix / Runout (Side 1 (etched except for "P TML-M")): P RS-1-3048-AS-CP1 TML-M
Matrix / Runout (Side 2 (etched except for "P TML-M-X")): P RS-1-3048-BS-REV.1-CP1 TML-M-X
Matrix / Runout (Side A Label): RS-1-3048 A
Matrix / Runout (Side B Label): RS-1-3048 B
Matrix / Runout (Side A Etched Runout - [Logo] see *): A - 1 [Logo] RS-1-3048-AS-KL1 TML-M -X
Matrix / Runout (Side B Etched Runout - [Logo] see *): C - 1 [Logo] RS-1-3048-BS-REU.1 - KL - 1 TML-M -X
Matrix / Runout (Runout Etching Side A): EPC-S-83760-A1 timtom
Matrix / Runout (Runout Etching Side B): EPC-S-83760-B1 TY
Other (Pressing Plant Code): 73

About Highway

Dutch band. Martin Cornelissen: vocals, guitar Hans Van Mook: keyboards, electric organ Ton Van Mook: bass Leo Meyer: bass Jan Van Mook: drums, percussion some members are ex-members of Group "The Symptomes" {;}British rock band from Sunderland active in the 1970s.

Aliases

New Way
Sherbet
The Sherbs

Members

Martin Cornelissen
Jan van Mook
Daryl Braithwaite
Garth Porter
Tony Mitchell
Alan Sandow
Harvey James
Ray Minhinnett
John James Gordon
Ian Byron
Jon Elstar
Jim Hall

nl.wikipedia.org

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know that the album *Highway 1* by Highway had a truly global reach? Released in 1979, it found its way into markets across the UK, US, Netherlands, and Japan. What’s fascinating is how localized the tracklist became—songs like *"Mooie Meisjes"* (Beautiful Girls) or *"Voor Sonja Doe Ik Alles"* (I’ll Do Anything for Sonja) were tailored specifically for Dutch audiences. Meanwhile, tracks like *"Twistin’ Patricia"* and *"Heart Get Ready"* catered to broader pop-rock tastes. With contributions from talents like Daryl Braithwaite on vocals and even sitar work by producer Jay Lewis, this album was an eclectic mix of styles, blending Soft Rock, Pop Rock, and AOR seamlessly. It’s like they made sure there was something for everyone, no matter where you were tuning in from!

Comments

longtempssoap

2025-03-14

Thanks for uploading - been searching for 2-3 years now for this track :)

nickjosephbarrett

2025-03-14

Great “Fool”ing around Yacht Rock!!
Smooth and Sultry!!

mscluizroch

2025-03-14

The lead vocals are a bit like Peter Cetera,the singer for Chicago-which I mean as a compliment. I've never heard of them before,I am glad I listened to them. Thanks for great vid!