Deep Purple - Highway Star (Made In Japan) 1972

The first version of the song was recorded in September 1971 for the German program Beat-Club and is available on the DVD History, Hits & Highlights '68-'76

The song was further developed in December 1971 in Montreux, where the band was recording the Machine Head album. It was there that the lyrics were written and the organ and guitar solos were carefully written and played. The title was invented by Roger Glover.