“Ventura Highway” – America

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“Ventura Highway” is an evocative song that continues to resonate with people more than 50 years after its release.

America band member and songwriter Dewey Bunnell has noted its timeless quality. In 2000, he stated, “I really believe that 'Ventura Highway' has the most lasting power of all my songs. It's not just the words — the song and the track have a certain fresh, vibrant, optimistic quality that I can still respond to."

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The music video posted here contains a clip I edited from a longer video filmed along the coastal highway (SR 1) in California’s Big Sur region. My objective was to create a video that captures the spirit of the song and is fun to watch.

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OliRos · 22-25, F

I would love to drive that route.

Rutterman · 46-50, M

@OliRos It's so incredibly beautiful. I hope you get the opportunity to travel there someday.

sarabee1995 · 26-30, F

@OliRos You and me both. I get out to San Diego somewhat regularly and would love to extend a trip someday and rent a car to drive up the coast.

OliRos · 22-25, F

@Rutterman That's the sort of opportunity you make for yourself. 😁

OliRos · 22-25, F

@sarabee1995 I envisage driving it north to south, the ocean on my right, in an open-top vintage Mustang (with a modern sound system playing vintage music).

Rutterman · 46-50, M

@OliRos I like your attitude. 😎

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OliRos · 22-25, F

@Rutterman I have the playlist running in my head - Chicago, The Eagles, Steeky Dan, the Stones, Steppenwolf, Cream, Van Morrison, Dylan, Eels, Nick Cave...

OliRos · 22-25, F

@sarabee1995 🤗 You coming with me? Thelma and Louise with a better ending?

Android Auto? Yes, why not? But you ain't gonna be phoning no-one! 😂😂

Cruise control? WTF! A loud horn and a loud pedal!

🤗🌹

Rutterman · 46-50, M

@OliRos Excellent playlist. 👍