Highway Companion cover art

  Studio Album · No. 13

Highway Companion Songwriting Credits by Tom Petty

2006 American Recordings 12 tracks 44 min

Produced by Jeff Lynne, Tom Petty, Mike Campbell  ·  Engineered by Ryan Ulyate

American Recordings Heartland RockRock
100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 12 of 12 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 12 / 12 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Tom Petty carries a lyricist or composer credit.

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12 trackswritten by Tom Petty 0 tracksoutside writers
Tom Petty's roles on this album

Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

12
Tracks
1
Lyricists
3
Producers
2006
Released
Data Insight

Highway Companion is a Tom Petty solo album on which he wrote all of the songs, including the single 'Saving Grace.' He produced it with Jeff Lynne and Mike Campbell, reuniting with Lynne, who had shaped Petty's earlier solo work and the Traveling Wilburys. The record leans on a spare, road-themed songwriting voice, and Petty played much of the instrumentation himself alongside Campbell. Sessions took place at Los Angeles studios in 2005 and 2006.

Tom Petty's third solo album, produced by Jeff Lynne. A mellow, reflective record recorded with just Petty and Lynne.

Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Saving Grace
Tom Petty Thomas Earl Petty Jeff LynneTom PettyMike Campbell Tom Petty (Lead Vocals)
2
Square One
Tom Petty Thomas Earl Petty Jeff LynneTom PettyMike Campbell Tom Petty (Lead Vocals)
3
Flirting with Time
Tom Petty Thomas Earl Petty Jeff LynneTom PettyMike Campbell Tom Petty (Lead Vocals)
4
Down South
Tom Petty Thomas Earl Petty Jeff LynneTom PettyMike Campbell Tom Petty (Lead Vocals)
5
Jack
Tom Petty Thomas Earl Petty Jeff LynneTom PettyMike Campbell Tom Petty (Lead Vocals)
6
Turn This Car Around
Tom Petty Thomas Earl Petty Jeff LynneTom PettyMike Campbell Tom Petty (Lead Vocals)
7
Big Weekend
Tom Petty Thomas Earl Petty Jeff LynneTom PettyMike Campbell Tom Petty (Lead Vocals)
8
Night Driver
Tom Petty Thomas Earl Petty Jeff LynneTom PettyMike Campbell Tom Petty (Lead Vocals)
9
Damaged by Love
Tom Petty Thomas Earl Petty Jeff LynneTom PettyMike Campbell Tom Petty (Lead Vocals)
10
This Old Town
Tom Petty Thomas Earl Petty Jeff LynneTom PettyMike Campbell Tom Petty (Lead Vocals)
11
Ankle Deep
Tom Petty Thomas Earl Petty Jeff LynneTom PettyMike Campbell Tom Petty (Lead Vocals)
12
The Golden Rose
Tom Petty Thomas Earl Petty Jeff LynneTom PettyMike Campbell Tom Petty (Lead Vocals)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 4 contributors

TP
Tom Petty
Writer · Producer · Vocals
On this album12 written
TE
Thomas Earl Petty
Writer
On this album12 written
JL
Jeff Lynne
Producer
On this album12 produced
MC
Mike Campbell
Producer
On this album12 produced

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Frequently Asked Questions Highway Companion

Is Highway Companion a Tom Petty solo album?
Yes. Highway Companion, released in 2006, is a Tom Petty solo album rather than a Heartbreakers record. It was issued on Rick Rubin's American Recordings imprint through Warner Bros.
Who wrote the songs on Highway Companion?
Tom Petty wrote all of the tracks on Highway Companion. The album is credited entirely to his songwriting.
Who produced Highway Companion?
Highway Companion was produced by Jeff Lynne, Tom Petty, and Mike Campbell. The album marked another collaboration between Petty and Lynne, who had previously worked together on Petty's solo records and in the Traveling Wilburys.
What is the single Saving Grace from Highway Companion?
'Saving Grace' was the lead single from Highway Companion, released on July 4, 2006. It is one of the road-themed songs Tom Petty wrote for the album.
How did Highway Companion perform on the charts?
Highway Companion peaked at number 4 on the Billboard 200 and reached number 1 on the Top Rock Albums chart. It was released on July 25, 2006.
Where was Highway Companion recorded?
Highway Companion was recorded at studios in Los Angeles during 2005 and 2006. Ryan Ulyate handled recording and mixing duties.

Sources

Wikipedia: Highway Companion MusicBrainz release group Cover Art Archive front cover Cover Art Archive: Highway Companion by Tom Petty