L.A. Freeway

{{Short description|Song by Guy Clark}}

"L.A. Freeway" is a song written by Guy Clark in 1970, a few months after he moved from California to Nashville, Tennessee.{{cite journal |last1=Hogatt |first1=Matt |title=Behind the Song: "L.A. Freeway" by Guy Clark |journal=American Songwriter |date=2020 |url=https://americansongwriter.com/la-freeway-guy-clark-behind-the-song/ |access-date=15 January 2022}} It was originally recorded by Jerry Jeff Walker for his self-titled 1972 album, and then released by Clark in 1975 on his debut album Old No. 1. It has been covered by artists including Steve Earle{{cite magazine |last1=Moss |first1=Marissa |title=Hear Steve Earle's Relaxed Cover of Guy Clark's 'L.A. Freeway' |magazine=Rolling Stone |date=February 4, 2019 |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/steve-earle-covers-guy-clark-la-freeway-tribute-album-789636/ |access-date=15 January 2022}}{{cite journal |last1=Quinlan |first1=Keely |title=Steve Earle & The Dukes – "L.A. Freeway" (Guy Clark Cover) |journal=Stereogum |date=February 4, 2019 |url=https://www.stereogum.com/2030320/steve-earle-the-dukes-l-a-freeway-guy-clark-cover/premiere/ |access-date=15 January 2022}} and Yellowstone actor Ryan Bingham.{{cite web |last1=Megan |first1=Molseed |title='Yellowstone' TV Star Ryan Bingham Shares Awesome Cover of Guy Clark's 'L.A. Freeway' |url=https://outsider.com/news/yellowstone-tv/yellowstone-tv-star-ryan-bingham-shares-awesome-cover-guy-clark-la-freeway/ |website=Outsider |date=24 June 2021 |access-date=15 January 2022}}