US Route 61, often called the "Blues Highway" or the "Great River Road," is a historic north-south United States highway. It stretches approximately 1,400 miles, from New Orleans, Louisiana, to Wyoming, Minnesota, largely paralleling the Mississippi River. Established in 1926, it became a vital route for commerce, travel, and the Great Migration, profoundly influencing American culture and music.
This iconic highway has inspired countless musicians, becoming legendary in blues lyrics and beyond. Our collection features songs that evoke the spirit of this road, including "The Devil Wears a Suit and Tie" by Colter Wall, "Mississippi Moon" by John Anderson, and "Highway 61 Revisited" by Dave Alvin.
The highway as RoadyGoat maps it; pins mark songs placed along it.