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Open Road (Jude Cole song)

"Open Road" is a song by the American singer-songwriter Jude Cole. It appears as the third track on his album Start the Car, released in 1992 on Reprise Records. The song was produced by Cole and James Newton Howard.

Background

"Open Road" was inspired by a road trip Cole took with actor Kiefer Sutherland to Savannah, Georgia, in 1987.

Personnel

Kiefer Sutherland cover

In 2018, Kiefer Sutherland recorded a cover of "Open Road", releasing it as a single on December 21 ahead of his album Reckless & Me (2019). Produced by Jude Cole, the version features Sutherland's raw vocals and was issued by BMG. Sutherland has described the song as one of his favorites, citing nostalgic reasons for covering it. Cole also plays acoustic guitar on the track.

Track listing

Personnel

  • Kiefer Sutherland – vocals
  • Jude Cole – acoustic guitar
  • Waddy Wachtel – electric guitar
  • Chris Chaney – bass guitar
  • Brian MacLeod – drums
  • Jim Cox – piano
  • Chaz Mason – backing vocals
  • Samantha Nelson – backing vocals
  • Carmel Echols – backing vocals
  • Greg Leisz – pedal steel

References