Thunder Road is the title of a 1958 movie about running moonshine in the mountains of Kentucky in the early 1950s. It was directed by Arthur Ripley and starred Robert Mitchum.

Its theme song became a popular single record.

Lyrics & recording: Ballad of Thunder Road


Thunder Road is also the title of a 1996 movie directed by Mix Ryan.


Thunder Road is also the lead song on Bruce Springsteen's 1975 album, Born to Run.