What is thunder road song robert mitchum?

"Thunder Road" is a song written by Robert Mitchum and Don Raye, and it was released in 1958 as a single. The song is about a man who is a moonshine runner, driving his car down Thunder Road in order to evade the law and deliver his illegal cargo. The song became a top 40 hit on the Billboard charts, and it has since become a classic American folk song. Robert Mitchum, who was best known for his career as an actor, was also a songwriter and musician. He recorded several albums over the course of his career, and "Thunder Road" was one of his most popular songs.