"Hitchin' a Ride" is a song written by Mitch Murray and Peter Callander issued as a single by the English pop/rock band Vanity Fare in late 1969.

[8] "Hitchin' a Ride" sold a million copies in the United States alone, and it became a gold record.

[22] Bill Coleman from Billboard wrote, "U.K. siren continues her bid for American stardom with a peppy, HiNRG cover of the Vanity Fare nugget.

"[23] David Giles from Music Week stated that the song has been "given an ultra-glossy Hi-NRG sheen".

He added that "it sounds a little dated, reminiscent perhaps of Kelly Marie's "Feels Like I'm in Love", but should still clear the shelves.