"Like a Hurricane" is a song written by Neil Young in 1975 and first released on the album American Stars 'n Bars in 1977.

Young wrote the song in July 1975 at a time when he was unable to sing because of an operation on his vocal cords.

An edited version of "Like a Hurricane" was released as a single on August 8, 1977, with "Hold Back the Tears" as B-side.

The bridge into the chorus of "Like a Hurricane" was inspired by Del Shannon's 1961 song "Runaway".

[2] Cash Box said that "the melodies are carried by Young's voice and guitar, all brought into focus against a distant landscape of multi-layered string effects.