[1] It was covered in German later that year under the title "Auf der Straße nach Süden" by Tony Marshall.

Ten years later, American actor and singer David Hasselhoff covered the song as the lead single from his third studio album of the same name (1989).

The composer is Jack White, and "Looking for Freedom" is the original title, with lyrics written by Gary Cowtan.

[3] In 1978, the song was covered in German by Tony Marshall under the name "Auf der Straße nach Süden" ("On the South Road") with lyrics written by Jon Athan.

Marshall's version appeared as the closing track to his 1978 album Meine wunschmelodien ("My Favorite Melodies").

[4] In 1988, American actor and singer David Hasselhoff covered the song as the lead single from his third studio album of the same name (1989).

Wearing a piano-keyboard scarf and a leather jacket covered in motion lights, Hasselhoff stood in a bucket crane and performed the song along with the crowd.