"Eastward" is a song written by Billie Hughes originally recorded in 1971 by Hughes' band Lazarus on their eponymous Lazarus album. American male pop vocal trio The Lettermen covered the song and released it as a single from the Lettermen album Now and Forever in 1974 on Capitol Records. The song was produced by the Lettermen and arranged and conducted by Vince Morton. It peaked at #16 on the Adult Contemporary Billboard chart. It was considered a notable Lettermen single.

Billie Keith Hughes was an American singer, recording artist, songwriter, musician, and record producer. He is best known for his successful artist career in Japan, lead vocalist of his band Lazarus and his collaboration with Roxanne Seeman writing songs for Philip Bailey, Phil Collins, Bette Midler, The Jacksons, The Sisters Of Mercy, Wink, and for his songs in film and television. He has two Emmy nominations.