Car Music - What's Your Favorite?

[BlownMGB-V8]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwXDKK9ipKs&feature=kp

[kayakjack]

Here's an oldie:

Saturday Night Drag Race  by Scatman Crothers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1osfik1YWU

My favorite is:  Hit the Road Jack  :-)

Regards, Jack

[DonB]

Great ones... but take a listen

Taaraplane Blues by foghat

youtube.com/watch?v=skhU5ozlEnE

Play it loud!
Don B.

[MGBV8]

Did someone mention Lonesome Dave & Co.?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFcwgwAoRF8

[lawnvett]

Or in a tunnel running a couple of gears lower than you really have to.

This quote from Phil reminded me of driving the Roadmaster on I-77 from VA to WVA.  It sounded so good I looped around and went through the tunnel two more times.

[kstevusa]

Now PJ!  that was what a teen would do  :-)

[danmas]

Now PJ! that was what a teen would do :-)

Awhile back, I was asked what the "British V8" on my t-shirt was about. I described us as a bunch of elderly teenagers.

[tbo]

How about Dire Straits   Sultans of Swing. Ive always wanted to have a loop of that song to play continuously while driving. .thats my fave

[Moderator]

This is a great thread. Some very fine music indeed!

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Old timers may know this next suggestion as a Bo Diddley song, but I prefer Lonesome George's version:
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The video reminded me of my first rock concert: George Thorogood and the Delaware Destroyers at the old Warner Theater in downtown DC. (Such a great venue!) It was Thanksgiving weekend, and The Destroyers were on their epic and now legendary "Fifty states in fifty days" tour. Obviously, DC isn't a state - earlier that same day they had played Baltimore, and then they played DC, starting real late and playing loud and strong right through the wee hours of the morning. (More about it <a href="http://www.nosuchthingaswas.com/2011/08/5050.html">here</a>.)

[Moderator]

Two more favorites for cruising in the early 1980s.

Rush - Red Barchetta
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Van Halen - Panama
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(When Carl mentioned Lonesome Dave, I didn't have a clue who he meant. I thought of Diamond Dave!)

[MGBV8]

Another speeding ticket on the way!

Snortin' Whiskey - Pat Travers

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[kstevusa]

AC/DC- "Shook me all night long"    Followed by Jimi Hendrix " Purple Haze"    If you have not hit the GROOVE by the end, you're past redemption.    


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zakKvbIQ28o   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjwWjx7Cw8I

[lawnvett]

Awhile back, I was asked what the "British V8" on my t-shirt was about. I described us as a bunch of elderly teenagers.

how about a teenager trapped in an old man body

[Moderator]

This probably isn't my very favorite ZZ Top song... but I'm certain you'll enjoy the video!

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[BlownMGB-V8]

Mark, Don and Mel, '69-'71 (GFR) the whole double album is good driving music.

BOC

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[lars49]

How about "In the Garden of Eden"?

[MGBV8]

Crap! My MP3 player died before I hit Kansas.

[rficalora]

Realized this morning when local station played it, this one wasn't on the list yet...  Sammy Hagar - I can't drive 55

Sammy Hagar - I Can't Drive 55: http://youtu.be/RvV3nn_de2k

[jblanchard@hcpg.net]

Favorite Car Music - By Southern Culture on the Skids

Voodoo Cadillac - 'cause I have one.

www.bing.com/videos/search?q=voodoo+cadillac+southern+culture+on+the+skids&FORM=VIRE6#view=detail&mid=8529CAB79BA03A97B44B8529CAB79BA03A97B44B   (you may have to paste into browser)

[Richard/SIA]

Huh?

No mention of "I can't drive 55"?
It's my life's theme song!
Been in that court room many times.

"Born to be wild" is actually a biker song but comes in at a virtual tie.
(Posted before I saw the post above).

Add "Helen Wheels" by the Beetles, bonus points if you know what kind of car she is.
You DID know it's about a car, right?

[MGBV8]

Yes, a British car.

One of my fav Hagar (he wrote it) songs.  Set your cruise control & hang on!

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[BlownMGB-V8]

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[roverman]

Not x'tly an LBC song- but, Pink Cadilac/Springsteen. Best mood elevator, would be , Blue Boy/Fogerty,(crank it up),foot gotta move on this one.  Nostagia, the "Original", Hot Rod Lincoln,(40's) ? If I/we should meet, I suggest an LP/45 party. I bought every car LP, as a kid.  Cheers, roverman.

[MGBV8]

Okay, the Party is at Art's house!  

[roverman]

" If The House is A Rockin"....