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I was working on my car about 5:30 AM on Sunday listening to some music when Deep Purple's Highway Star came on....really enjoyed it. It reminded me of my youth! :) Looked up the lyrics....here's a quote:

QuoteI love it, I need it, I seed it
Eight cylinders all mine
Alright hold tight I'm a highway star

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WFLUhSym80&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Gets the blood moving! Anyone else have a favorite car song they want to share?

"My MGB GT she's a Runner Now" By Richard Thompson (Mirror Blue" album)

Lyrics to Mgb-gt
Oh I've got a little car and she might go far
She's the mistress of my heart now
She's a '65 with an overdrive
And I fixed her in every part now
Two in the front and two in the back
110 on the old Hog's Back
My MGB-GT, she's a runner now
MGB-GT
Oh my MGB-GT, she's a runner now

Oh I welded the sills and the old floor pan
Cut the rust with the torch and the hacksaw
Took the Rostyles off, put the spoked wheels on
Got a brand new Salisbury axle
When I come to town the girls all smile
They say "Here's the man with the retro style"
My MGB-GT, she's a runner now
MGB-GT
Oh my MGB-GT, she's a runner now

Lockheed discs and twin SUs
Original chrome on the grille now
She looks like a dream in her racing green
Competition's standing still now
I sprayed up her body, I strenghtened the frame
I stripped her right down and I built her up again

Now an Alpine's fine if you've got the time
And a Healey'll set you back some
And a TR4 costs a little bit more
But it don't have the same attraction
Hard top handy, in case of the weather
I don't care if it rains forever
In my MGB-GT, she's a runner now
MGB-GT
In my MGB-GT, she's a runner now
MGB-GT
In my MGB-GT, she's a runner now

There are lots of great car songs. Some will get you a speeding ticket if you get lost in the music.  :)

Here's a bit obscure one that some of y'all may not be familiar with.  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgee3FNiZY4

Queen - I'm in Love With My Car

The machine of a dream, such a clean machine
With the pistons a pumpin', and the hubcaps all gleam
When I'm holding your wheel
All I hear is your gear
With my hand on your grease gun
Mm it's like a disease son
I'm in love with my car, gotta feel for my automobile
Get a grip on my boy racer rollbar
Such a thrill when your radials squeal

Told my girl I'll have to forget her
Rather buy me a new carburettor
So she made tracks saying this is the end now
Cars don't talk back they're just four wheeled friends now

When I'm holding your wheel
All I hear is your gear
When I'm cruisin' in overdrive
Don't have to listen to no run of the mill talk jive

I'm in love with my car (love with my car), gotta feel for my automobile
I'm in love with my car (love with my car), string back gloves in my automolove

This thread has POTENTIAL!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEEzbFxEbB8&feature=kp  Magic Carpet Ride-Steppenwolf


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zf53Pg2AkdY  Radar Love- Golden Earring

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R82OM5tzcrk&feature=kp  Green Grass & High Tide - Outlaws

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ts9nmYUIlB8&feature=kp  Rockin' Down the Highway - Doobie Bros.

For Paul Schills:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uu5hzc2Mei4  Dead Skunk in the Middle of the Road - Loudon Wainwright III

Here's a link to Mike's:  http://vimeo.com/65508180

If we add the song & artist it will be much easier to create a hit list.  ;)

Hot Rod Lincoln - Commander Cody (&His Lost Planet Airmen)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3R7l7nDuj1o

East Bound and Down - Jerry Reed  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHZJej98_T0

Here's another good that might get overlooked.

Start The Car - Jude Cole

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2KPsBKvi8I

Radar Love

Set the cruise control before this one comes on!  :)

Day Of The Eagle - Robin Trower

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2D175jn-3_M

Geesh!  The newest song mentioned so far (Richard Thompson's "MGB GT") is already twenty years old. The average song here must be ~20 years older than that. Please allow me to turn you on to a fantastic car song from THIS century. This song answers the question:  "Where will Curtis' next car come from?"  

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(The cool guitar stuff starts at about 3:12 and builds...)

QuotePlease allow me to turn you on to a fantastic song/band from THIS century.

That's even better than Lawrence Welk. Just.

Some of mine:

Rip it up - Little Richard
Great Balls of Fire - Jerry Lee Lewis
Maybelline - Chuck Berry
Don't let Go - Roy Hamilton
Hound Dog - Big Mama Thorten

And from a later era:
Jazz Samba - Stan Getz & Charlie Bird
Tideline - Daryl Anger & Barbara Higby

I could go on, but I have to include a favorite road tune from an earlier era: Beethoven's Ninth - I would lose my license if I listened to that very often. When the chorus hits their stride, I usually have the pedal to the metal.

Dan B.,

Great choices! I especially liked Dead Skunk...long time no hear. :)

QuoteSet the cruise control before this one comes on! :)

Day Of The Eagle - Robin Trower

Carl,

I've got that album! Probably haven't listened to it in over 20 yrs. Forgot how good it is.

Since Hendrix was such an influence on Trower, how about this one?

Stone Free - Jimi Hendrix

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

Another great driving song!

Curtis,

Great song! I've never listened to their music before.

You didn't label it:

Wilco - Impossible Germany

:)

Dan M.,

Great tunes! I took the liberty of putting links to the songs here. Hope you don't mind?

I especially liked Don't let Go and Hound Dog. Elvis' Hound Dog sort of missed the point, didn't it? That song was meant to be sung by a woman.

Rip it up - Little Richard

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pc_F3PaYgl0

Great Balls of Fire - Jerry Lee Lewis

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jt0mg8Z09SY
 
Maybelline - Chuck Berry

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75RiHJGfyUE

Don't let Go - Roy Hamilton

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnRV7G7-xd0

Hound Dog - Big Mama Thorten

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoHDrzw-RPg

And from a later era:

Jazz Samba - Stan Getz & Charlie Bird

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-vlX8uRLMQ

Tideline - Daryl Anger & Barbara Higby

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82AJZOPJ3IM

Curtis, who is that?  I like it.

Now for something of my generation :)  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrJi2OwsRgo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02nAH_oAjeg&index=5&list=PL37390DB39985A5A3

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spaKcHeL6mg&list=PLh1Pr2NfV7skAkehvELvrZ9wisTIvJ4CT&index=12

and my fav group

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

Okay, maybe not quite a driving song...or maybe so. Here's a killer recent song (2009) you've not heard by a very talented lady you've never heard of.  ;)

Jezzebelle By Deedee O'Malley

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ay5NVIl1ao

The best one of all, is the rumbling sound of a V8 echoing off the walls of a twisty canyon road! :-)

Bill

I figure there are subclasses of "car music": (a) songs that remind you of your car, (b) songs for working on your car, (c) songs for cruising, (d) songs for long road trips, etc.  - Driving clear across the country for BritishV8 2009, I played <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-IulQvbIcU">"Return of the Grievous Angel"</a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3awYKbiTLso">"Six Days on the Road"</a> and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrCMlSWlDX8&amp;fmt=18">"Willin'</a> over and over and over. Definitely three favorite road songs!

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Now... here's a relatively recent song by a talented young lady you've probably never heard of, but with car references and raw feminine sexual energy:  ZZ Ward performing <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLqQEy84qow">"Move Like You Stole It"</a>.  And another favorite along somewhat similar lines: Chrissie Hynde and Co (aka The Pretenders) performing <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxY6YitjNM0">"Night in My Veins"</a>.

Little Feat anyone?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQKhIhu-VZ0

How about a song about trying to get out out of a speeding ticket.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6wUaXMvbT8

"The best one of all, is the rumbling sound of a V8 echoing off the walls of a twisty canyon road! :-)
  Bill"

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

Roadhouse Blues, The Doors! "Keep your eyes on the road, your hands upon the wheel"!
I just had to listen just now - not as loud as I would like, my Mrs. is home.
Dennis

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

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

Great ones... but take a listen

Taaraplane Blues by foghat

youtube.com/watch?v=skhU5ozlEnE

Play it loud!
Don B.

Did someone mention Lonesome Dave & Co.?

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

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

QuoteNow 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.

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

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>.)

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!)

Another speeding ticket on the way!

Snortin' Whiskey - Pat Travers

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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

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

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

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

BOC

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How about "In the Garden of Eden"?

Crap! My MP3 player died before I hit Kansas.

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

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)
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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?

Yes, a British car.

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

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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.

Okay, the Party is at Art's house!  :)

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

Lil' off-topic-but, after singin karaoke for over 30years,(long twisted road), I sang open mic, last night. "My brakes have gone. There's no stoppin me now" !

"Helen Wheels" is about a classic  Land-Rover, and I still have mine.

"Satisfaction" (I can't get no) also makes a great driving song.