bi22le
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| posted on 13/1/11 at 07:16 PM |
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Any car dedicated songs out there?
hi all.
I had a thought today as i listened to another love related churned out pop song on radio one. I thought that if i could write music i would write a
song about cars, racing or the emotions that either make.
Well we can all think of awsome driving songs and songs that have lyrics that could be about cars but are there songs that lyrically and contextally
all about cars, racing or the emotions?
Final thought is that if a song had lyrics about fine summer driving and had a great melody would it be the best driving song ever?
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BigFaceDave
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| posted on 13/1/11 at 07:24 PM |
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This is the only one I can think of off hand but im sure there must be more.
Linky
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Project7
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| posted on 13/1/11 at 07:30 PM |
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The Bluetones - Autophilia
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bigrich
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| posted on 13/1/11 at 07:30 PM |
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How about this offering from the Lambrettas,
There's a girl livin' down out street
She used to be mine
She used to go out with me
But now she's left with the boy next door
Because he's bought a Cortina Ford
She gives him love on the leatherette
Steamin' up the glass
Because I've seen her
But she only loves him because he's got at Cortina
Column change is neat neat neat
Gives you room for manoeuvre on the front bench seat
And the disc brakes hold you if you're inclined
The rear light clusters are a modern design
She gives him love on the leatherette
Steamin' up the glass
Because I've seen her
But she only loves him because he's got at Cortina
And I wish I had
I wish I had
I really wish I had a Cortina
It's a guarantee of sexual conquest
But be sure to choose a model with retractable arm-rest
And if she wants to make up
You can really suprise her
There's a vanity mirror on the nearside visor
She gives him love on the leatherette
Steamin' up the glass
Because I've seen her
But she only loves him because he's got at Cortina
And I wish I had
I wish I had
I really wish I had a Cortina
Had some cash you know what I'd do
Read the ads in the local rag
Buy a little Mark II
Wheel trims
Everything
Four door
Two speeds wipers
Goin' in for the kill elbow on the windowstill
Flickin' on the cigarette lighter
And then you know she'd give me love on the leatherette
Steamin' up the glass
Because I've seen her
But she only loves him because he's got at Cortina
And I wish I had
I wish I had
I really wish I had a Cortina
Hey
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A pint for the gent and a white wine/fruit based drink for the lady. Those are the rules
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scootz
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| posted on 13/1/11 at 07:32 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Project7
The Bluetones - Autophilia
Love that song!
Cake... The Distance!
It's Evolution Baby!
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lewis
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| posted on 13/1/11 at 07:35 PM |
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Jamaquai (spelling) black devil car
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CRAIGR
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| posted on 13/1/11 at 07:38 PM |
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Yello 'The Race'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfgAlCzgMlM&feature=related
or
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMBySC2Pwew
[Edited on 13/1/11 by CRAIGR]
[Edited on 13/1/11 by CRAIGR]
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 13/1/11 at 07:43 PM |
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You are all forgetting the best one!
Edit - Also found a couple of audioslave 'car related' tunes
Getaway car
I am the highway
[Edited on 13-1-11 by speedyxjs]
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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vinny1275
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| posted on 13/1/11 at 07:43 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by scootz
quote:
Originally posted by Project7
The Bluetones - Autophilia
Love that song!
Cake... The Distance!
+1 for both
Driving in my car by Madness
Fast car by Tracy Chapman
Car song by Elastica
Daddy's car by the Cardigans
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CRAIGR
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| posted on 13/1/11 at 07:45 PM |
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1509ZEQK3uU&ob=av2el 
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se7en
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| posted on 13/1/11 at 07:47 PM |
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There are probably 1000's of songs about cars but the very first one I remember hearing was "Beep Beep" by The Playmates.
Beep Beep
Tom
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JeffHs
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| posted on 13/1/11 at 07:47 PM |
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There's a few more here
http://www.performance-car-guide.co.uk/car-songs.html
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AndyW
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| posted on 13/1/11 at 07:48 PM |
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For me there is this one that is pure brilliant.....
Go on give me a click........
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marcjagman
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| posted on 13/1/11 at 07:49 PM |
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Has to be, 'ello john, got a new motor. Alexi Sayle.
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 13/1/11 at 07:53 PM |
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This is a cross between a driving song and a love song
Temecula Sunrise - New years day
[Edited on 13-1-11 by speedyxjs]
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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scootz
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| posted on 13/1/11 at 08:01 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by AndyW
For me there is this one that is pure brilliant.....
Go on give me a click........
Sabotage is a great tune... no doubt! But its car link is tenuous when considered in context of the OP's question...
quote:
Originally posted by bi22le
... but are there songs that lyrically and contextually all about cars, racing or the emotions?
It's Evolution Baby!
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Ivan
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| posted on 13/1/11 at 08:03 PM |
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What about the various Beach Boys car songs.
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bi22le
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| posted on 13/1/11 at 08:11 PM |
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Wow there are loads!!
I could not think of any. I will sit down after dinner and give them all a listen.
From what I can see (no offense meant!) all of the artists seem to be from quite some time ago. Any modern ones?
I think Riana did a song called 'shut up and drive' but I think they were the only petrolhead words in it!!
Track days ARE the best thing since sliced bread, until I get a supercharger that is!
Please read my ring story:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/13/viewthread.php?tid=139152&page=1
Me doing a sub 56sec lap around Brands Indy. I need a geo set up! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHksfvIGB3I
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andrew-theasby
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| posted on 13/1/11 at 08:22 PM |
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johnny cash - could almost be about a kit car
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bi22le
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| posted on 13/1/11 at 09:05 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by se7en
There are probably 1000's of songs about cars but the very first one I remember hearing was "Beep Beep" by The Playmates.
Beep Beep
Tom
One of the best songs on this list. I feel ashamed to say that I have NEVER heard this song. I feel educated now!!
Track days ARE the best thing since sliced bread, until I get a supercharger that is!
Please read my ring story:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/13/viewthread.php?tid=139152&page=1
Me doing a sub 56sec lap around Brands Indy. I need a geo set up! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHksfvIGB3I
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mangogrooveworkshop
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| posted on 13/1/11 at 09:18 PM |
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzCgwnL9Pes
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Liam
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| posted on 13/1/11 at 09:37 PM |
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Ooooh I know...
...errrr
...what the hell was it called?
Oooh yeah...
...
...oh my god there's a video and it's on Youtube!!!
Awesome song!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypadKraAb1s&feature=related
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austin man
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| posted on 13/1/11 at 09:41 PM |
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Gary Newman
Cars
Life is like a bowl of fruit, funny how all the weird looking ones are left alone
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hillbillyracer
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| posted on 13/1/11 at 09:46 PM |
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Daytona by Chris Rea has to be as much about a car as you get! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rf2j5R988-M
A load of Springsteen stuff has car/driving based themes.
Steve Earle, Sweet little 66.
One of the top ten for me has to be Telegraph Road by Dire Straits (you'll need a spare 1/4hr to listen to it!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dd3btVhwr48
You have to watch yourself when driving, it starts slow & gets faster, as does your car if you get carried away!
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Ninehigh
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| posted on 13/1/11 at 10:01 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by bi22le
I think Riana did a song called 'shut up and drive' but I think they were the only petrolhead words in it!!
I think that was more about sex, given that she's "R+B" and aimed at 14 year olds...
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