The song is by Mike Post & Pete Carpenter, I believe, but I don't recall the singer offhand. Check out "Stickshifts and safety belts" by CAKE. I recognize this is waaay before your time (and boy howdy am I showing my age). Actor Brad Garrett is the "King of Cold Cuts" in this Super Bowl LV commercial. It's easy to use, no lengthy sign-ups, and 100% free! I've added them all. Fast, loud and good-looking: that's the Trans Am. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on June 13, 2019: Anonymous - Although this doesn't ring a bell for me, perhaps it will for a reader. Todd Lappin via Flickr, CC-BY-SA 2.0, modified by FlourishAnyway. If you listen to its lyrics, however, you'll find a song with sexually suggestive double meanings: Slow down, go down, got to get your lovin' one more timeHold me, roll me, slow ridin' woman you're so fine. This hard rock song from 1975 is now used in commercial contexts and as background music on both video games and television shows. The home of NFL Super Bowl news, ticket, apparel & event info. What is the new country song with the lyrics "she thinks my car is some old classic the way heads turn when were in traffic"? Linda Crampton from British Columbia, Canada on September 23, 2016: I didn't think that an article about cars could be so interesting! The first song I thought of was "Beep Beep" because I'm a weirdo and when I was a kid, I thought that song was hilarious. Get Super Bowl Sunday info about the National Football League's annual championship game Cars represent freedom and youth for many Americans. Back in 1985 when Federal law forbade speed limits above 55 mph, this song lamented a lead-footed driver's inability to comply. This 1983 song is one of Rolling Stone magazine's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. Drive! FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on September 21, 2016: Faith Reaper - I've always had sensible cars, too. This was back before cell phones were technologically available to the masses, so he can only communicate with her with a mysterious thing called "radar love.". Your lyrics don't 100% exactly match this song, but it's so close that this must be it: But my fuel injected Stingray's really startin' to go, To get the traction I'm ridin' the clutch, My pressure plate's burnin' that machine's too much, Pedal's to the floor hear the dual quads drink. Have a great week. It’s early doors in the World Cup and Ireland have just been mauled by New, A night with Leon Spinks – He ordered three beers, sat down and gave us a flavour of his life. He might get an expensive traffic ticket or his license may be revoked, but he doesn't care. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on August 31, 2019: hurrycaine - Thanks for stopping by and offering the suggestion. and our narrator replies, "Yes you, get in to my car!". This sensual song from 1979 describes riding around the streets with a love partner with no particular destination. Distracted driving is any activity that could take your attention away from your main focus: the road. The song takes a jab at consumerism, as the narrator asks God to buy her an expensive car, a color TV, and a night on the town. Thanks for leaving a comment. The cashier covets what the narrator has and recounts that he had one just like her in 1963 before the man at the bank took her away. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on February 05, 2020: MrLister - Thanks for the suggestions. He also alludes to horsepower and mentions keys and gas. Cars are an extension of ourselves whether we keep them shiny and spotless or carelessly toss used fast food bags in the back seat. I hope a reader might know the answer. In this 2015 country song, a Trans Am owner invites his girlfriend to take a spin: Girl let’s fly, jump inside, take a ride in my Trans AmHammer down, cruise around, rock this town in my Trans AmEverybody wants to ride, hey, everybody wants to ride, heyGirl, you know you wanna ride, take a ride in my Trans Am. However, you missed one of the greatest Car songs... it should definately be in the top 20. Push it to the floor 'til the engine screams. Thank you! I have been searching for a song. In the song, the narrator loves her honey for his pink Cadillac, complete with crushed velvet seats that tempt anyone to want to climb in the back and test them out. I've never really had a cool car of my own, and I am happy with just having a car that goes LOL. FAMOUS SWEENY DJ ONCE ASKED OVER THE RADIO, DOES ANYONE KNOW THE SONG WAY BACK 50s "the little bubble car goes squeak, squeak squeak or "the little bubble car goes round and round". My favorite version is by Sean Rowe. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on August 08, 2018: Michael P. - Your suggestions make me think I should do a playlist about motorcycle-related songs. 25 Spotify Tips to Trick Out Your Music Streaming. Brian - Thanks for this suggestion. However, I'm hoping that a reader might be. Put the brakes on, fella. Question: Are there any Christmas songs about cars? One more I forgot: "Drive"--Todd Rundgren. I replaced one of them with one of your song suggestions. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on September 19, 2016: Linda - I have never heard this one, but I looked it up and listened to it on YouTube. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on September 29, 2016: teaches12345 - I was surprised myself once I got to listing them out! It’s early doors in the World Cup and Ireland have just been mauled by New... 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Cant remember who sang it. https://www.facebook.com/rickroll548Reddit AMA: https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/mx53y/i_am_youtube_user_cotter548_aka_the_inventor_of/As long … On tour, they sing their songs then pack it up and drive on down the highway to their next gig. When the Corvette owner offers the cashier the keys for a quick spin around the block, the cashier explains that it's not the Corvette he covets but the brunette in the passenger side. The Student News Site of Appalachian State University. This year I want to go to the music festival Sziget. You have created a unique list of songs. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on May 25, 2019: SE - Thanks for these suggestions! MG Singh emge from Singapore on May 07, 2020: Flourish, I have a fleet of cars and love cars and driving. This 1968 classic is a timeless celebration of youth, risk taking and the adventure of driving on a wide open highway. All classifieds - Veux-Veux-Pas, free classified ads Website. He seems to be having some problems coping and retreats to the security of his car where he can think better. Have a great weekend! It was released the following year. Here's the YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pYU0p6WZhU. Btw, I was never able to get a driver's license (long story). Larry Rankin from Oklahoma on September 19, 2016: Linda Lum from Washington State, USA on September 19, 2016: Fun read. Natalie Cole nails this 1988 hit, originally sung by Bruce Springsteen. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on August 11, 2020: Steve Clinton - Thanks for the song suggestion. I listened while I read through the list. The age of the average American automobile is now more than 10 years old. It was released the following year. The part of the song with that has those lyrics is as follows: Do you want to live a normal life with me? Have a terrific weekend! Now seriously, if any stranger shouted at me like that, I'd get his license plate and and run in the other direction. Sorry about Dave. Two years earlier, at the inaugural 1974 World Amateur Boxing Championships in Havana, Cuba, he captured the bronze medal. Celebrate the automobile with a customized playlist. He had an overall record of 26 wins, 17 losses and 3 draws as a professional, with 14 knockout wins, and was the former World Boxing Council and World Boxing Association heavyweight champion of the world. But it was long ago and it was far away, oh God it seems so very far, And if life is just a highway, then the soul is just a car, And objects in the rear view mirror may appear closer than they are, And objects in the rear view mirror may appear closer than they are…. Cars mean freedom and independence. Spinks defeated 36-year-old Muhammad Ali for the undisputed heavyweight championship in what was regarded as one of the bigger upsets in boxing, but later was stripped of the WBC title for fighting Ali in a rematch in a fight which he lost via 15-round unanimous decision. Americans have a love affair with their cars. But this was the 1980s, and Billy Ocean continued flirting with his new gal pal. I have always felt such freedom when I am able to just jump in my car and go. Here's some that you might want to add that I didn't see: Holy cow, who knew I'd think of so many? Cherry rewrote many of the classic Christmas songs to have automotive twists. I'l add it. Because the Corvette is known for its speed and for its great looks, it was a natural pick for the narrator of this song in recounting his one night stand with a gorgeous, promiscuous woman. The narrator in this 2013 song is going total old school in his off-black Cadillac, tricked out with a brand new paint job and white walled tires. I will have to pass on the corvette video to my son who has a classic model. I added Rapid Roy here and Speedball Tucker to the Spinditty playlist about Trucks and Trucking. While still an amateur, he also became a member of the United States Marine Corps. You and yours, stay safe. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on February 07, 2018: Hey, Butch, be nice! Ha! Might be hard to hard to get out of, as they are often lower to the ground and more cramped. Spinks won the title in his eighth pro, ‘Gary was not only captain of London Irish – he was the king’, To only associate Gary Halpin with the two-fingered celebration that poked the All Blacks is to miss seeing one of rugby’s rare comets. Question: What are some country songs about car troubles? “The Real Nuclear Danger”: What Is Israel Building at Its Dimona Nuclear Site? It’s a bit different but but it’s out there. Probably lots more! Faith Reaper from southern USA on September 19, 2016: Oh, these are great, Flourish. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on May 07, 2020: MG - Wow, a fleet of cars! 1) "The Talkin' Song Repair Blues" by Alan Jackson (2005), 3) "I'd Sure Hate to Break Down Here" by Trace Adkins (2003) -- also by Julie Roberts (2004), 4) "Dad's Old Number" by Cole Swindell (2018), 5) "Hello, I'm Gone" by Trisha Yearwood (1996), Question: What song has the words, "To get the traction / I'm riding the clutch / My fuel injector's screaming / My machine's too much?". "Land of race car ya-yas" is another good CAKE car song. If you do a motorcycle one two good ones would be, Motorcycle by Colter Wall and 1952 Vincent Black Lightining. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on April 23, 2019: Jarod Horn - I will put your suggestion on my short list of playlist topics. He's made twice as many in the last 20 years. I've added the two that weren't on here. It's also on the playlist about young love. Not much driving happening in that parked car, but they are in a car! Can you help me find it? There were many good songs on this list. Sales of the song spiked again after Prince's tragic death in 2016. Look for it in the next couple of weeks! Have a glorious weekend filled with music. I can't remember the name of the group, the album cover had a chevelle convertible with a flamed paint job. Americans drive an average of 101 minutes each day. This 1955 tune was the first hit for rock and roll pioneer Chuck Berry. Answer: Here's the song you're probably referring to: "Jerry Was a Racecar Driver" by Primus (1991). FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on March 05, 2019: Anonymous - I've looked for this and I'm not aware of the song. After much speculation as to how the heavily disrupted European season might pan out, Ulster will now get to see out their campaign by tasting life in the Challenge Cup. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBQ2305fLeA. Jim Croces Speedball Tucker AND Rapid Roy (That Stock Car Boy) are both worthy inclusions to this list. She seeks to explore the open road in search of a destination she's never been before and encourages her sweetheart to come along for the ride. But you have to add one more. In his latest COVID-19 briefing, Governor Roy Cooper said North Carolina has vaccinated more than 1.1 million people out of almost 8 million adults throughout the state. Highway Star by Deep Purple is really good too. I remember the lead singer on a different car and the drummer on another car. Joplin famously drove a used 1965 Porsche 356c Cabriolet that she paid one of her roadies $500 to paint with a psychadelic mural. Thanks for the suggestion. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on August 05, 2020: Angel75c - Thanks for the heads up. Devika - Thanks for stopping by. Janis Joplin recorded this 1970 a cappella song three days before her death by heroin overdose. One day perhaps I'll rent a hot rod. LaustCawz - Thanks for the suggestions. The Kilkenny-born tighthead prop is best remembered for his try-scoring gesture in a 1995 Rugby World Cup pool... After much speculation as to how the heavily disrupted European season might pan out, Ulster will now get to see out their campaign by tasting life in the Challenge Cup.... We are hustling around to the back of the stand in Ellis Park, Johannesburg, 27th May 1995. Been searching for this a long time. He's taking his chances because he's got a need for speed. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on November 01, 2019: Maria - Thanks for the addition, and I'm glad that you have recovered enough to drive again. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on January 07, 2020: LaustCawz - Thanks for this suggestion too. Mary Kay Ash, founder of the cosmetics brand, started a tradition in 1969 of awarding pink Cadillacs to top sales performers. They connect us with adventure, they take us to work, to the mall, and to the doctor's office. Have a wonderful week! The song's narrator celebrates that he's coming to her rescue, offering to let her ride in his car. She's on the side of road minding her business, and the driver yells, "Hey (hey) you (you), get in to my car!" How about the Meatloaf song - Heaven by the Dashboard Lights. I've always wished I could drive the latter (like a Corvette), but I think I've waited so long it's not a good idea. It starts: "Drive! Answer: I think this is the song you want: "Shut Down" by The Beach Boys (1963). FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on September 24, 2016: Linda - Glad you enjoyed this! The song is delightfully simple and is about a group of musician friends who live on the road. SE - Thanks for catching that. 1) "Santa Drives a Hot Rod" by Brian Setzer & The Brian Setzer Orchester (2002) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUi3-XAXIdU, 2) "Hot Rod Sleigh" by Toby Keith (1995) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IormfuUWkzE, 3) "Little Saint Nick" by The Beach Boys (1964) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSynDh_K0EE, 4) "Rusty Chevrolet" by Da Yoopers (1987) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeZ0BUc3kMw, 5) "Driving Home for Christmas" by Chris Rea (1988) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDt3u2Ev1cI. Imagine being the woman in this 1988 song who is the target of the narrator's hooting and hollering. I liked your YouTube video; it had a Starsky & Hutch feel to it, and I enjoyed the ending. I added your song. The man in this 1979 song describes his car as his sanctuary from the world. I added it to the playlist. Instead of studying, she used the car for cruising and hot rod racing. In 1985, The Possum gifted country music this fun song. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on July 04, 2019: E N Christensen - Thank you for the suggestion. Examples: texting, using a cell phone, talking to passengers, eating and drinking, grooming, reading, using a navigation system or radio. He uses the car metaphor to depict his lover's wanton ways and to caution her about her risky behavior: I say little red Corvette, baby, you're much too fastLittle red Corvette, you need a love that gonna last. Glad you knew a few of these! Do you know the country song, must have been released in the 50’s , with the chorus, “ an open road and a tank of gas?”. I hope you're not in harm's way in this weekend's hurricane. Watch NFL Super Bowl LV Commercials. (Little Deuce Coupe is at #31.) Sheesh! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pYU0p6WZhU, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBQ2305fLeA, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUi3-XAXIdU, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IormfuUWkzE, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSynDh_K0EE, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeZ0BUc3kMw, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDt3u2Ev1cI. Bill Holland from Olympia, WA on September 19, 2016: So many popped into my head I was overwhelmed....staring with the early Beach Boys and Jan & Dean, right through to Tom Petty and The Beatles and Meatloaf....great topic! He cruises through town then speeds in and out of traffic in his souped-up convertible that he's poured both his money and his heart into. I like that you just went with the illusion with the boys in the neighborhood. Great list. One time growing up my dad bought this really cool classic GTO, I believe it was, and some boys in the neighborhood saw my out washing it one day, thinking it was my very own car, and they said, "Cool car" and I responded as if it were mine LOL. I am familiar with a few songs. Leave us a comment in the Comment Section below. "The Little Nash Rambler", aka "The Beep Beep Song.". Some songs are timeless! I think you've got "Beep Beep" listed twice, by the way. If you have many products or ads, create your own online store (e-commerce shop) and conveniently group all your classified ads in your shop! 2004–2010: Debut album, Transition and leaving label Ryan Leslie returned to the studio in 2006 to record a new debut album. I'm thinking of a song from the 1970's, hard rock, "Ride, ride, ride". Faves by Presidents of The United States: Mobile Home, Dune Buggy, Crown Victoria, and Mach 5. Answer: Take a look at the 2002 song called "Normal Life" by July for Kings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGnCljQO0rk. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on December 30, 2019: Anonymous - I don't know of this song and couldn't find it in lyrics databases. Glad you are also enjoying them. Janis Joplin recorded this 1970 a cappella song three days before her death by heroin overdose. I think that I will take the car for rent, so it will be more comfortable .. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on April 26, 2018: Pete Whitelock - What a terrific list of suggestions! FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on October 12, 2018: Shannon - You are on fire with these song suggestions tonight! Evolutions des sociétés ces dernières années Ci-dessous, l'évolution par an (depuis 2012) des créations et suppressions d'entreprises en France, par mois avec des courbes en moyenne mobile de 12 mois afin de voir l'évolution et les tendances, idem par semaine avec des moyennes mobiles sur 4 semaines. That is impressive. A night with Leon Spinks – He ordered three beers, sat down and gave us a flavour of his life. Me and 2 brothers in early 50s went round and round a chair, as it got faster and faster.