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Monday, May 23, 2005
Best Songs with Car/Truck/Motorcycle Metaphor
Anyone have an opinion on the best (or their favorite) songs using a car/truck/motorcycle metaphor? I just heard one of my favorites on the radio: "1952 Vincent Black Lightening" by Richard Thompson.
I like it, Jeff. I can't recall hearing anything by him but checked him out online and he sounds right up my alley. Any CDs of his that stand out? I see he did a cover of 1952 Vincent Black Lightning (spelled correctly this time) on one of his live albums. The Boss has more car metaphor songs than anyone I can think of. Favorites of mine include Used Cars, Stolen Car, Open All Night, Cadillac Ranch, Pink Cadillac.
Greased Lightning definitely counts. That's a good one. I remember wearing pants as tight as the ones worn in that movie and it pains me to think about it. I guess there was no permanent damage done. I'm glad I gave those up. It's probably like wearing hair short versus long, we're forced into it by mother nature.
Boz, any input regarding songs? I can't think of any blues songs with car metaphors but there has to be some.
I'm a huge GP fan. I have the Byrds Sweethearts of the Rodeo. You've got to listen to that one. The have a version with some material that wasn't on the original too.
The FBBs and their albums are difficult to figure out. So many different band members and posthumously released material. I happened to turn to the americana music station on my digital cable the other night and they were playing "Sleepless Nights" - good stuff. I tried reading about the FBBs online and decided I didn't have the time to figure it out. A lot of americana stations I've listened to online play them and other Gram Parsons stuff quite a bit. I haven't heard "Wheels" though.
I also have the Very Best of the FBB and it's great stuff. You mix in the Sweethearts of the Rodeo and Gram Parson solo stuff(Greivous Angel is my favorite) and you're set for a full night of learning about how to mix country and honky tonk and rock to great success.
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Someday by Steve Earle
Well, Someday is more of a road metaphor. Is that what you're looking for? I'll have to read the lyrics on the Richard Thompson song.
I like it, Jeff. I can't recall hearing anything by him but checked him out online and he sounds right up my alley. Any CDs of his that stand out? I see he did a cover of 1952 Vincent Black Lightning (spelled correctly this time) on one of his live albums. The Boss has more car metaphor songs than anyone I can think of. Favorites of mine include Used Cars, Stolen Car, Open All Night, Cadillac Ranch, Pink Cadillac.
uh, does Greased Lightening count? I think "The Ladies" like that one a lot.
-Howdy
"Silver Thunderbird" by Marc Cohn
Or "Mustang Sally" for the Old School group.
Greased Lightning definitely counts. That's a good one. I remember wearing pants as tight as the ones worn in that movie and it pains me to think about it. I guess there was no permanent damage done. I'm glad I gave those up. It's probably like wearing hair short versus long, we're forced into it by mother nature.
Boz, any input regarding songs? I can't think of any blues songs with car metaphors but there has to be some.
RWP--Leader of the Pack count?
Boz,
I'm a huge GP fan. I have the Byrds Sweethearts of the Rodeo. You've got to listen to that one. The have a version with some material that wasn't on the original too.
The FBBs and their albums are difficult to figure out. So many different band members and posthumously released material. I happened to turn to the americana music station on my digital cable the other night and they were playing "Sleepless Nights" - good stuff. I tried reading about the FBBs online and decided I didn't have the time to figure it out. A lot of americana stations I've listened to online play them and other Gram Parsons stuff quite a bit. I haven't heard "Wheels" though.
I also have the Very Best of the FBB and it's great stuff. You mix in the Sweethearts of the Rodeo and Gram Parson solo stuff(Greivous Angel is my favorite) and you're set for a full night of learning about how to mix country and honky tonk and rock to great success.
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