This 1991 hit compares life to a wide-open and bendy road. You're right. Dora Weithers from The Caribbean on September 20, 2016: If I know Willie Nelson's "On the Road Again," I guess everybody else does. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on April 22, 2018: Shane - I added both songs for you. Whiskey Riff is the most entertaining country site…ever. Some songs are timeless! Tell Us About Your First Car and Your Favorite Memories, Leave us a comment in the Comments Section below. Just don't tap too hard! I recognize this is waaay before your time (and boy howdy am I showing my age). Not much driving happening in that parked car, but they are in a car! FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on December 30, 2019: Anonymous - I don't know of this song and couldn't find it in lyrics databases. There are some recurring themes in country music, and pickups are one of them. Hot! 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, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pYU0p6WZhU, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBQ2305fLeA. 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". Distracted driving is any activity that could take your attention away from your main focus: the road. I just love the cajun feel to it.​. Faves by Presidents of The United States: Mobile Home, Dune Buggy, Crown Victoria, and Mach 5. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on April 23, 2019: Jarod Horn - I will put your suggestion on my short list of playlist topics. TNT - Engine, Bruce Dickinson - Devil On a Hog, TNT - Driving, TNT - Harley Davidson. I've compiled a list of some of my favorite songs to create the ultimate road trip playlist. Drove people crazy listening to it. Devika - Thanks for stopping by. Celebrate the automobile with a customized playlist. Peggy - My mother still hasn't caught on to the fact that she needs an SUV because of the height, but when my dad had surgery on his back he understood! The narrator/driver is in the "driver's seat" of the relationship and of the friend's life. The narrator assumes they are discussing the man's Corvette: Oh, she was hotter than a two dollar pistolShe was the fastest thing around.Long and lean, every young man's dreamShe turned every head in town.She was built and fun to handle, son.I'm glad that you dropped inShe reminds me of the one I loved back then. Great American Country presents to you our Top 10 Songs About Trucks. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on August 08, 2018: Michael P. - Your suggestions make me think I should do a playlist about motorcycle-related songs. Sheesh! THANK YOU! I've always thought of it more as that kind of song, but you're right -- a car was their escape. It’s a bit different but but it’s out there. One day perhaps I'll rent a hot rod. Would "Somethin' Else" by Eddie Cochran count?!! Have yourself an awesome day! A list of lyrics, artists and songs that contain the term "Driving" - from the Lyrics.com website. 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. There are a bunch of them! Sales of the song spiked again after Prince's tragic death in 2016. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on August 05, 2020: Angel75c - Thanks for the heads up. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on May 16, 2019: DavesNotHereMan - Thanks for this suggestion. The part of the song with that has those lyrics is as follows: Do you want to live a normal life with me? Question: What song includes the lyrics "fast car and a pretty wife"? My favorite version is by Sean Rowe. I hope a reader might know the answer. He's taking his chances because he's got a need for speed. It tells the story of a lovesick man who is driving a V8 Ford. What the didn't know didn't hurt them. Natalie Cole nails this 1988 hit, originally sung by Bruce Springsteen. How about the Meatloaf song - Heaven by the Dashboard Lights. 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. Blake Shelton - 'Blake Shelton's Barn & Grill'. The video had police chasing the band while they performed on the cars. Janis Joplin recorded this 1970 a cappella song three days before her death by heroin overdose. But you have to add one more. Flourish Anyway--How 'bout "Baby Driver"--Simon & Garfunkel; also, the theme song in the first & third seasons of TV's "Hardcastle McCormick" is called "Drive", I think. Answer: I think this is the song you want: "Shut Down" by The Beach Boys (1963). But this was the 1980s, and Billy Ocean continued flirting with his new gal pal. Have a good day. I liked your YouTube video; it had a Starsky & Hutch feel to it, and I enjoyed the ending. Then he turned his attentions to a lady driver and made some suggestive remarks about touching his bumper. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on September 29, 2016: teaches12345 - I was surprised myself once I got to listing them out! In the "don't try this at home" category there's this classic 1975 hit about joyriding. I may not be able to sing the words of this song as quickly as Josh Gracin does, but it's great fun to try to keep up with him. I'l add it. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on May 07, 2020: MG - Wow, a fleet of cars! I added your song. Cars represent freedom and youth for many Americans. Got a song suggestion for our Cars & Driving Playlist? Thanks for the suggestion! It starts: "Drive! Have a great day. Bill - Glad this topic registered some songs for you! FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on June 28, 2019: Joy - Thank you. In 1985, The Possum gifted country music this fun song. I'm adding many of them that aren't already there. I have been searching for a song. Cherry rewrote many of the classic Christmas songs to have automotive twists. I remember the lead singer on a different car and the drummer on another car. "The life I love is making music with my friends, and I can't wait to get on the road again." Have a great day! FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on February 05, 2020: MrLister - Thanks for the suggestions. He invited her to get into his back seat. Country music’s love affair with dirt roads is a long one. The real life many of us lived right on those very same dirt roads. Sounds like someone needs a long drive through a cold car wash. We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe. I hope you're not in harm's way in this weekend's hurricane. Energizing as I'm sure some of the other songs are! I don't know about you, but each time I get in my car, no matter if I'm just driving a few miles to the local grocery store, or 100 miles to fly off on a vacation, I have to have my country music with me. Thanks for the suggestions. You can not listen to it without singing the chorus. Hot! Perhaps a reader can help out? FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on May 25, 2019: SE - Thanks for these suggestions! What a gorgeous pink Cadillac. I just love the super country sound from Sara Evans. 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. Country music’s love affair with dirt roads is a long one. Back in 1985 when Federal law forbade speed limits above 55 mph, this song lamented a lead-footed driver's inability to comply. 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"? Find album reviews, stream songs, credits and award information for 101 Driving Songs - Various Artists on AllMusic - 2008 It was a rock band performing on top of moving cars. This 1968 classic is a timeless celebration of youth, risk taking and the adventure of driving on a wide open highway. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on May 31, 2017: Denny - Thank you for your suggestion. A young lover glorifies racing down the highway way too fast and taking risks that he knows could result in tragedy. The song is by Mike Post & Pete Carpenter, I believe, but I don't recall the singer offhand. Fast, loud and good-looking: that's the Trans Am. 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. I will do a playlist about Trucks and Trucking and add it there. On The Road Again, that brings back memories! Shameful. Thanks for the suggestion. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on February 07, 2018: Hey, Butch, be nice! I appreciate the inspiration. Here’s our top 10 songs about dirt roads: https://open.spotify.com/user/1228264952/playlist/2zYohw6BixZtTLhrmfgkIo. SE - Thanks for catching that. The real life many of us lived right on those very same dirt roads. "Land of race car ya-yas" is another good CAKE car song. Regardless of what car you own—a minivan, a sedan or a hot rod—celebrate our grand love affair with the automobile with a customized playlist about cars and driving. George Jones was nicknamed "The Possum" because he allegedly looked like one from the side with his beady eyes. Thanks for the idea. It's also on the playlist of songs about poverty and homelessness. and our narrator replies, "Yes you, get in to my car!". Question: Are there any Christmas songs about cars? Gary Allan can do happy and sad, but he excels at sexy, which is definitely what this song is. Have a glorious weekend filled with music. 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. It's one of Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time, originally recorded by Steppenwolf but admirably remade by Hinder in 2005. Country living is full of truck driving, beer drinking cowboys and country music lovers know it. Linda Crampton from British Columbia, Canada on September 23, 2016: I didn't think that an article about cars could be so interesting! I love the story of this song, singing about his girl. This is probably my very favorite Tim McGraw song ever. Have a great weekend. The song's narrator celebrates that he's coming to her rescue, offering to let her ride in his car. Have a terrific weekend! (Looking for) The Heart of Saturday Night. One you forgot is FWD by Jethro Tull. Blake Shelton, like Brad Paisley, knows how to sell a funny song. 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. Hot! The guy in this 1973 song has been driving all night to get back home to his beloved. She's on the side of road minding her business, and the driver yells, "Hey (hey) you (you), get in to my car!" Kenny Chesney - 'When The Sun Goes Down'. Thanks for this list.