In the vast universe of sound, where rhythms interlace with heartbeats and lyrics dance like fireflies under the moonlight, the Cadillac stands as a shimmering emblem of aspiration, freedom, and the bittersweet tales of life. It is not just a vehicle; it is a vessel that carries dreams, a mythical chariot that traverses the highways of the soul. From the sultry echoes of rhythm and blues to the booming choruses of rock, the Cadillac glides through the corridors of music, embodying desire, rebellion, and the eternal search for meaning.
From a massive amount of Cadillac songs I cherry-picked 23 tracks and made sure to cover a wide range of styles.
I skipped a few classics (e.g. Bo Diddley’s Cadillac) and in some cases selected a cover instead of the original track (e.g. Boz Scaggs doing Moon Martin’s Cadillac Walk, Nathalie Cole tackling Springsteen’s Pink classic)…
While searching for musical Cadillacs I encountered a few weirdo’s, e.g. Guy Drake’s Welfare song which actually is embarrassing, but I doubt many of you had heard it before...
Whereas similar styled compilations tend to focus on older songs I deliberatly added some more recent ‘Cadillacs’ for your musical education, all free of charge!
Besides this new car compilation post, make note of our new banner offering valid advice courtesy of our resident guru, the one and only Mr. Stinky!
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Question: What's your favourite car song?
As it happens, my favorite car song is the Warren Smith track you've chosen to include in this very compilation! So, since THAT one's already been picked, I clearly have no choice but to suggest five more (all of which are indeed on the older side):
Deletehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDlMyl-1j6w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwW8mT4HPL4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-9sdtxEe7M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9MShAuYXNQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=779H0WUWFKM
Cool candidates! Thanks Crab Devil!
DeleteMost of the older ones I like. Maybe it helps that I am becoming an older one myself. Mazdaratti by Mazdaratti. That, for me brought the whole AOR, MotR thing definitely to the scrapyard. Best played loud in the car at night DEFINITELY TAKING DRUGS. Mixed with Spiral Tribe and other greats. Golden Earring – Still Got The Keys To My First Cadillac is a sentimental fool for when you are savely back home. I am aware that Mazdaratti is also 30 years behind us.....
ReplyDeleteThanks Richard, as usual I missed that Golden Earring – Still Got The Keys To My First Cadillac completely, otherwise I would have included it for sure, listening to it now, cool!
DeleteWe are all getting older, but at least have good memories of those classic cars songs...
I doubt if the new generation will come up with a Tesla Boogie or Tesla Walk!
Brand New Cadillac is the best song about this for me. Great version by The Clash, The Fall, The Slickee Boys, The Purple Helmets etc.
ReplyDeleteClassic indeed, I was tempted to include a version, but...
DeleteIf it's Cadillacs, I'd go for John Hiatt's "Tennessee Plates", maybe "Cadillac Ranch", maybe "Willie The Wimp (and his Cadillac Coffin)" as well as the great songs on Koen's excellent comp.
ReplyDeleteIf the question is open to all makes and models, "Hot Rod Lincoln" would have to be there -- wow, so many to choose from! Especially if you include police cars, ambulances and hearses (the "Big Black Mariah"). There have been car songs since the days of the Terraplane and the "Bucket T"!
And don't forget Stinky's CAR TROUBLE series: https://jonderblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Car%20Trouble
DeleteStinky's CAR TROUBLE series... I had no idea, thanks Jonder!
DeleteBTW, do you think there ever will be a lot of songs about present day cars? Toyota Blues? Pink Suzuki??