Jim B Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 So recently I have been on a muscle car kick, and have been purchasing some muscle car kits from The Big Four. I have found some inspiration for a couple of my builds from TV and music, particularly the 1969 Dodge Charger R/T from The Dukes of Hazzard, and a planned 1964 Pontiac GTO from G.T.O. (1964) by Ronny and the Daytonas. Now, I know that there are lots of cars in media from many different eras (like the 1967 Mustang Fastback in Bullitt); but what really got me thinking were that cars sung about in the 1960s era car songs. Some I have figured out. Little Duce Coupe (1963) by the Beach Boys is about a 1932 Ford Coupe hot rod, but the song that got me thinking about this tonight was The Little Old Lady (from Pasadena) (1964) by Jan and Dean. (Yes, it was also performed by The Beach Boys). The lyric that sparked my interest is "But parked in a rickety old garage, Is a brand new shiny red Super-Stock Dodge". Now, if the song was written & released in the Spring of 1964, my question to the Forum is: "What is the 1964 Super-Stock Dodge they are singing about? Could it be a Charger?" Anyway, see what happens when you have a long drive? Interesting bit of trivia: the B-side to Jan and Dean's The Little Old Lady (from Pasadena) is My Mighty G.T.O. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 "Fun, fun, fun til Daddy takes the T-bird away" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 38 minutes ago, Jim B said: My Mighty G.T.O. Every bit as good as "Little GTO" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Are you asking for songs about cars, or songs that have a casual mention of a car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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slusher Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Surf City 30 Ford Wagon and we call it a Woody, Jan and Dean.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollySipper Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 1 hour ago, Jim B said: "What is the 1964 Super-Stock Dodge they are singing about? I always thought of it like a 330 sedan.... If I have the lyrics correct, she had a sticker on the rear window that read "Terror of the Drag Strip".... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SfanGoch Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bartrop Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 This was an oldie even when this cartoon was made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 "Crazy 'Bout a Mercury" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 "Hot Rod Lincoln" "Mustang Sally" There was a song about a little Nash Rambler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SfanGoch Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 4 minutes ago, Bucky said: There was a song about a little Nash Rambler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SfanGoch Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 No specific car. Just a great song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SfanGoch Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Vernon Green and the boys are singing about Chrysler, Dodges, Plymouths and Desotos, natch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Don't forget "Little Red Corvette", by Prince Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SfanGoch Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 From Paul Revere & The Raiders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SfanGoch Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 And, the flip side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bartrop Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Some great finds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 I've done this for karaoke, pretty well if I say so. ???? Go big, or go home. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 “409” ”Shut Down” “Dead Man’s Curve” ”Camaro” (by Cyrkle) A few more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 The B52's had a Chrysler that seats about twenty! (Love Shack) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 ZZTop drove an old Chrysler down to Mexico. (Mexican Blackbird) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
von Zipper Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 A few that always get overlooked: Mary's New Car - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Old 55 - The Eagles I'm In Love With My Car - Queen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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