Greased Lightnin'
John Travolta
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Why this car is automatic It's systematic It's hydromatic Why it's grease lightning (grease lightning) We'll get some overhead lifters and some four barrel quads Oh yeah (Keep talking whoa keep talking) A fuel injection cutoff and chrome plated rods oh yeah (I'll get the money I'll kill to get the money) With a four speed on the floor they'll be waiting at the door You know that ain't no shit we'll be getting lots of tit In Grease Lightning Go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go Go grease lightning you're burning up the quarter mile (Grease lightning go grease lightning) Go grease lightning you're coasting through the heat lap trial (Grease lightning go grease lightning) You are supreme the chicks'll cream for grease lightning Go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go Purple french tail lights and thirty inch fins Oh yeah A Palomino dashboard and duel muffler twins Oh yeah With new pistons, plugs, and shocks I can get off my rocks You know that I ain't bragging she's a real pussy wagon Grease lightning Go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go Go grease lightning you're burning up the quarter mile (Grease lightning go grease lightning) Go grease lighting you're coasting through the heat lap trial (Grease lightning go grease lightning) You are supreme the chicks'll cream for grease lightning Go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go Go grease lightning you're burning up the quarter mile (Grease lightning go grease lightning) Go grease lighting you're coasting through the hit lap trial (Grease lightning go grease lightning) You are supreme the chicks'll cream for grease lightning Lightning, lightning, lightning Lightning, lightning, lightning Lightning
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Written by: JIM JACOBS, WARREN CASEY
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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11 facts about this song
Film Appearance"Greased Lightnin'" is one of the best-known songs from the 1978 film "Grease," where John Travolta played the lead role of Danny Zuko.
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Different Album VersionsWhile John Travolta performs the song in the movie, it is actually sung by the character Kenickie, portrayed by Jeff Conaway in the stage version.
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Song ThemeThe song is all about the car that the T-Birds, Travolta's character's gang, build in the school's garage. The car, also named "Greased Lightnin'," goes on to play a major part in the movie.
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Pop Charts"Greased Lightnin'" was on the "Billboard Hot 100" chart for 20 weeks, peaking at number 47 in 1978.
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Soundtrack SuccessThe soundtrack for "Grease," which contains "Greased Lightnin'," is one of the best-selling soundtracks, with approximately 38 million sales worldwide.
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Multi-genre InfluenceThe song is a perfect example of a 1950s Rock 'n' Roll and Doo-Wop style song but is remarkably revved up to fit the high-energy musical.
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Special AwardsThe movie "Grease" was nominated for one Oscar. The song "Greased Lightnin'," while not nominated individually, was a key part of the film's charm and appeal to audiences.
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Performances Outside the FilmOver the years, "Greased Lightnin'" has been performed on numerous TV shows, including "Glee," and during several top theater productions globally.
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Lyrics ControversyDespite the song's overwhelming popularity, the lyrics to 'Greased Lightnin’' include some questionable innuendoes, which makes the song one of the more controversial ones from the movie.
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Unique ChoreographyThe choreography to the song, as seen in the film, involves using car parts and mechanic tools. This makes it unique among dance sequences of the era.
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Pop Culture ImpactFrom being covered by Glee to being used in a variety of advertisements, "Greased Lightnin'" has remained a popular and influential song, over 40 years after its initial release.
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