Low Rider

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"Low Rider" is a song written by American funk band War and producer Jerry Goldstein, which appeared on their album Why Can't We Be Friends?, released in 1975. It reached number one on the Billboard R&B singles chart, peaked at number seven on the Hot 100 singles chart, and number six in Canada. According to the AllMusic review of the song, "the lyric takes the cool, laidback image of the low rider — the Chicano culture practice of hydraulically hot-rodding classic cars — and using innuendo, extends the image to a lifestyle". The song's most distinguishable features are its driving bass line by B. B. Dickerson, which is present almost throughout, and the alto saxophone riff by Charles Miller. It also ends with a siren-like noise that then becomes a saxophone solo. Saxophonist Charles Miller also takes the lead vocal. 


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1976
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War

War (originally called Eric Burdon and War) is an American funk/rock/soul band from Long Beach, California, known for several hit songs (including "Spill the Wine", "The World Is a Ghetto", "The Cisco Kid", "Why Can't We Be Friends?", "Low Rider", and "Summer"). Formed in 1969, War is a musical crossover band that fuses elements of rock, funk, jazz, Latin, rhythm and blues, psychedelia, and reggae. According to music writer Colin Larkin, their "potent fusion of funk, R&B, rock and Latin styles produced a progressive soul sound", while Martin C. Strong calls them "one of the fiercest progressive soul combos of the '70s". Their album The World Is a Ghetto was Billboard… more »

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Written by: Sylvester Allen, Harold Ray I. Brown, Morris Dewayne Dickerson, Le Roy L. Jordan, Charles Miller, Lee Oskar, Howard E. Scott, Jerry Goldstein

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6 facts about this song

Music Production
"Low Rider" is a song performed by the American funk band War and produced by Jerry Goldstein. - It was released in 1975 as part of their album "Why Can't We Be Friends?" - The song was engineered by Chris Huston, a well-respected sound engineer.
Chart Performance
It peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, making it one of the band's biggest hits. - The song also reached No. 7 in the UK Singles Chart.
Song Composition
"Low Rider" is widely recognized for its distinctive cowbell intro. - The song's lyrics suggest a theme of chicano pride and car culture, referring to a type of customized vehicle popular in Southern California.
Influence and Covers
The song has been sampled by several hip-hop artists, including the Beastie Boys and A Tribe Called Quest. - It has been covered by multiple artists such as Carlos Santana, Butthole Surfers, and Barry White.
Use in Media
"Low Rider" has been featured in several films, TV shows, and adverts due to its catchy tune and distinctive rhythm. Movies include "Dazed and Confused," "Beverly Hills Ninja," and "Gone in 60 Seconds." - It is also used as the theme song for George Lopez's self-titled sitcom "George Lopez." - The song is featured in the music video game "Rock Band 3."
Recognition
"Low Rider" remains one of War's most popular and enduring songs. - It has become a kind of anthem for lowriding subculture and Chicano culture. - Rolling Stone ranked "Low Rider" at No. 402 on its list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time in 2004.

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