Low Rider
War
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All my friends know the low rider The low rider is a little higher Low rider drives a little slower Low rider is a real goer Low rider knows every street, yeah Low rider is the one to meet, yeah Low rider don't use no gas now Low rider don't drive too fast Take a little trip, take a little trip Take a little trip and see Take a little trip, take a little trip Take a little trip with me
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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
Lyrics © HENSTONE MUSIC, MUSICWORKS INTERNATIONAL
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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.
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Chart PerformanceIt 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.
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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.
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Influence and CoversThe 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.
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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."
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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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