Cartrouble
Adam & The Ants, Adam Ant
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have you ever had a ride in a light blue car? have you ever stopped to think who's the slave and who's the master? have you ever had trouble with your automobile? have you ever had to push push push push? cartrouble you might have seen them very busy at the weekends licking and polishing the beep- beeps into shape and then its proudly up the M.1. M.2. M.3. and keep your feet off the upholstery Ronnie cartrouble oh yeah and remember this:- you don't need anything after an icecream I used to sit at home silently and wonder why all the preference is polishing the chrome while all the mothers and the sisters and the babies sit and rot at home cartrouble oh yeah and remember this you don't need anything after an icecream car carcar trouble car carcar trouble
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Written by: ADAM ANT
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10 facts about this song
Band Origin"Cartrouble" was produced and performed by the band Adam and the Ants, led by Adam Ant, whose real name is Stuart Leslie Goddard. The band originated in England and introduced a distinctive post-punk sound in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
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Release YearThis particular song, "Cartrouble," was originally released in 1980 as part of their second album "Kings of the Wild Frontier."
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Initial Release FailureThe song was initially released as a single but failed to chart. This lack of initial success is interesting, as many of Adam and the Ants' other songs topped the charts.
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Reissue SuccessDespite the initial failure, "Cartrouble" was reissued in 1980 and reached number 33 on the UK Singles Chart, proving its potential as a popular track.
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Double A-Side FeatureThe reissued version of "Cartrouble" was featured as a double A-side single with "Kick!" on the reverse.
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Distorted VersionThe single version of "Cartrouble" was different from the album version. It was distorted, and parts of the song were removed or altered to create a radio-friendly version.
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Lyrics ThemeThe lyrics of "Cartrouble" pose a critique of consumer culture. It expresses frustration with the reliance on cars, suggesting that they may cause more problems than they solve.
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Music StyleLike many tracks by Adam and the Ants, "Cartrouble" was noted for its punk rock style mixed with a touch of the "New Romantic" genre that was gaining popularity at the time.
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Unique Sound FeatureThe song includes a distinctive dual-drumming sound, a signature characteristic of Adam and the Ants' unique musical style.
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VideoA music video was made for the song, which featured Adam Ant dressed in his trademark pirate regalia, which became iconic and synonymous with the band.
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