Devil Gate Drive
Suzi Quatro
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Hey, you all want to go down to Devil Gate Drive? Well, come on! Welcome to 'The Dive'! Well, at the age of five they can do their jive Down in Devil Gate Drive And at the age of six they're gonna get their kicks Down in Devil Gate Drive Well your mama don't know where your sister done go She gone down to the Drive. She's the start of the show And let her move on up. Let her come let her go. She can jive Down in Devil Gate Drive So come alive. Come alive Down in Devil Gate Drive So come alive. Come alive Down in Devil Gate...down in Devil Gate Down in Devil Gate Drive Down in Devil Gate...down in Devil Gate Down in Devil Gate Drive When they reach their teens, that's when they all get mean Down in Devil Gate Drive When I was sweet sisteen I was the jukebox queen Down in Devil Gate Drive I lead the angel pack on the road to sin Knock down the gates! Let me in. Let me in Don't mess me 'round, cause you know where I've been To 'The Dive' down in Devil Gate Drive So come alive. Come alive Down in Devil Gate Drive So come alive. Come alive Down in Devil Gate...down in Devil Gate Down in Devil Gate Drive Down in Devil Gate...down in Devil Gate Down in Devil Gate Drive Well your mama don't know where your sister done go She goes down to the Drive. She's the start of the show Let her move on up. Let her come let her go. She can jive Down in Devil Gate Drive So come alive. Come alive Down in Devil Gate Drive So come alive. Come alive Down in Devil Gate...down in Devil Gate Down in Devil Gate Drive Down in Devil Gate...down in Devil Gate Down in Devil Gate Drive Come on, boys. Let's do it one more time for Suzi! Are you ready, now? Come alive. Come alive Yeah!
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Written by: Michael Donald Chapman, Nicholas Barry Chinn
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Devil Gate Drive" is a song by American singer Suzi Quatro. It was written by Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman, a famous British songwriting team.
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Release InformationThe track was released in January 1974 as a single and later appeared on Quatro's second album, "Quatro".
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Chart Success"Devil Gate Drive" is one of Quatro's biggest hits. In the UK, it peaked at number one on the UK Singles Chart – her second single to do so. It also reached number one in Australia and number two in Ireland.
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Genre and Style"Devil Gate Drive" is a rock and roll song, which also incorporates elements of glam rock. It features an uptempo beat and energetic vocals from Quatro.
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Song ThemeThe song's lyrics describe a fictional place called "Devil Gate Drive", where rebellious youths gather. It portrays a rebellious and adventurous spirit, echoing the counterculture of the 1970s.
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Live PerformancesQuatro often finishes her live concerts with this song, and it was also a centerpiece of her performances on the British TV show Top of the Pops.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has been covered by several artists, including comedy band The Barron Knights. It's also featured in the 2010 film "Made in Dagenham" and appears on the soundtrack to the 2017 video game "Agents of Mayhem".
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ReceptionCritics have praised "Devil Gate Drive" for its energy, infectious rhythm, and Quatro's charismatic vocal performance. It is often highlighted as a standout track in her discography.
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Popular Music VideoThe music video for "Devil Gate Drive" is also popular among fans. In it, Quatro and her band perform the song in a rowdy bar setting.
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Legacy"Devil Gate Drive" is considered a classic of the glam rock era and has endured in popularity. The song is often played and referenced in various media, underlining its status as a cultural touchstone.
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