Drive My Car
The Beatles
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Asked a girl what she wanted to be She said baby, can't you see I want to be famous, a star on the screen But you can do something in between Baby you can drive my car Yes I'm gonna be a star Baby you can drive my car And maybe I'll love you I told a girl that my prospects were good And she said baby, it's understood Working for peanuts is all very fine But I can show you a better time Baby you can drive my car Yes I'm gonna be a star Baby you can drive my car And maybe I'll love you Beep beep'm beep beep yeah Baby you can drive my car Yes I'm gonna be a star Baby you can drive my car And maybe I'll love you I told a girl I can start right away And she said listen babe I got something to say I got no car and it's breaking my heart But I've found a driver and that's a start Baby you can drive my car Yes I'm gonna be a star Baby you can drive my car And maybe I'll love you Beep beep'm beep beep yeah Beep beep'm beep beep yeah Beep beep'm beep beep yeah Beep beep'm beep beep yeah
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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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12 facts about this song
Songwriting"Drive My Car" by The Beatles, was primarily written by Paul McCartney and John Lennon, with McCartney taking the lead on vocals. It's famously recognized as one of the many Lennon-McCartney compositions.
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LyricsOriginally, McCartney brought a different set of lyrics to Lennon, outlining a story about a girl who wanted gold rings, but Lennon didn't find it appealing. After a collaborative work session, the storyline changed to a woman who desired a chauffeur, hence "Drive My Car."
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AlbumThe song appears as the opening track on their 1965 album "Rubber Soul". The album is considered one of the greatest albums in the history of music.
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InstrumentsThis song marked the Beatles' increased experimentation with unconventional instrumentation for a rock song. The song introduced the use of a cowbell, simultaneously providing a unique rhythm and texture.
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PopularityThough "Drive My Car" was not released as a single, it became popular due to its inclusion on Rubber Soul, which is one of The Beatles' most critically acclaimed albums.
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Later PerformancesMany years later, Paul McCartney would often include "Drive My Car" in his live concert setlists, and it can be found on various live albums.
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Beatles' Music EvolutionThe song is seen by many as an indication of the direction The Beatles' music was heading, moving more towards soul and R&B.
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Covers"Drive My Car" has been covered by many famous artists/bands, including Tom Jones, Aerosmith, and notably, by Billy Joel and Paul McCartney during The Last Play At Shea documentary concert film.
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Humorous InterpretationsMany fans and critics have humorously interpreted the song as a cheeky commentary on the gender roles and expectations of the time.
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Sound EffectsThe song's arrangement also included an overdubbed piano played through a Vox guitar amplifier with added reverb - an innovative sound effect for its time.
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Debut PerformanceDespite its popularity and longevity, "Drive My Car" was not performed live by The Beatles. The song's live debut didn't come until McCartney's Driving World Tour in 2002.
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Use in MediaThe song has also been featured in various movies, television series, and commercials. It was included in both The Beatles: Rock Band video game and Cirque du Soleil's Beatles themed show, Love.
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