Helen Wheels
Paul McCartney
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Said farewell to my last hotel It never was much a kind of a bode Glasgow town never brought me down When I was heading out on the road Carlisle city never looked so pretty And the Kendal freeway's fast Slow down driver want to stay alive I want to make this journey last Helen, hell on wheels Ain't nobody else gonna know the way she feels Helen, hell on wheels And they never gonna take her away M six south down to Liverpool Where they play the west coast sound Sailor Sam he came from Birmingham But he never will be found Doing fine when a London sign Greets me like a long lost friend Mister Motor won't you check her out She's got to take me back again Helen, hell on wheels Ain't nobody else gonna know the way she feels Helen, hell on wheels And they never gonna take her away Got no time for a rum and lime I want to get my right foot down Shake some dust off of this old bus I gotta get her out of town Spend the day up on the motorway Where the carburetors blast Slow down driver want to stay alive I want to make this journey last Helen, hell on wheels Ain't nobody else gonna know the way she feels Helen, hell on wheels And they never gonna take her away Say bye bye
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Written by: LINDA MCCARTNEY, PAUL MCCARTNEY
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10 facts about this song
Singer"Helen Wheels" is a song by Paul McCartney, who is not only an English singer and songwriter but is also a multi-instrumentalist and composer. He gained worldwide fame as the co-lead vocalist and bassist for The Beatles.
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AlbumThe song is included in the album "Band on the Run," which was released by McCartney and his band Wings in December 1973. The album is considered one of McCartney's best post-Beatles works.
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InspirationThe song is named after Paul and Linda McCartney's Land Rover, which they affectionately called "Helen Wheels." The vehicle served as inspiration and transport for many of their family adventures.
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ReleaseOriginally not included on the "Band on the Run" album, "Helen Wheels" was later added to the track list of the British release after becoming a hit single. It was released in the US in October 1973, and the UK in November 1973.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a top 10 hit in the United States, reaching number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. In the UK, it peaked at number 12 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Helen Wheels" shows Paul, Linda, and other members of Wings on a road trip, much like the travels McCartney and his wife would have had in their Land Rover.
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RecordingThe song was recorded in Lagos, Nigeria. The recording sessions for the "Band on the Run" album faced numerous challenges, including robberies and health issues among the band members.
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Critical ReceptionDespite achieving commercial success, "Helen Wheels" received mixed reviews from critics. Nevertheless, the song has been praised for its energy and driving rhythm.
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GenreThe song is often classified as Rock. It features a strong, catchy melody, typical of McCartney's songwriting style.
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Cultural ImpactAs with many of McCartney's works, "Helen Wheels" has had a lasting impact on pop culture. The song is often associated with road trips and journeys, reinforcing its connection to the McCartney family's Land Rover.
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