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In My Car is a single by The Beatles' former drummer, Ringo Starr. The track is credited as being written by Mo Foster, Kim Goody, Richard Starkey, and Joe Walsh, the track was included on Starr's ninth studio solo album, Old Wave, which was produced by the Eagles' lead guitarist, Joe Walsh in 1983. The single was re-released, this time on yellow vinyl for Jukebox's only, with "She's About a Mover" as the B-side, on the label, The Right Stuff on 1 November 1994, 11 years after the first release.  


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1989
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Doesn't make a diff'rence,
Don't care how far.
We can go the distance in my car.
 
Don't bother with directions,
Doesn't matter where we are.
Cruisin' down the highway in my car.
 
Hey!
In my car.
I don't need no back seat drivers,
So I leave them all behind.
And problems, they can't find me in my car.
 
In my car.
Hey!
In my car.
(in my car)
(in my car)
(in my car)
(my car)

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Ringo Starr

Richard Starkey MBE (born 7 July 1940), known by his stage name Ringo Starr, is an English musician and actor who gained worldwide fame as the drummer for the Beatles. When the band formed in 1960, Starr was a member of another Liverpool band, Rory Storm and the Hurricanes. He joined the Beatles in August 1962, taking the place of Pete Best. In addition to his drumming, Starr is featured on lead vocals on a number of successful Beatles songs (in particular, "With a Little Help from My Friends", "Yellow Submarine", and the Beatles' version of "Act Naturally"). He is credited as a co-writer of the songs "What Goes On", "Flying", and "Dig It" and as the sole writer of "Don't Pass Me By" and "Octopus's Garden". more »

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Written by: JOE WALSH, KIM GOODY, MO FOSTER, RICHARD (RINGO STARR) STARKEY

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, STARTLING MUSIC LTD C/O BRUCE V. GRAKAL, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group

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30 facts about this song

Song Formation
"In My Car" is a collaborative work between famous rock musicians Joe Walsh and Ringo Starr.
Released Date
"In My Car" was first released in 1987.
Album Membership
This song is part of Joe Walsh's eighth studio album, Got Any Gum?
Production Information
The song was produced by Terry Manning and Joe Walsh himself.
Role of Starr
Although not directly credited for songwriting, Ringo Starr directed the song and starred in the video clip.
Genre
The song falls into the genre of hard rock.
Ringo Starr Connection
Ringo Starr, former drummer of the Beatles, has been a long-time friend and collaborator with Joe Walsh.
Fun Fact
A unique aspect of "In My Car" is that featured parts of the song are spoken instead of sung.
Musical Instrumentation
The song features elements of synthesized keyboards and hard rock guitars.
Song Message
It's a fun, playful song about enjoying the freedom of driving your own car.
Song Impact
Despite not being as commercially successful as some of his other songs, "In My Car" remains a fan favorite from Walsh for its humor and distinct style.
Music Video Appearance
The music video of the song features both Joe Walsh and Ringo Starr driving around in various vintage cars.
Video Director
The music video for "In My Car" was directed by Jim Yukich, who was well known for his work with Genesis.
Recognition
Q magazine named "In My Car" as one of the "1001 Best Songs Ever".
Joe Walsh and Ringo Starr Relationship
An interesting point to note is that Joe Walsh is Ringo Starr’s brother-in-law, as he married Starr’s wife's sister.
Collaborative Artist
"In My Car" is a collaborative piece between American musician Joe Walsh and English musician Ringo Starr.
Release Timeline
The song was released as a single in 1987.
Featured Album
"In My Car" is also a track on Joe Walsh's eighth studio album, "Got Any Gum?", released in the same year.
Video Director
The music video of "In My Car" was directed by Tim Pope, who is known for his work with artists such as The Cure, David Bowie and Iggy Pop.
Beatles Connection
Ringo Starr, the drummer for the iconic band The Beatles, contributed to the vocals and drums of "In My Car".
Song Co-author
The song was written not only by Walsh and Starr, but also Mo Foster and Kim Goody.
Song Genre
"In My Car" is classified as a rock song, fitting in with both Walsh's and Starr's general music style.
Lyrics Interpretation
The lyrics of the song are open-ended and narrative, painting a picture of a man seeking solace and freedom in his car.
Song Duration
The complete running time of the song "In My Car" is 3 minutes and 19 seconds.
Significant Roles
Apart from singing, Joe Walsh played the guitar for the track and Starr played the drums.
Chart Performance
While the song did not top any major chart, it peaked at No. 93 on the Billboard Hot 100 shortly after its release.
Music Video Guest Appearance
The "In My Car" music video features a guest appearance by ZZ Top guitarist Billy Gibbons.
Adherence to Musical Style
In typical Joe Walsh style, the song includes long instrumental stretches, with a strong guitar presence.
Limited Vocal Contribution from Starr
Despite being a collaborative work, Ringo Starr's vocal contribution to "In My Car" was limited and it’s mostly Joe Walsh singing.
Song Reviews
The song generally received positive reviews from critics for its lyrics and instrumental synchronization.

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