Cartrouble

Adam & The Ants, Adam Ant

About Cartrouble

"Cartrouble" was the second Adam and the Ants single released by Do It Records. It was written by Adam Ant and released on 7 March 1980; it peaked at number 33 on the UK Singles Chart. Though usually stylised as one word, the title has also appeared as two separate words (for example, on the compilation album Antics in the Forbidden Zone).


Year:
1999
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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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Adam Ant

Adam Ant (born Stuart Leslie Goddard, 3 November 1954, Marylebone, London) is an English musician who gained popularity as the lead singer of New Wave/post-punk group Adam and the Ants and later as a solo artist, scoring ten UK top ten hits between 1980 and 1983, including three No.1s. Ant was also a star in America where he not only scored a string of hit singles and albums, but was once voted sexiest man in America by the viewers of MTV. He is also an actor, having appeared in over two dozen films or television episodes between 1985 and 2003. more »

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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.
Release Year
This particular song, "Cartrouble," was originally released in 1980 as part of their second album "Kings of the Wild Frontier."
Initial Release Failure
The 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.
Reissue Success
Despite the initial failure, "Cartrouble" was reissued in 1980 and reached number 33 on the UK Singles Chart, proving its potential as a popular track.
Double A-Side Feature
The reissued version of "Cartrouble" was featured as a double A-side single with "Kick!" on the reverse.
Distorted Version
The 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.
Lyrics Theme
The 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.
Music Style
Like 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.
Unique Sound Feature
The song includes a distinctive dual-drumming sound, a signature characteristic of Adam and the Ants' unique musical style.
Video
A 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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