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Registered: 04/05/04
Posts: 129
Loc: Des Plaines, Illinois
Here is an OLDSMOBILE song you might like:
Title 455 Rocket Artist Kathy Mattea Song lyrics
Mr. Smith had an Oldsmobile Baby-blue with wire wheels I took her home the day she was advertised He said she would leaked when it would rain Sounded like an aeroplane but I knew she was jewel in disguise
She had a 455 rocket The biggest block alive I couldn't hardly wait just to take my turn She was made for straight-a-ways She grew up hating Chevrolets She's a rocket She was made to burn
Well, who's junk pile piece of Chevelle is this? Did you boys come here to race or just kiss? mmm now don't ya want to know what I got underneath my hood I know she might sound like she's missin but buddy she could teach you a lesson in just a quarter mile and i'll smoke you good
In my 455 rocket The kind the police drive I couldn't hardly wait to just take my turn She was made for straight aways She grew up hating Chevrolets She's a rocket She was made to burn
I'm telling you and i ain't ashamed I cried when that wrecker came As we skid i thought i heard angels sing Sounded like the Beach Boys Hit the curb then began to sail Took out most of the safety rail Even the cop asked me, "Man what'd you have in that thing?"
I had a 455 rocket The very kind you drive You wanna watch yourself when you take that turn She was made for straight aways She grew up hating Chevrolets She's a rocket she was made to burn, burn Ohh she's a rocket she was made to burn
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Happy Motoring, John Brayton AACA #004105, CCCA #36645, VCCA #41614 IL Region 1936 Chevrolet Master Deluxe Town Sedan 1984 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 1994 Toyota Camry
"Rip It Up", originally done by Little Richard, 1956. Second verse:
"Got me a date, and I won't be late, Pick her up in my 88".
Besides Mr. Penniman, this song was covered by the all-time greats from the '50s; Elvis had it as the lead song on his second album, Bill Haley & His Comets had a Top 40 version, and others like Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, The Everly Brothers, and Gene Vincent (plus more I'm forgetting, no doubt) cut versions of it.
Registered: 12/05/01
Posts: 3110
Loc: the Last Capital of Dixie
Do the carmakers' ad jingles count? 1965 "Wouldn't you really rather have a Buick? Buick, '65 Buick"
I have a bunch of Jam Handy Olds ad jingles LPs, but unfortunately not computer-savvy enough to transcribe them.
I'm sure there's some obscure stuff in my own record collection too. Some that come immediately to mind are Foghat "Chevrolet" and Mott the Hoople "Born Late '58".
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Glenn Williamson Rocketraider member AACA and all major Olds clubs
"That's a strange concept, Son" said my father as he sampled the day's run of silvery-clear moonshine for taste and quality. "Good 'shine, that. Your grandpap would be proud that the gift has passed on to another generation. But yes, it's real strange that some folks feel like a varmint has more right to illegally inhabit and destroy your property than you have to prevent it from doing it."
"Come to think of it, that's why your Uncle Reade sold off all them rental houses he had. It was costing him more to fix what the varmints tore up than he was making off 'em. And the govamint wouldn't let him evict them."
How often does the Jukebox manager upload new songs? I would sure appreciate some by now. And don't forget to upload The Beatles' "Drive My Car" please. That one was a HIT.
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Requested songs for the Jukebox:
Registered: 02/18/00
Posts: 758
Loc: North Carolina
I am glad you enjoy the Jukebox. I only upload new songs when I have the time to prep them for Internet listening. The first problem is to obtain a copy. The file must be of the mp3 format. If it is in wav, I can convert it to MP3.
I am sorry I haven't uploaded anything lately but I have been busy working on the new AACA 75th Anniversary web site. Please stop by and take a look - no Jukebox though. I will see if I can't upload a couple of new tunes for you this week.
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1989 SAPPHIRE BLUE FIREMIST REATTA 54000 AND COUNTING MAKE THAT 58000 AND COUNTING 1990 RED CONVERTIBLE 62000 MILES AKA (T_MADER) 1986 Fiero GT 72000 Miles bca 39318 rdiv 642 http://www.MulvaneMarauders.com NO BODY GETS IN TO SEE THE WIZARD NOT NOBODY NOT NO HOW
Registered: 03/01/00
Posts: 513
Loc: Virginia Beach, VA, U.S.A.
"Beep, Beep" The Playmates: 1958, by Claps & Cicchetti Produced by Roulette Records. Beep Beep
While riding in my Cadillac, What to my surprise. A little Nash Rambler was following me - About one third my size. The guy must’ve wanted to pass me up As he kept on tooting his horn. Beep! Beep! I’ll show him that a Cadillac Is not a car to scorn. Beep beep. Beep! Beep! Beep beep. Beep! Beep! His horn went beep beep beep. Beep! Beep! [Slow] I pushed my foot down to the floor To give the guy the shake. But the little Nash Rambler stayed right behind; He still had on his brake. He must have thought his car had more guts As he kept on tooting his horn. Beep! Beep! I’ll show him that a Cadillac Is not a car to scorn. Beep beep. Beep! Beep! Beep beep. Beep! Beep! His horn went beep beep beep. Beep! Beep! [Normal] My car went into passing gear And we took off with gust. Soon we were doing ninety - Must’ve left him in the dust. When I peeked in the mirror of my car, I couldn’t believe my eyes: The little Nash Rambler was right behind - I think that guy could fly. Beep beep. Beep! Beep! Beep beep. Beep! Beep! His horn went beep beep beep. [Faster] Now we’re doing a hundred and ten - This certainly was a race. For a Rambler to pass a Caddy Would be a big disgrace. The guy must’ve wanted to pass me up As he kept on tooting his horn. I’ll show him that a Cadillac Is not a car to scorn. Beep beep. Beep! Beep! Beep beep. Beep! Beep! His horn went beep beep beep. [Fastest] Now we’re doing a hundred and twenty - As fast as I could go. The Rambler pulled along side of me As if we were going slow. The fellow rolled down his window And yelled for me to hear, “Hey, Buddy, how can I get this car Out of second gear?!” Beep! Beep! Beep! Beep! Beep! Beep!
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Jaxops 70 Buick Electra Convertible 56 Cadillac Series 75 Limousine 89 Ford Crown Victoria SW 90 Mercury Grand Marquis
Registered: 03/03/01
Posts: 838
Loc: Sebring, FL USA
Only one choice, Maybelline by Chuck Berry, even if Steve doesn't like the lyrics. The songs of the fifties were best and Chuck Berry led the parade. "Cadillac runnin' about 95, bumper to bumper rollin' side by side"
The horn went Beep! Beep! Beep!...........Hey Buddy, how do I get this car, out of second gear?"
Cadillac? Really? You got to be kidding?
Little Nash Rambler by The Playmates
Beep Beep was released in 1958. The "little Nash Rambler" it referred to was almost certainly a 1957 Rambler Rebel, the first big block mid-size car. The Rebel had a 255 hp engine, with 13.0 lbs per hp. The fastest Caddy in 1957 was probably the 325 hp Eldorado, with 16.67 pounds per hp. The 300 hp Coupe de Ville (5048 lbs) was identically dialed in at 16.67 pounds per hp.
Beep Beep was deadly accurate. That's why it's so funny!
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I will see if I can't upload a couple of new tunes for you this week.
