Drive My Car
"Drive My Car"
Beep beep'm beep beep yeah! Hit the road with The Beatles' infectious 1965 rock and roll classic, "Drive My Car." The dynamic opening track from Rubber Soul, its driving R&B-influenced bassline and clever lyrics make it an unforgettable tune and perfect cruisin' classic.
- TITLE: Drive My Car
- BAND: The Beatles
- GENRE: R&B, Rock
- OTHER: Cruisin Classic
- RELEASEDAY: December 03
- YEAR: 1965
Featured as the energetic opener on the landmark 1965 album Rubber Soul (UK version), "Drive My Car" showcased The Beatles' evolving sound. Its blend of rock power with a prominent R&B groove, shared lead vocals, and sharp guitar riffs marked a step towards more sophisticated arrangements, great for cruising.
This classic 1965 rock track, powered by a memorable bassline and piano chords, tells a witty story with catchy melodies. "Drive My Car," with its blend of rock and roll energy and R&B influence, remains a beloved Beatles track and an essential addition to any cruisin' playlist.
SONG MEANING: The lyrics humorously depict an encounter with an ambitious woman who aspires to be a star ("I wanna be famous, a star of the screen"). She invites the narrator to be her chauffeur, promising success, only to reveal at the end that she doesn't actually own a car yet ("But I found a driver and that's a start"), suggesting she might be using him or simply overly optimistic.
"The Beatles"
- TITLE: The Beatles
- ACTIVE: 1960–1970 (1960)
- BAND: The Beatles
"Get Back"
- TITLE: Get Back
- BAND: The Beatles
- GENRE: Blues, Rock, Rock And Roll
- OTHER: Cruisin Classic
- RELEASEDAY: April 11
- YEAR: 1969
