What a stupid idea I have had: Let's have a tournament to select the best car song. Edit: multiple suggestions please. 

"Honeybunchesofgoats" (honeybunche0fgoats) 04/27/2017 at 18:16 • Filed to: None

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Post your favorite car related song here and tomorrow I’ll gather them into a bracket and put together a poll for the official Oppo car song.

It can be as related as you want, from models, like Pavement’s Passat Dream, to mentioning a make like Louis Armstrong’s Six Foot Four (“a chick drove up in a Jaguar car”), to just driving, like my entry above, Iggy Pop’s The Passenger.

If your choice has been taken, suggest something else, because I’m too lazy and stupid to bother with proper seeding.

ETA: I wasn’t expecting to get so many responses. Feel free to submit as many songs as you want.

I’ll be hipster about it and throw in Title and Registration.

tromoly > Honeybunchesofgoats 04/27/2017 at 18:20

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The answer is clearly The Chain.

Mid Engine > Honeybunchesofgoats 04/27/2017 at 18:22

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Love Sammy dressed as Ronald McDonald

WilliamsSW > Honeybunchesofgoats 04/27/2017 at 18:24

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Good luck with this - there’s already about 15 songs rolling around in my head and I can’t even pick one for myself! Prediction - lots of arguing, some tears, possible blood spillage. Looking forward to it—

Honeybunchesofgoats > Mid Engine 04/27/2017 at 18:24

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If I were actually seeding this, it would definitely be top seed.

Honeybunchesofgoats > WilliamsSW 04/27/2017 at 18:25

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I feel the same way. I picked The Passenger because it was playing when I had the idea, but there’s so many more songs I’d want to nominate.

Mid Engine > Honeybunchesofgoats 04/27/2017 at 18:26

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radar love- classic

WilliamsSW > Honeybunchesofgoats 04/27/2017 at 18:26

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This has to be in the mix somewhere...

WilliamsSW > Honeybunchesofgoats 04/27/2017 at 18:27

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I love that song, but Lust for Life would have been my Iggy Pop nominee—

Honeybunchesofgoats > WilliamsSW 04/27/2017 at 18:28

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Even though two-wheels are bad, I really wanted to nominate Born to Run and I hope someone does.

TheJWT > Honeybunchesofgoats 04/27/2017 at 18:29

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I can’t think of another car and song so inexorably linked

WilliamsSW > WilliamsSW 04/27/2017 at 18:29

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I’ll stop now - this brings back some very specific memories of being in the back seat of a ‘67 Malibu in high school (nothing sleazy, but still).

Honeybunchesofgoats > Honeybunchesofgoats 04/27/2017 at 18:31

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No one is going to nominate this, and I’m not either, but you should know that famous French singer/songwriter Serge Gainsbourg wrote a song called Ford Mustang.

Textured Soy Protein > Honeybunchesofgoats 04/27/2017 at 18:31

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What a bunch of Whitey McWhitersons y’all are.

WilliamsSW > Honeybunchesofgoats 04/27/2017 at 18:31

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You could do this ENTIRE tournament with Springsteen songs ONLY. The Born to Run album would generate a minimum of 4 nominees.

Honeybunchesofgoats > TheJWT 04/27/2017 at 18:32

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Damn fine choice

Blind Willie Tyresmoke Namington IV > Honeybunchesofgoats 04/27/2017 at 18:34

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One of my favourite Pixies’ songs in a weird kind of way. Loosely related to driving (towards aliens?!)

WilliamsSW > Mid Engine 04/27/2017 at 18:34

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this is good-

itschrome > Honeybunchesofgoats 04/27/2017 at 18:35

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Game over.

Honeybunchesofgoats > Textured Soy Protein 04/27/2017 at 18:35

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Since I make the rules, I will allow all three entries.

fintail > Honeybunchesofgoats 04/27/2017 at 18:35

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Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Honeybunchesofgoats 04/27/2017 at 18:36

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Oblivion by Bastille. The video is a demolition derby. Enough said.

Honeybunchesofgoats > Blind Willie Tyresmoke Namington IV 04/27/2017 at 18:36

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Song mentions driving, and I’ll allow it, because Pixies

Honeybunchesofgoats > itschrome 04/27/2017 at 18:38

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Watch this win.

Captain of the Enterprise > Honeybunchesofgoats 04/27/2017 at 18:38

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High Lonesome by The 59 sound

Chariotoflove > itschrome 04/27/2017 at 18:39

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That’s not a song. It’s a gif. :p

Honeybunchesofgoats > WilliamsSW 04/27/2017 at 18:41

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“Got a wife and kids in Baltimore, Jack

I went out for a ride and I never went back”

Might genuinely be my favorite opening lyric of all time.

Spaceball-Two > Honeybunchesofgoats 04/27/2017 at 18:42

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The Boss

Chariotoflove > Honeybunchesofgoats 04/27/2017 at 18:42

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Here, have a song for whiteys by a guy who’s not, so Atlas can’t bitch.

Blondude > Honeybunchesofgoats 04/27/2017 at 18:42

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The entire premise of the video and the backstory to the song are Jalop as fuck. If this isn’t the winner this whole thing is a sham.

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > TheJWT 04/27/2017 at 18:46

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but what KIND of car was it? oh yeah.... it was...

A BITCHIN’ CAMARO! BITCHIN’ CAMARO!

love that song

Honeybunchesofgoats > Spaceball-Two 04/27/2017 at 18:47

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This tournament will be so Springsteen heavy. He gets cars like only someone growing up in New Jersey can.

WilliamsSW > Honeybunchesofgoats 04/27/2017 at 18:48

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“The screen door slams, Mary’s dress waves... Like a vision she dances across the porch as the radio plays...”

aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe > Honeybunchesofgoats 04/27/2017 at 18:49

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I have 2

Honeybunchesofgoats > Chariotoflove 04/27/2017 at 18:49

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Yessssssss

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Honeybunchesofgoats 04/27/2017 at 18:49

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Love me some Cake

DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time > Honeybunchesofgoats 04/27/2017 at 18:50

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One of mine has to win.

Cake- Stick shifts and Safety Belts.

Dead Kennedys- Winnebago Warrior

Megadeth- Mechanix (literally Four Horeseman on crack and automotive related :)

Spaceball-Two > Honeybunchesofgoats 04/27/2017 at 18:50

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I guess he’s a big fan to motorcycles too.

Honeybunchesofgoats > Blondude 04/27/2017 at 18:51

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Okay, that is Jalop as fuck.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Honeybunchesofgoats 04/27/2017 at 18:52

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If this doesn’t make you sink your foot in a little farther, you have no soul.

Mercedes Streeter > Honeybunchesofgoats 04/27/2017 at 18:52

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C.W. McCall’s “Convoy” (Movie Version) is my definitive car song. 

Honeybunchesofgoats > Mercedes Streeter 04/27/2017 at 18:53

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I can’t believe you’re the first person to suggest this.

Die-Trying > Honeybunchesofgoats 04/27/2017 at 18:55

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am i too late?

Eazy e - Crusin down the street in my 64...........

Mercedes Streeter > Honeybunchesofgoats 04/27/2017 at 18:56

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It wasn’t even the first thing to come to my mind, that was Alabama’s “I’m In A Hurry” . But I love Convoy so much more!

Hot Takes Salesman > Honeybunchesofgoats 04/27/2017 at 18:56

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This one just because it’s badass.

And this one for the pun.

Honeybunchesofgoats > Die-Trying 04/27/2017 at 18:56

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We could just have a tournament for rap songs that mention 64s

Honeybunchesofgoats > Mercedes Streeter 04/27/2017 at 18:57

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I’ll accept both!

Svart Smart, traded in his Smart > Honeybunchesofgoats 04/27/2017 at 18:59

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Svenne Rubins, “En gammal Amazon” (“An old Amazon”, i.e. Volvo Amazon).

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > Honeybunchesofgoats 04/27/2017 at 19:00

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EL_ULY > Honeybunchesofgoats 04/27/2017 at 19:01

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JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > Honeybunchesofgoats 04/27/2017 at 19:04

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you said three entries, right?

who doesn’t love an RS2000?

More Iggy, because Iggy.

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shit...... god, I love this song.

oh, right, car, not CARS... damn.

Hot Takes Salesman > Hot Takes Salesman 04/27/2017 at 19:05

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I BEEN RUNNIN DOWN THE ROAD TRYIN TO LOOSEN MY LOAD

Honeybunchesofgoats > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t 04/27/2017 at 19:08

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Multiple entries are completely acceptable. And necessary, since I just realized no one has nominated Cars by Gary Numan

Die-Trying > Honeybunchesofgoats 04/27/2017 at 19:11

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The Presidents of the USA - Dune Buggy

Rodney Carrington - Getting Married to My Pick up Truck

before i get beat to it.....Piece of shit car-Adam Sandler

Ike > Honeybunchesofgoats 04/27/2017 at 19:26

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http://www.broadjam.com/artists/songs.php?artistID=3568&mediaID=92117

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > Honeybunchesofgoats 04/27/2017 at 19:31

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WAT!? here, I’ll help.

and bonus contemporary car song...

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > Honeybunchesofgoats 04/27/2017 at 19:46

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I can’t stop...

and lastly, GbV. (x2)

Jonee > Mercedes Streeter 04/27/2017 at 19:48

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Rubber Duck! That was maybe my favorite movie when I was 8 years old.

Jonee > Honeybunchesofgoats 04/27/2017 at 19:58

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Jonathan Richman

Grand Funk

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 04/27/2017 at 20:05

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Rust and Dust - Oppositelock Forever > Honeybunchesofgoats 04/27/2017 at 20:06

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This is the pared-down version...I’m sorry. They’re all good.

Against Me - We Did It All For Don

Charlie Parr - 1922 Blues

Gaslight Anthem - Old White Lincoln

Ice Cube - It Was A Good Day (B Version)

Johnny Cash - One Piece At A Time

Chuck Berry - No Particular Place To Go

Tom Waits - Ol ‘55

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > Honeybunchesofgoats 04/27/2017 at 20:35

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i...i can’t stop....

gogmorgo - rowing gears in a Grand Cherokee > Honeybunchesofgoats 04/27/2017 at 20:40

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This is far from a complete selection. I’m guessing most of my favourites will have been listed already, so instead of plugging them all I have limited myself to the songs about cars, driving, etc. or that mention a car I guess that exist on my phone.

ACDC, Highway to hell

Big & Rich, Save a horse ride a cowboy

John Landry, Everybody wants to be a redneck

The Clash, Rock the casbah

The Clash, Brand new Cadillac

The Clash, London calling

Corb Lund, Engine revver

Corb Lund, Mein Deutsches motorrad

Danko Jones, White Cadillac

Danko Jones, Take me home

Golden Earing, Radar Love

Kiss, Speedin back to my baby

Les Trois Accords, Grand champion

Meat Loaf, Bat out of hell

Men Without Hats, Freeways

The Offspring, Cruisin California

The Offpring, Pretty fly for a white guy

Queen, Don’t stop me now

The Real McKenzies, Up on a motorbike

Sam Roberts, we’re all in this together

Swing, CB buddy

Okay sure, a couple are in French, but meh.

Rainbow > Honeybunchesofgoats 04/27/2017 at 20:50

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Can’t post links right now, but here’s a list:

Bitchin Camaro - Dead Milk Men

Beep Beep - The Playmates

Crash - The Primitives

The Distance - CAKE

Jerry Was A Race Car Driver - Primus

Seven Little Girls Sitting in the Back Seat - Paul Evans

Roam, Planet Claire, and/or Love Shack - B-52s

5 to 9 - FIDLAR

I may add more tomorrow.

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > Honeybunchesofgoats 04/27/2017 at 20:57

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HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t 04/27/2017 at 20:59

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I love the cars. My wife finds them intolerable.

fintail > Honeybunchesofgoats 04/27/2017 at 21:16

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Can’t believe I forgot this:

Carbon Fiber Sasquatch > Honeybunchesofgoats 04/27/2017 at 21:58

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La Grange

Rock and roll

Twilight zone

WilliamsSW > Honeybunchesofgoats 04/27/2017 at 23:25

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Ok I don’t see:

Life is a Highway - Tom Cochrane

Born to Run

Thunder Road

Chasing Cars- Snow Patrol

Me and Bobby McGee - Janis

LA Woman- Doors

X37.9XXS > Honeybunchesofgoats 04/28/2017 at 10:41

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and

Just because