I'm in Love with My Car
Queen
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Oh The machine of a dream, such a clean machine With the pistons a pumpin', and the hubcaps all gleam When I'm holding your wheel All I hear is your gear With my hand on your grease gun Mmm, it's like a disease, son I'm in love with my car, gotta feel for my automobile Get a grip on my boy racer roll bar Such a thrill when your radials squeal Told my girl I'll have to forget her Rather buy me a new carburetor So she made tracks saying this is the end, now Cars don't talk back they're just four wheeled friends now When I'm holding your wheel All I hear is your gear When I'm cruisin' in overdrive Don't have to listen to no run of the mill talk jive I'm in love with my car (love with my car), gotta feel for my automobile I'm in love with my car (love with my car), string back gloves in my automolove
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Written by: Roger Meddows Taylor
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12 facts about this song
Band Power Struggle"I'm in Love with My Car" was a topic of contention within the band as drummer Roger Taylor fiercely felt it should be the single for the album "A Night at the Opera," while Freddie Mercury disagreed, advocating his song "Bohemian Rhapsody."
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Songs Flip-SideThe song wound up being the b-side to "Bohemian Rhapsody," meaning it was the other song released on the single. This was a compromise reportedly born from a coin flip.
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Written by Roger Taylor"I'm in Love with My Car" was penned by Queen's drummer, Roger Taylor, who also sings lead on the track.
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Car AdmirationThe song pays homage to and anthropomorphizes automobiles, which is a reflection of Roger Taylor's love for cars, in particular, his Alfa Romeo.
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Sound EffectsThe sounds of a car engine were recorded by Taylor revving his car and were included in the song, hence adding to its authenticity.
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Dislike by Band MembersDespite its popularity and fame, the other members of Queen, Brian May and John Deacon, did not enjoy the song and often expressed their lack of enthusiasm when performing it.
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Live PerformanceIn live performances, "I'm in Love with My Car" was often played during encores.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by multiple bands including The Flaming Lips and Hayseed Dixie.
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In Popular Culture"I'm in Love with My Car" is featured in the biographical film about Freddie Mercury and the band Queen, titled "Bohemian Rhapsody."
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Cardo Drummer InfluenceThe unique sound in the song can be credited to the distinctive rhythm that Cardo, an automatic drummer, was programmed to perform.
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Relatable to Car LoversIts lyrics about a deep passion for cars have made the song relatable and beloved amongst many car enthusiasts around the world.
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Unique ReleaseThe song marked one of the rare instances when a Queen band member other than Freddie Mercury was the lead vocalist on a single.
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