Rush Hour

Jane Wiedlin

About Rush Hour

"Rush Hour" is a pop song by Go Go's guitarist Jane Wiedlin, taken from her second album, Fur. It was backed by a fellow album track, the percussive, melancholy "End of Love". The 12-inch single featured an extended remix by Rusty Garner and an instrumental version. "Rush Hour" was Wiedlin's most successful single, reaching number nine on the US Billboard Hot 100, number 12 on the UK Singles Chart, and number eight in Ireland. The song is upbeat and features a mainly programmed backing, with an electric guitar solo. Its central hook is "Ooh you send me". The music video which accompanied the single eschewed the traffic metaphor of the song for a lighter concept; a simple "performance" clip interspersed with footage of Wiedlin swimming with dolphins. The song was featured in the 1988 comedy film License to Drive. 


Year:
2008
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Something's coming over me
I'm so dizzy I can't see
Can't make out the forest for the trees

My heart is beating faster now
As the traffic's slowing down
Suddenly I'm all alone with you

It's so good
Baby when you're at the wheel
I can't believe the way I feel
It's such a rush
Just being with you

We're Driving in the Rush Hour
Ooh you send me
You take me to the Rush Hour
Ooh you send me
You got me in the Rush Hour

Feel it getting hot in here
Feel me getting close to you dear
Slow motion moving you, moving me

Now your lips are touching mine
And in your eyes that certain shine
Honey, I know just where you're taking me

It's so good
Baby when you're at the wheel
I can't believe the way I feel
It's such a rush
Just being with you

We're Driving in the Rush Hour
Ooh you send me
You take me to the Rush Hour
Ooh you send me
You got me in the Rush Hour

It's so good
Baby when you're at the wheel
I can't believe the way I feel
It's such a rush
Just being with you

We're Driving in the Rush Hour
Ooh you send me
You take me to the Rush Hour
Ooh you send me
You got me in the Rush Hour

Ooh you send me
Ooh you send me
You got me in the Rush Hour
You got me in the Rush Hour
You got me
You got me
You got me in the Rush Hour

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Jane Wiedlin

Jane Marie Genevieve Wiedlin (born May 20, 1958) is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and actress. She is best known as the rhythm guitarist of the all-female New Wave band The Go-Go's. more »

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Written by: Jane Wiedlin, Peter Carr Rafelson

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6 facts about this song

History
Jane Wiedlin initially released the song "Rush Hour" in 1988. - It was one of the singles off her second studio album, "Fur". - The song became popular in both the United States and the United Kingdom, reaching the top 10 in both countries.
Writing & Production
Peter Rafelson co-wrote "Rush Hour" with Jane Wiedlin. - This song is known for its heavy use of synthesizers, which was a popular genre trend during the 1980s.
Chart Performance
"Rush Hour" reached the No. 9 position on the Billboard Hot 100 in the USA. - The song also hit No. 12 on the UK Singles Chart. - It became Wiedlin's most successful solo single.
Music Video
The music video for "Rush Hour" features Jane swimming with dolphins. - It was number one for three weeks on MTV's top 20 video countdown in summer 1988.
Pop Culture
Konami featured "Rush Hour" in its 2002 Dance Dance Revolution game. - The song also appeared in the film "Hot Pursuit" (2015).
Awards & Recognition
"Rush Hour" was nominated for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 31st Annual Grammy Awards in 1989. - It is one of Jane Wiedlin's most iconic songs, often seen as a high point in her solo career.

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