Little Honda
The Hondells
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GO! I'm gonna wake you up early cause I'm gonna take a ride with you. We're goin' down to the Honda shop, I'll tell you what we're gonna do. Put on a ragged sweatshirt, I'll take you where you want me to. First gear, it's all right (Honda, Honda, go faster, faster) Second gear, I'll lean right (Honda, Honda, go faster, faster) Third gear, hang on tight (Honda, Honda, go faster, faster) Faster, it's all right. It's not a big motorcycle, Just a groovy little motorbike. It's more fun than a barrel of monkeys, That two-wheeled bike. We'll ride on out of town To anyplace I know you like. First gear, it's all right (Honda, Honda, go faster, faster) Second gear, I'll lean right (Honda, Honda, go faster, faster) Third gear, hang on tight (Honda, Honda, go faster, faster) Faster, it's all right. It climbs the hills like a Matchless, Cause my Honda' built really light. When I go in to the turns Better hang on tight. I'd better turn on the lights So we can ride my Honda tonight. First gear, it's all right (Honda, Honda, go faster, faster) Second gear, Ill lean right (Honda, Honda, go faster, faster) Third gear, hang on tight (Honda, Honda, go faster, faster) Faster, it's all right.
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Written by: MICHAEL LOVE, BRIAN WILSON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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13 facts about this song
Song Composition"Little Honda" was written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love of The Beach Boys in the mid-1960s.
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Band PerformanceThe Beach Boys were the first band to record "Little Honda", performing it as an upbeat pop song.
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Album InclusionThe song was included in their album titled "All Summer Long", which was released in 1964.
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Cover Versions"Little Honda" was covered by another band, The Hondells, later in 1964. Their version ended up being more popular than The Beach Boys' original at that time.
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Chart PerformanceThe Hondells' version of "Little Honda" skyrocketed on the Billboard Hot 100, reaching #9 while The Beach Boys' original peaked at #65.
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Unique FinalizationSurprisingly, The Beach Boys' original was not fully finished when The Hondells started working on their cover. The Beach Boys' final version even includes errors left in because the other band had already covered it.
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Motorcycle ThemeThe song is notable for its theme about Honda motorcycles which was a popular mode of transport at that time in California which also highlights The Beach Boys' general focus on surf, cars and girls themes.
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Commercial UseHonda used the song in a commercial to promote its motorcycles in the 1960s.
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Cultural Impact"Little Honda" is considered to be one of the earliest examples of a creative partnership between pop music and advertising.
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Song RecognitionDespite the chart performance, the song is more recognized as a Beach Boys song than a Hondells song due to the Beach Boys' larger impact and longevity in the music industry.
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The Hondells FormationInterestingly, The Hondells were actually formed by a record producer specifically to cover "Little Honda".
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Instrumental BreakThe song has an instrumental break that features a distinctive dual lead guitar part, much admired amongst musicians.
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Live PerformancesAlthough "Little Honda" isn't one of The Beach Boys' biggest hits, it is still regularly included in their live shows.
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