In My Car
Joe Walsh
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Doesn't make a difference I don't care how far We can go the distance In my car In my car Don't bother with directions Doesn't matter where we are Cruisin' down the highway In my car In my car I don't need no backseat drivers Leave 'em all behind And trouble it can't find me When I'm in my car In my car
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Written by: JOE WALSH, KIM GOODY, MO FOSTER, RICHARD (RINGO STARR) STARKEY
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, STARTLING MUSIC LTD C/O BRUCE V. GRAKAL, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group
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30 facts about this song
Song Formation"In My Car" is a collaborative work between famous rock musicians Joe Walsh and Ringo Starr.
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Released Date"In My Car" was first released in 1987.
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Album MembershipThis song is part of Joe Walsh's eighth studio album, Got Any Gum?
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Production InformationThe song was produced by Terry Manning and Joe Walsh himself.
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Role of StarrAlthough not directly credited for songwriting, Ringo Starr directed the song and starred in the video clip.
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GenreThe song falls into the genre of hard rock.
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Ringo Starr ConnectionRingo Starr, former drummer of the Beatles, has been a long-time friend and collaborator with Joe Walsh.
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Fun FactA unique aspect of "In My Car" is that featured parts of the song are spoken instead of sung.
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Musical InstrumentationThe song features elements of synthesized keyboards and hard rock guitars.
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Song MessageIt's a fun, playful song about enjoying the freedom of driving your own car.
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Song ImpactDespite not being as commercially successful as some of his other songs, "In My Car" remains a fan favorite from Walsh for its humor and distinct style.
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Music Video AppearanceThe music video of the song features both Joe Walsh and Ringo Starr driving around in various vintage cars.
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Video DirectorThe music video for "In My Car" was directed by Jim Yukich, who was well known for his work with Genesis.
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RecognitionQ magazine named "In My Car" as one of the "1001 Best Songs Ever".
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Joe Walsh and Ringo Starr RelationshipAn interesting point to note is that Joe Walsh is Ringo Starr’s brother-in-law, as he married Starr’s wife's sister.
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Collaborative Artist"In My Car" is a collaborative piece between American musician Joe Walsh and English musician Ringo Starr.
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Release TimelineThe song was released as a single in 1987.
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Featured Album"In My Car" is also a track on Joe Walsh's eighth studio album, "Got Any Gum?", released in the same year.
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Video DirectorThe music video of "In My Car" was directed by Tim Pope, who is known for his work with artists such as The Cure, David Bowie and Iggy Pop.
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Beatles ConnectionRingo Starr, the drummer for the iconic band The Beatles, contributed to the vocals and drums of "In My Car".
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Song Co-authorThe song was written not only by Walsh and Starr, but also Mo Foster and Kim Goody.
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Song Genre"In My Car" is classified as a rock song, fitting in with both Walsh's and Starr's general music style.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe lyrics of the song are open-ended and narrative, painting a picture of a man seeking solace and freedom in his car.
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Song DurationThe complete running time of the song "In My Car" is 3 minutes and 19 seconds.
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Significant RolesApart from singing, Joe Walsh played the guitar for the track and Starr played the drums.
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Chart PerformanceWhile the song did not top any major chart, it peaked at No. 93 on the Billboard Hot 100 shortly after its release.
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Music Video Guest AppearanceThe "In My Car" music video features a guest appearance by ZZ Top guitarist Billy Gibbons.
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Adherence to Musical StyleIn typical Joe Walsh style, the song includes long instrumental stretches, with a strong guitar presence.
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Limited Vocal Contribution from StarrDespite being a collaborative work, Ringo Starr's vocal contribution to "In My Car" was limited and it’s mostly Joe Walsh singing.
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Song ReviewsThe song generally received positive reviews from critics for its lyrics and instrumental synchronization.
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