Cadillac Ranch
Bruce Springsteen
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Well there she sits buddy just a-gleaming in the sun There to greet a working man when his day is done I'm gonna pack my pa and I'm gonna pack my aunt I'm gonna take them down to the Cadillac ranch Eldorado fins, whitewalls and skirts Rides just like a little bit of heaven here on earth Well buddy when I die throw my body in the back And drive me to the junkyard in my Cadillac Cadillac, Cadillac Long and dark shiny and black Open up your engines let 'em roar Tearing up the highway like a big old dinosaur James Dean in that mercury forty-nine Junior Johnson runnin' through the woods of Carolina Even Burt Reynolds in that black Trans Am All gonna meet down at the Cadillac ranch Cadillac, Cadillac Long and dark shiny and black Open up your engines let 'em roar Tearing up the highway like a big old dinosaur Hey little girlie in the blue jeans so tight Drivin' alone through the Wisconsin night You're my last love, baby you're my last chance Don't let 'em take me to the Cadillac ranch Cadillac, Cadillac Long and dark shiny and black Pulled up to my house today Came and took my little girl away Oh baby, come on Oh baby, come on Oh Come on
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Written by: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
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12 facts about this song
Song Classification"Cadillac Ranch" is a song that falls under the heartland rock genre.
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Album AppearanceReleased in 1980, the song is a part of Bruce Springsteen's fifth studio album named "The River".
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Band InvolvementSpringsteen's supporting band, E Street Band, played a significant part in the album's production, including the song "Cadillac Ranch".
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Song Inspiration"Cadillac Ranch" was reportedly inspired by an actual public art installation in Texas which features a row of half-buried Cadillacs painted in various colors.
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Nods to OthersThe song's lyrics mention drag racing and refer to several iconic people in American culture, including junior Johnson, a former NASCAR driver, and Burt Reynolds' cinematic stuntman, character Bandit from the film "Smokey and the Bandit".
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Geographical MentionsThough the aspiring Texan art installation inspires the song, Springsteen, surprisingly, references Nebraska and New Jersey, where he hailed from.
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Tune InfluenceSome music critics have noted that "Cadillac Ranch" uses the same melody as another Springsteen classic, "Out In The Street".
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Honoring Passage of Time"Cadillac Ranch" also subtly talks about the passing of time and aging, reflecting Springsteen's maturity as an artist.
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Unusual InstrumentUnlike most of Springsteen's songs, the lead instrument on "Cadillac Ranch" is replaced from guitar to organ, creating a unique rockabilly sound.
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Cover VersionNotable versions of the song have been covered by other artists, including a country version by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band in 1984.
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Live Performance"Cadillac Ranch" has been performed live over 200 times by Springsteen and the band since its release.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its popularity, "Cadillac Ranch" was never released as a single, so it did not chart. However, the album "The River" was a commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard 200 chart.
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