No Particular Place to Go
Chuck Berry
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Riding along in my automobile My baby beside me at the wheel I stole a kiss at the turn of a mile My curiosity runnin' wild Crusin' and playin' the radio With no particular place to go Riding along in my automobile I was anxious to tell her the way I feel So I told her softly and sincere And she leaned and whispered in my ear Cuddlin' more and drivin' slow With no particular place to go No particular place to go So we parked way out on the Kokomo The night was young and the moon was gold So we both decided to take a stroll Can you image the way I felt I couldn't unfasten her safety belt Ridin' along in my calaboose Still trying to get her belt a-loose All the way home I held a grudge For the safety belt that wouldn't budge Crusin' and playin' the radio With no particular place to go
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10 facts about this song
Song Details"No Particular Place to Go" is a song by American musician Chuck Berry. It was released in 1964 as a single for his album "St. Louis to Liverpool".
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Song Chart PerformanceThe song reached No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, indicating its commercial success and popularity at the time of its release.
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Song StructureThe song's music and melody are a little similar to an earlier Berry song, "School Day", showcasing Berry's signature style.
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Unique PlotThe song has a rather unique plot; it tells a humorous story about the narrator's failed attempts to get romantic with his girlfriend due to a stuck seat belt in his car.
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Song Recognition"No Particular Place to Go" is often recognized as one of Chuck Berry's most popular songs, and an iconic piece of 1960s rock 'n' roll music.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by many artists, including The Beatles during their early Hamburg days, and it was later recorded by other artists like Tom Petty and Mos Def.
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Film and TV appearances"No Particular Place to Go" has been used in various films and TV series including Pulp Fiction and TV show Supernatural.
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Satirical ElementThe song is often noted for its satirical view of teenage life in the 1960s, especially regarding the desire for escapism and freedom shown through the lyrics.
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Award RecognitionIn 2004, "No Particular Place to Go" was listed in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time", showcasing its enduring influence and cultural significance.
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British Pop InfluenceBritish pop duo The Dave Clark Five responded to the song with their own version titled "No Time to Lose". Their rendition interestingly pointed towards the new direction British pop was taking at the time, signalling the beginnings of the British Invasion.
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