Back Seat of My Car

Linda McCartney, Paul McCartney

About Back Seat of My Car

"The Back Seat of My Car" is a song written by Paul McCartney and released by him and his wife Linda McCartney as the last track on the 1971 album Ram. Several months later, it was released as a single in the UK, peaking at number 39. The song modulates stylistically between a sweeping piano-and-orchestra ballad similar to McCartney's "The Long and Winding Road" and upbeat rock sections before ending in a raucous and passionate finale.


Year:
2001
4:29
124 
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Speed along the highway, honey I want it my way
But listen to her daddy's song, don't stay out to long
Were just busy hidin', sitting the back seat of my car
(Looking for a ride and all about)
(Looking for a ride in and out of town)
(Strolling around and all about)
(Looking for a ride in and out of)

The laser lights are pretty
We may end up in Mexico city
But listen to her daddy's song
Making love is wrong
Ooh, we're just busy riding
Sitting in the back seat of my car

Oh oh, Oh oh
Oh oh, Oh oh
Oh oh, Oh oh
Oh oh, Oh oh
Oh oh, Oh oh

For we was only hiding
Sitting in the back seat of my car, yeah
And when we finished driving
We can say we were late in arriving
And listen to her daddy's song
We believe that we can't be wrong, yeah

Oh oh, we believe that we can't be wrong
Oh oh, we believe that we can't be wrong
We can make it to Mexico city
Sitting in the back seat of my car, oh oh

Oh oh, we believe that we can't be wrong
Oh oh, we believe that we can't be wrong
Oh oh, we believe that we can't be wrong

Oh oh, we believe that we can't be wrong
Oh oh, we believe that we can't be wrong
Oh oh, we believe that we can't be wrong

No, no, no
We believe we can't be wrong
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh oh, oh oh, yeah, oh, yeah

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Paul McCartney

Sir James Paul McCartney MBE (born 18 June 1942) is an English musician, singer, songwriter, and composer. With John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, he gained worldwide fame as a member of the Beatles, and his collaboration with Lennon is one of the most celebrated songwriting partnerships of the 20th century. After the group's break-up, he pursued a solo career, later forming the band Wings with his first wife, Linda, and singer-songwriter Denny Laine. more »

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Written by: PAUL MCCARTNEY

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10 facts about this song

Production Fact
"Back Seat of My Car" is often considered one of the most intricate and complicated songs in Paul McCartney's discography. It incorporates various musical styles and techniques, and took several months to record and finesse.
Historical Fact
The song was the final track of Paul McCartney's second post-Beatles album "Ram," released in 1971.
Creative Process Fact
McCartney famously said that he composed the song "Back Seat of My Car" while driving around with his future wife Linda Eastman. Making the song a reflection of their shared escapades and adventures.
Collaborative Fact
Though McCartney is credited for the vocals, bass, piano, and other instrumentation, other musicians were also session players in the recording of "Back Seat of My Car". The drummer Denny Seiwell, and guitarists David Spinozza and Hugh McCracken are also featured on the track.
Influential Fact
"Back Seat of My Car" is cited by musicians and critics as one of the standout tracks on the album "Ram." The song last over five minutes and features multiple rhythm changes, making it unique in its composition.
Commercial Performance Fact
As a single, "Back Seat of My Car" reached number 19 on the UK singles chart and number 39 in the United States, even amid the generally lukewarm reception for the "Ram" album at the time.
Inspirational Fact
McCartney has stated that "Back Seat of My Car" was influenced by the Beach Boys, a band he deeply admired. Some critics and listeners have noted resemblances to Brian Wilson's writing style.
Controversial Fact
"Back Seat of My Car" faced censorship issues in the United States due to presumed sexual connotations in the lyrics. Despite this controversy, the song still managed to chart.
Remix Fact
A remixed, remastered edition of "Back Seat of My Car" was released in 2012 on the deluxe edition of the "Ram" album.
Cover Version Fact
Brazilian tropicalia artist Tom Zé included a Portuguese-language version of "Back Seat of My Car" on his 1998 album, "Com Defeito de Fabricação."

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