This song is actually a sequel to the song "Hot Rod Race" by Arkie Shibley which would be another great song for them to review. Note the opening line "Have heard the story of the hot rod race where the Ford and Mercury were setting the pace. That story's true I'm here to say 'cause I was driving that Model A".
"Little Nash Rambler" by the Playmates is probably the most humorous of the old car tunes. It progresses from a very slow pace to a very fast one, as a Caddy driver relates his annoyance/frustration at not being able to lose a Nash Rambler that was tailing him while repeatedly honking it's horn. The final line is guaranteed for a an old-fashioned horse 🐎 laugh.
Bill Kirchen was the amazing guitarist of this band. You should listen to his 8 minute live version where he mimics the guitar styles of every great guitarist. RIP Commander.
Yes it was, but it didn't hit the charts until his second version of it was released in 1960. I was twelve years old and loved the song at the time. I loved it when Commander Cody covered it 12 Years later and did such a great version of it.
@@ptournas The second version by Ryan is actually a follow up song to Hot Rod Lincoln called Hot Rod Hades. It has different lyrics and it's about the Lincoln crashing.
Hot Rod Lincoln came out in 1971! It was actually Commander Cody and his Lost Planet Airmen on this song! Gotta love that band name! Thanks for reacting to it!😁
Another classic of radio gold. This song came on the radio, I immediately turn up the volume, open the window so I could feel the air blow my hair, and rest my elbow on the door while bouncing my hand to the beat. So much FUN!
When radio was so perfectly fun. Oh ,I must admit I have always had a heavy foot. And certain songs just made you drive some faster. Im ashamed to say I totaled 5 really nice cars. I did finally learn my lesson. Lol. My poor parents.
Me, too! Love this one along with others like Dead Man's Curve, etc! Loved all these! And, I, too, had a little trouble with the lead-foot syndrome! Learned finally but not until I had paid the local government lots on speeding tickets! Never hurt anybody but my pocketbook! But I finally did learn. But, boy, did I love to drive 🚗🤔😕! 🚗
@@joannevincent2035...Amen to that...I love Chuck Berry's You Can't Catch Me-it should be played more often and the video of his performing it back in the 50's...check youtube or Google the 1956 movie Rock Rock Rock! in which Chuck did that song as well as Maybelline and Roll Over Beethoven.
@David Robinson...Linked below are two more great car songs by Chuck but my fave is "You Can't Catch Me" as indicated by another reply here to your comment from Joanne Vincent: czcams.com/video/l1nJC4CXsok/video.html czcams.com/video/kNQTbqzZaHc/video.html
The proper name of the band is "Commander Cody and his Lost Planet Airmen". The song is a cover but their version was a hit (in 1972). Commander Cody recently passed away (Sept. 29).
Thanks for the info. I've always liked those car songs. This is one of the best. I have a play list I titled rat rods and surf boards. RIP Commander Cody!
@@coachhannah2403 The lead guitarist of the Lost Planet Airmen is/was Bill Kirchen who is still touring and does an excellent version of this song. He is one of the all time great guitar players. Check out his "long" version of this song.
I discovered this group only a couple of weeks ago when I found a record of theirs. The cover to the album was amazing, so I picked it up, not knowing what to expect. But this was such a great group. Kudus again to you two for digging deep!
I saw Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen at the Armadillo World Headquarters in Austin back in the 70s. Thanks for the memories. RIP Commander Cody.
@@orbuckeye896 I saw the Commander several times at the Dillo and quite honestly don't remember if any of them were being recorded. Funny (interesting, not funny) story, though. I moved from Austin to Salt Lake in 1976 (long story which I'd almost prefer to forget). Jim Franklin, the artist that did the cover and MC that introduced them on "Live From Deep In The Heart Of Texas" came to Utah in the late 70s to hang with ZZ Top in Moab, apparently they were building homes into a canyon down there and he and an old friend came and stayed with me for several days in SLC. I lived in a duplex and my neighbors had these two dogs that they kept chained in the backyard. Terrible way to treat a dog and they responded how just about anything would that was chained...they were angry. I warned Jim not to approach them because they were fine when you walked up to them, but would attack when you left. He said he had a "way" with dogs and paid no heed. And sure enough as he got up to leave them, one clamped onto his face and just about wouldn't let go. We had to take him to the emergency room for stitches. Definitely not funny.
When my son was growing up he and my dad use to listen to Jerry Reed in the car when they drove around together. Both loved his story telling songs so much! Today my son is 33 years old and my dad just passed away 1 month ago at the age of 97. My son to this day knows evey word of all Jerry Reed' s music...music is so great and will never let you down to bring you back to a certain time and place in your life...
Oh how I loved that band they were so good ! What a deep rabbit hole your getting in to . They have so many fun songs they were able to combine country and blues and boogie woogie with comical lyrics .
@Vanessa Mikawa, The Stray Cats are an excellent suggestion! "Stray Cat Strut", " Rock This Town" and "Look At That Cadillac" exemplify Rockabilly without a doubt, and I hope Jay and Amber can make room for them soon! But then there's Carl Perkins, who did the original version of Blue Suede Shoes" a year before Elvis Presley covered it and made it a smash hit..."Be Bop A Lula"by Gene Vincent is good too. I'd throw in "Pink Cadillac" by Bruce Springsteen just for giggles & grins... Thanks for reminding me of the band and the genre☺ S.W.
I am SO glad you guys did this song. I actually searched to see if anyone had it and I was so excited when you two popped up first!! I just KNEW you'd love it ☺️
One Piece at a Time is great. I think they already did Boy Named Sue. I would also suggest: My Wife Thinks You're Dead - Junior Brown Not quite a story song but still awesome.
The original was "Hot Rod Lincoln" by Charley Ryan, 1955, which was written as an answer song to "The Hot Rod Race" by Arkie Shibley 1950. "The Hot Rod Race" is actually a 5 part song. "The Hot Rod Race 1", "The Hot Rod Race 2", "The Hot Rod Race 3", "The Hot Rod Race 4", "The Hot Rod Race 5" all by Arkie Shibley.
I realize that this has nothing to do with this particular video, but you have mentioned that both of you are teachers. Being teachers, how on earth have you not reacted to one of the greatest songs about love and respect for a teacher, "To Sir With Love" by Lulu? Give it a go, you won't regret it.
Have you ever heard the Phil Harris version of "Smoke, Smoke, Smoke that Cigarette"? I would suggest Phil Harris to the Rob Squad as I know they would love him but I don't know how many in their audience would be familiar with him.
Commander Cody and the Lost Planet Airmen were regulars at the Armadillo World Headquarters in Austin Texas. I highly recommend that you look into the history of this venue. Everyone from Janis Joplin to Charlie Daniels played there. And most all the staff worked for free! Their only compensation was normally whatever Stew was cooking in the kitchen and free beer. There are so many amazing stories that came out of that place. And their list of performers is a veritable who's who of Rock & Roll, Soul, Folk, Country, and Blues.
Jay and Amber, you absolutely make my day. No matter what kind of day I've had, good or bad, you two always put a smile on my face. Thank you and God Bless you and your entire family. Take care.
This song is for real. Grew up in a factory town on the Mississippi River in the 70's and 80's. Grandpa owned a junk years so also grew up around the muscle car culture. Lots of unbelievably hot souped up cars, lots of illegal racing, and lots of high speed. I've ridden in cars going 150 MPH and the the telephone poles do indeed look like a picket fence.
For more story style songs, you need to hear Amos Moses by Jerry Reed, Battle of New Orleans by Johnny Horton, Big John by Jimmy Dean and Sixteen Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford.
George Thorogood wrote such fun songs! You should listen to “Keep Your Hands To Yourself” and “Bad To The Bone”. Another song that’s like this one was sung by the actor Robert Mitchum “Thunder Road”. It’s about a moonshine runner trying to keep ahead of the sheriff.
This is one of the 45's I used to listen to as a kid. My dad brought it home and it was mine after that. Been singing this song since I was 4 and still know every word. Your girls will love this. I did as a little girl but then my dad used to drag race back in the day, so I always saw my dad as the driver in my mind's eye when I'd hear/sing this. Thanks for loving this song as much as I do.
Red Sovine is probably the best of the story tellers. Start with "Teddy Bear" or "Phantom 309" or "Roses for Mama" or "Little Joe" Another humorous car song from the 50s is "Beep, Beep" by the Playmates
Oh Man! My Dad (God rest his soul) listened to Red Sovine. A fantastic storyteller but I can't listen to him without tearing up. Roses for Mama is a big one for me, then probably Phantom 409!
I first heard this as a kid ( I'm 56). I had 45 record it was on. I got a pen and.paper and wrote down all the lyrics as I listened to it over and over. Good times. Thanks for playing.
The image of him driving up Grapevine is so strong! I drove up it once, in early March, and my poor little car had to take a break part way up the hill.😢
I LOVE Commander Cody! I used to go see them play at a place called Fitzgerald's in a suburb just outside Chicago. Talk about a party! Good times! I like the song Lost In the Ozone and my fav is Riot in Cell Block #9. Can't forget Oh Mama Mama! I guess I really like them! :) Hot Rod Lincoln is a classic! AWESOME SONG PICK!!!!
“PATCHES” - For the storytelling and hard tale sung soulfully by Clarence Carter. “TAXI” - another story by Harry Chapin. “NATURE BOY” - short tale sung (so smooth) by Nat King Cole. Thanks ✨🤪
Like your suggestions ! I learned there’s an interesting backstory of Nature Boy. Ever wonder about the unique style ? It was originally a Yiddish melody, and there was a lawsuit brought by the originator of it against this guy who added his lyrics onto it. Nat had no idea, he thought it was composed from scratch by the man who presented it to him after a show.
I’d like to request “Spiders and Snakes” by Jim Stafford- please don’t let the name turn you off- funky little Southern sounding song with fun lyrics- Also “Fun,fun,fun by The Beach Boys- the black and white older video with them on stage- they got that swagger, especially the lead singer- it’s about a girl and her T-bird- (Thunderbird car) 💝💙✨👍
Jim Stafford is the man. He has some really great songs that are just a story put to music! Two of my favorites from him are "The Last Chant", "Swamp Witch", and a super fun one "16 Little Red Noses And A Horse That Sweats".
First for a change. Try a fun one called The Beep Beep song (The little Nash Rambler) by the Playmates. Always worth a laugh. Then there is The Little Old Lady from Pasadena by the Beach Boys :D
Little Old Lady From Pasadena was originally a Jan & Dean song. The Beach Boys covered it, but Jan Berry wrote the lyrics & it was for him & Dean. Great song either way.
When this song was written in the 1950's, the Grapevine was a road from Los Angeles North to Bakersfield, over the mountains. The Hwy was 99. It wound through the mountains like a Grapevines at the bottom of the hill. The highway was 3 lanes, a Northbound lane, and a Southbound lane, and a lane in the middle for passing from either direction. It was called the Suicide Lane. That is how the Cadi passed him. Overdrive is another gear usually used on cars in the 1950's. This song was from the 1970's. Like 1972 I believe.
Although the song is set in California, the inspiration came from the songwriter's experience driving up the Lewiston Grade in Idaho. I've driven the thing a few times myself, and I can't imagine what it would be like to take it at 110 mph.
This version was released in the early 1970s, but it was wrote by Charlie Ryan in the 1950s, which is why it sounds like an older song. The best part is Charlie was singing about a car he really built and the way he really drove it! Little red Model A coupe w/ a Lincoln V-12 flathead!
This band is an old fave of mine. Originally from Michigan, they relocated to San Francisco. Other songs of theirs are 'Down to Seeds & Stems Again Blues', 'That's What I Like About The South', 'Boogie Man Boogie', 'House Of Blue Lights'... Have you reviewed 'Low Rider' by War yet?
Asleep at the Wheel does a great version of House of Blue Lights. Who now that I think about it do a good Hot Rod Lincoln and Route 66. Another great similar band is The New Riders of the Purple Sage especially the song Panama Red.
@@theman4884 I remember The Purple Sage, Poco and The Marshall Tucker Band. Jerry Jeff Walker was the closest I got into out and out Country music. His one time band mate David Bromberg was great too.
So cool that the song made you think of a teacher of yours. Whether or not he's still with us, I know he would've loved to know that you're still thinking of him and the impression he made.
There is a funny live version where he does all the bands driving by and plays their guitar styles. It's so awesome. See if you can find that one, you'll love it and see how many artists you recognize.
I still have this 45. George Frayne aka Commander Cody was a friend of Frank Zappa when they were in high school. He also had a song called Smoke, Smoke, Smoke. He passed away September 26, 2021. R. I. H.
Love it! I believe it was circa 1971, written by George Thorogood -- someone you might want to check out! Unfortunately, George Frayne (Commander Cody) just recently passed away maybe a week or two ago. He lived out the latter part of his life in Saratoga, upstate NY, my youth stomping grounds. A friend of mine from elementary through high school played lead guitar with Commander Cody from the late 90s on. I love one video of them playing this song many years after the original with solos from the drummer and my old schoolmate had an extended solo guitar on the song. Thank you two for being you!
"Son, you're gonna drive me to drinkin'." What a great song to boogie in the bar song. Not sure why your video thumbnail said "George Thorogood" when you listened to the Commander Cody version. Nonetheless if you haven't done any Thorogood yet, he needs to be on the list
@@jackies5481 As given by the band's now-defunct official site, "Hot Rod Lincoln" was originally written by Charlie Ryan. It was first recorded and released by Charlie Ryan and The Livingston Brothers in 1955.
@@jackies5481 Thorogood did not write this song. It was written by Charlie Ryan, who released his version in 1955. George Thorogood would've been 5 years old at that time, lol.
Suggestions: Christopher Cross - ‘Sailing,’ Kayne Brown - ‘Worship You,’ Kool and The Gang - ‘Celebration,’ Luther Vandross - ‘Dance With My Father,’ and last but not least ... Roberta Flack - ‘First Time Ever I Saw Your Face.’
... Lost in the Ozone Again, My Window Faces the South, and Riot in Cell Block Number Nine! Fair warning, keep an eye on the speedometer if you drive to Commander Cody tunes!
Remember hearing this song at the age of 7 ish in the early 1970's. At my friend's house who lived across the street. He was my age but had 6 other older brothers and one sister. Got to hear a lot of great music because of that at such young age.
Amber's outburst saying "Yeeess" right from the beginning of this video comes from sheer joy. The best music demands emotional response, and both of you aren't afraid to be honest with your reactions. That's what keeps me coming back to watch your first hearing of songs I've loved all my life. I have two suggestions for story songs, "Andersonville", by Dave Alvin and the Guilty Men. It's about the civil war Confederate POW camp, and based on the Alvin family history. Second suggestion "Taneytown" by Steve Earle, about life down south before civil rights protests. Thanks for taking the time to read this, if you actually see it. I've got 50 + years of music to share, and stories about every song I like and think it's worth your time to hear. Thanks
First recorded in 1955 but took a new version in 60 to become popular. The 1971 version here surprised many with its big success in the era when old music were ignored as just being too old. Still a problem today with many only wanting hear the current fashion and so missing out on some great quality music discoveries.
Excellent song, I was first introduced to this song in the late 70's when I was listening to my dad's 45's. A couple of people have mentioned Gordon Lightfoot the wreck of Edmund Fitzgerald. I would love to see you do this one. Also Arlo Guthrie's song, I don't want a pickle, I just want to ride my motorcycle. Keep up the great work.
![Asleep At The Wheel - "Hot Rod Lincoln" [Live from Austin, TX]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/GgLk5kKLnyA/mqdefault.jpg)
That’s Commander Cody And The Lost Planet Airmen
ETA: Was originally a rockabilly song from the mid 50’s . Commander Cody version is very early 70’s
There are people even today still doing rockabilly quite well. Fun stuff.
@@DavidGarcia-kw4sf Dwight Yokum!
Johnny Bond did the first version I ever heard.
This song is actually a sequel to the song "Hot Rod Race" by Arkie Shibley which would be another great song for them to review. Note the opening line "Have heard the story of the hot rod race where the Ford and Mercury were setting the pace. That story's true I'm here to say 'cause I was driving that Model A".
I saw Commander Cody and his Lost Planet Airmen perform this in Austin in 1972 or 1973.. Great!
"Little Nash Rambler" by the Playmates is probably the most humorous of the old car tunes. It progresses from a very slow pace to a very fast one, as a Caddy driver relates his annoyance/frustration at not being able to lose a Nash Rambler that was tailing him while repeatedly honking it's horn. The final line is guaranteed for a an old-fashioned horse 🐎 laugh.
Beep beep, beep beep, his horn went beep beep beep 😂🤣
The title is Beep Beep. czcams.com/video/ayTJtVzHOLs/video.html
You beat me to it. I was going to recomment the same one. Funny as hell.
@@phogandivephogandive3885 Yup. Parents had it on a 45 that I played to death as a kid.
Lord Mr. Ford, by Jerry Reed is a great, funny song about cars LOL
Well, Amber met her goal when she screamed “Yes” at the beginning of the song…she made me smile! One of my favorite songs of all time.
Her yelling out in the beginning was the best😂😂😂😂😂
Bill Kirchen was the amazing guitarist of this band. You should listen to his 8 minute live version where he mimics the guitar styles of every great guitarist. RIP Commander.
that one is soooo good
Bill is still writing and touring! He's also a founder of the Americana genre of music.
Bill is local to DC. I saw him at a biker/dive bar in Annandale, Virginia he used to play every week in the 1990's.
This song was originally released by Charlie Ryan, in 1955. Commander Cody covered it in 1971.
...and Asleep At The Wheel in 1988😉👍
Best version for me is Jim Varney.
Yes it was, but it didn't hit the charts until his second version of it was released in 1960. I was twelve years old and loved the song at the time. I loved it when Commander Cody covered it 12 Years later and did such a great version of it.
@@ptournas The second version by Ryan is actually a follow up song to Hot Rod Lincoln called Hot Rod Hades. It has different lyrics and it's about the Lincoln crashing.
This song is said to be an adaptation of George Wilson's 1950 song Hot Rod Race.
Amber and Jay, I hope you never lose your Joy when you hear music.
Hot Rod Lincoln came out in 1971! It was actually Commander Cody and his Lost Planet Airmen on this song! Gotta love that band name! Thanks for reacting to it!😁
Sorry not true this was and is a Charlie Ryan song . I knew the man and sat in the legend
Charlie Daniel’s “Uneasy Rider” is a story song, and Kathy Mattel’s “455 Rocket” is a good car story song.
Yeah, "Uneasy Rider" is funny as hell!!👍
Don't forget uneasy Rider 1988.
As an Oldsmobile fan, 455 Rocket is one of my favorite songs!
A couple great story songs: Arlo Guthrie's "Alice's Restaurant" (very long) and Gordon Lightfoot's "Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald."
Couldn't' agree more.
Perfect for thanksgiving!!!!!! 😋👍✌
Yes! Especially since thanksgiving is coming up, they have to do Alice’s Restaurant.
@@AnitaLife27 Absolutely, my Thanksgiving is not complete without a listen of Alice's Restaurant.
radio station here only plays alice's resteraunt once a year at noon on thanksgiving off a vinyl record
Another classic of radio gold. This song came on the radio, I immediately turn up the volume, open the window so I could feel the air blow my hair, and rest my elbow on the door while bouncing my hand to the beat. So much FUN!
When radio was so perfectly fun. Oh ,I must admit I have always had a heavy foot. And certain songs just made you drive some faster. Im ashamed to say I totaled 5 really nice cars. I did finally learn my lesson. Lol. My poor parents.
Me, too! Love this one along with others like Dead Man's Curve, etc! Loved all these! And, I, too, had a little trouble with the lead-foot syndrome! Learned finally but not until I had paid the local government lots on speeding tickets! Never hurt anybody but my pocketbook! But I finally did learn. But, boy, did I love to drive 🚗🤔😕! 🚗
Anyone remember Nervous Norvus’ “Transfusion”? That was around 1956.
Lol yep
And pedal to the metal!!!! 🤣🤣🤣
I wish I knew you guys - Y'all seem like a LOT of fun. Keep it up!
Love your reaction💗 This song makes you wanna be on the highway playing this song real loud !!🎸☮️🎶😻
Chuck Berry's "Maybellene" is also about a car race and is a lot like this song.
Foghat does a good cover of it
Chuck Berry's "You Can't Catch Me" is way cool - also covered by The Blues Project in the 60s.
David - Unlike Maybellene, you are being true there! You know Jay and Amber would love that one!
@@joannevincent2035...Amen to that...I love Chuck Berry's You Can't Catch Me-it should be played more often and the video of his performing it back in the 50's...check youtube or Google the 1956 movie Rock Rock Rock! in which Chuck did that song as well as Maybelline and Roll Over Beethoven.
@David Robinson...Linked below are two more great car songs by Chuck but my fave is "You Can't Catch Me" as indicated by another reply here to your comment from Joanne Vincent:
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czcams.com/video/kNQTbqzZaHc/video.html
The proper name of the band is "Commander Cody and his Lost Planet Airmen". The song is a cover but their version was a hit (in 1972). Commander Cody recently passed away (Sept. 29).
Thanks for the info. I've always liked those car songs. This is one of the best.
I have a play list I titled rat rods and surf boards.
RIP Commander Cody!
George Frayne (sp?)
The original was by Charlie Ryan and the Timberlines back in 1955
@@coachhannah2403 The lead guitarist of the Lost Planet Airmen is/was Bill Kirchen who is still touring and does an excellent version of this song. He is one of the all time great guitar players. Check out his "long" version of this song.
@@theman4884 - Yup. Big fan. Was filling in the info for sirslice.
Oh wow, it’s been many years since I’ve heard that song! Thanks!!
Commander Cody and the Lost Planet Airmen had many great songs. Fun and well played.
Yes, you did “A Boy Named Sue,” but similar to “Hot Rod Lincoln” you must check out Johnny Cash’s “One Piece At A Time.” Excellent work yet again!🤙🔥
Yes! This is what I thought of Cash's song when I saw this video.
I am a Johnny Cash nut. Know every song. One piece at a time would be absolutely perfect after hearing this song.
I just suggested the same. :)
It made me think of Chuck Berry's You Can't Catch Me.
Absolutely he must play Another great song Is please Mr. Custer
You like storytelling? Try Harper Valley PTA. And for banjo, there is absolutely no beating Flatt and Scruggs, Foggy Mountain Breakdown.
I second both those suggestions
Harper Valley PTA is fun!
yep, thats my timer ringtone lol :)
Harper Valley PTA was written by Country legend Tom T. Hall, the storyteller, almost all of his songs are story songs
Ain't nobody trying to hear no Jeannie C Riley or any Flatt & Scruggs, that's trailer park music
Hot Rod Lincoln and Big John are two of my all time favorites. I never get tired of hearing them.
I discovered this group only a couple of weeks ago when I found a record of theirs. The cover to the album was amazing, so I picked it up, not knowing what to expect. But this was such a great group. Kudus again to you two for digging deep!
I saw Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen at the Armadillo World Headquarters in Austin back in the 70s. Thanks for the memories. RIP Commander Cody.
Also saw them at AWHQ. What a great time. But so many great times during those days in Austin
Thanks for the memories. Fun, fun band. Thought of as a novelty band but had some great musicians. Bill Kirchen and Andy Stein come to mind
By any chance was it the show where the album was recorded. That albums in my playlist and I listen to it regularly when walking the dog.
@@orbuckeye896 I saw the Commander several times at the Dillo and quite honestly don't remember if any of them were being recorded. Funny (interesting, not funny) story, though. I moved from Austin to Salt Lake in 1976 (long story which I'd almost prefer to forget). Jim Franklin, the artist that did the cover and MC that introduced them on "Live From Deep In The Heart Of Texas" came to Utah in the late 70s to hang with ZZ Top in Moab, apparently they were building homes into a canyon down there and he and an old friend came and stayed with me for several days in SLC. I lived in a duplex and my neighbors had these two dogs that they kept chained in the backyard. Terrible way to treat a dog and they responded how just about anything would that was chained...they were angry. I warned Jim not to approach them because they were fine when you walked up to them, but would attack when you left. He said he had a "way" with dogs and paid no heed. And sure enough as he got up to leave them, one clamped onto his face and just about wouldn't let go. We had to take him to the emergency room for stitches. Definitely not funny.
Next stops:
CW McCall, "Convoy"
Jerry Reed, "East Bound and Down"
Buck Owens, "Streets of Bakersfield"
CW!
Amos Otis ... When you're hot you're hot ... Sha got the gold mine, I got the shaft
HOT ROD RACE by Arkie Shibley
Maybelline - Chuck Berry
When my son was growing up he and my dad use to listen to Jerry Reed in the car when they drove around together. Both loved his story telling songs so much! Today my son is 33 years old and my dad just passed away 1 month ago at the age of 97. My son to this day knows evey word of all Jerry Reed' s music...music is so great and will never let you down to bring you back to a certain time and place in your life...
Love this song. We play this around our house a lot.
Oh how I loved that band they were so good ! What a deep rabbit hole your getting in to . They have so many fun songs they were able to combine country and blues and boogie woogie with comical lyrics .
Another story song: Gordon Lightfoot "The wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald".
Or The Great Canadian Railroad Trilogy.
Based on a real tragedy.
@@MS-ro9dm Yes!
Funny...I could listen to that when I have trouble sleeping!XD
@@christinec1928 : Certainly one of his best but people don't seem to know it.
Here’s a cool one to try: stray cats song stray cat strut. It’s a genre called rockabilly and I don’t think you guys have heard any yet. Love ya
Great choice…. I second that one!! Stray Cat Strut is def a fun song!!!
@Vanessa Mikawa, The Stray Cats are an excellent suggestion! "Stray Cat Strut", " Rock This Town" and "Look At That Cadillac" exemplify Rockabilly without a doubt, and I hope Jay and Amber can make room for them soon! But then there's Carl Perkins, who did the original version of Blue Suede Shoes" a year before Elvis Presley covered it and made it a smash hit..."Be Bop A Lula"by Gene Vincent is good too. I'd throw in "Pink
Cadillac" by Bruce Springsteen just for giggles & grins...
Thanks for reminding me of the band and the genre☺
S.W.
also Robert Gordon - underrated rockabilly singer
Saw them in the early '70s opening for Jefferson Airplane. Amazing outdoor concert in Eastern Connecticut. I loved this song.
I am SO glad you guys did this song. I actually searched to see if anyone had it and I was so excited when you two popped up first!! I just KNEW you'd love it ☺️
Johnny Cash has another “story telling” song you’d enjoy - “One Piece at a Time”.
Colorado Kook-Aid!
One Piece at a Time is great. I think they already did Boy Named Sue.
I would also suggest:
My Wife Thinks You're Dead - Junior Brown Not quite a story song but still awesome.
"psychobilly Cadillac..."
Not even 3 seconds in & Amber is yelling YES!!! I love your reactions when you hear something you really love!!!!
Could this be the beginning of rap???
The original was "Hot Rod Lincoln" by Charley Ryan, 1955, which was written as an answer song to "The Hot Rod Race" by Arkie Shibley 1950. "The Hot Rod Race" is actually a 5 part song. "The Hot Rod Race 1", "The Hot Rod Race 2", "The Hot Rod Race 3", "The Hot Rod Race 4", "The Hot Rod Race 5" all by Arkie Shibley.
That song used to come out on the radio all the time . I would never hear these songs again if it wasn't for you guys.
I realize that this has nothing to do with this particular video, but you have mentioned that both of you are teachers. Being teachers, how on earth have you not reacted to one of the greatest songs about love and respect for a teacher, "To Sir With Love" by Lulu? Give it a go, you won't regret it.
Just a side note since Jay and Amber love the Bee Gees.... Lulu was married to Maurice Gibb for a short time...
Love that song.
@@melodymcdonald2140 That’s right I had forgotten that! Thanks for reminding me
Oh, good one. Yes, To Sir With Love, please! and make sure to get the full song, not the version from the opening credits.
The movie is so good, as are all movies with Sidney Poitier!
It has been a while- what a fun song. It was probably 30 or more years since I even thought about this one. It was a HIT !
This is good ole 50s early Rock and Roll, with a bit of Rockabilly thrown in to it. Very nice.
This band was one of the best live shows you could see in the day. Full of fun and energy.
Oh boy!! I love Commander Cody! Sadly, he just passed away. So many fun songs! Smoke, smoke , smoke that Cigarette!
I love the Asleep at the Wheel version of Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! That Cigarette!
Complimented with their cover of 'Roll Your Own', by Hoyt Axton.
@@elainemarsh5170 I love their version of Cherokee Boogie.
Have you ever heard the Phil Harris version of "Smoke, Smoke, Smoke that Cigarette"? I would suggest Phil Harris to the Rob Squad as I know they would love him but I don't know how many in their audience would be familiar with him.
@@jackies5481 I have heard it. I’m sure not many remember him.
Hot Rod Lincoln" is a spoken song by Charlie Ryan, first released in 1955. It was written as an answer song to Arkie Shibley's ...HOT ROD RACE in1950
One of my favorite songs!
Sort of a Rockabilly sound. I've seen hundreds of live rockabilly shows
I am so happy you guys did this song and enjoyed it so much.
Commander Cody and the Lost Planet Airmen were regulars at the Armadillo World Headquarters in Austin Texas. I highly recommend that you look into the history of this venue. Everyone from Janis Joplin to Charlie Daniels played there. And most all the staff worked for free! Their only compensation was normally whatever Stew was cooking in the kitchen and free beer. There are so many amazing stories that came out of that place. And their list of performers is a veritable who's who of Rock & Roll, Soul, Folk, Country, and Blues.
One of my all time favorites uneasy rider by Charlie Daniels
The original version. And then they should listen to Alice’s Restaurant….
As a teenager I knew that song word for word. And even used the accent.
@@larky368 reached out and kicked ole green teeth right in the knee
Jay and Amber, you absolutely make my day. No matter what kind of day I've had, good or bad, you two always put a smile on my face. Thank you and God Bless you and your entire family. Take care.
This song is for real. Grew up in a factory town on the Mississippi River in the 70's and 80's. Grandpa owned a junk years so also grew up around the muscle car culture. Lots of unbelievably hot souped up cars, lots of illegal racing, and lots of high speed. I've ridden in cars going 150 MPH and the the telephone poles do indeed look like a picket fence.
For more story style songs, you need to hear Amos Moses by Jerry Reed, Battle of New Orleans by Johnny Horton, Big John by Jimmy Dean and Sixteen Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford.
All top notch choices. 👍
Good choices!👍
Yes to all especially 16 Tons. Earnie’s voice is so low!!
Battle of New Orleans.
Oh Johnny Horton has a ton of good songs. He was a history teacher then a song writer..
George Thorogood wrote such fun songs! You should listen to “Keep Your Hands To Yourself” and “Bad To The Bone”. Another song that’s like this one was sung by the actor Robert Mitchum “Thunder Road”. It’s about a moonshine runner trying to keep ahead of the sheriff.
George Thorogood didn't write "keep your hands to yourself" that was Georgia Sattelites.
@@CapnFurry oops!
"One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer"
@@jowbloe3673 Yes, that one tells a story.
George Thorogood did NOT write this song. It was Charlie Ryan in 1955!
" Commander Cody and the Lost Planet Airmen" A classic! Love it guys! Todd the retired trucker.
This and "Beep Beep/Little Nash Rambler" were favorite songs of mine as a child of 6 or 7. I bet your girls would love them too.
Going way back with this song hadn't heard in years great choice
This is one of the 45's I used to listen to as a kid. My dad brought it home and it was mine after that. Been singing this song since I was 4 and still know every word. Your girls will love this. I did as a little girl but then my dad used to drag race back in the day, so I always saw my dad as the driver in my mind's eye when I'd hear/sing this. Thanks for loving this song as much as I do.
I laughed right out loud with "Yeah". I have the headphones one while my husband is watching tv. He wanted to know what was so funny.
My Mom always got a kick out this song as she loved driving Lincolns....and she was a little 4'10" in a HUGE Lincoln.....
Red Sovine is probably the best of the story tellers. Start with "Teddy Bear" or "Phantom 309" or "Roses for Mama" or "Little Joe" Another humorous car song from the 50s is "Beep, Beep" by the Playmates
My Uncle had every 8 Track. Gene Tracy - Truck Stop too, but maybe we talk about those...lol
Oh Man! My Dad (God rest his soul) listened to Red Sovine. A fantastic storyteller but I can't listen to him without tearing up. Roses for Mama is a big one for me, then probably Phantom 409!
OMG... Yes! They will freak on those.
I love "Beep Beep." 😆
@@geneholland1188 "Little Rosa" by Red always tore me up
I first heard this as a kid ( I'm 56). I had 45 record it was on. I got a pen and.paper and wrote down all the lyrics as I listened to it over and over. Good times. Thanks for playing.
You Guys are so much Fun ya'll have a good time love it
This version of the song was from 1972. But it had been previously a hit for 2 other artists in 1960. So, it is old, but still popular 12 years later.
This one's fun next try Royal guardsmen snoopy vs the red barron
Don't forget The Return of the Red Baron and Snoopy's Christmas.
Oh, I love 💕 that song. It brings me back to my childhood.
How about Purple People Eater? 😉😆
This is an awesome song !!!
The image of him driving up Grapevine is so strong! I drove up it once, in early March, and my poor little car had to take a break part way up the hill.😢
I LOVE Commander Cody! I used to go see them play at a place called Fitzgerald's in a suburb just outside Chicago. Talk about a party! Good times! I like the song Lost In the Ozone and my fav is Riot in Cell Block #9. Can't forget Oh Mama Mama! I guess I really like them! :) Hot Rod Lincoln is a classic! AWESOME SONG PICK!!!!
“PATCHES” - For the storytelling and hard tale sung soulfully by Clarence Carter.
“TAXI” - another story by Harry Chapin.
“NATURE BOY” - short tale sung (so smooth) by Nat King Cole. Thanks ✨🤪
Patches will make them cry all day.
Like your suggestions ! I learned there’s an interesting backstory of Nature Boy. Ever wonder about the unique style ? It was originally a Yiddish melody, and there was a lawsuit brought by the originator of it against this guy who added his lyrics onto it. Nat had no idea, he thought it was composed from scratch by the man who presented it to him after a show.
Taxi..... definitely!!
I’d like to request “Spiders and Snakes” by Jim Stafford- please don’t let the name turn you off- funky little Southern sounding song with fun lyrics- Also “Fun,fun,fun by The Beach Boys- the black and white older video with them on stage- they got that swagger, especially the lead singer- it’s about a girl and her T-bird- (Thunderbird car) 💝💙✨👍
Jim Stafford is the man. He has some really great songs that are just a story put to music! Two of my favorites from him are "The Last Chant", "Swamp Witch", and a super fun one "16 Little Red Noses And A Horse That Sweats".
Or Wildwood Weed by Jim Stafford.
Do you remember Jim Stafford's tv show I do I know I'm OLD lol.
I remember Jim's tv show very well! Watched it every week! 😊 Best of all, we got to see him live in Branson, Missouri! Such an amazing performer! 💖
I have asked multiple reactors for Jim Stafford. Crickets. 😥
Commander Cody and the Lost Planet Airmen great group.
Loved This as a kid and still do. This is Rockabilly.
First for a change. Try a fun one called The Beep Beep song (The little Nash Rambler) by the Playmates. Always worth a laugh. Then there is The Little Old Lady from Pasadena by the Beach Boys :D
Little Old Lady From Pasadena was originally a Jan & Dean song. The Beach Boys covered it, but Jan Berry wrote the lyrics & it was for him & Dean. Great song either way.
Don't forget "hello muddah, hello faddah" by Allan Sherman...
Little old lady from Pasadena is Jan and Dean
Also Poison Ivy and Love Potion #9!
@@markuhlman3767 Yes, I love Allan Sherman! Also try "Sarah Jackman" and "Shake Hands With Your Uncle Max"
Never heard this before, but he's rapping! 😊
When this song was written in the 1950's, the Grapevine was a road from Los Angeles North to Bakersfield, over the mountains. The Hwy was 99. It wound through the mountains like a Grapevines at the bottom of the hill. The highway was 3 lanes, a Northbound lane, and a Southbound lane, and a lane in the middle for passing from either direction. It was called the Suicide Lane. That is how the Cadi passed him. Overdrive is another gear usually used on cars in the 1950's. This song was from the 1970's. Like 1972 I believe.
Scary 😨
Way back in the 60s our station wagons overheating up on the pass and we spent the night under a lone light swinging in the wind.
Although the song is set in California, the inspiration came from the songwriter's experience driving up the Lewiston Grade in Idaho. I've driven the thing a few times myself, and I can't imagine what it would be like to take it at 110 mph.
This version was released in the early 1970s, but it was wrote by Charlie Ryan in the 1950s, which is why it sounds like an older song. The best part is Charlie was singing about a car he really built and the way he really drove it! Little red Model A coupe w/ a Lincoln V-12 flathead!
NEVER listen to this song while driving! 😂 Hate to see ya get a ticket. 😂
Amen!!
This band is an old fave of mine. Originally from Michigan, they relocated to San Francisco. Other songs of theirs are 'Down to Seeds & Stems Again Blues', 'That's What I Like About The South', 'Boogie Man Boogie', 'House Of Blue Lights'...
Have you reviewed 'Low Rider' by War yet?
I thought they did review 'Low Rider' so I searched. Rob did it alone before Amber joined in. I will say she would like it!
Asleep at the Wheel does a great version of House of Blue Lights. Who now that I think about it do a good Hot Rod Lincoln and Route 66.
Another great similar band is The New Riders of the Purple Sage especially the song Panama Red.
@@theman4884 I remember The Purple Sage, Poco and The Marshall Tucker Band. Jerry Jeff Walker was the closest I got into out and out Country music. His one time band mate David Bromberg was great too.
Low Rider by WAR I agree is a must listen to!!!
One of the many novielty songs of the period. Tons of great story songs.
Catching a trend of the early 70's, go for Ray Stevens The Streak, 1974.
So much fun listening to you guys and this great song. 😊
Never Heard of this before, had to go look it up.
Wikipedia said he passed away a couple weeks ago (Sep 26) RIP
Loving it, expanding. Great song., Excellent request. Enjoy Amber.
Love songs that tell a story...
So cool that the song made you think of a teacher of yours. Whether or not he's still with us, I know he would've loved to know that you're still thinking of him and the impression he made.
Commander Cody and his Lost Planet Airmen did a ton of kick-ass tunes. Many were weed-oriented, but they're all great music.
"Down to seeds and stems again blues"
Those boys loved their weed.
If you like this one you should try CW McCall “Convoy”. It’s a trucker song.
For some reason my brain went there also, along with Teddy Bear. Red Sovinei think.
It’s not as popular as convoy, but McCall’s “Wolf Creek Pass” would be another excellent choice
There is a funny live version where he does all the bands driving by and plays their guitar styles. It's so awesome. See if you can find that one, you'll love it and see how many artists you recognize.
Harper Valley PTA is one of my all time favorites
I'm in for Johnny Cash's "One Piece at a Time" and a story song, Jeanie C. Riley's "Harper Valley PTA"
My daughter’s social studies was also a coach, and he sang all kinds of Eagles, America, et al songs during class. She could sing them with him.
Always loved this song.
I still have this 45. George Frayne aka Commander Cody was a friend of Frank Zappa when they were in high school. He also had a song called Smoke, Smoke, Smoke. He passed away September 26, 2021. R. I. H.
Love it! I believe it was circa 1971, written by George Thorogood -- someone you might want to check out! Unfortunately, George Frayne (Commander Cody) just recently passed away maybe a week or two ago. He lived out the latter part of his life in Saratoga, upstate NY, my youth stomping grounds. A friend of mine from elementary through high school played lead guitar with Commander Cody from the late 90s on. I love one video of them playing this song many years after the original with solos from the drummer and my old schoolmate had an extended solo guitar on the song. Thank you two for being you!
This was written and recorded (and was a hit) by Charlie Ryan back when George Thorogood was just 5 years old (1955).
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Johnny Bond also recorded it in the early 1960's.
"Son, you're gonna drive me to drinkin'." What a great song to boogie in the bar song. Not sure why your video thumbnail said "George Thorogood" when you listened to the Commander Cody version. Nonetheless if you haven't done any Thorogood yet, he needs to be on the list
Thorogood's Miss Luann......
George Thorogood wrote the song. In a way, you can tell. It just screams Thorogood to me!
@@jackies5481 As given by the band's now-defunct official site, "Hot Rod Lincoln" was originally written by Charlie Ryan. It was first recorded and released by Charlie Ryan and The Livingston Brothers in 1955.
Thorogood does a great cover of it, I think it was done for the Beverly Hillbillies movie in the 90's
@@jackies5481 Thorogood did not write this song. It was written by Charlie Ryan, who released his version in 1955. George Thorogood would've been 5 years old at that time, lol.
They did a mixture of rock and country and even blues. Check out their live album. A lot of people only knew them for this song.
Love ambers reaction 😄 this is my first time hearing commander Cody
Suggestions:
Christopher Cross - ‘Sailing,’
Kayne Brown - ‘Worship You,’
Kool and The Gang - ‘Celebration,’
Luther Vandross - ‘Dance With My Father,’
and last but not least ...
Roberta Flack - ‘First Time Ever I Saw Your Face.’
George thurogood
Another fun (very different) Commander Cody tune is "Down To Seeds And Stems Again"
... Lost in the Ozone Again, My Window Faces the South, and Riot in Cell Block Number Nine! Fair warning, keep an eye on the speedometer if you drive to Commander Cody tunes!
My dad always played guitar & sang this lol Anytime the news was on & a car accident was shown? He'd sing this lol
How fun to hear the ACTUAL song!😃
Love to see you jamming to the tune it brings back memories for me from my early childhood songs like this is common back then
As much as you like banjo, you will love Dueling Banjos by Roy Clark and Buck Trent.
Remember hearing this song at the age of 7 ish in the early 1970's. At my friend's house who lived across the street. He was my age but had 6 other older brothers and one sister. Got to hear a lot of great music because of that at such young age.
Amber's outburst saying "Yeeess" right from the beginning of this video comes from sheer joy. The best music demands emotional response, and both of you aren't afraid to be honest with your reactions. That's what keeps me coming back to watch your first hearing of songs I've loved all my life.
I have two suggestions for story songs, "Andersonville", by Dave Alvin and the Guilty Men. It's about the civil war Confederate POW camp, and based on the Alvin family history.
Second suggestion "Taneytown" by Steve Earle, about life down south before civil rights protests.
Thanks for taking the time to read this, if you actually see it. I've got 50 + years of music to share, and stories about every song I like and think it's worth your time to hear. Thanks
One of my favorite songs. That's some awesome Boogie-woogie music, and Commander Cody (& His Lost Planet Airmen) did the best version I've ever heard.
First recorded in 1955 but took a new version in 60 to become popular. The 1971 version here surprised many with its big success in the era when old music were ignored as just being too old.
Still a problem today with many only wanting hear the current fashion and so missing out on some great quality music discoveries.
Don't forget Hot Rod Race, which this song is a response to (or is it a sequel?)
Excellent song, I was first introduced to this song in the late 70's when I was listening to my dad's 45's. A couple of people have mentioned Gordon Lightfoot the wreck of Edmund Fitzgerald. I would love to see you do this one. Also Arlo Guthrie's song, I don't want a pickle, I just want to ride my motorcycle. Keep up the great work.
Love you guys and jealous of Ambers TShirt collection
It's rockabilly. There's some real bangers in the genre.