Which song do you think should win?

Captain Morgan · July 9th, 2005, 8:26 AM

It's down to these last 5, which one is the best driving song of all time? You know, the one that really makes you put your foot into it.

(as seen on http://www.bbc.co.uk/topgear/driving_song/)
1) Radar Love: Golden Earring
2) Steppenwolf: Born to be Wild
3) Queen: Don't Stop Me Now
4) Deep Purple: Highway Star
5) Meat Loaf: Bat out of Hell

My vote goes to #4. Your MPG's will go to shit during this song - and the 2nd guitar solo will make you want to floor it, unless you are deaf.

Jostyrostelli · July 9th, 2005, 10:36 AM

Only because they're dutch Golden Earring, I couldn't care less who wins.

fluke667 · July 9th, 2005, 11:56 AM

i can't decide between golden earring and queen images/smilies/sad.gif

queen makes you go fast in a happy/relaxed way

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v177/fluke667/yahoo.gif

while golden earring is a much more agressive "OUT OF MY WAY" mood images/smilies/driving.gif

depends on the situation what songs fits best

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v177/fluke667/punk.gif

JScullin · July 9th, 2005, 1:16 PM

I'm surprised "She Sells Sanctuary" by The Cult wasn't on there.

It sounds like such an open, winding road song.

But for what's on the list I'd have to go with Stepphenwolf.

bihus · July 9th, 2005, 1:39 PM

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Originally Posted by fluke667

I don't care about the song, but that smilie is just great! images/smilies/thumbup.gif

Ali · July 9th, 2005, 2:02 PM

voted for steppenwolf, but the dutchy's song is very expensive too images/smilies/cop_light.gif

Overheat · July 9th, 2005, 5:44 PM

Gotta be Meat Loaf for me - I always rock out when it comes on images/smilies/smile.gif

Greatgraddage · July 10th, 2005, 1:39 AM

Same here. Bat Out Of Hell is awsome.

NeuroVic · July 10th, 2005, 2:36 AM

I just want Bat Out of Hell to win to see what they would have to say about it images/smilies/smile.gif

JScullin · July 10th, 2005, 2:59 AM

I've watched that episode a couple times and every time I hear James describe the MeatLoaf fans voting process I crack up.

"fat inbread nubs"

jensked · July 10th, 2005, 9:32 AM

I really LOVE Queen, but Born to be Wild is just so rock and roll and therefore so perfect for driving fast. And listen to that Hammond organ on the record !

Chupacabras · July 10th, 2005, 7:20 PM

well two of the ones i co-nominated are on the top 5 so im pretty happy - still think Rock and Roll by Zeppelin should be on there but hey... Its a tossup - golden earring at night, highway star for daytime 8)

Pru_24 · July 27th, 2005, 11:40 AM

Originally I thought Steppenwolf, but I now think Golden Earring - definitely! 8)

watto · July 27th, 2005, 1:24 PM

Golden Earring for me!

I wish AC/DC - Highway To Hell had been in that 5...

Electrastar~Indochine · July 27th, 2005, 1:32 PM

None of them, I'm saving my 10p.

I do like the idea of block voting for Meatloaf though just to see the reaction. images/smilies/twisted.gif

Leppy · July 27th, 2005, 1:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Electrastar~Indochine

None of them, I'm saving my 10p.

I do like the idea of block voting for Meatloaf though just to see the reaction. images/smilies/twisted.gif

They'd just decide which one they'd want to win like they did with restoration ripoff.

GraemeH · July 27th, 2005, 2:11 PM

I called in for Queen. Ace song.

The Deep Purple and Golden Earring tracks are ok, but born to be wild is a biker song, and bat out of hell is poor poor poor.

Electrastar~Indochine · July 27th, 2005, 2:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Leppy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Electrastar~Indochine

None of them, I'm saving my 10p.

I do like the idea of block voting for Meatloaf though just to see the reaction. images/smilies/twisted.gif

They'd just decide which one they'd want to win like they did with restoration ripoff.

Probably

Webmonkey · July 28th, 2005, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Electrastar~Indochine

None of them, I'm saving my 10p.

I do like the idea of block voting for Meatloaf though just to see the reaction. images/smilies/twisted.gif

You do know you can vote for free online though, right?

Sing along with me "http://www.bbc.co.uk/topgear/"

Electrastar~Indochine · July 28th, 2005, 1:18 PM

^ la la laaaaaa forward stroke forward stroke la la laaaaaaa forward stroooooooooooooooooooooke !!!! images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Still not voting though, cos the songs are 'bish and my time costs money, not a lot, but it still costs !!!

View Poll Results: Greatest Driving Song
Radar Love: Golden Earring	25	26.32%
Steppenwolf: Born to be Wild	23	24.21%
Queen: Don't Stop Me Now	23	24.21%
Deep Purple: Highway Star	10	10.53%
Meat Loaf: Bat out of Hell	14	14.74%
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July 9th, 2005, 8:26 AM	#1
Captain Morgan Joined: Dec 16th, 2004 Last Online: December 12th, 2006 Posts: 71 Rep Power: 0	Which song do you think should win? It's down to these last 5, which one is the best driving song of all time? You know, the one that really makes you put your foot into it. (as seen on http://www.bbc.co.uk/topgear/driving_song/) 1) Radar Love: Golden Earring 2) Steppenwolf: Born to be Wild 3) Queen: Don't Stop Me Now 4) Deep Purple: Highway Star 5) Meat Loaf: Bat out of Hell My vote goes to #4. Your MPG's will go to shit during this song - and the 2nd guitar solo will make you want to floor it, unless you are deaf.

July 9th, 2005, 10:36 AM	#2
Jostyrostelli Joined: May 29th, 2004 Last Online: April 25th, 2009 Posts: 8,062 Rep Power: 31	Only because they're dutch Golden Earring, I couldn't care less who wins. __________________ Your talents are not an achievement. What you do with them is. Owner of a 1970 Beetle 1300. (click for movies) Water is only to do the dishes.

July 9th, 2005, 11:56 AM	#3
fluke667 Joined: Nov 1st, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Stuttgart - Germany Age: 35 Posts: 1,030 Rep Power: 62	i can't decide between golden earring and queen queen makes you go fast in a happy/relaxed way while golden earring is a much more agressive "OUT OF MY WAY" mood depends on the situation what songs fits best __________________

July 9th, 2005, 5:44 PM	#7
Overheat Joined: Sep 7th, 2004 Last Online: September 30th, 2008 Location: Bradford, UK Posts: 5,735 Rep Power: 29	Gotta be Meat Loaf for me - I always rock out when it comes on __________________

July 9th, 2005, 1:16 PM	#4
JScullin Joined: Jun 5th, 2004 Last Online: 4:25 AM Location: Badassachusetts Posts: 325 Car: 2000 Mercury Cougar V6, MTX Rep Power: 32	I'm surprised "She Sells Sanctuary" by The Cult wasn't on there. It sounds like such an open, winding road song. But for what's on the list I'd have to go with Stepphenwolf. __________________ Skolenimation: My designs/art \| Modifications @ Cougardb.com

July 9th, 2005, 2:02 PM	#6
Ali Joined: Sep 3rd, 2004 Last Online: December 3rd, 2005 Posts: 29 Rep Power: 0	voted for steppenwolf, but the dutchy's song is very expensive too

July 10th, 2005, 1:39 AM	#8
Greatgraddage Joined: Jun 7th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Wales, UK Age: 23 Posts: 1,089 Car: 205 1.9 GTI Rep Power: 30	Same here. Bat Out Of Hell is awsome. __________________ Currently Drive - 205 GTI Currently Want - 1967 Mustang GT500 (Eleanor!)

July 10th, 2005, 2:36 AM	#9
NeuroVic Joined: Aug 3rd, 2004 Last Online: November 20th, 2009 Posts: 73 Rep Power: 0	I just want Bat Out of Hell to win to see what they would have to say about it

July 10th, 2005, 2:59 AM	#10
JScullin Joined: Jun 5th, 2004 Last Online: 4:25 AM Location: Badassachusetts Posts: 325 Car: 2000 Mercury Cougar V6, MTX Rep Power: 32	I've watched that episode a couple times and every time I hear James describe the MeatLoaf fans voting process I crack up. "fat inbread nubs" __________________ Skolenimation: My designs/art \| Modifications @ Cougardb.com

July 10th, 2005, 9:32 AM	#11
jensked Joined: Mar 31st, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Flanders, Belgium Age: 26 Posts: 4,056 Car: RIP Opel Astra -> 2006 Toyota Corolla Wagon Rep Power: 49	I really LOVE Queen, but Born to be Wild is just so rock and roll and therefore so perfect for driving fast. And listen to that Hammond organ on the record ! __________________

July 27th, 2005, 11:40 AM	#13
Pru_24 Joined: Jul 27th, 2005 Last Online: January 13th, 2006 Location: Cheshire, England Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	Originally I thought Steppenwolf, but I now think Golden Earring - definitely! 8) __________________ 'Throw down the sword, The fight is done and over, Neither lost, neither won. To cast away the fury of the battle And turn my weary eyes for home.' The sheer elegance of the Jaguar...

July 27th, 2005, 1:24 PM	#14
watto Unloved and lacking a title Joined: Jun 13th, 2005 Last Online: 3:33 AM Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 24 Posts: 5,708 Car: MY06 Impreza 2.0R Hatch Rep Power: 73	Golden Earring for me! I wish AC/DC - Highway To Hell had been in that 5...

July 27th, 2005, 1:32 PM	#15
Electrastar~Indochine Joined: Feb 16th, 2005 Last Online: November 18th, 2009 Location: UK Posts: 485 Car: Ava The Astra :-) Rep Power: 0	None of them, I'm saving my 10p. I do like the idea of block voting for Meatloaf though just to see the reaction.

July 27th, 2005, 2:11 PM	#17
GraemeH Joined: Apr 19th, 2005 Last Online: 4:43 AM Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 2,068 Car: Toyota Corolla. Rawrr. LFS Status: Rep Power: 34	I called in for Queen. Ace song. The Deep Purple and Golden Earring tracks are ok, but born to be wild is a biker song, and bat out of hell is poor poor poor. __________________

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July 28th, 2005, 1:18 PM	#20
Electrastar~Indochine Joined: Feb 16th, 2005 Last Online: November 18th, 2009 Location: UK Posts: 485 Car: Ava The Astra :-) Rep Power: 0	^ la la laaaaaa forward stroke forward stroke la la laaaaaaa forward stroooooooooooooooooooooke !!!! Still not voting though, cos the songs are 'bish and my time costs money, not a lot, but it still costs !!!

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