I need a soundtrack for my car

[Johnny L.A.]

Theoretically, I have a 1966 MGB roadster. It's still in SoCal being restored. It's driving my crazy, now that it's perfect weather here for driving topless.

Anyway, I want to have some theme music for when I eventually get the car back. Theperfect song for driving the MGB is Peter Gunn Theme. But I can't just listen to one song all the time, so I'm asking for suggestions as to driving tunes I can compile. To give you an idea of what I'm looking for, here's what I have in mind so far (in no particular order, except for the first one):

• Peter Gunn Theme
• Pink Panther Theme
• James Bond Theme
• Secret Agent Man

I think Karl Zero's Songs for Convertibles y otros typos vehiculos fits well too.

[Mr. Blue Sky]

Since you're doing theme songs, might I suggest the "Hawaii Five-O" theme. It kicks ass when played really loud.

Since it's a British sports car, how about Boz Scaggs' "Breakdown Dead Ahead".




Please don't hit......

[ccwaterback]

60's British stuff, Mercy beat.

Peter and Gordon, Gerry and the Pacemakers, etc.

And Beach Boys, of course.

[Ranchoth]

I've got a list of good "car chase" music saved, from a previous incarnation of the boards. Would that work?

[Rico]

How about Radar Love by Golden Earring?

I've been driving all night, my hand's wet on the wheel,
There's a voice in my head that drives my heel.

Sounds perfect for driving the MG from Los Angeles to Bellingham...

[Johnny L.A.]

ccwaterback: Yeah, "mod" would fit the car well.

Rico: That reminds me: Don Felder's Heavy Metal (Take a Ride). Kenny Loggins's Danger Zone could be fun too.

But I think I'll see if I can fill a CD with jazz and British Invasion -- at least for the first soundtrack.

[Gatopescado]

Originally Posted by ccwaterback

60's British stuff, Mercy beat.

Thats Mersey Beat. But yours in pretty funny!

Check out Richard Thompson's tune, MGB-GT on the "Mirror Blue" CD. I like cranking up Reach Down by Temple of the Dog when I motor with the top down.

[Hampshire]

If you looking for a funked up version of The Peter Gunn Theme try the remix by The Art of Noise. It's usually on their Best Of cds.

[koeeoaddi]

Oooooo, I've got one:

My foot's on the throttle and it's made of lead
But I'm a fast ridding daddy with a real cool head
I'm a-gonna pass a truck on the hill ahead...

er, on second thought, perhaps not...