| Drive By | ||
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| song by Duran Duran | ||
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| Released | 4 April 1995 | |
| Recorded | 1992-94 | |
| Genre | Pop | |
| Length | 5:34 minutes | |
| Label | Capitol, EMI | |
| Writer(s) | Duran Duran | |
| Producer(s) | Duran Duran John Jones | |
| Duran Duran | ||
"Drive By" is a song by Duran Duran, released on the album Thank You by Capitol-EMI on 4 April 1995.
About the song[]
This is the only song written by Duran Duran that was included the band's cover album Thank You, released in 1995.
"Drive By" is an alternate version of "The Chauffeur". The track is described as an introduction to "The Chauffeur", a song originally released on the Rio album in 1982.
The first half of the song is comprised of spoken words by Simon Le Bon, who describes the hottest July day in Santa Monica Bouevard. The final part features music from "The Chauffeur".
Other appearances[]
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Films:
Videos:
Personnel[]
Duran Duran are:
- Simon Le Bon - vocals
- John Taylor - bass guitar
- Warren Cuccurullo - guitar
- Nick Rhodes - keyboards
With:
- Terry Bozzio - drums
- Lamya - backing vocals
Lyrics[]
It was the hottest day in July And all along Santa Monica Blvd cars were stood still And a gleaming metal tube Would stretch all the way from Highland Back to La Brea. And she met under Los Angeles sunshine Young man was sitting at the wheel On his way to make a pickup Turned off the air-con Rolled down the window And began to sweat Out over the Hollywood hills He saw the clouds building Like great dark towers of rain Ready to come tumbling down Any day now Not a day too soon (any day now) And as the music drifted in From other cars His eyes started to slip This is the story of his dream Silver... (Sing Blue Silver, Sing Sing Blue Silver) This is the story of his dream...