Life in the Fast Lane

I got busted for speeding yesterday. I wish I could say the po-po nabbed me blazing 110 down I-275 (a la half-naked Danica Patrick over there, in town this weekend for the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg).

But the truth is that the boys in blue got me and my MAZD (the "A" fell off) going 46 in a 30 in my sleepy neighborhood. I was late for a meeting, warbling along to Tom Petty's Won't Back Down and two of the world's finest crimefighters pulled me over. They were peering into my backseat like I had the fugitive look, checking out the suspicious binkies and baby seat. Then they sat in their cruiser for 20 minutes, no doubt poring over my impressive criminal past. Then the ticket: $182.50 and three points! What a joke. Guess I gotta take some stupid online class.

Anyway, here's a playlist dedicated to the leadfoots of the world (and here's to Danica Patrick, too. She's only 3-foot-8, but she's a cute lil' speed racer). Feel free to add your own tunes...

Fast as You -- Dwight Yoakam
Go Faster -- Black Crowes
East Bound and Down -- Jerry Reed
Camaro -- Kings of Leon
Theme From Magnum P.I. -- Mike Post
Turbo Lover -- Judas Priest
Hands on the Wheel -- Willie Nelson
Highway Patrolman -- Johnny Cash
Wreck on the Highway -- Bruce Springsteen
I Drove All Night -- Cyndi Lauper
I Play Chicken With the Train -- Cowboy Troy
Let Me Ride -- Dr. Dre
Mess Around -- Ray Charles

Comments

Wow and I thought the Pa. tickets were expensive!

What about: Trans Am and I can't Drive 55 by the Redrocker?

[Forever Fiancee]

How about Life in the Fast Lane by the Eagles (it's the title, but it's not on your list)? Okay, so it's really about drugs but it's a great song to drive to! And what about that "I fought the law and the law won" song? And since the bastard gave you such an expensive ticket and three points how about a little Bob Marley - I Shot the Sheriff. And there's that song Radar Love, but I have no idea who sings it! Can you tell I've had too much caffeine today?

[Mike]

What about....

Highway to Hell - AC/DC
Hitch A Ride - Boston
Drive - The Cars
Runnin' On Empty - Jackson Browne
Crosstown Traffic - Jimi Hendrix
Traveling Riverside Blues - Led Zep
Little Red Corvette - Prince
I'm In Love With My Car - Queen
Back On The Road Again - REO Speedwagon
Tie Dye On The Highway - Robert Plant
Trans Am (Highway Wonderland) - Sammy Hagar
I Can't Drive 55 - Sammy Hagar
Turn This Car Around - Tom Petty
Magic Bus - The Who

[Brian]

Red Barchetta - Rush
Hot Rod Lincoln - Junior Brown
Travelin' Prayer - Billy Joel

[Sherrie]

I know it's a cliche, but I was speeding down Cleveland Street in Clearwater circa 1987 with "Born to Be Wild" blaring when I sideswiped a tree in my parents Ford Escort....I didn't just score a few scrapes, I actually snapped an axle. No ticket though, luckily no police witnessed said accident.
Sherrie

[Irène]

Golden Earring=Radar Love

And I second 'Life In the Fast Lane'!!!!

My own suggestion:

'Flirtin' With Disaster' Molly Hatchet

[brett]

you could use Drivin Feeling by Dash Rip Rock. It's a road worthy song for leadfoots like you (and me)....

[jillabuster]

Sean, if you want to tap into the mind of your adversary, be sure to listen to Junior Brown's Highway Patrol.
Guit with it, son . . .

I got a star on my car and one on my chest,
A gun on my hip and the right to arrest
I'm the guy who's the boss on this highway
So watch out what you're doin' when you're drivin' my way
If you break the law, you'll hear from me, I know
I'm a-workin' for the state, I'm The Highway Patrol

Well, you'll know me when you see me, 'cause my door's painted white,
My siren a-screamin' and my flashin' red lights
I work all day and I work all night
Just a-keepin' law and order, tryin' to do what's right
If I write you out a ticket, then you'd better drive slow
I'm just a-doin' my job, I'm The Highway Patrol

I'm the highway patrol, the highway patrol,
My hours are long, and my pay is low
But I'll do my best to keep you driving slow
I'm just a-doin' my job, I'm The Highway Patrol

If your drivin' to fast like you shouldn't do,
You can bet your boots, I'm comin' after you
If you wanna race then get on a race track,
'Cause if you try and run away I'm gonna bring ya back
I'm here to keep all the speeders driving slow
I'm just a-doin' my job, I'm The Highway Patrol

[Mike]

How could no one - including myself - not list "Highway Star" by Deep Purple?

[razor9edge]

I can't believe that "Life in the Fast Lane -- Eagles" and "I Can't Drive 55 -- Sammy Haggar" didn't make the list.

For my money, there is no better song for night driving than "L.A. Woman -- The Doors"

Just my $.02...