The Beatles - Drive My Car
The Beatles - Drive My Car
Written by: Lennon-McCartney
Recorded: 13 October 1965
Producer: George Martin
Engineer: Norman Smith
Released: 3 December 1965 (UK), 20 June 1966 (US)
Paul McCartney: vocals, lead guitar, rhythm guitar, bass
John Lennon: vocals, piano, tambourine
George Harrison: harmony vocals, guitar
Ringo Starr: drums, cowbell
Available on:
Rubber Soul
Love
The first song on 1965's Rubber Soul album, Drive My Car reversed the traditional boy-girl roles in The Beatles' songs, presenting a tale of a gold digger and wannabe star who wants a man purely as a chauffeur and for sexual services.
Rubber Soul (Remastered)
The Beatles. EMI 2009, Audio CD, $7.84
Love
The Beatles. Capitol 2006, Audio CD, $7.92
Paul McCartney's first draft of the song featured a chorus based around the line, "You can buy me golden rings". He and Lennon reworked the song w