How Well Do You Know The Cars Mentioned In These Famous Songs?
Written by Vasilii Kulev
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Cars don’t belong only in roads. In fact, they’ve been part of pop culture for a long time. Bands and singers have been throwing references to cars in songs for decades. Do you remember Pink Cadillac>? Take our quiz to find out how much you know about the cars mentioned in song lyrics.
It’s winter and many of us are missing the road trips we used to take, when all was well in the world. And part of what makes a road trip so amazing is the playlists. Some songs are just stored in our memory and they never get out. If you’re a true gear head, some of those songs will probably mention or reference your favorite car.
But some singers don’t express their love for cars as explicitly as Prince in his <i>Little Red Corvette</i>. In fact, in conversations about car-related media, some songs will probably fly under the radar. Unless… You’re highly attentive to their lyrics. Take our quiz to test yourself and learn more about the automobile's role in the music industry.
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Vasilii KulevVasilii Kulev is a digital marketing specialist during business hours and a trivia writer in his spare time. His areas of interest range from cars and music to science, history, and food. Whenever he's not busy writing quizzes, you can catch him at the local used records store or the newest craft beer bar. He also wrote this entire bio himself in third person.
Songs Lyrics About Cars Quiz Questions
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Question 1
This car was featured in a song recorded by Mike Rice in 1965. A few years later, Wilson Pickett covered it. Do you know its name?
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AMiura
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BSpitfire
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CMustang
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DCorvair
Mustang
The song "Mustang Sally" was recorded in 1965 by Mack Rice. However, it gained popularity when Wilson Pickett covered it. Nowadays, the song is considered a message to all women to drive a Mustang.
Question 2
Janis Joplin wrote a song about a famous automaker in 1970. In the song, she asks the Lod to prove His love for her by buying her what car?
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Aa Rolls-Royce
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Ba Cadillac
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Ca Mercedes-Benz
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Da V8 Ford
a Mercedes-Benz
"Mercedes-Benz" was the title of the song by Janis Joplin. It's considered her last song and it's known as anti-consumerist song. There is also a reference to <i>Dialing for Dollars</i>, a franchised TV series which required one to be watching the show to win money.
Question 3
This car was featured in a famous Ramones song, part of their 10th studio album Halfway to Sanity. Can you guess its name?
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ACitroën
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BMorris
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CCamaro
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DHonda
Camaro
"Go Lil Camaro Go" was a famous song by the punk rock band The Ramones. The single was part of the album titled <i>Halfway to Sanity</i>. The song was made in collaboration with the lead singer of Blondie, Debby Harry.
Question 4
One of the most iconic rock songs in history, "American Pie" by Don McLean, is one of those songs you cannot help but sing along with. Do you remember what kind of car is mentioned in the lyrics?
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Aa Pontiac
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Ba Chevy
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Ca Volkswagen
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Da Ford
a Chevy
"So bye-bye, Miss American Pie <br> Drove my Chevy to the levee <br>but the levee was dry." <br><i>American Pie</i> by Don McLean is a song full of metaphors. And although people are confused about what some of the lyrics mean, the one about Chevys is pretty clear. After all, it's the quintessential American car.
Question 5
Do you remember what kind of car the girl drives in the famous song "Fun, Fun, Fun" by The Beach Boys?
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Aa Chevy Corsair
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Ba Buick Regal
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Ca Ford Mustang
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Da Ford Thunderbird
a Ford Thunderbird
The Ford Thunderbird wasn't referred by its full name. Instead, the line goes "... till Daddy takes the T-bird away." The Thunderbird was introduced in 1955 and ever since then it has been part of many films, songs, and music videos. It's truly one of America's most successful cars.
Question 6
Back in 1979, hip hop was becoming more and more popular. While the song "Rapper's Delight" wasn't the first one to introduce rap to audiences, it helped pave the way for rap tropes. What were the two cars the hip hop trio sang about?
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ALincoln Continental and sunroof Cadillac
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BBentley Continental and Ford Mustang
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CPorsche 911 and Mercedes-Benz C Class
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DCorvette and Corvair
Lincoln Continental and sunroof Cadillac
The hip hop trio Sugarhill Gang in their song "Rapper's Delight" sang about the Lincoln Continental and the sunroof Cadillac. Although these two cars might not seem a lot by today's standards, in the '80s owning both of them meant serious clout.
Question 7
American singers love their own cars. The singer Natalie Cole was the daughter of the iconic jazz pianist Nat King Cole. In 1988, she sang a song about a pink car. Do you remember its kind?
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ACadillac
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BFast Mustang
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CFerrari
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DChevrolet
Cadillac
"I love you for your pink Cadillac <br>Crushed velvet seats <br>Riding in the back, oozing down the street." <br>That what Natalie Cole sings about in her famous song <i>Pink Cadillac</i>.
Question 8
In his song "Last Call", Kanye West mentions a specific colored car in which he pushes Miracle Whips. This wordplay from West is rooted in automotive history. But do you know the color and the automaker?
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AMayonnaise-colored Benz
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BBlue-colored Ford
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CRed-colored Corvette
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DCherry-colored Corvair
Mayonnaise-colored Benz
In the song "Last Call", Kanye West, a controversial figure in the world of hip hop, sings about a "mayonnaise-colored Benz". West, by using "miracle whip", referred to a classy car and the invention of the steering wheel, while at the same time used it as a substitute for mayonnaise.
Question 9
This car was featured in the song "Supersonic" by the famous British rock band, Oasis. When the narrator meets a girl and asks for her phone number, he sees her car and asks to ride with her. Do you remember what that car's brand was?
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AMercedes-Benz
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BVolkswagen
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CPorsche
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DBMW
BMW
Oasis is the kind of band that can create epic and memorable rock tunes by combining simple rhymes together. This is what they accomplished in the song "Supersonic" in which a "BMW" is mentioned. They also reference a yellow submarine, which if you remember is a cheeky reference to the Beatles song with the same name.
Question 10
Just like Pink Floyd's song "Money", the famous singer Lorde also uses high status symbols to show the essence of excess in her song "Royals". What's the name of the automaker she mentions?
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ABugatti
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BMercedes-Maybach
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CBentley
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DRolls Royce
Mercedes-Maybach
In the pre-chorus lyrics of the song "Royals," Lorde sings about Maybach, jet planes, islands, and tigers on a gold leash. The song was included in her EP <i>Love Club EP</i> which debuted in 2012.
Question 11
What kind of car do Jay-Z and Kanye West rap about in the famous song "No Church in the Wild"?
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AJaguar XKE
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BLamborghini Countach
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CShelby Cobra
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DRolls-Royce Corniche
Rolls-Royce Corniche
The song "No Church in the Wild" by Jay-Z and Kanye West is the first track on "Watch The Throne". It features Frank Ocean and The Dream. The song is known for exploring themes of religion and decadence. The car mentioned in the song was a Rolls-Royce Corniche, with "cocaine seats," all white.
Question 12
This car was the star of Smokey and the Bandit, a 1970s classic with a lot of appeal. It also was referenced by Thompson Square, a country band in 2015. Can you guess its name?
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ACamaro
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BStepside Chevy
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CMustang
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DTrans Am
Trans Am
Thompson Square is an American country music duo composed of husband and wife. The song "Trans Am" was released in 2015, and the duo admitted that there's no hidden meaning to the song, just that it's meant to be played on a road trip.
Question 13
This famous German car is featured in the song "Unstoppable" by Sia, in which she compares herself to it. What's it called?
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AAudi R8
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BPorsche 911
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CMercedez-Benz 190SL
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DBMW I8 Coupe
Porsche 911
The Porsche 911 has been in production ever since 1963. It's undoubtedly one of the most famous cars in the world. And the fastest. In her song Sia, says she's a Porsche without brakes. In other words, she's unstoppable.
Question 14
This mid-century American car maker was mentioned in the 1958 song "Beep Beep". Do you know its name?
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AWhite Corvette
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BJaguar XKE
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CNash Rambler
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DCadillac Convertible
Nash Rambler
The Nash Rambler was a North American car produced from 1950 to 1954 in a sedan, wagon, and fixed-profile convertible body styles. In the song "Beep Beep" by The Playmates, it helped Nash Motors break records.
Question 15
Childish Gambino, aka Donald Glover, is known for his satirical commentary and intellect. In his song "3005" he mentions the name of of an automaker, referencing "The Boy" in his screenplay who loves expensive cars. Can you guess its name?
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ALamborghini
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BFerrari
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CPagani
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DMcLaren
Lamborghini
Childish Gambino in his song "3005" sings: <br>"And when I'm long gone, whole crew sing a swan song <br>Cause we all just ticking time bombs, got a Lambo like LeBron's mom." <br>Analysts have tried to find out whether the song is about LeBron James's mother's former husband, or about a Lamborghini. But for the purpose of this quiz, let's pretend he was singing about a gorgeous Lamborghini.
Question 16
Nowadays, this car might seem too old to be featured in a rock song. But in 1963, when The Beach Boys recorded the song "Little Deuce Coupe", it seemed vintage, not antique. Can you guess the model of the car?
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ATriumph Spitfire
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BAustin Healey
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C1932 Ford
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D2 HP Citroen
1932 Ford
The 1932 Ford was produced between 1932 and 1934. This was the first Ford fitted with a flathead V-8. The song on the other hand, is considered to be one of the earliest examples of a rock concept song. The word "deuce" stood for the year.
Question 17
This car was featured in the song "Let's Get It Started" by the Black Eyed Peas. Can you guess its name?
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ARolls-Royce Ghost
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BBentley Continental
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CLincon Continental
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DRolls-Royce Wraith
Bentley Continental
The Bentley Continental was featured in the Black Eyed Peas' music video and also mentioned in the song "Let's Get it Started". The band invites everyone to dance at a club or jam to the radio in an expensive Bentley. Well, they were right, that's the dream.
Question 18
Do you remember what car the girl has in the Beatles song "Baby You Can Drive My Car"?
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AV8 Ford
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BAustin Healey
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CMorris Mini
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DNone
None
"Drive My Car" is a famous song by the Beatles written by Paul McCartney, with lyrical contribution from John Lennon. It was released as part of the album <i>Rubber Soul</i>. The biggest twist about the song is that the girl hiring a chauffeur doesn't have a car yet. But hey, at least she has a driver.
Question 19
Which one of these cars is NOT mentioned in David Bowie's famous song "Young Americans"?
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Aa Chrysler
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Ba Cadillac
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Ca Chevrolet
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Da Mustang
a Chevrolet
The song "Young Americans" by David Bowie was part of the album with the same name. The song was a breakthrough in the United States, where glam rock became famous. In the song he mentioned "a Ford Mustang, a Caddy, and a Chrysler".
Question 20
Although it's not mentioned in the song, this car is well-known to be the inspiration for Neil Young's song, "Long May You Run". Apparently, it was the first car Young owned. What's its name?
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AFord Thunderbolt
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BShelby Mustang GT-350
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CChevrolet Chevelle SS
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DBuick Regal
Buick Regal
Neil Young is known for his car collection. While nowadays he owns some of the most expensive and luxurious cars, back when he was young he owned a Buick Regal, which at that time was a famous muscle car.
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absolutely fantastic if you recognize cars in pics~