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Big Dave

18th May 2010, 11:52

Set up a poll on the KR Site:

http://kiwiridermagazine.blogspot.com/2010/05/what-is-greatest-motorcycle-song-ever.html

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schrodingers cat

18th May 2010, 13:32

You missed - Motorcycling - The Johnnies

'Riding down the Hume highway lookin like a streak of lightning...'

98tls

18th May 2010, 13:42

"Roll me away" for sure.Who sung that old "leader of the pack" one from yesteryear?

Maha

18th May 2010, 13:54

"Roll me away" for sure.Who sung that old "leader of the pack" one from yesteryear?

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Twisted Sister

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Big Dave

18th May 2010, 14:10

Nice - every time I've found the Sister clip YT has deleted it.

Shanglis clip is on the playlist already.

wysper

18th May 2010, 14:34

Heading out to the highway.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JC-ZmU29hg8

Possibly not strictly a motorcycling song.....but Priest ROCKS :Punk:

Motig

18th May 2010, 14:52

Mungo Jerry - Push Bike Song

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzzDtrbgBVo

LBD

18th May 2010, 15:07

jeff lang's version of richard thompsons song 1953 vincent black lightning

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wirxd8q39-A

And he's not a bad guitarist either....

98tls

18th May 2010, 15:39

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avgas

18th May 2010, 16:07

nudemetalz

18th May 2010, 16:07

How could you miss this !!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7z2ktb3ay0

Big Dave

18th May 2010, 16:14

I didn't - it's on the playlist linked on the article - with original footage of B Wilson.

'Greatness' has a certain mass or popular appeal associated. Which one is the most important or influential is another way of looking at it.

nudemetalz

18th May 2010, 16:16

I stand corrected. :)

I like that vid because of all of the lovely '60s Hondas on there.

Big Dave

18th May 2010, 16:34

There is also a version by the Hondels. Which I guess is the Band the Company formed to perform the songs by the Beach Boys and others. Reverse Monkees Marketing. 60's were Rad man. No advertising standards other than agency conscience.

McWild

18th May 2010, 16:57

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRvCvsRp5ho

Manxman

18th May 2010, 18:40

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/92093/isle_of_mann_tt_races/

Voices - The Disturbed...

Big Dave

21st May 2010, 15:03

R&R Dreams just popped up on my play list.
Meatloaf won't get my vote because the line 'sex and drums and rock and roll' is the biggest pillow in a great song, ever. Drums. Sigh. God bless Ian Dury.

wysper

21st May 2010, 15:16

R&R Dreams just popped up on my play list.
Meatloaf won't get my vote because the line 'sex and drums and rock and roll' is the biggest pillow in a great song, ever. Drums. Sigh. God bless Ian Dury.

WHAT! you don't think he meant DRUGS do you????? *scandalized*

MSTRS

21st May 2010, 15:35

Then there's a old English number that is purely about bikes, no analogies...
Can't remember the title, but part of the lyrics go -
"A burn up on my bike
That's what I like"

Big Dave

21st May 2010, 15:57

There have been crescendo songs all through the history of rock.

That platter the the DJ kept aside (in the days when the turntable was a device for playing a recording rather than scratching the crap of it). This platter would be played to get the joint really partying. Usually one or two tracks prior to the ritual playing of 'closing time'.

The Blockheads 'Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll' was that song from the late 70's till the mid 80's. A bit like 'Bliss', 'Tubthumping', and several others thereafter.

When meaty bellows 'drums' it triggers a 'that ain't right' mental face palm. Pillow.

Still a great song though innit.

LBD

2nd June 2010, 03:56

Then there is AC/DC's Jailbreak...14m30s version, or She's Got the Jack ...or Ride on.....

It really depends on the bike /road/ conditions/ mood when you listen to the tune.

shafty

2nd June 2010, 08:09

JUST FOR KICKS
(Mike Sarne)
MIKE SARNE (PARLOPHONE R 4974, 1963)

If there's one thing that I like
It's a burn up on my bike
A burn up with a bird up on my bike
Now the M1 ain't much fun
Till you try and do a ton
A burn up on my bike, that's what I like

Just for kicks, I ride all through the night
My bird hangs on in fright
When I do the ton for kicks

When my bird decides to turn up
I'm off to have a burn up
A burn up with a bird up on my bike
When I pass a little scooter
I blast him with my hooter
A burn up on my bike, that's what I like

Just for kicks, I ride all through the night
My bird hangs on in fright
When I do the ton for kicks

We meet the other ton-up boys at Fred's Cave every night
We just drop in to see the birds and sometimes have a bite
We spend a couple of hours just tunin' our machines
With our black leather jackets and our oily greasy jeans

If there's one thing that I like
It's a burn up on my bike
A burn up with a bird up on my bike
Now the M1 ain't much fun
Till you try and do a ton
A burn up on my bike, that's what I like

Just for kicks, I ride all through the night
My bird hangs on in fright
When I do the ton for kicks

Just for kicks, I ride all through the night
My bird hangs on in fright
When I do the ton for kicks

Also recorded by Black Cat (EP For Rockers Only)

Note: Use of the word "ton" for 100 has been around for at least 40 years - with "the ton-up boys" on their cafe racers, "doing the ton" all referring to achieving 100mph.

Smifffy

2nd June 2010, 08:21

Headbanger

2nd June 2010, 09:46

The Greatest Bike song is Iron Horse by Motorhead, Its not up for discussion or dispute, it just is.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYcrR1cAe9I

And wtf is up with people posting songs about tour buses?, They're not bikes, They're buses.

Big Dave

2nd June 2010, 09:57

Its not up for discussion or dispute,

Fail. 'Born to be wild' is the clear poll leader by a healthy margin.

Headbanger

2nd June 2010, 10:00

That's alright, You weren't to know, and while its a shame your experiment resulted in a failed result, At least now you can inform others about Iron Horse, The greatest Motorcycle song ever unleashed.

:shifty: Smiley face added just to acknowledge that I am taking the piss.

Big Dave

2nd June 2010, 10:05

The Folk Song 'Vincent 1952' is the only one that has got more than 2 votes in the 'other' section.

I'll add yours to the playlist shortly.

http://www.youtube.com/channeldave#g/c/F1F1499AA161959E

PPS - I am un-offendable.

HenryDorsetCase

2nd June 2010, 12:02

ZEpI30niZ3g

GUITAR WOLF RULE!!!

Headbanger

2nd June 2010, 12:08

GUITAR WOLF RULE!!!

Fuck yes, That was killer.

I was hoping she would bring in a friend and piss on her, but hey, You can't have all your fantasies in one video.

HenryDorsetCase

2nd June 2010, 12:14

There is a UK Subs song called 500cc (Its on "Brand New Age" from 1979 1980) It appears to not be on YT for some odd reason. You will recall their "hits" Warhead, "Stranglehold" Party in Paris and "New York State Police" no doubt

HenryDorsetCase

2nd June 2010, 12:19

ZEpI30niZ3g

GUITAR WOLF RULE!!!

There is a Jon Spencer Blues Explosion cover on "We Love Guitar Wolf, Very Much" NZ's own The Datsun (credited as "Hellsquad" do a FANTASTIC version of this song also. PM me if you would like a teaser. Oooh errrr. I am a big fan of Guitar Wolf.

HenryDorsetCase

2nd June 2010, 12:20

HenryDorsetCase

2nd June 2010, 12:23

WHAT! you don't think he meant DRUGS do you????? *scandalized*

Right on. And the correct lyric for "Hit me with your Rhythm Stick" is "Hit me with your slippery dick"...... ewwwwwwww

HenryDorsetCase

2nd June 2010, 12:25

Fail. 'Born to be wild' is the clear poll leader by a healthy margin.

among the masses perhaps. The cognoscenti know better. And we're all the cognoscenti, right?

Big Dave

2nd June 2010, 17:59

among the masses perhaps. The cognoscenti know better. And we're all the cognoscenti, right?

Only if it's the 4 valve. I voted for Spedding.

tri boy

2nd June 2010, 18:52

Henry Rollins, Ghost Rider.

"He's ridin through your town with his head on fire...............................":headbang:

Also worth a mention,
"I'm a motherfucker on a motorcycle", some band who's name that escapes me at the mo.

Dave, hurry up at throw a leg over the new Yammy super Tenere. Don't let Stretch beat you.

firefighter

2nd June 2010, 19:14

HenryDorsetCase

2nd June 2010, 23:10

Theres "Girl on a Motorcycle" also: Alain DeLon I thnk

Gubb

2nd June 2010, 23:35

Also worth a mention,
"I'm a motherfucker on a motorcycle", some band who's name that escapes me at the mo.
Machine Gun Fellatio - Mutha Fukka on a Motorcycle.

They're Australian, go figure.

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Big Dave

3rd June 2010, 14:01

I have my eye on a DR650 for the weekend. yooo bewdy.

SPman

3rd June 2010, 16:39

Panheads Forever by David Allen Coe isn't bad - probably to laid back to be great!

LBD

4th June 2010, 04:02

Fail. 'Born to be wild' is the clear poll leader by a healthy margin.

Being an ex Suzuki advert theme....(If I recall correct) votes for "Born to be wild" will have have the benifit of an undemocratic election advertising expenditure...I think there needs to be an independant electoral enquiry....

Dave Lobster

4th June 2010, 05:26

I can't believe we've got to page three without a mention of this:

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