From the recording Be Good To Yourself: 10 Choice Cuts
Snüzz is one of North Carolina’s most beloved songwriters, and “Getaway Car” is one of his best songs. When Snüzz granted permission to interpret the then-unreleased song, he mentioned he had The Who in mind when he wrote it. Voila! “Getaway Car” reimagined as The Who, circa 1967-72, replete with a roared vocal from Don Dixon, Chris Garges as Keith Moon, and Joe Louis DeFacto’s knick-and-a-wink tribute to Pete Townshend. Big detonation! Windmilling optional. Great fun!
Composer: Britt Harper Uzzell
Ed Bumgardner- bass
Rob Slater- electric guitars
Gino Grandinetti- electric guitar
Chris Garges- drums
Don Dixon- lead vocal
Produced by Chris Garges, Ed Bumgardner, and Rob Slater
Recorded and mixed by Chris Garges at Old House House Studio, Charlotte, NC
*Except vocals, recorded byDon Dixon at The Spa
Mastered by Scott Craggs at Old Colony Mastering, Scituate, RI
Vinyl lacquer master cut by Jeff Powell at Take-Out Vinyl, Memphis, TN
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Lyrics
I want to be your getaway car
When you need escape I'm never too far
They won't get you behind bars
Yeah 'cause I'm gonna be your getaway car
Take you far away from here
I'll take you where the air is clear
and you could get a little sun
I want to be your getaway car
Yeah, I want to be the trick up your sleeve
You pull me out whenever you need
We'll do things they won't believe
Yeah, I wanna be the trick up your sleeve
Take you far away from here
Take you where the air is clearer
You can get a little sun
I'm wanna be your getaway car
'Cause I'm OK with things not being OK
I'll take you far away from here
I'll take you where the air is clear
and you could get a little sun
I want to be your getaway car
When you need escape I'm never too far
Hey, hey, hey, they won't get you behind bars
Oh 'cause I'm gonna be your getaway car
I'm OK with things not being OK