The Music and Car Connection

Music and cars are no doubt two different things, but both certainly have something in common. They both have a special place in the realm of global culture.

For people young and old -- regardless of race, profession and social status -- the automobile, the car symbolises some sort of power, wealth and mobility. Owning one, you can go to wherever place you want to go, absolutely anywhere. Or at least that is the belief that has been built up around cars. The music, on the other hand, does not have the same prestige hold by cars, nevertheless holds some power. It plays a significant role in the lives of almost all people, no matter the age, culture, belief and profession. Music is everywhere; some people cannot work, live and sleep without. Hence, needless to say, car and music have some special place in society. Their relationship can be described as one of the longest-running marriages in modern pop history.

This relationship can be best seen in the love affair between music and cars. When your browse the music library, you will find that there have been plenty of songs written about cars, most of which are in fact still popular today. Tracy Chapman's "Fast Car", Chuck Berry's "Riding Around In My Automobile", and the Beatles' "Baby You Can Drive My Car" are just few of those famous songs giving tribute to cars.

More than these automobile-inspired songs, the love affair between cars and music can also be seen in car drivers and car owner's fascination for music. These days, no car is without a music player, and you will seldom find a lonely driver with a music playing. Many people these days drive around with the radio on full blast, enjoying their favourite music with family or friends.