Thorogood cut his debut album titled Better Than the Rest in 1974, and released it that same year. In the autumn of 1976 he recorded his second album, the eponymous George Thorogood with his band, The Destroyers (sometimes also known as The Delaware Destroyers) and issued the album in 1977. Thorogood released his next album entitled Move It On Over in the autumn of 1978 with The Destroyers, which included the hit "Move It On Over" in 1978. "Please Set A Date" and "Who Do You Love" both followed in 1979.
During the 1980s, and 1990s, Thorogood recorded some of his most well known works, Bad To The Bone (used to great effect during the bar scene in Terminator 2: Judgment Day), "I Drink Alone" (from his Maverick album), "You Talk Too Much", and "If You Don't Start Drinking, I'm Gonna Leave".
Thorogood is best known for his animated stage presence and loud, raucous electric guitar playing. He is also known as "Lonesome George".
No Particular Place To Go
George Thorogood Lyrics
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My baby beside me at the wheel
I stole a kiss at the turn of a mile
My curiosity running wild
Crusin' and playin' the radio
With no particular place to go
Riding along in my automobile
So I told her softly and sincere
And she leaned and whispered in my ear
Cuddlin' more and drivin' slow
With no particular place to go
No particular place to go
So we parked way out on ko-ko-mo
The night was young and the moon was gold
So we both decided to take a stroll
Can you image the way I felt
I couldn't unfasten her safety belt
Riding along in my calaboose
Still trying to get her belt a-loose
All the way home I held a grudge
For the safety belt that wouldn't budge
Crusin' and playing the radio
With no particular place to go
The song "No Particular Place To Go" by George Thorogood tells the story of a couple who are out driving with no set destination. The singer is enjoying the ride with his partner, stealing kisses and playing the radio. He's anxious to express his feelings to her and when he does, she leans in and whispers back to him. The two then decide to park and take a stroll under the moonlight. However, when it comes time to unfasten her safety belt, the singer is unable to do so, causing frustration on the drive home.
The song can be seen as a reflection on the joy and excitement of not having a concrete plan or destination. The characters in the song are enjoying the freedom of driving without purpose and enjoying each other's company. However, the frustration of not being able to unfasten the safety belt can be seen as a metaphor for the inability to escape certain limitations, despite the desire to do so.
Line by Line Meaning
Riding along in my automobile
Driving in my car
My baby beside me at the wheel
My significant other is driving
I stole a kiss at the turn of a mile
I kissed my significant other
My curiosity running wild
Feeling adventurous and excited
Crusin' and playin' the radio
Driving around and listening to music
With no particular place to go
No set destination or plans
I's anxious to tell her the way I feel
I was eager to express my emotions
So I told her softly and sincere
I spoke honestly and gently to my significant other
And she leaned and whispered in my ear
My significant other whispered something to me
Cuddlin' more and drivin' slow
Hugging and driving leisurely
No particular place to go
Still without a destination
So we parked way out on ko-ko-mo
We parked in a secluded area
The night was young and the moon was gold
It was still early and the moon was bright
So we both decided to take a stroll
We chose to go for a walk
Can you image the way I felt
I was filled with excitement and happiness
I couldn't unfasten her safety belt
I had trouble removing her seat belt
Riding along in my calaboose
Jokingly referring to my car as a jail cell
Still trying to get her belt a-loose
Still attempting to remove her seat belt
All the way home I held a grudge
I was upset and frustrated during the entire drive home
For the safety belt that wouldn't budge
Because I couldn't remove her seat belt
Crusin' and playing the radio
Driving around and listening to music
With no particular place to go
Still without a destination
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Chuck Berry
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Yazbit
Ridin' along in my automobile
My baby beside me at the wheel
I stole a kiss at the turn of a mile
My curiosity runnin' wild
Crusin' and playin' the radio
With no particular place to go
Ridin' along in my automobile
I's anxious to tell her the way I feel
So I told her softly and sincere
And she leaned and whispered in my ear
Cuddlin' more and drivin' slow
With no particular place to go
No particular place to go
So we parked way out on the Kokomo
The night was young and the moon was gold
So we both decided to take a stroll
Can you image the way I felt
I couldn't unfasten her safety belt
Ridin' along in my calaboose
Still tryna get her belt a-loose
All the way home I held a grudge
For the safety belt that wouldn't budge
Crusin' and playin' the radio
With no particular place to go
t16205
George Thorogood kick ass! My favourite artist of all times
Guns, Guitars And Gambling
I always liked this song. Chuck's version and George's version. Nothing wrong with doing a cover...if anything, it's paying tribute to Chuck.
cheetosthrash
That's one hell of a tune. i loved it. I love the way they enhenced the song, a lot more heavier, with extended solos, without losing the rock'n'roll side.
R Rogers
Thorogood and Ry Cooder are both the bomb.
Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, and Ritchie Valens would all have been proud to see how their style and music was carried forward.
james turnbill
I heard this by George first, didn't know it was a Chuck Berry cover.Sounds great
Yazbit
Ridin' along in my automobile
My baby beside me at the wheel
I stole a kiss at the turn of a mile
My curiosity runnin' wild
Crusin' and playin' the radio
With no particular place to go
Ridin' along in my automobile
I's anxious to tell her the way I feel
So I told her softly and sincere
And she leaned and whispered in my ear
Cuddlin' more and drivin' slow
With no particular place to go
No particular place to go
So we parked way out on the Kokomo
The night was young and the moon was gold
So we both decided to take a stroll
Can you image the way I felt
I couldn't unfasten her safety belt
Ridin' along in my calaboose
Still tryna get her belt a-loose
All the way home I held a grudge
For the safety belt that wouldn't budge
Crusin' and playin' the radio
With no particular place to go
Deni_.Senpai *
Thank you !
Joe Kauffman
This is a excellent cover, George Thorogood is a huge fan of Chuck Berry!!
The Byteshark
He covered Berry's songs because he likes good music to rock with.
SeaBassVamp
Pure Passion and Excellence! George Thorogood....great "Boogie"...."Blues"...."Rock".