Chadillac Ranch
Status Quo · Other Songs - Status Quo
Well there she sits buddy just a-gleaming in the sun
There to greet a working man when his day is done
I'm gonna pack my pa and I'm gonna pack my aunt
I'm gonna take them down to the Cadillac Ranch
Eldorado fins, heavy whitewalls and skirts
Rides just like a little bit of heaven here on earth
Well buddy when I die throw my body in the back
And drive me to the junkyard in my Cadillac
Cadillac, Cadillac
Long and dark shiny and black
Open up your engines let `em roar
Tearing up the highway like a big old dinosaur
James Dean in that Mercury `49
Junior Johnson runnin' through the woods of Caroline
Even Burt Reynolds in that black Trans Am
All gonna meet down at the Cadillac Ranch
Cadillac, Cadillac
Long and dark shiny and black
Open up them engines let `em roar
Tearing up the highway, just a big old dinosaur
Hey little girl in the blue jeans so tight
Drivin' alone through the Wisconsin night
You're my last love, baby, you're my last chance
Don't let `em take me to the Cadillac Ranch
Cadillac, Cadillac
Long and dark shiny and black
Pulled up to my house today
Came and took my little girl away
Cadillac, Cadillac
Long and dark, shiny and black
Open up them engines let `em roar
Tearing up the highway, just a big old dinosaur
Cadillac, Cadillac
Cadillac, Cadillac
Cadillac, Cadillac
Cadillac, Cadillac
There to greet a working man when his day is done
I'm gonna pack my pa and I'm gonna pack my aunt
I'm gonna take them down to the Cadillac Ranch
Eldorado fins, heavy whitewalls and skirts
Rides just like a little bit of heaven here on earth
Well buddy when I die throw my body in the back
And drive me to the junkyard in my Cadillac
Cadillac, Cadillac
Long and dark shiny and black
Open up your engines let `em roar
Tearing up the highway like a big old dinosaur
James Dean in that Mercury `49
Junior Johnson runnin' through the woods of Caroline
Even Burt Reynolds in that black Trans Am
All gonna meet down at the Cadillac Ranch
Cadillac, Cadillac
Long and dark shiny and black
Open up them engines let `em roar
Tearing up the highway, just a big old dinosaur
Hey little girl in the blue jeans so tight
Drivin' alone through the Wisconsin night
You're my last love, baby, you're my last chance
Don't let `em take me to the Cadillac Ranch
Cadillac, Cadillac
Long and dark shiny and black
Pulled up to my house today
Came and took my little girl away
Cadillac, Cadillac
Long and dark, shiny and black
Open up them engines let `em roar
Tearing up the highway, just a big old dinosaur
Cadillac, Cadillac
Cadillac, Cadillac
Cadillac, Cadillac
Cadillac, Cadillac
Chadillac Ranch - Status Quo
Status Quo's "Chadillac Ranch" stands as a defining track of the late 1970s hard rock and blues rock era, showcasing the band's signature blend of gritty vocals and driving rhythms. Released during a period where the group was solidifying their status as a staple of British rock, the song exemplifies their ability to craft anthemic tracks that resonate with audiences. The recording captures the raw energy characteristic of their work from the mid-to-late 70s, featuring the iconic vocal delivery that became a hallmark of their discography. As a standalone single, it highlights the band's mastery of songwriting and performance, contributing to their enduring legacy in the rock genre.