Little Honda - 2024 Stereo Mix (The Hondells)

"Little Honda," an ode to the popular Japanese motorcycle, was originally penned by Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys. Another band, who called themselves the Hondells, covered it and raced their way to the number nine spot of the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1964.
But here's the twist: The Hondells, credited with this hit, were a nonexistent group when the record was born. Their version was recorded by studio musicians assembled by Gary Usher, Brian's friend, who also co-wrote songs like "409" and "In My Room" for the Beach Boys. The Hondells never scored a major hit again and "disbanded" in 1970.
Original single version speed and pitch. This very surf-like stereo mix fills the stereo spectrum by centering the vocals, widening the guitars, and isolating the drums and organs left and right, respectively.
“Little Honda” has appeared in several films and TV shows, including Pulp Fiction and The Sopranos.
Lyrics:
I'm gonna wake you up early
'Cause I'm gonna take a ride with you
We're going down to the Honda shop
I'll tell you what we're gonna do
Put on a ragged sweatshirt
I'll take you anywhere you want me to
First gear, it's alright (Honda, Honda, go faster, faster)
Second gear, I lean right (Honda Honda, Honda, go faster, faster)
Third gear, hang on tight (Honda, Honda, go faster, faster)
Faster, it's alright
It's not a big motorcycle
Just a groovy little motorbike
It's more fun than a barrel of monkeys
That two-wheel bike
We'll ride on out of the town
To any place I know you like
First gear, it's alright (Honda, Honda, go faster, faster)
Second gear, I lean right (Little Honda, Honda, go faster, faster)
Third gear, hang on tight (Honda, Honda, go faster, faster)
Faster, it's alright
It climbs the hills like a Matchless
'Cause my Honda's built really light
When I go into the turns
Lean with me and hang on tight
I'd better turn on the lights
So we can ride my Honda tonight
First gear, it's alright (Honda, Honda, go faster, faster)
Second gear, I lean right (Little Honda, Honda, go faster, faster)
Third gear, hang on tight (Honda, Honda, go faster, faster)
Faster, it's alright
First gear, it's alright (Honda, Honda, go faster, faster)
Second gear, I lean right (Little Honda, Honda, go faster, faster)
Third gear, hang on tight (Honda, Honda, go faster, faster)
Faster, it's alright
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