Look At That Cadillac. Stray Cats. (1983) Direct
: A blend of rockabilly and jump blues , featuring the band's signature trio sound augmented by a saxophone section and piano.
The music video was a staple on early , helping maintain the band's visual identity. It features: Official Site - The Stray Cats
: The narrator describes working at a liquor store and diligently saving his paychecks specifically to buy a "big black Cadillac tank". Look At That Cadillac. Stray Cats. (1983)
: It was a moderate success, peaking at number 68 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in early 1984. Musical Composition
: Distinctive, razor-sharp guitar work and rhythmic patterns. Lee Rocker : Hypnotic, "slap" upright bass lines. Slim Jim Phantom : Driving, clear drum beats. : A blend of rockabilly and jump blues
: Unlike many of their guitar-heavy tracks, this song prominently features "juicy saxes" that give it a swing-era, jump blues feel. Lyrics and Theme
: It reflects the band’s aesthetic of reviving 1950s Americana and car culture for a 1980s audience. Music Video : It was a moderate success, peaking at
is a rockabilly and jump blues song by the American band Stray Cats , released in 1983 . It served as the third and final single from their third studio album, Rant n' Rave with the Stray Cats . Song Overview