I love this one as well.
Oh my that has to be the worst video ever…
Yep, had that one playing on the Scotland trip last month through my Garmin.(Radar Love)
All together now…Cracker track!
I know that the “original is best” maxim usually applies but, I have to say, that, for me at least, the version from Slade on “Slade Alive” encapsulates the real energy of the song in a far better way. And, of course, it showcases the fact that Slade really were actually very competent musicians and not just the “glam/pop” band they made themselves out to be for commercial purposes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2Kmch2swn8
They were also one of THE BEST EVER bands to watch live and could really work an audience. And play.
So this song opens either the lyrics
“Jap jap jap jap jap…” which is obviously a nod to John Alfred Prestwitch industries! (The rest of the song is more bothered about politics having more of a self serving slant than doing actual public good… so not many other Bike references there)
I prefer the Saxon version.
One of my all time favourite tracks.
I’m a little surprised this one hasn’t made it here yet …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmSWkFQsuPM
Some nice slide guitar in there. I did see some of the first series of the TV programme but found it to be little bit too ‘niche’.
Already posted this.
Wake up at the back !
Some cool bike scenes in this movie… good track too!
Hmm? What?
Wasn’t born to follow from Easyrider the Byrds
Roll me away Bob Seiger.