Mr. Cab Driver
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| “Mr. Cab Driver” | |||||
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| Single by Lenny Kravitz from the album Let Love Rule |
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| Released | 1990 | ||||
| Format | CD Single,Maxi Single | ||||
| Genre | Rockabilly Funk Rock |
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| Length | 3:50 | ||||
| Label | Virgin America | ||||
| Writer(s) | Lenny Kravitz | ||||
| Producer | Lenny Kravitz | ||||
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"Mr. Cab Driver" is the third single released from Lenny Kravitz debut album, Let Love Rule. It was released in 1990.
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[edit] Song Information
Kravitz wrote the song after an altercation with a cab driver. Although the song deals with racism and discrimination, he wrote it with a sense of humor. [1]
This song is clearly a Lou Reed parody/tribute in its rhythm and style.
[edit] Music Video
The black and white music video for Mr. Cab Driver, directed by Geoff Barish, features Kravitz in a similar situation of the song's topic. The music video was shot in the streets of New York City.
[edit] Single Tracklisting
- Mr Cab. Driver - 3:52
- Blues for Sister Someone (live performance) - 3:33
- Does Anybody Out There Even Care - 3:59
- Rosemary (live performance) - 7:11
[edit] See also
- List of songs about racism
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