Volvo Songs & Sounds

Rocking Out Together On The Road:
Looking for some great songs for your road-trip or scenic drive?
Check out Volvo's recommendations:
http://www.olympsoft.com/volvo/2008072101.html
Alternate link:
http://www.trollhattansaab.net/archives/2008/07/mamma-mia-volvos-summer-road-trip-songs.html

“Born to Run” Bruce Springsteen*
“S.O.S.” ABBA
“Ramble On” Led Zeppelin
“Me and Bobby McGee” Janis Joplin*
“Dancing Queen” ABBA
“Jackson” Johnny and June Carter Cash
“Take a Chance on Me” ABBA
“Paradise by the Dashboard Light” Meatloaf
“Stuck in the Middle With You” Stealer’s Wheel*
“Mamma Mia” ABBA
“Born to Be Wild” Steppenwolf
“Highway to Hell” AC/DC*
“Low Rider” War
“Running on Empty” Jackson Browne
“Southbound” Allman Brothers
“Waterloo” ABBA
“Highway 61 Blues” Bob Dylan
“Little Deuce Coupe” The Beach Boys
“Knowing Me, Knowing You” ABBA
“Drive My Car” The Beatles*
“On the Road Again” Willie Nelson
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Music (From Sweden with Lov)
Stream music from Sweden's up-and-coming talents on the Volvo website
http://www.volvocars.com/intl/top/community/music/pages/default.aspx

Swedesplease
A music blog devoted entirely to Swedish indie pop, electronica, and twee
(Music featured on the blog appears with permission)
http://www.swedesplease.net/


An advertising campaign once proclaimed:

Print available for purchase:
http://www.chevymall.com/Framed-Songs-About-Volvos-Cruise-Print/productinfo/CCL8141/
Item description quote:
"Each year Chevrolet commissions its ad agency Campbell Ewald to develop a series of billboards to be displayed in the Detroit area in celebration of the Woodward Dream Cruise weekend in August.

This ... image [is] from the 2002 Cruise Weekend."

Quote from "Little Red Corvette by Prince" Song Facts:
http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=1770

In 2001, Chevrolet put up billboards with a picture of a red 1963 Corvette Sting Ray that said, "They don't write songs about Volvos." In 2003, Chevrolet used this in a commercial that aired for the first time during the Grammys. The ad showed old footage of The Beach Boys performing "My 409" followed by Don McLean singing "American Pie" ("drove my Chevy to the levee"), and then Prince performing this *(Little Red Corvette). The camera then goes outside the club to show Chevy's latest model.


Chevy Television Commercial:
http://www.fiftiesfinestv.info/songsabout.html- website died
Alternate link: Stay tuned! The above mentioned commercial (in the orange stripe) has yet to be uploaded to You Tube...
In the meantime, here are some vintage commercials introducing the 1963 Sting Ray:

1963 Chevrolet Sting Ray Commercial ‎(Introduction)‎

1963 Chevrolet String Ray Commercial ‎(Engineering)‎

Corvette & Chevy Songs:
http://members.home.nl/walfred/Corvette%20Songs.htm- website died
Alternate link:
http://members.upc.nl/w.smulders63/Chevy%20and%20corvette%20songs.html


    Ad-campaign fact-checkers take note:   
They do write songs about Volvos!

 Related Volvo Cars North America Blog post: Volvo Tunes (September 9, 2009):
 http://www.volvoblog.us/2009/09/09/volvo-tunes/
Contains copy and paste of 2002 Volvo Press Release in response to the GM ad campaign.
PDF version can be found here:
https://www.media.volvocars.com/download/media/articles/pdf/723_3_3.aspx  (44k)
 Volvo Media PDF Link no longer working-- Alternate PDF link in Sac Volvo Club File Cabinet:
 http://www.sacvolvoclub.org/file-cabinet/MostGreatSongsAreAboutVolvos-2002PressRelease_723_3_3-1.pdf  (44k)
Note: There are a number of songs with explicit lyrics.
As a family-friendly site, we have elected not to post these songs on this site.
There are also a few other Volvo songs that we found that do not have previews / lyrics available for website posting.

The Medallions- '59 Volvo

Alternate link:
April 22, 2011 Live Performance at Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend, #14, The Orleans Casino, Las Vegas:

Cover Versions of 59 Volvo:
Bottleneck John & The '59 Volvo Bottleneck Backwoods Blues
Emmy Lou & The Rhythm Boys
Published 2012 by Swedish Vintjärn Reords
April 29, 2012 Live Performance in the Netherlands: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OECQJC5Rc58

Everclear- Volvo Driving Soccer Mom


 "Volvo Driving Soccer Mom by Everclear" Song Facts:
 http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=2641
Wikipedia: "Volvo Driving Soccer Mom:"
 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volvo_Driving_Soccer_Mom
Everclear Website:
 http://www.everclearonline.com/
 

Brendan Benson- Good To Me ‎‎(Acoustic)‎‎

Alternate versions:
 From 2002 CD Lapaclo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hckrLa8L4EE
June 8, 2012 Live performance at the Bing Lounge at 101.9 KINK.FM in Portland, OR: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZE3DskR5kA8
December 18, 2013: Brendan and Jack (and friends) Live at the historic Ryman in Nashville, TN- Good to Me and Hands:
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoIliBHHW1M
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ey5TgDVBU9w

Brendan Benson on MySpace:
 http://www.myspace.com/brendanbenson

 

Good To Me- Cover by the White Stripes

Alternate versions:
 Alternate cover versions in case of dead link:
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqxgXihbvvY
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7saf69GnHGY
April 11th, 2003 Live Performance at the Brixton Academy in London:
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_2hGwmnG3c




White Stripes Home Page:
 http://www.whitestripes.com/


Marian Call- The Volvo Song

Alternate Versions:
October 12, 2012 Live performance with Scott Barkan at the Salem Community Television TV studio
October 20, 2012 Live Performance with Scott Barkan at CERN, Geneva
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yukhze3BJeg

Marian Call Home Page:
 http://www.mariancall.com/

Greg Spence Wolf- Rusty Volvo

Alternate versions:
Stream-able version with lyrics:
Accordion (played by song writer) John Dember and resonator guitar played by DocWood:
Greg Spence Wolf Home Page:
 http://www.gregspencewolf.com/

Lisa Stewart- Old Green Volvo (You Are Not Your Car)


Lisa Stewart, Australia:
 http://www.streetcafe.info/


Song lyrics (Danish):
http://www.gugalyrics.com/ROGER-AND-OVER-VOLVO-B18-LYRICS/29604/ 
    broken link
Translated lyrics (by Google Translate):
 Volvo B18 - 210
 (Jan Kolling, Mads Frederiksen / Jan Kolling)
We saw each other the first time at the beginning of the seventy
 You were four, I was seven - had much to sku 'learned
 Took a little walk in you, it was the back 'seat
 To see what you really ku '- we gave it full gas
She is my Volvo B18 - 210
 Two side mirrors and the teak on the 'back
 160 kilometers - from the straight path
 My Volvo B18 - uhhhhh I love you
We grew 'up, both you and me
 Train trip to Saksild beach - you run 'the long road
 And when we rolled 'back, we did a look over
 idea down to Oddervej - filled 'for 110
She is my Volvo B18 - 210 ...
                                              
I have gi'et you many gifts            
You deserve each and every one
 Makeup for your undercarriage - my little øjesten
 We will go hand in hand, from now until forever
 I say it here, I've said it before ...
 You are my love
She is my Volvo B18 - 210 ...



Roger and Over- Volvo B18 Song
Roger and Over, Denmark:
 Website: 

 




Mora Nisse- Volvo 142


Mora Nisse (aka Billy Opel, real name Erik Morrell):
 http://www.last.fm/music/billy+opel
Billy Opel on MySpace:
 http://www.myspace.com/billyopel


Song Lyrics (Swedish):
 http://www.lyricsdownload.com/mora-nisse-volvo-142-lyrics.html
Translated Lyrics (by Google Translate):
Mora Nisse (aka Billy Opel, real name Erik Morrell)- Volvo 142
I went down to Stockholm and then I could see
Shiny Porsche and BMW
But I have a ride that is better still
It is a Volvo 142

And the car went out of hell
I blow on every BMW
Tires ruling spinner when I Gas on
With my Volvo 142 (wah)

The sun is shining on the blue sky
When I go away from the village
Run up in the 170, blowing on a Renault
With my blue 142

Running as far south
Until my engine is over
  Putting up a tent and where should we live
I and my Volvo 142 (waah)

Well
Volvo, Volvo, aha-aha
Volvo, Volvo, aha-aha
Volvo, Volvo, aha-aha
Volvo, Volvo, aha-aha
I and my Volvo 142

I Am Rolling - Volvo Car Corporation LP Album (1987)
Album information courtesy of VOC Member New Volvo:
 http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showpost.php?p=538846&postcount=3
 http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=77277 or http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/archive/index.php/t-77277.html
"Came out on tape and LP.
A Side:
1. A reason to cheer
2. Superstition is bad ignition
3. We don't want to lose you
4. Some people get all the brakes
5. My sevenforty car
6. Law of synergy
 B Side
1. I am Rolling
2. Just a click
3. Others
4. Jackpot
5. Our estate of mind
6. Tommorow
7. The spirit grows

SOUNDTRACK INFORMATION
For the 60th Anniversary Volvo made a Cassette with the "I am rolling" Words and Music by CE Mossberg, arranged and produced by Peter Wiberg for the Volvo Car Corporation. (1987).
The singers are: Birgitta Sundström Zindulka & Bengt Sandblom "



A Reason to Cheer- I Am Rolling Track A-One ‎‎‎(1987)‎‎‎
HQ: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dy4-GIbIv1o&fmt=18
Track 1 (on side A) from 12" vinyl disc
I am Rolling
Volvo Car Corporation
 		Lyrics [edited for clarity]:
Sixty years since we gave birth to Jakob
That's the [a] reason to cheer
That's the [a] reason to celebrate
That we're in all the motion [auto-motion]
Sixty years and planning for a future
Where the skies remained clear
That's the [a] reason to contemplate
what we established today
This anniversary
We'll celebrate that we
 Our stand is [Are standing] strong and free
Around the world
And that the Volvo brand is looked upon as grand
in each and every land
And that our quality is that [there] for all to see
Assure our safety is our main priority
in everything we do and everywhere we go
So let the spirit grow
...to help us conquer the future too
Sixty years since our founding fathers
Wisely planned [that] our dreams
In the concept of everlasting
Quality and Safety
Sixty years since still our business follows
those original things
Now they are an important must
for our image and trust
This anniversary
We'll celebrate that we
 Our stand is [Are standing] strong and free
Around the world
And that the Volvo brand is looked upon as grand
in each and every land
And that our quality is that [there] for all to see
Assure our safety is our main priority
in everything we do and everywhere we go
So let the spirit grow
...to help us conquer the future too
This anniversary
We'll celebrate that we
 Our stand is [Are standing] strong and free
Around the world
And that the Volvo brand is looked upon as grand
in each and every land
And that our quality is that [there] for all to see
Assure our safety is our main priority
in everything we do and everywhere we go
So let the spirit grow
...to help us conquer the future
...to help us conquer the future
This anniversary
We'll celebrate that we
Our stand is {Are standing] strong and free
Around the world
And that the Volvo brand is looked upon as grand
So let the spirit grow
...to help us conquer the future too
...to help us conquer the future too
 Lyrics [edited for clarity]:
Some people get all the breaks
Volvo's got just what it takes
Some people get all the breaks
Volvo's got just what it takes
Lookin' out for the [a] better way
...to safety on the road today
Searchin' hard for the [a] better deal
When you['re] safe behind the wheel
Road holdin', that's really rare
Drivin' pleasure beyond compare
Prestige, comfort and luxury
Only one that [want a] car to be
Some people get all the breaks
Volvo's got just what it takes
Some people get all the breaks
Volvo's got just what it takes
Anyone with the [a] brand new car
 Show expect: sit [Sure expects it] to travel far
Anyone with the [a] second-hand
Gets the deal and feels just grand
For the one who never rest
Searchin' hard for the very best
Safety feature[s] that will never failed
Quality to the lot of fuel tank [last detail]
When you feared of [feel like] changing brand
 Go back, my dirty man!! [Go by popular demand]
When you wish to ride in style
Choose a car that is worth your while!
Some people get all the breaks
Volvo's got just what it takes
Some people get all the breaks
Volvo's got just what it takes [x3]
 

Some People Get All the Breaks- I Am Rolling Track A-Four ‎‎‎‎(1987)‎‎‎‎


HQ: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIu0uVbRo_E&fmt=18
Track 4 (on side A) from 12" vinyl disc
I am Rolling
Volvo Car Corporation

 

My SevenForty Car- I Am Rolling Track A-Five ‎‎(1987)‎‎


HQ: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRkZ5wW2NIc&fmt=18
Track 5 (on side A) from 12" vinyl disc
I am Rolling
Volvo Car Corporation
 Lyrics [edited for clarity]:
I love to watch a butterfly
against the summer sky
And the colors of the setting sun
 were [will] always make me sad
But if [of] all in different sights I love,
my favorite by far
Is watching you beside me
In my SevenForty car
I love the sound of ocean waves
The music of the sea
And marking words [mocking birds], and hummingbirds
Sound beautiful to me
But if [of] all in [the] different sounds I love,
my favorite by far
Is listenin' to a [you] whisper
In my SevenForty car
I love the smell of coffee
...and freshly toasted bread
And a [the] fragrance of a rose and [in] bloom
for run right to my head (no for)
But if [of] all in [the] different sense [scents] I love,
my favorite by far
The smell of your sweet perfume
In my SevenForty car
To feel a [the] sandman take me on
to dream asleep, and then
a sparkling morning shower
Makes me feel alive again
But if [of] all the feelings I adore,
my favorite by far
Your head against my shoulder
In my SevenForty car
You had it on
on [all of] my senses
 See the [Seem to] concentrate on you
What can I do to [but] swear to you
that all our sense [I say is] true
It makes me sad to realize
the [that] deep inside, you are...

...in love
I know, but not with me
You loved [love] my SevenForty car
 Lyrics
You told me on the telephone
I didn't stand a chance alone
You said I was a fool even to try

You pictured me go down the drain
Never to hear my name again
You waited for the time when you could hear me cry
But, I was ready to give in and say good-bye
Now you can

Look at me!
Can't you see?
Full of life, I am rolling
Look at me!
Can't you see?
Who did you think you were fooling?
Look at me!
Can't you see?
Full of life, I am rolling
Look at me!
Can't you see?
Who did you think you were fooling?

I am strong
I am free
Its what happened to me

I chose to go another way
I found another game to play
I wanted to succeed all on my own

I chose to take a different aim
I found a way to stake my claim
You thought that very soon my day would be done
And now I want the world to see that I have won
So, I said

Look at me!
Can't you see?
Full of life, I am rolling
Look at me!
Can't you see?
Who did you think you were fooling? (x5)

I am strong
I am free
Guess what happened to me?
Look at me!

I Am Rolling- I Am Rolling Track B-One ‎(1987)‎


Track 1 (on side B) from 12" vinyl disc
I am Rolling
Volvo Car Corporation


Streaming Volvo Songs
From lastfm (username = SacVolvo):
 http://www.last.fm/user/SacVolvo
From imeem (username = E Brown):
http://www.imeem.com/people/_G0TT0h/playlist/PBiufP7J/volvo_songs_music_playlist/
Link redirects to MySpace-- I have not redirected account...
Home Groan- JFK Loved Volvo's Too (single song):
http://www.projectopus.com/node/4016- link died
Alternate links:
CD Website: http://www.homegroan.net/homegroan/discography_revolution.html
Stream song sample (or purchase mp3 / CD): http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/homegroan4


Songs Featured in Volvo Commercials
Swedish Duo First Aid Kit covering Willie Nelson song "On the Road Again"
2014 V70 (International Market)- Make Room for Life
Filmed on the Swedish Island of Gotland
Ad agency-  Forsman & Bodenfors (Sweden): http://www.fb.se 

Make Room For Your Life - Volvo V70

First Aid Kit Website:

First Aid Kit MySpace:


Lune covering Swedish House Mafia's Leave the World Behind
XC60- Leave the World Behind featuring Swedish House Mafia
Ad agency-  Forsman & Bodenfors (Sweden): http://www.fb.se 

Lune - Leave The World Behind

Related:
Documentary about Swedish House Mafia Leaving the World Behind (World Premiere SXSW Film Festival 2014):

Related:
Behind the Scenes of Leaving the World Behind Volvo Commercial with Swedish Mafia House

Lune on Last FM:

Swedish House Mafia on Last FM:


Loney Dear- Ignorant Boy, Beautiful Girl
Volvo- Everything We Do Starts With People

Volvo Cars - Everything We Do Starts With People

Related Ad (similar video clips, different editing, different music):
XC90- Volvo Made by Scandinavia
Ad agency-  Forsman & Bodenfors (Sweden): http://www.fb.se 

Related Ad (similar video clips, different editing, different music):
Volvo - Det finns en bil som får Sverige att rulla
(Google Translate: "Volvo- There is a car that gets Sweden to roll")
Ad agency-  Forsman & Bodenfors (Sweden): http://www.fb.se 

Loney Dear website:


Marcel Walvisch- Feeling Alright
V40XC- Finding Joe
Ad Agency-

Volvo V40 Cross Country- Finding Joe

Marcel Walvicsh website:


Ben Hartley-Little Notes
All New Volvo V40- A Different Journey
Ad agency-

The all new Volvo V40 - A different journey

Ben Hartley on Last FM:

Ben Hartley on SoundCloud:
https://soundcloud.com/special-blend-records/little-notes-ben-hartley


  Laura Gibson- covering Sam the Sham & The Pharaoh's version of Hey There Li'l Red Riding Hood
S60R Design
Ad agency- Arnold: http://www.arn.com/

2012: Volvo S60 R-Design "Little Red" commercial

Alternate Links:
About the commercial, music, etc.:

Laura Gibson:
 http://www.lauragibsonmusic.com/
Sam the Sham & The Pharaohs:
http://samthesham.com/ -- Dead link. Goes to advertising site.
Alternate links:
Sam the Sham & The Pharaohs- Little Red Riding Hood on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdVVLbe1rfY
Related post at Oregon Live:
 http://www.oregonlive.com/music/index.ssf/2012/04/thats_laura_gibson_in_the_new.html




Lisa Nordström- Gravity
Model Year 2012 Volvo V70 (International Market)

2011: Model Year 2012 Volvo V70 — "The Performance Diver"


Lisa Nordström MySpace:
 http://www.myspace.com/nordstromlisa

Evryone- Millions
V60R Design- Freedom of Movement
 Ad agency- Forsman & Bodenfors (Sweden): http://www.fb.se

2011: Volvo V60 R-Design - Freedom of Movement

Alternate Link: 
About the Ad:

Evryone Home Page:
http://www.evryone.co.uk/ -- Dead link
Evryone on MySpace:
 myspace.com/isevryone

Miss Li- Oh Boy
C70- Switch 
Ad agency- Arnold: http://www.arn.com/
Information about the commercial/campaign: http://www.arn.com/creative/work/c70 -- Dead link, but information can still be accessed with web archive, if interested:
http://web.archive.org/web/20120509204634/http://www.arn.com/creative/work/c70

2011: Volvo C70 - "Switch"

Alternate Links:
Information about Ad:

Miss Li Website (Swedish and English):
Swedish Link: http://www.national.se/missli/ -- New link: http://www.national.se/en/nationalartists/miss-li/info
Home page: http://www.national.se/index.php
English Link: http://www.national.se/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=450&Itemid=209&lang=en

Miss Li on My Space:
http://www.myspace.com/experiencemissli


Koop- Koop Island Blues
New S80 launch commercial

2009: New Volvo S80 Launch Film

Koop on MySpace:
http://www.myspace.com/koop

Koop on You Tube:
http://www.youtube.com/KoopFilm


Music Super Circus- Running with Eliza
V50 DRIVe commercial
Ad agency- Forsman & Bodenfors (Sweden): http://www.fb.se

2009: The Gas Station ‎(Swedish Ad: V50 DRIVe)‎

Full Music Circus- Running with Eliza song on You Tube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KM8J3oY1fNo


Salem- Its Only You Part II
XC60 From Sweden with Lov commercial

2008: Salem- Its only You Part II ‎(XC60)‎

Salem on MySpace:
http://www.myspace.com/salem


Nina Nastasia- Our Day Trip
V70 Commercial "Sunset"
Ad agency- Arnold: http://www.arn.com/

2009: V70 "Sunset"

Nina Nastasia on MySpace:
http://www.myspace.com/ninanastasia


Nicolai Dunger- Something in the Way
S80 commercial with model Ailsa Marshall

2008: Volvo S80 Advertisement - "Something in the Way"


Nicolai Dunger website:
http://www.nicolaidunger.com/

Nicolai Dunger on MySpace:
http://www.myspace.com/nicolaidunger		 The Kinks- I Gotta Move
S80 V8 "I Think We'll Make It" aka "Rush"
Ad agency: Euro RSCG McConnaughy Tatham: http://www.eurorscg.com
Directed by Filip Engstrom of SMUGGLER production company
Executive Producers - Brian Carmody & Patrick Milling Smith

2008: S80 "Rush" Commercial for Volvo


The Kinks Website:
http://www.thekinks.info/


Melpo Mene- I Adore You
C70 commercial
Ad agency- Arnold: http://www.arn.com/

2008: Melpo Mene- I Adore You ‎‎(C70)‎‎

Melpo Mene on MySpace:
http://www.myspace.com/melpomenemusic

Melpo Mene Home Page:
http://www.melpomene.se/


Hello Saferide- I was Definitely Made for These Times
C30 commercial
Ad agency- Forsman & Bodenfors (Sweden): http://www.fb.se

2008: Hello Saferide - I was Definitely Made for These Times ‎(C30)‎

Hello Saferide Home Page:
http://www.hellosaferide.com/ -- Dead Link
Hello Saferide MySpace Page:
https://myspace.com/saferide/music/songs

Stephin Merritt- I'm In a Lonely Way
XC70 commercial
Ad agency- Arnold: http://www.arn.com/

2007: Volvo XC70 Commercial "Showroom"

 Stephin Merritt- The Wheels on the Car
XC70 commercial
Ad agency- Arnold: http://www.arn.com/

2007: Stephin Merritt- The Wheels on the Car ‎‎(XC70)‎‎
 
Stephin Merritt (of The Magnetic Fields fame) Home Page:
 http://www.houseoftomorrow.com/


Mr. Scruff- Get a Move On
V70 T5 "Saturday"
 Ad agency: Euro RSCG New York: http://www.eurorscg.com
Awards: International Automotive Advertising Awards 2000 The Winners Passenger Car / Luxury Silver

2000: Volvo V70 T5 commercial

mr. scruff website:
 www.mrscruff.com/

Bee Gees- Stayin' Alive
Volvo 760 (Australia)

1989: Volvo 760 ‎(Australia)‎: "Sayin' Alive"

Bee Gees Website:
 http://beegees.com/
Bee Gees on YouTube:
 http://www.youtube.com/beegees

I Am Rolling ‎(740 Commercial: Snow Race)‎

Alternate links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSZLSfBDyhs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljp8T5OEBeo (intro and ending cut off)
 Translation of opening comments by You Tube user zenoobcake:
"Sometimes the most unexpected thing can happend, when that happends it can be good to have a good and safe car. Ask Brian, he knows!"
Comment by You Tube user MikeyRB77:
 "This video was originally called "Oh, Brian!" If the end of the video was on here, you would see the punchline."
 Shorter version of this commercial appears on Volvo Web Highlights page:
 1988 740 commercial from Japan

Rawhide ‎‎(740 Commercial: In the Wild)‎‎

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