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" Driver's Seat " is a 1978 song by British band Sniff 'n' the Tears, released as a single from their 1979 debut album Fickle Heart . The song reached the top 20 in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United States upon its release, as well as the top 10 in the Netherlands.
Released. 1977 — UK. Vinyl —. 7", 45 RPM, Single. Explore the tracklist, credits, statistics, and more for Driver's Seat by Sniff 'n' the Tears. Compare versions and buy on Discogs.
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Apr 23, 2024 · In the late 1970s, a band called Sniff ‘n’ the Tears released a single that would eventually become a classic rock song. “Driver’s Seat” was written by the band’s lead singer, Paul Roberts, and it quickly climbed the charts, eventually peaking at number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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They shopped the demo tape and signed with the London indie label Chiswick in 1977. Released as a single, "Driver's Seat" was a relative failure in their home country, but more successful in the US where it reached #15 on the Hot 100 in August 1979.
After a decade of inactivity, Sniff 'n' The Tears were unexpectedly revived in 1992, after the use of "Driver's Seat" in a European advertising campaign pushed the 13-year-old recording to the very top of the Dutch chart in mid-1991.
“Driver’s Seat” was released in 1978 as part of the album “Fickle Heart.” It quickly became a chart-topping hit, reaching the top 15 in the US and the top 10 in the UK. The song’s success can be attributed to its infectious energy and relatable lyrics. A Look Into the Lyrics.
Released 1978, "Driver's seat" was one of those early attempts of a hybrid between rock and disco. The mix is very bass-oriented, adding new keyboard effects, focusing on the low-pitched vocals in the chorus and even replacing the original lead guitar parts by a sort of synthesized guitar.
