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Background. The genesis of the song dates back to the mid-'70s when a demo tape was recorded for a French record label who had signed singer/guitarist Paul Roberts. Luigi Salvoni, who had organised the musicians for Roberts, was listening to the demos a couple of years later when he contacted Roberts to ask if he could try and get a deal.
Charles - Charlotte, NC. An early version of this song was demoed back in 1973 by singer/guitarist Paul Roberts' then-band, Moon, for a French label. However, that band broke up and, at the suggestion of drummer Luigi Salvoni, Roberts reformed it as Sniff 'n' the Tears with guitarists Laurence "Loz" Netto and Mick Dyche, and bassist Chris Birkin.
Sniff 'n' the Tears are a British rock band best known for their 1978 song "Driver's Seat", a moderate hit in many countries (including No. 15 on the American Billboard Hot 100) (in September 1979). The band is led by singer/songwriter Paul Roberts, the band's sole constant member.
Oct 3, 2019 · Great song (Driver’s seat) but with it’s guitar & synth solos hardly new wave. That’s Noel McCalla in the shades on backing vocals – lead singer of the much underrated Moon who also included Loz Netto in their line up.
Apr 23, 2024 · “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. It became the band’s biggest hit, and it’s still played on classic rock stations today.
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Jun 15, 2008 · There is no lead, just take your place in the driver's seat. Paul Roberts had the required disaffected lead singer tone of New Wave bands, his being a bit light and rough around the edges.
In the early nineties Driver’s Seat reached number one in Holland after being used in a car ad campaign which introduced it to a new generation and led to the band reforming for a European tour and to make another album.
