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Little Feat — Let It Roll
Album: Let It Roll
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Released: 1988
Length: 4:28
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Rollin' down highway 95
Sailin' through her hometown countryside
Move on over stand astride
My cruise control's in overdrive
Need to take my baby for a ride

Ooo she's like a smooth stretch of highway
Ooo she's like a cool Summer breeze
If my motor's runnin' right, we might lose control tonight
Got the shape I love to squeeze, looks that bring me to my knees
Oh please, let it roll tonight

Might be doin' more thahn fifty-five
When I sit my baby right down by my side
Where the rubber hit the road
This rig don't dig no overload
Come on, and let my baby ride

Ooo she's like a smooth stretch of highway
Ooo she's like a cool Summer breeze
If my motor's runnin' right, we might lose control tonight
Got the shape I love to squeeze, looks that bring me to my knees
Oh please, let it roll tonight

Now I know just how heaven feels
When she reach beneath my big old steerin' wheel
Dyna flow, power glide
Bored and stroked, I'm satisfied
When I take my baby for a ride

Ooo she's like a smooth stretch of highway
Ooo she's like a cool Summer breeze
If my motor's runnin' right, we might lose control tonight
Got the shape I love to squeeze, looks that bring me to my knees
Oh please, let it roll tonight
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The perfect summer road trip song.
Posted 11 months ago by everettwa    [ Reply ]
 Greyerwrit wrote: Firesign  Theatre - how about The Live Earl Jive??
Trivia: Lead singer for this is Craig Fuller - ex-lead singer for Pure Prairie League.

{#Bananapiano}
Another Firesign Theater alumnus?

Also, a song good enough to reunite the best live band I've ever seen.


Posted 1 year ago by Montreal_Mort    [ Reply ]
i'm not sure...the lyrics are so subtle. what's this about, exactly?   
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
GREAT TUNE!  Thanx RP!
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Posted 2 years ago by grhorn    [ Reply ]
Posted 2 years ago by odoisneau    [ Reply ]
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 Faithful_Fool wrote:
Let it Roll. Indeed.

Image result for linus dancing gif


Don’t like this song much, but I love this gif.
Posted 2 years ago by jukes1    [ Reply ]
Makes me want to jump and shout!
Posted 2 years ago by ImaOldman    [ Reply ]
One of my favorite songs, EVER!
Posted 2 years ago by kennymac    [ Reply ]
Okay this is pretty good; not as good as the Lowell days, but close.
Posted 2 years ago by wendyleefrancis1    [ Reply ]
I agree with Jimmy Page. Little Feat has always been my favourite band; less so since Lowell's passing. I was lucky enough to see them a half dozen times when Lowell was still alive.
Posted 3 years ago by wendyleefrancis1    [ Reply ]
George_Tirebiter wrote:Trivia: Lead singer for this is Craig Fuller - ex-lead singer for Pure Prairie League.

{#Bananapiano}
Another Firesign Theater alumnus?

Also, a song good enough to reunite the best live band I've ever seen.
Posted 3 years ago by Greyerwrit    [ Reply ]
They should have a 12 for Little Feat songs. 

11 for ordinary stupendous songs.

10 maximum for everyone else. And that'd be stretching it. 
Posted 3 years ago by reallylost    [ Reply ]
And who DOESN"T love some Little Feat?
Posted 3 years ago by amystone    [ Reply ]
 dnorton wrote:

cool tune
beats that sappy country garbage you here today



Country just sucks and always has
Posted 3 years ago by OhCanada67    [ Reply ]
some serious jamming going on  here!
Posted 3 years ago by DanFHiggins    [ Reply ]
NEVA HERD B4 2NYT But it’s 💯 0 .42% Test it folks it’s pure joy
Posted 3 years ago by Matt_Maurer    [ Reply ]
The heat is on, on the street
Inside your head, on every beat
And the beat's so loud, deep inside
The pressure's high, just to stay alive
'Cause the heat is on
Posted 3 years ago by Ando    [ Reply ]
One of the best things to come out of Laurel Canyon, and that's saying something!
Posted 3 years ago by opaceo    [ Reply ]
 George_Tirebiter wrote:
Trivia:  Lead singer for this is Craig Fuller - ex-lead singer for Pure Prairie League.

{#Bananapiano}


Did he ever find out what Amy's gonna' do?
Posted 3 years ago by opaceo    [ Reply ]
cool tune
beats that sappy country garbage you here today
Posted 3 years ago by dnorton    [ Reply ]
 rabaak wrote:
This is a great CD.
 
It's an even better album!
Posted 3 years ago by countyman    [ Reply ]
This is a great CD.
Posted 3 years ago by rabaak    [ Reply ]
That's some good foot stompin' music!
Posted 4 years ago by zenhead    [ Reply ]
the quintessential summer drive song
 
Posted 4 years ago by everettwa    [ Reply ]
GREAT TUNE! ...............................
Posted 4 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
 cbhutchinson50 wrote:


 
Great track from an underrated album
Posted 4 years ago by cbhutchinson50    [ Reply ]
 Faithful_Fool wrote:
Let it Roll. Indeed.

Image result for linus dancing gif
 

Posted 4 years ago by cbhutchinson50    [ Reply ]
Posted 4 years ago by OlderGentleman    [ Reply ]
 jonahboo wrote:
welp
another Feat dude gone
RIP
PB
 
Oh wow, I didn't hear that.  Looking it up he was only 71 and from  where I'm standing that is too young!
Posted 5 years ago by khardog145    [ Reply ]
welp
another Feat dude gone
RIP
PB
Posted 5 years ago by Wonderloaf    [ Reply ]
RIP Paul Barrere ... now I feel older. 
Posted 5 years ago by hanssachs    [ Reply ]
"Ooo she's like a smooth stretch of highway
Ooo she's like a cool summer breeze"

(simple but descriptive lyrics) + (powerful horn section) = at least a NINE!

Don't know about the horns, but can I guess they're the Tower of Power?
Posted 5 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
Tasty horn arrangements on this one.  very nice.
Posted 5 years ago by garyalex    [ Reply ]
Posted 5 years ago by sunflowerbee    [ Reply ]
 Faithful_Fool wrote:
Let it Roll. Indeed.

Image result for linus dancing gif
 
Amazing how Snoopy is in time with the beat. Love it!
Posted 5 years ago by ppeters914    [ Reply ]
Chair dance!!!!
Posted 5 years ago by amoreena    [ Reply ]
Reaches for the mute button.....
Posted 5 years ago by paulstrangeway    [ Reply ]
There's a simple answer to why the R&R hall of Fame sucks, no Little Feat! Don't even think they've been considered.
Posted 5 years ago by ImaOldman    [ Reply ]
Any song about road head deserves at least an 8
Posted 5 years ago by admascott    [ Reply ]
Ok...this is a good follow up to Jelly Roll Morton. Still vote to have someone upload for consideration..."Doctor Jazz" by Jools Holland off the Squeeze album 'Frank'.
Posted 5 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
Nothing like the original Little Feat...
Posted 5 years ago by pk53    [ Reply ]
The great thing about this band is they could hold it together on their own. Without Lowell.
Posted 5 years ago by jacopo777    [ Reply ]
 Faithful_Fool wrote:
Let it Roll. Indeed.

Image result for linus dancing gif
 
HAHA THE PERFECT GIF!!
Well played...
Posted 5 years ago by Alafia    [ Reply ]
Sweet as F?£$
Posted 6 years ago by arserocket    [ Reply ]
Crank it !!!!!
Posted 6 years ago by ImaOldman    [ Reply ]
{#Motor}                {#Motor}                {#Motor}
Posted 7 years ago by sunflowerbee    [ Reply ]
Trivia:  Lead singer for this is Craig Fuller - ex-lead singer for Pure Prairie League.

{#Bananapiano}
Posted 7 years ago by George_Tirebiter    [ Reply ]
We played this when I was in marching band in college. What a rush.
Posted 7 years ago by linden    [ Reply ]
Let it Roll. Indeed.

Image result for linus dancing gif
Posted 7 years ago by Faithful_Fool    [ Reply ]
Still annoying 
Posted 7 years ago by ckcotton    [ Reply ]
{#Bananasplit}
Posted 7 years ago by musikluvr    [ Reply ]
Me likes this!
Posted 7 years ago by dtown40    [ Reply ]
{#Bananajam}{#Bananajam}{#Bananajam}{#Bananajam}{#Drummer}{#Bananapiano}
Posted 7 years ago by below72    [ Reply ]
I like this.  The instrumental part seemed to be used whenever there was a whacky chase scene in 1980's movies.
Posted 8 years ago by Jack_Jefferson    [ Reply ]
This song is soooo good for the ears...  everybody in my elevator loves this song...  we be dancing like bowlegged gypsy muleskinners...  love sex, drugs, and rock 'n roll...
Posted 8 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
woooo-fukkin'-hooooo baby this piece cooks!!!   : )
Posted 8 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
Would love to see these guys live. I bet they play an incredibly tight set.
Posted 8 years ago by ElCamoteLoco    [ Reply ]
{#Fever} there are some extended versions of this floating around outthere / highly recommend checking those out as well !
Posted 8 years ago by primm    [ Reply ]
I'm so thankful for the day I discovered RP!  {#Heartkiss}
January 1, 2016!!!
Posted 8 years ago by azcarol    [ Reply ]
great song even with out Lowell g is good stuff !
Posted 8 years ago by primm    [ Reply ]
Yes.
Posted 8 years ago by dkwalika    [ Reply ]
Wooohoooowww!{#Bananasplit}
Posted 8 years ago by eno    [ Reply ]
Wow - never heard this before.  Totally rocking.  Lots of bands could good learn from this.
Posted 8 years ago by joetekubi    [ Reply ]
Best of post-LG Feat. Exhilarating live.
Posted 9 years ago by wgsu_1978    [ Reply ]
 WonderLizard wrote:
I bought the CD on the strength of this cut, and I recall being disappointed that the balance wasn't as energetic or even interesting as "Let It Roll." Now I have to go back and listen to it again—hopefully, I was young and impatient, and the disc is a rediscovered gem. Let you know how it turns out.

 
How did it turn out?  ;-)
Posted 9 years ago by dwhayslett    [ Reply ]
Happy Feet.
Fingers snapping.
Posted 9 years ago by gjeeg    [ Reply ]
HELP!! I was too late for the PSD button!!

Posted 11 years ago by Rofi    [ Reply ]
This is one of there best songs in my opinion.
Posted 11 years ago by rabaak    [ Reply ]
Does not sound anything like Little Feat.
Posted 11 years ago by BazH    [ Reply ]
Only a passing resemblance to the real Little Feat.
Posted 11 years ago by ch83575    [ Reply ]
I bought the CD on the strength of this cut, and I recall being disappointed that the balance wasn't as energetic or even interesting as "Let It Roll." Now I have to go back and listen to it again—hopefully, I was young and impatient, and the disc is a rediscovered gem. Let you know how it turns out.
Posted 12 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:
Otomi and BusinessGypsy - I have that page bookmarked and will mosey through it when I have a day off. Meanwhile, I'm too busy dancing to this song.  (That Bill chose to follow it with "Wheels" by Cake is a total mystery to me. Talk about quashing a good groove...)
 
That segue just happened again. "Quashing a groove" is an understatement, and it's totally unfair to Cake as it highlights their basic amateurism.
Posted 12 years ago by nagsheadlocal    [ Reply ]
I think this is their best album. Every song is good.
Posted 12 years ago by rabaak    [ Reply ]
Saw them "trying out" this tour in a small club in Pittsburgh, (Graffiti):  there couldn't have been more than 300 people in a sweaty summer room:  these were MUSICIANS!!!   We danced all night!!
Posted 12 years ago by Bozo    [ Reply ]
Smokin'!
Posted 12 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
Otomi and BusinessGypsy - I have that page bookmarked and will mosey through it when I have a day off. Meanwhile, I'm too busy dancing to this song.  (That Bill chose to follow it with "Wheels" by Cake is a total mystery to me. Talk about quashing a good groove...)
Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Businessgypsy wrote:
A Pearl! Thanks so much for sharing your insight and memories. I imagine he was a challenging, extraordinary person to befriend - which speaks volumes about you.
 
I'm just glad I had a chance to know Marty for a while before he left us. There's a Wikipedia article with a biographical sketch that gives some insight into his character.
Posted 13 years ago by Otomi    [ Reply ]
 Otomi wrote:
I agree, gypsy. I watched over Marty "Neon Park" Muller's shoulder as he worked out this hard edge technique. Using acrylics on canvas, he would paint one image, then lay out strips of masking tape to block part of it, then paint another image on top. Removing the tape revealed the juxtaposed double image. (The trick to prevent the paint from bleeding under the tape is to go over the latter with a wash of diluted matte medium to seal the edges.) Marty, with his characteristic humor, told me he was going for the effect of "a video image made by someone who doesn't know anything about video images." Anybody interested in his work can see a series of gallery pieces using the same technique here (don't forget to use the "Go To Next Page" links at the bottom of each page).
 A Pearl! Thanks so much for sharing your insight and memories. I imagine he was a challenging, extraordinary person to befriend - which speaks volumes about you.

Posted 13 years ago by Businessgypsy    [ Reply ]
 Businessgypsy wrote:
Some of Neon Park's finest work on this cover. Rest in peace, you bizarre genius.
 
I agree, gypsy. I watched over Marty "Neon Park" Muller's shoulder as he worked out this hard edge technique. Using acrylics on canvas, he would paint one image, then lay out strips of masking tape to block part of it, then paint another image on top. Removing the tape revealed the juxtaposed double image. (The trick to prevent the paint from bleeding under the tape is to go over the latter with a wash of diluted matte medium to seal the edges.) Marty, with his characteristic humor, told me he was going for the effect of "a video image made by someone who doesn't know anything about video images." Anybody interested in his work can see a series of gallery pieces using the same technique here (don't forget to use the "Go To Next Page" links at the bottom of each page).
Posted 13 years ago by Otomi    [ Reply ]
Some of Neon Park's finest work on this cover. Rest in peace, you bizarre genius.
Posted 13 years ago by Businessgypsy    [ Reply ]
 George_Tirebiter wrote:
I saw them do this live at Humboldt State University gym in 1989 or 90 - somebody had a gallon of Peppermint Schnapps going around - w00t!  What a great show.  {#Bananajam}
 

I was there (though I'm thinking more like '88-'89 -anyway the "Let It Roll" tour at HSU)! I missed the Schnapps but WOW what a performance. Hooked since and got to see them in Marin this summer.
Posted 14 years ago by majdim7th    [ Reply ]
I think this was Little Feat's best album. There are a lot of great songs on this disk
Posted 14 years ago by rabaak    [ Reply ]
 WayUpNorth wrote:
DBA forgotten fave!  Gotta put this on my driving mix!

 
It's been on mine for awhile along with:

Ghost Riders in the Sky - Outlaws
Godzilla - Blue Oyster Cult
Hitchin A Ride - Boston
I Drove All Night - Cindi Lauper
Jet City Woman - Queensryche
Lady Red Light - Great White
Life Is A Highway - Tom Cochrane
No Turning Back - The Sherbs
Over The Mountain - Ozzy
Play With Me - Extreme (just because of the insane guitar work that keeps me awake)
Radar Love - Golden Earring
Runaway - Bon Jovi
Runnin' Down  A Dream - Tom Petty
Shake The Devil - Tommy Bolin
Silent Running - Mike & The Mechanics
Somebody's Out There - Triumph
Street of Dreams - Rainbow
Take it Easy - Eagles
Back On The Road Again - REO Speedwagon
Birds Fly - Icicle Works
Electric Avenue - Eddy Grant

And many more!


Posted 14 years ago by ajlept    [ Reply ]
Ohhhh - Little Feat! This song just drags me kicking and screaming out of a depression and makes me dance like a spastic fool. Gimme this in an IV, and I'll be hooked up for the rest of my life. {#Bananasplit}
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
love tight bands! these guys know how to get it done...
Posted 14 years ago by stickers11    [ Reply ]
Oh yes. Doesn't get much better than this.
Posted 14 years ago by tipper    [ Reply ]

Not usually my taste, but I dig this song for some reason. I think it's time to party!!!
Posted 14 years ago by posworld    [ Reply ]
DBA forgotten fave!  Gotta put this on my driving mix!

Posted 14 years ago by WayUpNorth    [ Reply ]
best of Feat after Lowell
Posted 14 years ago by oldman    [ Reply ]

Little Feat - "Fat Man In The Bathtub" Live (1975):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkZsSydzQjM
Posted 14 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
What's happening here? I'm dancing like John Belushi in Blues Brothers! Oh no (oh yes!) this song is enchanted. Now, where are those dancing bananas?
{#Bananasplit}


Posted 14 years ago by stargazer1    [ Reply ]
I saw them do this live at Humboldt State University gym in 1989 or 90 - somebody had a gallon of Peppermint Schnapps going around - w00t!  What a great show.  {#Bananajam}
Posted 14 years ago by George_Tirebiter    [ Reply ]
Break out the dancing bananas again!
Posted 14 years ago by LastChance    [ Reply ]
feats don't fail me now . . . 
let it roll on thru the night . . .  


Posted 14 years ago by gabeler    [ Reply ]
{#Dancingbanana}Gosh I do love me some Little Feat.  

Posted 14 years ago by shayde    [ Reply ]
This is such a great album. I wish we would hear some other songs from it. 
Posted 14 years ago by rabaak    [ Reply ]
seen these guy in 76 in KC in a bright red orange truimph burning a fat one with the top off. sweet good old days!{#Devil_pimp}{#Motor}{#Fire}
Posted 14 years ago by buzmaggie    [ Reply ]

Caught a few incarnations of this band playing acoustic in some small ampitheatre off of topango canyon, back in the 90s when i lived there.  Always a great surprise. 


Posted 14 years ago by black321    [ Reply ]
Probably worth about a half second off your quarter-mile time.
Posted 14 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
Foot loose foot loose...repeat to fade
Posted 14 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
Recommend everyone to get this Album its a Knockout all the way through.. Long Live R.R.
Posted 15 years ago by Toke    [ Reply ]
 linden wrote:
I loved playing this song in college marching band. Good times.
 
Now yours is a marching band I would have gladly stuck around for instead of hitting the wineskin under the bleachers at halftime. 

Posted 15 years ago by eddief    [ Reply ]
I like both the song and the album very much. Back when my ex and I spent a lot of time exploring the California deserts this was one of our staples. It brings back great (and wistful) memories.
Posted 15 years ago by RobRyan    [ Reply ]
wow
first play on RP in 2002 and second in 2007?  much head scratching here
8

Posted 15 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
To echo what others have said here, it's not Lowell-esque, but it is a lot of fun.  Tough not to break out the dancing bananas for this one.  Oh, what the hell!

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Posted 15 years ago by maryte    [ Reply ]
Great song!
Posted 15 years ago by LastChance    [ Reply ]
 bpkengor wrote:


I read a review around the time of the release of this album. The writer noted that the new line up was great but without Lowell George, they just didn't sound dangerous anymore. Made sense to me. I always had a sense that Lowell George was right on the edge of a cliff.

 

Completely agree.  This tune, though, is one of the rare post Lowell high water marks.


Posted 15 years ago by keller1    [ Reply ]
"Feats" always make me feel good in any incarnation.  Nope, it's not Lowell and that era band, but they still put plenty of energy into their work.  Saw them live about 7 years ago and they rocked the house!
Posted 15 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
They just ain't the same...
Posted 15 years ago by shutter    [ Reply ]
{#Dancingbanana}{#Dancingbanana}
Posted 15 years ago by liser    [ Reply ]
bpkengor wrote:
I read a review around the time of the release of this album. The writer noted that the new line up was great but without Lowell George, they just didn't sound dangerous anymore. Made sense to me. I always had a sense that Lowell George was right on the edge of a cliff.

Takes me back to undergraduate days in DC.  Lowell George played a concert at Lisner Auditorium on the campus of George Washington University and then went back to the Marriott and died. 


Posted 15 years ago by nate917    [ Reply ]
I loved playing this song in college marching band. Good times.
Posted 15 years ago by linden    [ Reply ]
ack! {#Puke} feels like 80's pop hits stuff. How about Dixie Chicken instead?
Posted 16 years ago by laroue    [ Reply ]
mandolin wrote:
...there's some very similar-sounding song which was featured prominently in an eighties action-comedy; it's on the tip of my ear and i remember it being all over top 40 radio at the time...

Beverly Hills Cop?

Posted 16 years ago by RockinBlueVoodoo    [ Reply ]
"If my motor's runnin' right, we might lose control tonight" --one of the most unintentionally funny lines written. I always thought this was a Greg Allman tune in his bloated druggie days, like the horrid "I'm no angel" . I like the Feat plenty, but this tune is just a viagra away from has been ville. I'll pass on this "I'm still an immature 60 year old bad boy as long as I can find my bifocals and geritol" genre, and forgive the Feat for a momentary lapse. I'm sure this is a fun tune for some people, and that's cool.
Posted 16 years ago by andrewimft    [ Reply ]
Bill Payne on keys.
Posted 16 years ago by nate917    [ Reply ]
mandolin wrote:
...there's some very similar-sounding song which was featured prominently in an eighties action-comedy; it's on the tip of my ear and i remember it being all over top 40 radio at the time...
"I ain't afraid of no ghost?"
Posted 16 years ago by robco1    [ Reply ]
sharkartist wrote:
I was rather ambivilent when I heard that the surviving Feats were regrouping 10 years after Lowell's passing. To my delight, the addition of Craig Fuller and Fred Tackett worked out great. This song rocks and the first several releases with this line-up were great records. Still prefer the Lowell era stuff but you gotta give credit to the great musicians the survivng members are.
I read a review around the time of the release of this album. The writer noted that the new line up was great but without Lowell George, they just didn't sound dangerous anymore. Made sense to me. I always had a sense that Lowell George was right on the edge of a cliff.
Posted 16 years ago by bpkengor    [ Reply ]