Introduction:
“Guitars, Cadillacs” is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Dwight Yoakam. It was released in June 1986 as the second single and partial title track from his debut album Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc., Etc.. The song peaked at number 4 in the United States, and number 2 in Canada.
The song is considered one of Yoakam’s signature songs, and it has been performed by many other artists, including The Protomen, who covered the song for “William Shakespeare Presents: Terminator the Second”, a parody of Terminator 2 consisting entirely of lines from Shakespearean works.
“Guitars, Cadillacs” is a classic example of Yoakam’s neo-traditionalist country sound. The song features a driving beat, twangy guitars, and Yoakam’s distinctive vocals. The lyrics tell the story of a man who is down on his luck and looking for a way to escape his troubles.
The song was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to establish Yoakam as one of the leading voices in country music. “Guitars, Cadillacs” is a timeless classic that continues to be enjoyed by fans of country music all over the world.
In addition to its commercial success, “Guitars, Cadillacs” has also been praised by critics for its songwriting and production. In 2014, Rolling Stone magazine ranked “Guitars, Cadillacs” #94 in their list of the 100 greatest country songs.
The song has also been featured in several films, including Terminator 2: Judgment Day and Dutch. In Terminator 2, the song plays during the bar scene when the T-800 walks into a biker bar looking for clothes to wear and means of transportation.