by Adrian Hearn

Chuck Berry’s 1964 hit ‘No Particular Place to Go’ has been voted as the best ever car song.

In a close-knit poll, the Rock and Roll classic received 18 per cent of the votes - just edging out Tracy Chapman’s ‘Fast Car’, which got 17 per cent.

Third place went to Gary Numan’s ‘Cars’ followed by Sixties songstress Janice Joplin and then guitar god Jimi Hendrix.

The wooden spoon went to Punk band The Clash for ‘Brand New Cadillac’, which received just 3 per cent.

Thanks to all of you who voted.

Poll Results:

Chuck Berry - No Particular Place to Go - 18%
Tracy Chapman – Fast Car -17%
Gary Numan – Cars - 13%
Janice Joplin – Mercedes-Benz - 12%
Jimi Hendrix – Crosstown Traffic - 10%
Wilson Picket – Mustang Sally - 9%
Madness – Driving in my Car - 8%
Kraftwerk – Autobahn  - 6%
Billy Ocean – Get out of my Dreams and in to my Car - 4%
The Clash – Brand new Cadillac - 3%

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