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Was listening to Kathy Mattea while doin' my run/walk today. For some reason this song made me think of you... ;-)

455 Rocket

Mr. Smith had an Oldsmobile
Baby blue with wire wheels
I took her home the day that she was advertised
He said she leaked when it would rain
Sounded like an aeroplane
But I knew she was a jewel in disguise

She had a 455 rocket
Biggest block alive
I couldn't hardly wait just to take my turn
She was made for the straight aways
She grew up hatin' Chevrolets
She's a rocket, she was made to burn

Well whose junkpile piece of C-Chevelle is this?
You boys come here to race or just kiss?
Hmmm Don't you want to know what I got underneath my hood
I know she might sound like she's missing
But buddy she could teach you a lesson
In just a quarter mile, and I'll smoke you good

In my 455 rocket
The kind the police drive
I couldn't hardly wait just to take my turn
She was made for the straight aways
She grew up hatin' Chevrolets
She's a rocket, she was made to burn

I'm telling you and I ain't ashamed
I cried when that wrecker came
As we skid I thought I hears the angels sing
We hit the curve and began to sail
took out most of the saftey rail
Even the cop asked me, "Man what you have in that thing?"

I had a 455 rocket
The very kind you drive
You oughta watch yourself when you take that turn
She was made for the straight aways
She grew up hatin' Chevrolets
She's a rocket, she was made to burn, burn
Lord she's a rocket, she was made to burn

Interestingly, I came so incredibly close to buying a 70 Impala convertible with a Buick 455 in it 18 months ago that it's not even funny. I actually drove all the way down home one day after class and withdrew the cash from the bank, drove back with cash burning a hole in my pocket and talked myself out if it. That car was sweet. Some days I still kick myself. But, I spent too many years spending too much money just on upkeep, insurance and stuff for *way* too many vehicles. And truth is, I already had 2 motorcycles and 2 - 4 wheeled vehicles so I didn't get that thing. But, man, it would fly! The guy that owned it let me drive it for a day when he had it for sale. He'd dropped that 455 in, completely redid the body, perfect body, awesome paint, AND interior. It was so incredibly sweet that I've got goosebumps like you crazy just thinking about it again!

Now, why oh why would that song have ever made you think of me.