I'm In Love With My Car Queen
Roger Taylor, Queen’s drummer, once wrote a love song. The object of his affection wasn’t a supermodel or a movie star. It was a car. Not just any car, mind you. This was a se...
Roger Taylor, Queen’s drummer, once wrote a love song. The object of his affection wasn’t a supermodel or a movie star. It was a car.
Not just any car, mind you. This was a serious romance, complete with jealousy, devotion, and a chorus you can shout from a garage roof.
The song is called “I’m in Love with My Car.” And yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like.
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A B-Side That Refused to Be Ignored
In 1975, Queen released “Bohemian Rhapsody.” You might have heard of it. It’s a six-minute operatic epic that changed music forever.
On the flip side was Roger Taylor’s three-minute rocker about automotive lust. That’s like pairing a Shakespearean soliloquy with a beer commercial.
But here’s the thing: the B-side worked. It got tons of airplay, and fans ate it up like motor oil-flavored candy.
The Cupboard Incident
Legend has it that Roger Taylor locked himself in a cupboard until the band agreed to make “I’m in Love with My Car” the B-side to “Bohemian Rhapsody.”
Was it a dramatic power play? A tantrum? A genius marketing move? Probably all three.
Freddie Mercury wanted “Bohemian Rhapsody” as the single. Roger wanted his car song. The compromise gave us one of the strangest, most brilliant single packages in rock history.
What’s the Song Actually About?
On the surface, it’s about a guy who loves his car more than his girlfriend. The lyrics don’t exactly hide it.
“Told my girl I’ll have to forget her / Rather buy me a new carburetor,” Roger sings with the conviction of a man who’s just discovered fuel injection.
Some say the car in question was his Alfa Romeo. Others say it’s just a joke. Either way, the passion is real.
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Vroom Vroom, Literally
The song ends with the sound of an engine revving. It’s a beautiful, ridiculous touch that makes you want to hug a mechanic.
Those car noises might have come from a real engine. Or Roger Taylor might have made them with his mouth. Honestly, both options are hilarious.
Roger Taylor: Drummer, Singer, Car Guy
Roger Taylor wasn’t just playing a character. He’s a genuine car enthusiast, the kind of guy who can talk about torque for hours.
He sang lead, played drums, and probably grinned the entire time. It was his moment, and he took it.
The song became a live staple. Queen played it on tour, and audiences loved watching the drummer step out from behind the kit.
A Night at the Opera, Indeed
“I’m in Love with My Car” landed on Queen’s 1975 album A Night at the Opera. Yes, the same album as “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “Love of My Life.”
It’s the weird uncle at a fancy dinner party. It doesn’t fit in, and that’s exactly why everyone remembers it.
Why We Still Love It
It’s easy to dismiss “I’m in Love with My Car” as a novelty. But it’s more than that.
It’s a reminder that rock and roll doesn’t have to be serious. You can write a song about anything, as long as you commit to the bit.
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And Roger Taylor commits hard. He growls, he howls, he basically proposes marriage to a steering wheel.
The Bohemian Rhapsody Movie Moment
In the 2018 film Bohemian Rhapsody, the cupboard story gets a glorious cameo. Roger complains about the B-side, and the band rolls their eyes.
It reminds you that Queen was a group of wildly different personalities, and somehow that chaos made magic.
Surprising Facts for Your Next Trivia Night
The single “Bohemian Rhapsody” / “I’m in Love with My Car” was a double A-side in some countries. So technically, the car song was a hit.
Roger Taylor later said the song was a bit of a joke. But jokes can become anthems, especially when they have a killer guitar riff.
Brian May’s guitar work on the track is crunchy, sleazy, and perfect. It sounds like a muscle car peeling out of a parking lot.
More Than a Car Song
At its heart, “I’m in Love with My Car” is about obsession. We all have something we love irrationally, whether it’s a car, a guitar, or a really good sandwich.
Roger Taylor just had the guts to sing about it. And he made us sing along.
So next time you hear that revving engine, don’t change the station. Turn it up, roll down the windows, and embrace the ridiculous joy.
Because if you can’t love a car, what can you love? A bicycle? Please.
