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song: Stolen Car
artist: Patty Griffin
album: 1000 Kisses
released: 2002-04-09length: 4:15
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I met a little girl and I settled down
In a little house out on the edge of town
We got married, swore we'd never part
Then little by little we drifted from each other's hearts

At first I thought it was just restlessness
That would fade as time went by and our love grew deep
In the end it was something more I guess
Tore us apart and made us weep

I'm driving a stolen car
Down on Eldridge Avenue
Each night I wait to get caught
But I never do

She asked if I remembered the letters I wrote
When our love was young and bold
She said last night she read those letters
And they made her feel one hundred years old

I'm driving a stolen car
On a pitch-black night
And I'm telling myself
It's going to be all right

I drive by night
And I travel in fear
That in this darkness
I will disappear
Patty Griffin

Patricia Jean Griffin (born March 16, 1964) is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. She is a vocalist and plays guitar and piano. She is known for her stripped-down songwriting style in the folk music genre. Her songs have been covered by numerous musicians, including Emmylou Harris, Ellis Paul, Kelly Clarkson, Rory Block, Dave Hause, Sugarland, Bette Midler and The Chicks.

In 2007, Griffin received the Artist of the Year award from the Americana Music Association, and her album Children Running Through won the award for Best Album. She received the Lifetime Achievement Award for Songwriting at the 2023 Americana Music Honors & Awards. In 2011, Griffin's album Downtown Church won the Grammy Award for Best Traditional Gospel Album and her 2019 self-titled album won the Grammy Award for Best Folk Album.

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Comments ( 74 )
Posted 5 years ago by radioparadise9:
francescabren wrote:
very boring
 
your life?
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Posted 10 years ago by raenvald:
I love her voice, I love the depth she brings to the lyrics--regardless of whose words they are. A wonderful composition and evocative  production. Patty Griffin is a true gift.
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Posted 9 years ago by GeorgeMWoods:
I'm a big Sprinsteen fan but I think I like Patty's version more. 
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Posted 5 years ago by radioparadise9:
cc_rider wrote:

Indeed, Ms. Griffin has the whole package: songwriting, voice, evocative style. Plus she hangs around with some guy singer who was in a pretty okay band himself.
 
She could sing the phone book and it would be spellbinding
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Posted 4 years ago by df1489:
"I'm driving a stolen car
On a pitch-black night
And I'm telling myself
It's going to be all right"

How I'm feeling right now, love you Patty.
It is going to be alright.
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Posted 12 years ago by cc_rider:
RobK wrote:
This song does a great job of highlighting the talents of two individuals. Bruce's songwriting (which has always managed to somehow be underrated) and Patty's, well, Patty's everything.
 
Indeed, Ms. Griffin has the whole package: songwriting, voice, evocative style. Plus she hangs around with some guy singer who was in a pretty okay band himself.
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Posted 3 years ago by alvivino:
Has to be one of the best compliments Bruce Springsteen could ever feel. For Patty Griffin to produce this version of his song.
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Posted 5 years ago by radioparadise9:
Patty Griffin is at another level ... so much insight
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Posted 19 years ago by allisonscola:
I think this could be my most favorite cover of any song. She's so good... and actually shows off Springstein's writing better than he does.
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Posted 4 years ago by paulmcnett:
morganmike wrote:
Love her, but that guitar is NOT in tune !
 
I think it's in perfect tune for this song (read the lyrics).
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Posted 18 years ago by bluematrix:
mksothrpeoplrich wrote:
man...is that a SAD song or what... awesome.
what he said
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Posted 22 years ago by navonodt:
This album is excellent. IMO this is the fourth best song on the album to give you an idea. Love her voice.
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Posted 10 months ago by alvivino:
Hey Bruce. When Patty does your song you gotta be flattered and proud. 
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Posted 3 years ago by ddbz:
Wow!
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Posted 4 years ago by itsme_bygolly:
tedford wrote:
Did something happen to the "rock mix" option in the channel bar? If not , any idea why I can't get it any more?
Really enjoying Radio Paradise!!!
 

Have you tried turning it off and on again?
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Posted 5 years ago by radioparadise9:
expatlar wrote:
I just want to say that using the rp app with the 'lossless' sound is a ridiculously good sound experience. I'm just using a laptop and a couple of the larger 'Oontz' bluetooth speakers coupled for stereo, and boy, that is really good sound on this song and all the rest of 'em.
Glad to be listening here in Michoacan. Thanks.
 
Check out the FLAC stream (on the best setup you can find) to discover why you have ears.

RP has very special technological skills in music delivery ... it's not just (just?) stunning music selection (thanks Rebecca?)
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Posted 6 years ago by primm:
{#Devil_pimp}zesty , bruce once sd this was the saddest song he ever wrote
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Posted 6 years ago by Xeric:
Not enough of a Springsteen fan to have recognized the song right off . . . until I listened to the first line. Still didn't know it, but thought, "Man, that's gotta be Springsteen."  

Man, does that guy write a song.

Great version.
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Posted 6 years ago by ExpatLarry:
I just want to say that using the rp app with the 'lossless' sound is a ridiculously good sound experience. I'm just using a laptop and a couple of the larger 'Oontz' bluetooth speakers coupled for stereo, and boy, that is really good sound on this song and all the rest of 'em.
Glad to be listening here in Michoacan. Thanks.
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Posted 9 years ago by vaiodon:
Patty Griffin + this Bruce Springsteen lyric = double godlike rating.

Hard to comprehend The River was released so long ago. 
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