The Rover 75 / MGZT Song

calibrax · 26th August 2010, 13:23

I've written a little song about our cars. Done the lyrics, but still need to work on the tune a bit. At some point I'll get it finished and record it. Let me know what you think...

We all drive MG Rovers, some of us have 75s
Others of us have ZTs, these cars we keep alive
We often go to mini meets to see each other's cars
And sort out any issues, and to try the local bars

These cars they are our pride and joy, we keep them very clean
We wash and polish them all the time, which makes them look pristine
However they aren't perfect, there are things that do go wrong
And if you'll stay and listen I'll go through them in this song

Now those of us with diesels, well we get a lot of stick
People say they're kinda slow, when in fact they're rather quick
That Beemer engine really is a cracking diesel lump
Now if only we weren't worrying about the in-tank pump...

The V6 engine's really great, it's very, very quick
But when your cambelts need a change, you'll be feeling pretty sick
The garage bill is through the roof, and that much is a fact
And you should really pray that your VIS motors stay intact...

The 1.8 is excellent, a classic through and through
But if you have a 1.8 there's one thing you must do.
You need to learn to drive it right so it will last an age
One eye focused on the road, and one on the temp gauge...

Everyone should know about the extra reservoir,
Which was fitted as a standard item on every single car
It's referred to as the "plenum" and if you fail to rod it through
It'll fill right up with water and screw up your ECU...

But despite these little foibles, which sometimes make us blue
We love our cars and find their reputation isn't true
Watch us when we're driving, and the evidence is clear
On each and every one of us, a grin from ear to ear!

(c) Calibrax 2010

thomas 75 connie · 26th August 2010, 13:27

Well done mate just get on with the Music then sell it

2Diesels · 26th August 2010, 13:31

That would work well with the "My old man's a dustman" tune

calibrax · 26th August 2010, 13:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2Diesels

That would work well with the "My old man's a dustman" tune

It did cross my mind when I was doing the lyrics!

thomas 75 connie · 26th August 2010, 13:40

Hahahahahahahahaha that's awesome get the music with it. My old mans a dustman epic.

2Diesels · 26th August 2010, 13:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by calibrax

It did cross my mind when I was doing the lyrics!

It would also fit the Wurzels Blackbird Song but would need a shade of modification

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UM8QE2Hixw

Instead of how's the father you could add how's the plenums

Villa Villan · 26th August 2010, 16:00

Nice on chap, deffo a Christmas No.1

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Cheers
Tony

trebor · 26th August 2010, 16:34

excellent and although i dont have a V8 maybe you need another verse !

Villa Villan · 26th August 2010, 16:39

Forgot to say, the last line is very us

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Cheers
Tony

Bartonrover · 26th August 2010, 17:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2Diesels

That would work well with the "My old man's a dustman" tune

Good grief! Great minds think alike! Posted the same comment on another site before I'd read your post. (Also added some of the terrible jokes the song contained!!)

26th August 2010, 13:23	#1
calibrax Posted a thing or two BMW 4 Series Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rochester, Kent Posts: 1,975 Thanks: 29 Thanked 37 Times in 28 Posts	The Rover 75 / MGZT Song I've written a little song about our cars. Done the lyrics, but still need to work on the tune a bit. At some point I'll get it finished and record it. Let me know what you think... We all drive MG Rovers, some of us have 75s Others of us have ZTs, these cars we keep alive We often go to mini meets to see each other's cars And sort out any issues, and to try the local bars These cars they are our pride and joy, we keep them very clean We wash and polish them all the time, which makes them look pristine However they aren't perfect, there are things that do go wrong And if you'll stay and listen I'll go through them in this song Now those of us with diesels, well we get a lot of stick People say they're kinda slow, when in fact they're rather quick That Beemer engine really is a cracking diesel lump Now if only we weren't worrying about the in-tank pump... The V6 engine's really great, it's very, very quick But when your cambelts need a change, you'll be feeling pretty sick The garage bill is through the roof, and that much is a fact And you should really pray that your VIS motors stay intact... The 1.8 is excellent, a classic through and through But if you have a 1.8 there's one thing you must do. You need to learn to drive it right so it will last an age One eye focused on the road, and one on the temp gauge... Everyone should know about the extra reservoir, Which was fitted as a standard item on every single car It's referred to as the "plenum" and if you fail to rod it through It'll fill right up with water and screw up your ECU... But despite these little foibles, which sometimes make us blue We love our cars and find their reputation isn't true Watch us when we're driving, and the evidence is clear On each and every one of us, a grin from ear to ear! (c) Calibrax 2010 __________________ Steve 2004 MG ZT+ CDTi 160 (sadly now gone!) 2015 BMW 435d GranCoupe XDrive

26th August 2010, 16:00	#7
Villa Villan I really should get out more....... ZT-T 160 1.8T Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: West Sussex Posts: 2,664 Thanks: 46 Thanked 64 Times in 42 Posts	Nice on chap, deffo a Christmas No.1 . Cheers Tony __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

26th August 2010, 16:34	#8
trebor This is my second home Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur SE & MG ZT Saloon 190 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coven Posts: 12,523 Thanks: 526 Thanked 1,877 Times in 885 Posts	excellent and although i dont have a V8 maybe you need another verse ! __________________ www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk Robs Car Gallery Coven near Wolverhampton WV9 2000 Cowley Built Rover 75 2.0 V6 Club SE/ Atlantic Blue/ Sandstone/Walnut (daily driver) 2003 Land Rover Freelander 1 TD4 HSE Helsinki Blue/Black Leather (swmbo daily driver)

26th August 2010, 16:39	#9
Villa Villan I really should get out more....... ZT-T 160 1.8T Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: West Sussex Posts: 2,664 Thanks: 46 Thanked 64 Times in 42 Posts	Forgot to say, the last line is very us . Cheers Tony __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

26th August 2010, 13:27	#2
thomas 75 connie This is my second home Rover 75 launch car x2, Rover 800 Vitesse Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Plymouth Devon Posts: 8,463 Thanks: 1,115 Thanked 1,083 Times in 653 Posts	Well done mate just get on with the Music then sell it

26th August 2010, 13:31	#3
2Diesels Trader ZT 260SE, Connoisseur CDT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Ancient Shire Of Bedlington Posts: 12,597 Thanks: 68 Thanked 506 Times in 305 Posts	That would work well with the "My old man's a dustman" tune

26th August 2010, 13:40	#5
thomas 75 connie This is my second home Rover 75 launch car x2, Rover 800 Vitesse Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Plymouth Devon Posts: 8,463 Thanks: 1,115 Thanked 1,083 Times in 653 Posts	Hahahahahahahahaha that's awesome get the music with it. My old mans a dustman epic.