Ten pop and rock stars stuck on the hard shoulder (or, like me, in a hedge) waiting for a tow truck. Let’s hope they all have Breakdown Cover.
10. Dale Watson - Flat Tire
If Johnny Cash had driven a truck, he might have sounded like Dale Watson.
9. Radiohead - Blow Out
Radiohead don't have a lot of luck on the road. First a blow out, then they crash their fast German car and only an airbag saves their life. They should stick to public transport.
8. The Handsome Family - Stalled
Brett Sparks stalls his pickup truck in the snow, far from town... then just sits there in the dark. As stories go, it's not a great one. There's no serial killer with a hook on his arm or anything. But it still sounds real good.
7. Tool - Lost Keys
Tool also appear to have lost the lyrics sheet.
6. Jesse Malin & Bruce Springsteen - Broken Radio
You probably wouldn't be too popular if you called up breakdown recovery with a problem like this... but if you ask me, the radio is possibly the most essential component of any automotive vehicle. Driving without due musical entertainment should be outlawed.
5. Paul Westerberg - Dirty Diesel
Dirty Diesel causes Paul Westerberg all manner of problems... particularly as his car takes unleaded. He's going to need a Replacement.
4. Adam & The Ants - Car Trouble
In which Adam Ant ends up having to push, push, push his light blue car all the way home. Serves him right for being a dandy highwayman.
3. Jackson Browne - Running On Empty
Jackson Browne runs out of gas, but not when it comes to songwriting.
2. Elbow - Puncture Repair
You could probably fix this one yourself with a just bit of Elbow grease, Guy.
1. Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - Breakdown
There were enough songs with ‘breakdown’ in the title to fill a Top Ten all by themselves. Tom Petty's debut single was the best.
