Jerry Lee Lewis, Bruce Springsteen - Pink Cadillac Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who originally wrote 'Pink Cadillac'?

   The song 'Pink Cadillac' was originally written by Bruce Springsteen. It was first released as the B-side to his hit single 'Dancing in the Dark' in 1984.

2. What inspired Bruce Springsteen to write 'Pink Cadillac'?

   Bruce Springsteen was inspired by Elvis Presley's rendition of 'Baby Let's Play House', where Presley mentions a pink Cadillac. This imagery, along with themes from the Biblical story of Eve tempting Adam, influenced Springsteen's creation of 'Pink Cadillac'.

3. Did Bruce Springsteen block any recordings of 'Pink Cadillac'?

   Yes, Bruce Springsteen legally blocked Bette Midler's 1983 recording of 'Pink Cadillac', as he felt the song was not suitable for a female vocalist. He later expressed that he thought it was 'very cool' when Natalie Cole successfully recorded the song in 1988.

4. How did Natalie Cole's version of 'Pink Cadillac' perform on the charts?

   Natalie Cole's version of 'Pink Cadillac' became a major hit. Released in 1988, it reached number five on the Billboard Hot 100, number five on the UK Singles Chart, and even topped the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart with a remix.

5. What is the connection between 'Pink Cadillac' and Aretha Franklin's 'Freeway of Love'?

   Aretha Franklin’s 'Freeway of Love' contains imagery similar to Bruce Springsteen’s 'Pink Cadillac'. The lyrics mention a pink Cadillac, creating a connection between the two songs despite Franklin not covering Springsteen's song.

6. Has Melissa Etheridge ever recorded 'Pink Cadillac'?

   Melissa Etheridge has not officially recorded 'Pink Cadillac', but it is a staple of her live performances. Bruce Springsteen joined her for a duet of the song during a concert in Milwaukee on October 2, 1996, and this live rendition is available as a bootleg.