Low Rider

"Low Rider" is a song written by American funk band War and producer Jerry Goldstein, which appeared on their album "Why Can't We Be Friends?", released in 1975. It reached number one on the "Billboard" R&B singles chart, peaked at number seven on the Hot 100 singles chart, and number five in Canada.
According to the AllMusic review of the song, "the lyric takes the cool, laidback image of the low rider — the Chicano culture practice of hydraulically hot-rodding classic cars — and using innuendo, extends the image to a lifestyle". The song features a driving bass line by B. B. Dickerson, which is present almost throughout, and an alto saxophone riff by Charles Miller. It also ends with a siren-like noise that then becomes a saxophone solo. Saxophonist Charles Miller also takes the lead vocal.
Cover versions.
The song has been covered by many artists, including the following:
In popular culture.
The song has been featured in numerous films, including "Cheech and Chong's Up In Smoke", "Colors", "Blood In Blood Out", "Friday", "A Gnome Named Gnorm", "A Knight's Tale", "Robots", "21 Grams", "Dazed and Confused", "Paulie", "Beverly Hills Ninja", the 2000 remake of "Gone in 60 Seconds", "The Young Poisoner's Handbook", "Love Potion No. 9", "The Odd Life of Timothy Green", "The Internship" and "Beverly Hills Chihuahua". It's also featured in the soundtrack for the 2004 video-game "", as part of the fictional radio station Master Sounds 98.3 as well being featured in the 2009 Skateboarding game "Skate 2".
Low Rider is also featured in the 2006 game, ' as well as being in '.
"Low Rider" is also known as a theme song for comedian George Lopez - as it is used for his sitcom "George Lopez", his late-night talk show "Lopez Tonight", and for his stand up comedy appearances. At the 2007 ALMA Awards, George Lopez called this song, "The Chicano National Anthem", and performed it live.
"Low Rider" is mentioned in "That '70s Show" in the episode "Sparks", when the lyrics are inscribed on Eric's wedding ring to Donna.
"Low Rider" is used in "Misfits" in Episode 6 of Season 1, Nathan's battle scene with the leader of the brainwashed teens.
"Low Rider" is featured in "The Simpsons" Season 18 episode "Little Big Girl".