About the song
Jan and Dean, the iconic American rock duo from the early 1960s, are renowned for their infectious blend of surf rock and pop music. One of their standout tracks, “Little Old Lady from Pasadena,” remains a beloved classic that exemplifies their signature sound. Recorded during one of their live performances, this song captures the lively energy and charm that defined their musical style.
Released in 1964, “Little Old Lady from Pasadena” was a major hit for Jan and Dean, reaching the top ten on the Billboard Hot 100. The song is a playful ode to a seemingly unassuming elderly woman with an unexpectedly fast and powerful car. It humorously narrates the story of a little old lady who becomes the talk of the town due to her impressive driving skills and her penchant for speed. The lyrics, coupled with the upbeat tempo and catchy melody, create a fun and entertaining listening experience.
The live performance of “Little Old Lady from Pasadena” showcases Jan and Dean’s ability to engage and entertain their audience. Their charisma and enthusiasm shine through as they perform the song, bringing its humorous story to life with their lively stage presence. The energetic delivery and audience interaction highlight the duo’s knack for creating memorable and enjoyable live shows.
Jan and Dean’s live rendition of “Little Old Lady from Pasadena” exemplifies the joyful and carefree spirit of the early 1960s rock scene. The song’s infectious rhythm and playful lyrics make it a timeless favorite, and this live performance captures the essence of their musical prowess and showmanship. Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to their music, this live version of “Little Old Lady from Pasadena” is sure to bring a smile to your face and remind you of the fun and excitement of classic rock and roll.
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Lyrics
It’s the little old lady from Pasadena
The little old lady from Pasadena
(Go granny, go granny, go granny, go)
Has a pretty little flowerbed of white gardenias
(Go granny, go granny, go granny, go)
But parked in a rickety old garage
There’s a brand new shiny red super stock Dodge
And everybody’s sayin’ that there’s nobody meaner than
The little old lady from Pasadena
She drives real fast and she drives real hard
She’s the terror of Colorado boulevard
It’s the little old lady from Pasadena
If you see her on the strip, don’t try to choose her
(Go granny, go granny, go granny, go)
You might drive a go-er, but you’ll never lose her
(Go granny, go granny, go granny, go)
Well, she’s gonna get a ticket now, sooner or later
‘Cause she can’t keep her foot off the accelerator
And everybody’s sayin’ that there’s nobody meaner than
The Little Old Lady From Pasadena
She drives real fast and she drives real hard
She’s the terror of Colorado Boulevard
It’s the little old lady from Pasadena
You can catch her all the time, just gettin’ her kicks now
(Go granny, go granny, go granny, go)
With her four speed stick and a four-two-six now
(Go granny, go granny, go granny, go)
The guys come to race her from miles around
But she’ll give ’em a length, then she’ll shut ’em down
And everybody’s sayin’ that there’s nobody meaner than
The little old lady from Pasadena
She drives real fast and she drives real hard
She’s the terror of Colorado boulevard
It’s the little old lady from Pasadena
Go granny, go granny, go granny, go (come on granny, go)
Go granny, go granny, go granny, go (come on granny, go)
Go granny, go granny, go granny, go (come on granny, go)
Go granny, go granny, go granny, go (come on granny, go)
Go granny, go granny, go granny, go (come on granny, go)
Go granny, go granny, go granny, go (come on granny, go)
Go granny, go granny, go granny, go (come on granny, go)
Go granny, go granny, go granny, go (come on granny, go)
Go granny, go granny, go granny, go (come on granny, go)
Go granny, go granny, go granny, go (come on granny, go)