Driver's seat - Sniff 'n' the tears

The genesis of 'Driver's seat' dates back to 1973 and a demo tape recorded for a French record label by singer/guitarist Paul Roberts for the band Ashes of Moon. However, that band broke up and, at the suggestion of drummer Luigi Salvoni, Roberts reformed it as Sniff 'n' the Tears with guitarists Laurence 'Loz' Netto and Nick Dyche and bassist Nick South. They shopped the demo tape and signed with the small Chiswick label in 1977. They recorded 'Driver's seat' in 1978 on their debut album 'Fickle heart'.

According to Paul Roberts, 'Driver's seat' isn't about driving, but rather 'fragmented, conflicting thoughts and emotions that might follow the break-up of a relationship'. The single peaked at number 4 in the Dutch Top 40 in 1980, but resurfaced in 1992 when it was used in a Pioneer commercial, reaching number 1 on that occasion.

My collection: 7" single no. 924
Found: Parkpop, Den Haag, June 25, 1989
Cost: 2 guilders
Tracks: 'Driver's seat' / 'Slide away'