Drivin' Me Wild

"Drivin' Me Wild" is the third single from Common's 2007 album Finding Forever. The song was produced by Kanye West and features British singer Lily Allen. It contains samples of "Love Has Fallen on Me" by Rotary Connection.^[1] It released as first single taken from the album in the United Kingdom.

Background

The conceptual, piano-driven track discusses obsession and the strive to be "in," referencing several pop culture fads. The chorus is delivered by Lily Allen. The collaboration came about when Kanye West introduced Common to Allen's work and suggested that she be included on the record. After listening to some of her music, Common took a liking to Allen's style, saying, "I was like 'OK, let me check.' I dug into her music for a while and was like, 'Man, she's perfect for this song.' It's something about her spunk that I dug. I like artists who don't care and can be themselves. It was a real good combination, it fit right."^[2]^[3]

Music video

Lily Allen in the official music video.

The music video for "Drivin' Me Wild" was directed by Chris Robinson and filmed in Las Vegas. The narrative video contain scenes which illustrate lyrics of the song. It features Jeremy Piven and Golden State Warriors Corey Maggette as the "family guy" in Common's first verse in the video. Lauren London is also featured as the glamour obsessed female in the first verse. In the "underground hang-out scenes" Former Golden State Warriors guard Baron Davis (now with the New York Knicks) is seen. On December 31, 2007, the video appeared at number 99 on BET's Notarized: Top 100 Videos of 2007.

In a recent documentary, Lily revealed that she wasn't treated well onset of Drivin' Me Wild; she stated that "nobody cared" that she was ill,(so much so she had to be given a B12 injection) yet they placed her inside an astronaut suit in the heat, made her run up a steep hill in boots a dress and in hair extensions and would not give her a ride up to the site - instead she was told to walk.

Track listing

UK CD Single

"Drivin' Me Wild" (Radio Edit) - 3:08
"Testify" - 2:37

European CD Single

"Drivin' Me Wild" (Radio Edit) – 3:08
"Drivin' Me Wild" (Album Version) – 3:43
"Drivin' Me Wild" (Instrumental) – 3:42

12" Vinyl Single

"Drivin' Me Wild" (Album Version) – 3:43
"Drivin' Me Wild" (Instrumental) – 3:42
"The Game" (Album Version) – 3:35
"The Game" (Instrumental) – 3:35

Digital Download

"Drivin' Me Wild" (Radio Edit) - 3:08
"Drivin' Me Wild" (Instrumental) – 3:42
"The Game" (Album Version) – 3:35
"The Game" (Instrumental) – 3:35
"Testify" - 2:37

Personnel

Information taken from Finding Forever liner notes.^[1]

Songwriters: Lonnie Lynn, Kanye West, Charles Stepney, Lloyd Webber
Producer: Kanye West
Recorder: Anthony Kilhoffer, Neil Baldock
Mix engineer: Jimmy Douglas
Keyboards: Omar Edwards

Charts

Chart (2007)	Peak position
UK Singles Chart^[4]	56

External links

Music video for "Drivin' Me Wild" on YouTube

References

↑ 1.0 1.1 Finding Forever (Media notes). Geffen Records. 2007.
↑ Myrie, Russell (2007-06-29). "Interview: Chicago's cerebral rapper Lonnie Rashid Lynn Jr". The Independent. independent.co.uk. Retrieved 2007-06-29.
↑ Reid, Shaheem; Richard, Yasmine (2007-05-08). "Common, Kanye Kick It Old-School In Clip For 'The Game'". MTV. MTV Networks. Retrieved 2007-05-08.
↑ "Common and Lily Allen – Drivin' Me Wild". aCharts.us. Retrieved 2008-02-11.

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Discography Songs Filmography

Studio albums	Can I Borrow a Dollar? Resurrection One Day It'll All Make Sense Like Water for Chocolate Electric Circus Be Finding Forever Universal Mind Control The Dreamer/The Believer

Compilations	Thisisme Then: The Best of Common Cruel Summer (with GOOD Music)

Singles	"Take It EZ" "Breaker 1/9" "Soul by the Pound" "I Used to Love H.E.R." "Resurrection" "The Bitch in Yoo" "Retrospect for Life" "Reminding Me (Of Sef)" "All Night Long" "One-Nine-Nine-Nine" "Car Horn" "Hurricane" "The 6th Sense" "The Light" "Geto Heaven Remix T.S.O.I. (The Sound of Illadelph)" "While I'm Dancin'" "Come Close" "Panthers" "The Food" "The Corner" "Go!" "Testify" "Faithful" "A Dream" "The People" "The Game" "Drivin' Me Wild" "I Want You" "Universal Mind Control" "Announcement" "Ghetto Dreams"

Featured singles	"Respiration" "Hurricane" "Love of My Life (An Ode to Hip-Hop)" "Tell Me What We're Gonna Do Now" "Make Her Say" "Favorite Song" "Switch Up"

Other songs	"The Morning"

Related articles	Soulquarians Cocaine 80s GOOD Music J Dilla No I.D. Kanye West

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Discography Awards and nominations

Studio albums	Alright, Still It's Not Me, It's You

Extended plays	F.U.E.P. Paris Live Session

Singles	"Smile" "LDN" "Littlest Things" "Alfie" "Shame for You" "The Fear" "Not Fair" "Fuck You" "22" "Who'd Have Known" "Back to the Start" "Somewhere Only We Know" "Hard out Here" "Air Balloon"

Featured singles	"Oh My God" "Drivin' Me Wild" "Just Be Good to Green" "5 O'Clock" "True Love"

Tours	It's Not Me, It's You World Tour

Related articles	In the Name Of Lily Allen and Friends

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