Jan and Dean Cruising with “The Little Old Lady from Pasadena”

“The Little Old Lady (From Pasadena)” is a surf rock and pop song recorded by the American rock and roll duo Jan and Dean. The song was released in 1964 as a single and later included on their album “Ride the Wild Surf.”

The song is known for its energetic and fun sound, characteristic of the surf rock genre. The lyrics of “The Little Old Lady (From Pasadena)” tell the story of a senior citizen who is anything but retired, as she drives her souped-up, high-performance car around town. The chorus includes the repeated line, “Go, Granny, go, go!”

The song was a commercial success and became one of Jan and Dean’s signature hits. It reached the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and is often considered a classic of the surf rock and pop genres.

“The Little Old Lady (From Pasadena)” is celebrated for its upbeat and carefree quality and is often associated with the surf rock and car culture of the 1960s. It remains a favorite among fans of the era and is frequently included in retrospectives of the period.