The chord changes on the last two lines of each verse (gotta be cool now powershift here we go) were, with the exception of Burt Bacharach's genius, the coolest and most innovative thing on the charts at the time. These songs "Little Deuce Coupe", "409" and "Shut Down" were indicative of the wave of car culture spreading throughout the country at the time, and for decades since. Mike's great lead and Christian's masculine vocal were the perfect vehicle (NPI) for Brian's work.
The chord changes on the last two lines of each verse (gotta be cool now powershift here we go) were, with the exception of Burt Bacharach's genius, the coolest and most innovative thing on the charts at the time. These songs "Little Deuce Coupe", "409" and "Shut Down" were indicative of the wave of car culture spreading throughout the country at the time, and for decades since. Mike's great lead and Christian's masculine vocal were the perfect vehicle (NPI) for Brian's work.