Vehicle is one of the most iconic hits of the Funk Rock/Brass Rock genre from the early 1970s. Performed by the American band The Ides of March, the song stands out for its powerful, driving horn section and catchy Soul-Rock rhythm. Upon its release in 1970, "Vehicle" was reputed to be the fastest-selling single in Warner Bros. Records history at the time. The song was written by lead vocalist Jim Peterik, inspired by the notion that a girl he was pursuing only saw him as a "vehicle" for transpo