Guitars, Cadillacs - Dwight Yoakam - MP3 instrumental karaoke

Dwight Yoakam released "Guitars, Cadillacs" on June 30, 1986, as the second single from his breakthrough debut album Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc., Etc., which had dropped in March of that year. Written solely by Dwight Yoakam and produced by longtime collaborator Pete Anderson, the track climbed to number 4 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks and hit number 2 in Canada. It captured Dwight Yoakam’s signature Bakersfield-influenced honky-tonk style, blending crisp Telecaster riffs, lively fiddle, and tight rhythm with his smooth baritone. Lyrically, "Guitars, Cadillacs" paints a scene of reclaiming energy on the dance floor after heartbreak, celebrating the familiar comfort of music and release. Dwight Yoakam’s confident, slightly twangy vocals make the storytelling vivid and relatable, while Anderson’s production gives it both rock edge and traditional country polish. The song helped redefine 1980s country, fueling Dwight Yoakam’s rise and setting the tone for his honky-tonk revival.