I Can’t Drive 55 is one of Sammy Hagar’s most memorable solo hits. It was the second single released from his 1984 VOA album, and it was his third top 40 single on the Hot 100 charts when it peaked at number 26. It was also his fifth top 10 hit on the Mainstream Rock charts, peaking at number nine in ’84.
Enjoy this look back at Sammy’s music video for I Can’t Drive 55 from 1984!
A trial scene is presided over by a judge played in a cameo appearance by John Kalodner. The judge’s props were borrowed from director Robert Zemeckis, director of the 1980 film The yellow jumpsuit, worn by Hagar in the video, can be seen at the New Orleans Hard Rock Cafe. A stuntman was used for Hagar’s stunts. An exploding ramp was used to throw Hagar across the courtroom.