Green Day - Hitchin' a Ride Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When was "Hitchin' a Ride" by Green Day released?

   "Hitchin' a Ride" was released in October 1997 as the lead single from Green Day's fifth album, Nimrod.

2. Who directed the music video for "Hitchin' a Ride"?

   The music video for "Hitchin' a Ride" was directed by Mark Kohr, who frequently directed Green Day's early videos including several from the Dookie and Insomniac albums.

3. What is the theme of the "Hitchin' a Ride" music video?

   The music video features Green Day performing as an old-timey carnival act at a setting reminiscent of a Prohibition-era speakeasy, complete with suggestive characters in costumes.

4. Which Green Day albums feature "Hitchin' a Ride"?

   "Hitchin' a Ride" is featured on Green Day's fifth album, Nimrod. It also appears as the fourteenth track on their 2001 compilation album International Superhits! and as the eighth track on their 2017 compilation album God's Favorite Band.

5. How did "Hitchin' a Ride" perform on radio and TV?

   "Hitchin' a Ride" received significant airplay on radio stations and MTV, especially in October 1997 when Green Day was kicking off their tour to promote the Nimrod album.

6. What is notable about Green Day's performance history of "Hitchin' a Ride"?

   "Hitchin' a Ride" is one of Green Day's most popular live songs, frequently appearing in their setlists. It was also premiered by the band on July 19, 1997, at a secret show at The Viper Room in West Hollywood, California.