If you’re a fan of the classic 1985 comedy film ‘European Vacation’, you might be wondering what song Rusty Griswold was listening to on the train during one of the movie’s most memorable scenes. Well, wonder no more! We’ve done some digging and have all the juicy details.
First off, let’s set the scene. Rusty Griswold, played by a young Jason Lively, is on a train traveling through Europe with his family.
He’s wearing headphones and bobbing his head to the beat of a catchy tune. His sister Audrey tries to get his attention, but he can’t hear her over the music.
So what song is Rusty listening to? It’s none other than “Some Like It Hot” by The Power Station.
Now, for those who aren’t familiar with The Power Station, they were a supergroup formed in 1984 featuring members from Duran Duran (John Taylor and Andy Taylor), Chic (Tony Thompson), and Robert Palmer. “Some Like It Hot” was their debut single released in 1985 and was a huge hit, reaching No. 6 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
The song features an infectious guitar riff, funky bassline, and powerful vocals from Robert Palmer. It’s no surprise that Rusty would be grooving along to it!
In case you want to give it a listen yourself (and we highly recommend that you do!), we’ve included a YouTube link below for your convenience:
Listen to “Some Like It Hot” by The Power Station:
Here are some interesting facts about the song:
- The music video for “Some Like It Hot” features model Caroline Cossey (also known as Tula) who is openly transgender.
- The song was produced by legendary record producer Bernard Edwards of Chic fame.
- John Taylor of Duran Duran has said that the song’s riff was inspired by The Kinks’ “You Really Got Me”.
Conclusion
So there you have it! Rusty Griswold was listening to “Some Like It Hot” by The Power Station on the train in ‘European Vacation’.
We hope this little piece of pop culture trivia has satisfied your curiosity. And who knows, maybe you’ll find yourself jamming out to this 80s hit on your next train ride through Europe!