This song marked the beginning of the hot rod craze songs. I was as susceptible as the rest of my contemporaries. "Everyone" wanted a "four speed dual quad posi-traction 409."

Well - except me. Growing up around mechanic shops, I wasn't that impressed with the big brother to the Chevy 348. I think some of it was the Weird Valve Covers and that I figured it was a dead end engine with Chevy headed out of official racing. And I could see what Chrysler had on the horizon that was lot more potent.

Reeves

409 was created using 7 Acoustic Grand Pianos, 1 Acoustic Bass, 1 String Ensemble 1 (Consisting of 2 Violins, 1 Viola, and 1 Cello), 1 Acoustic Bass Drum, 1 Acoustic Snare Drum, 1 Low Tom, 1 Closed Hi‑Hat Cymbals, and 1 Ride Cymbal 1.