Chely Wright – Shut Up and Drive
Chely Wright – Shut Up and Drive (1997)
Directed by: Charley Randazzo
Shut Up and Drive is a heartfelt country ballad by Chely Wright, released on July 14, 1997, as the lead single from her third studio album, Let Me In. Co-written by Rivers Rutherford, Annie Tate, and Sam Tate, the song marked Wright’s breakthrough into the country Top 40, peaking at number 14 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. The accompanying music video, directed by Charley Randazzo, features Wright driving a VW Beetle Convertible through various landscapes, symbolizing a journey of self-discovery and liberation. The video also includes scenes of Wright performing in a loft, interspersed with narrative elements that highlight the song’s themes of moving on and reclaiming independence.
