"Taxi Driver" is a song by Gym Class Heroes. The song was first released on The Papercut EP, but was also included on the full-length and much more widely released The Papercut Chronicles. In the song's lyrics, frontman Travis McCoy namechecks 26 other bands and artists that Gym Class Heroes enjoy. "Taxi Driver" was the very first video produced for Gym Class Heroes. It was produced by Bill Pealer, Jason Gillotti, and Ryan Smith long before the band was attached to any record label.
The song was named #20 of the "50 Worst Songs of the '00s" in a 2009 Village Voice article.
Referenced bands (in order of mention) (However, Travie McCoy has claimed he is unsure as to all the bands referenced, suggesting there are allusions to other bands despite their names not being mentioned.)
Death Cab for Cutie Dashboard Confessional Cursive Bright Eyes Sunny Day Real Estate My Chemical Romance Hey Mercedes Coheed and Cambria Fall Out Boy Jimmy Eat World Thrice Brand New The Postal Service Planes Mistaken for Stars At the Drive-In ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead Midtown The Get Up Kids Scraps and Heart Attacks The Early November Thursday Taking Back Sunday Jets to Brazil Story of the Year Hot Water Music Elliott They also mention their recording label, Fueled by Ramen, in the last line.
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