"Behind the Wheel"
Single by Depeche Mode from the album Music for the Masses
Released	December 28, 1987
Format	Vinyl record (7" and 12"), CD (1992 box set)
Recorded	1987
Genre	Synthpop
Length	7" - 3:58 12" - 5:55
Label	Mute Records
Producer	Depeche Mode and Dave Bascombe
Chart positions
#21 (UK) #61 (US Hot 100) #3 (US Dance)
Professional reviews
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Depeche Mode singles chronology
"Never Let Me Down Again" (1987)	"Behind the Wheel" (1987)	"Little 15" (1988)

"Behind the Wheel" is Depeche Mode's twentieth UK single, released on December 28, 1987, and the third single for the album Music for the Masses. Depeche Mode were originally founded in 1980 as a synth rock band in the town of Basildon, England. ... Never Let Me Down Again is Depeche Modes nineteenth UK single, released on August 24, 1987, and the second single for the then upcoming album Music for the Masses. ... 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) is a leap year starting on a Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Depeche Mode were originally founded in 1980 as a synth rock band in the town of Basildon, England. ... December 28 is the 362nd day of the year (363rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 3 days remaining. ... 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Music for the Masses is a 1987 album by Depeche Mode. ...

The single version was remixed by Shep Pettibone and replaces the bass-ish line with pure techno. Many found this mix to be inferior and were disappointed when this version was put on The Singles 86-98 and not the album version, which is an extra on the single (labeled the "LP Mix"). Shep Pettibone is a record producer, remixer, songwriter and club DJ, one of the most prolific of the 1980s. ... The Singles 86>98 is a singles compilation album released in 1998 by Depeche Mode. ...

The B-Side is a cover of Nat King Cole's hit "Route 66", named after the highway of the same name. The music for the cover is similar, sometimes identical to "Behind the Wheel". In fact, there are several mixes that combine the two together. Martin Gore is the lead singer on "Route 66", while David Gahan and Martin sing "Behind the Wheel" together. For the World Violation Tour in 1990, Dave sang lead on "Route 66" instead of Martin. Nat King Cole in The Blue Gardenia (1953) Nat King Cole (March 17, 1919 – February 15, 1965) was a hugely popular American singer and jazz musician. ... Alternate meanings of Route 66: New Jersey State Highway 66, Interstate 66, and a company named after the route US Highway 66 or Route 66 was and is the most famous road in the United States highway system and quite possibly the most famous and storied highway in the world. ... Martin Gore, circa 1990. ... Dave Gahan, circa 2003. ...

There is also a "Beatmasters" mix of both songs. "Route 66 [Beatmasters Mix]" shows up on Remixes 81 - 04 Remixes 81 - 04 was released on October 25, 2004 It is the first release by Depeche Mode since Daniel Millers independent label Mute Records was acquired by industry major EMI in 2002. ...

There are two music videos for "Behind the Wheel". The original version, from Strange uses the "Album Version". There is also a shortened one using Single version of the song. It appears on The Videos 86-98. They are directed by Anton Corbijn. Anton Corbijn (born May 20, 1955 in Strijen, the Netherlands) is a photographer who is also well known for directing music videos, including Depeche Modes late 1989 clip Personal Jesus and Nirvanas Heart-Shaped Box (1993). ...

Track Listings

7": Mute / 7Bong15 (UK)

1. "Behind the Wheel [Remix]" (3:58)
2. "Route 66" (4:08)

12": Mute / 12Bong15 (UK)

1. "Behind the Wheel [Extended Remix]" (5:55)
2. "Route 66 [Beatmasters Mix]" (6:19)

12": Mute / L12Bong15 (UK)

1. "Behind the Wheel [Beatmasters Mix]" (7:58)
2. "Route 66 [Casualty Mix]" (10:39)

CD: Mute / CDBong15 (UK)

1. "Behind the Wheel [Remix]" (3:58)
2. "Route 66" (4:09)
3. "Behind the Wheel [Extended Remix]" (5:57)
4. "Behind the Wheel [LP Mix]" (5:18)

CD: Mute / CDBong15 (UK)

1. "Behind the Wheel [Remix]" (3:58)
2. "Route 66" (4:11)
3. "Behind the Wheel [Extended Remix]" (5:57)
4. "Route 66 [Beatmasters Mix]" (6:21)
5. "Behind the Wheel [Beatmasters Mix]" (8:01)
6. "Route 66 [Casualty Mix]" (10:42)
7. "Behind the Wheel [LP Mix]" (5:18)

The second CD is the 1992 re-release

7": Sire / 7-27991 (US)

1. "Behind the Wheel [Remix]" (3:58)
2. "Route 66 - Behind the Wheel [Mega-Single Mix]" (4:15)

12": Sire / 0-20858 (US)

1. "Behind the Wheel - Route 66 [Megamix]" (7:51)
2. "Behind the Wheel - Route 66 [Megadub]" (6:17)
3. "Behind the Wheel [Extended Remix]" (5:57)
4. "Behind the Wheel [Beatmasters Mix]" (8:01)

• "Route 66 - Behind the Wheel" and "Behind the Wheel - Route 66" are interchangable. They are basically one song that combines the two together.

"Behind the Wheel" is written by Martin L. Gore. "Route 66" is written by Robert William Troup Jr.. Martin Lee Gore (born July 23, 1961 in London, England) has been a member of the band Depeche Mode since their inception. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ...

External Links

Single information from the official Depeche Mode web site