Chronology:Boat Of Car

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Song name Run time Releases Year Differences from other versions
Boat Of Car (Early Mix) 1:14

1985 Demo Tape 1985 Early mix of the album version featuring an alternate vocal performance from Seiler, who adds a lyrical variation: "Traces of your fingernails that run along the windows..."
Boat Of Car (Rhythm Section Instrumental) 0:25

1985 Promotional Demo Tape #1 1985 A backing track for the band's live shows unintentionally left on the tape.
Boat Of Car 1:15

They Might Be Giants, Then: The Earlier Years, Dial-A-Song: 20 Years Of They Might Be Giants 1986
Boat Of Car (Live TMBG Unlimited) 1:25

TMBG Unlimited - July 1992 Live version with only drums and accordion. "Windows" instead of "windshield" again.
Boat Of Car (Live TMBG Unlimited 2) 1:19

TMBG Unlimited - August 1992 Live version with only accordion and guitar. "Windows" again.
Boat Of Car (Other Thing) 1:14

Album Raises New And Troubling Questions 2003 Performed with the Other Thing Brass Band. "Windows" again, and "Daddy sang bass" instead of "Daddy'll sing bass".
Boat Of Car (Live) 1:27

First Album Live 2013 Recorded live on the 2013 tour.