Playlist of Best Road Trip Songs
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Road Trip Songs Playlist Inspiration
I will soon be making a trek from the east coast out to the west coast. With the interstate most of the way, this is going to make for lots of boring hours.
So, I decided to compile a list of the best songs for a road trip mixed CD or MP3 playlist. I came up with far more than I thought I would and yet, I feel like I am missing some great ones that are just beyond my memory.
I still haven't decided how to categorize these. Right now, it's a somewhat chaotic, disorganized playlist of great road trip songs. If you have suggestions for grouping them, please let me know in the comments.
See if you agree with these travel road trip songs and if you have any to add, let me know in the comments section. Help a girl out! I would sure appreciate it.
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Classic Road Trip Songs
Born to Be Wild- Steppenwolf
I don't believe any road trip song playlist would be complete without this classic rock song.
Get your motor runnin'
Head out on the highway
Lookin' for adventure
And whatever comes our way
King of the Road- Roger Miller
Play this song in the car on a road trip and you can't help but sing along.
I Can't Drive 55- Sammy Haggar
If I don't want my road trip to last a month, I can't drive 55!
Running on Empty- Jackson Browne
Once I hit parts of the southwest, I'll have to make sure I stay filled up or I will be running on empty. This song just seems to go in rhythm with your motor.
Highway to Hell- AC/DC
AC/DC is my favorite band, so how can I not include this song? Great song to play when you start to feel tired and need to get energized and there's no Red Bull around.
Hit the Road, Jack- Percy Mayfield
Great theme song for a road trip and lots of fun to sing along
On the Road Again- Willie Nelson
Simply put, a classic traveling song for the road
DJ Funktual thinks I should change this to the version by Canned Heat. Does anyone agree?
Drive My Car- The Beatles
Classic song, classic band. By the time I get to Louisiana, I'll be wishing someone would drive my car.
Low Rider- War
Another classic song for a road trip that cranks up the energy
Mustang Sally- Wilson Pickett
Play Mustang Sally on a road trip and you just cruise down the road- no worries.
Mercedes Benz- Janis Joplin
Most people either love Janis Joplin songs, or they hate them. Me, I could sing this song all the way to California.
Oh Lord, won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz
My friends all drive Porsches
And I must make amends
Worked hard all my lifetime
No help from my friends
So, oh Lord, won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz
Start Me Up- Rolling Stones
What road trip would be complete without the Stones? This is a great tune to start you up and keep you going on that monotonous highway.
I've Been Everywhere- Johnny Cash
I'm starting to feel like I've been everywhere. When I listen to this song, I've been to a lot of the places that Johnny Cash mentions.
Magic Carpet Ride- Steppenwolf
Yeah, I know. I've listed two songs from Steppenwolf. But come on, Magic Carpet Ride would be such a killer road trip song. I love the intro.
Already Gone- The Eagles
Gotta have The Eagles on a road trip!
And I'm already gone
And I'm feelin' strong
I will sing this victory song
Woo hoo hoo
The 'woo hoo hoos' are the best part
Cruisin'- Smokey Robinson
How can you not go on a road trip with Smokey? Smooth as silk Smokey crooning 'Cruise with me, baby' will get you through any traffic jam.
Runnin' With the Devil- Van Halen
First of all, this is probably my favorite Van Halen song, so don't knock it. ;-) And it's a perfect accompaniment to AC/DC's Highway to Hell.
Sister Golden Hair- America
One of my all-time favorite songs ever, and I don't know why I consider it a great road trip song. I just do. So there. My excuse is that it's a great sing along song.
Free Bird- Lynyrd Skynyrd
If I leave here tomorrow
Will you still remember me
For I must be traveling on now
'Cause there's too many places that I've got to see
(If Free Bird is not a road trip song, I don't know what is.)
Back in Black- AC/DC
You can't possibly fall asleep at the wheel with this classic rock song blaring. Another of my favorite all-time songs
Bat Out of Hell- Meatloaf
Like a bat out of hell
I'll be gone when the morning comes
When the night is over
Like a bat out of hell I'll be gone gone gone...
and
I'm gonna hit the highway like a battering ram
On a silver black phantom bike
When the metal is hot and the engine is hungry
And we're all about to see the light
Cool song
Paradise by the Dashboard Light- Meatloaf
Another awesome road trip song by Meatloaf
Fast Car- Tracy Chapman
You got a fast car
But is it fast enough so we can fly away
We gotta make a decision
We leave tonight or live and die this way...
I remember we were driving driving in your car
The speed so fast I felt like I was drunk
City lights lay out before us
And your arm felt nice wrapped 'round my shoulder
And I had a feeling that I belonged
And I had a feeling I could be someone, be someone, be someone
Perfect road trip song
Runnin' Down a Dream- Tom Petty
Actually, this is probably the most perfect road trip song of all time, if the songs were judged by the lyrics.
It was a beautiful day, the sun beat down
I had the radio on, i was drivin'
Trees flew by, me and del were singin' little runaway
I was flyin'
Yeah runnin' down a dream
That never would come to me
Workin' on a mystery, goin' wherever it leads
Runnin' down a dream
I felt so good like anything was possible
I hit cruise control and rubbed my eyes
The last three days the rain was un-stoppable
It was always cold, no sunshine...
I rolled on as the sky grew dark
I put the pedal down to make some time
There's something good waitin' down this road
I'm pickin' up whatever's mine
Life Is a Highway- Rascal Flatts
Upbeat, fun song for the open road
Life is a highway
I want to ride it all night long
If you're going my way
I want to drive it all night long
DJ Funktual thinks the Tom Cochrane version is better. I can't decide. What do you think?
Who Wouldn't Wanna Be Me?- Keith Urban
I don't think that anyone will want to be me when I go on my road trip, but this Keith Urban song will be fun to sing in the car while I'm on the road.
And the sun is shinin'
And this road keeps windin'
Through the prettiest country
From Georgia to Tennessee
And I got the one I love beside me
My troubles behind me
I'm alive and I'm free
Who wouldn't wanna be me?
Sweet Hitchhiker- Creedence Clearwater Revival
One of my least favorite CCR songs, but this one fits the travel theme the best. Any CCR song is great on a road trip.
I Get Around- The Beach Boys
Not that kind- get your mind outta the gutter! Another classic song by a classic band. Fun to sing, goes with the whole road trip mood.
Ramblin' Man- The Allman Brothers
Another classic road trip song that no road trip list would be complete without.
Shakin'- Eddie Money
Probably my favorite Eddie Money and it's a bit naughty. And hey, a car IS involved. Remember this great song?
We started drinkin', wasn't thinkin' too straight
She was doin' 80 then she slammed on the brakes
We got so high we had to pull to the side
We did some shakin' til the middle of the night
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More Road Trip Songs That I've Added to My List
Okay, I know that some of you have already mentioned a few of these road trip songs. BUT I had already thought of them and haven't had time to add them yet. I've been so embarrassed by the road trip songs I've missed that I've got to claim credit for these songs, okay? No hard feelings?
Anyway, here are some more road trip songs that I've remembered.
PANAMA by Van Halen Oh my gosh, how did I miss it? Like DJ Funktual said, the lyrics are perfect for a road trip.
California by Phantom Planet
If you don't recognize the song, you know it if you ever watched the television show, The OC. California was the theme song. The song is very repetitive, but I love it. Perfect song for a trip out to the west coast.
Little Red Corvette by Prince
Considering the fact that Corvettes are my favorite car and this is one of my favorite 80s songs, don't ask how I forgot this song for a road trip. I don't have the slightest idea.
Me and Bobby McGee by Janis Joplin
Have I been in a coma or what? Check out these perfect road trip lyrics:
Bobby thumbed a diesel down just before it rainedIt rode us all the way to New Orleans....Windshield wipers slapping timeI was holding Bobby's hand in mineWe sang every song that driver knewOnly one of the best songs ever, road trip or not
Best Road Trip Songs Recommended by You - Thanks!
The Road Goes on Forever - Robert Earl Keen
Fast as You - Dwight Yoakum
Roam - B52s
Bidibodi Bidibu - Bubbles (from Super Troopers movie)
Lake Shore Drive - Alliota, Haynes, and Jeramiah
Holiday Road - Lindsay Buckingham
Motorcycle Diaries soundtrack
Roadhouse Blues - The Doors
Interstate Love Song - Stone Temple Pilots
Ramble On - Led Zeppelin (There were quite a few requests for Zep in general)
Born to Run - Bruce Springsteen (Gotta have The Boss- What was I thinking?)
Turn the Page - Bob Seger (Also a few suggestions for ultra cool Bob)
November Rain - Guns 'N Roses
Kiss in General - May I suggest I Wanna Rock n Roll All Night?
Here I Go Again - Whitesnake (Of course!)
Slow Ride - Foghat (Another classic road trip song that I can't believe I forgot)
Riding With the King - B.B. King & Eric Clapton
Theme Song from Route 66
Little Deuce Coupe by The Beach Boys
Road Trippin' - Red Hot Chili Peppers (At least a couple of suggestions for Red Hot Chili Peppers for road trip songs) Thanks, jsullivan!
I'm not done updating. I'll get them all added soon. Here are more of the best road trips songs contributed by you: Fantastic work, you guys!
Drive Like Lightning by Brian Setzer Orchestra
Under My Wheels by Alice Cooper
Hot Rod Lincoln- Thanks, Dawn, and wajay_47
Little Old Lady From Pasadena- Jan and Dean
Dead Man's Curve by Jan and Dean
Maybelline by Chuck Berry
No Particular Place to Go by Chuck Berry
Radar Love by Golden Earring (Thanks, wajay_47, for so many great road trip songs.)
Out on the Highway by Judas Priest
Freewheel Burning by Judas Priest (How did I miss Judas Priest?)
Come On and Take a Free Ride by Edgar Winter Group (HOW did I forget about this fantastic classic song? It's a perfect road trip song. Thanks, DJ Funktual- excellent choice.)
Cars by Gary Numan (DJ Funktual changed his mind about this one, but I'm including it anyway. It fits into the whole road trip songs theme, even if not perfectly.
Nationwide by ZZ Top Again, how did I overlook this road song? Thanks, Peter. This song should be somewhere near the top of a list of road songs.
Truckin' by The Grateful Dead Wow, Millertime. You got me. I can't believe I'm missing so many obvious songs for a road trip. I love this song.
If You're Going Through Hell by Rodney Atkins (Thanks for the suggestion, About-The-Home. This song is ringing a bell, but I can't place it.)
Deep Purple Highway Star Video
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Still Adding Songs!
Oh my gosh. I had no idea that I had gathered so many song ideas for a road trip. I'll keep adding them and feel free to add suggestions for me.
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Best Road Trip Songs Playlist Comments
Thanks for the suggestions, Kevin
I actually already had Interstate Love Song and One Headlight on the list that I will add. Also 'Driving My Life Away, but the Eddie Rabbit version. Now I'm going to have to listen to the version that you mentioned.
I'm not sure if I've heard 'Fast as You' or 'Roam'. I'll check them out. Again, thanks.
Bidibodi Bidibu by bubbles! Its the song from super troopers thats blasting out of the Porsche as it speed past the popos! You've gotta have it.
Okay, Roar, I think I just have to add this song for the name of both the song and the band. Plus, your enthusiasm. I swear, I can't recall this song from Super Troopers. Gotta go find it now. Thanks for the input!
Lake Shore Drive - Alliota, Haynes, and Jeramiah
Quite possibly THE BEST driving song ever produced.. and I dont think I could ever be considered wrong... ever.
Great List. I made a similar playlist with a lot of the same songs years ago. You have to add "Holiday Road" by Lindsay Buckingham. Remember the Vacation movie and Christie Brinkley's scene with Chevy Chase? This is not an easy song to find.
Also, I used some of those car ad songs like "Zoom Zoom", "Move your body" and some of those Hummer ad songs.
Matt,
Lake Shore Drive? I've never heard of this song, although there was a Lake Shore Drive at the lake in my hometown. Now I have to hunt it down. And I believe that I am the one that is never wrong. ;-) Man, it's a good thing we're not in the same room. Imagine the arguments we could have over music! Thanks for the tip. I'll check it out.
P.T.
I've definitely heard of Lindsey Buckingham, but I don't recall "Holiday Road"- sounds like an intriguing road trip song. And I never would have thought of 'Zoom Zoom' or some of the other cool car dittys. Thanks a lot for the information!
oh..my...gosh...
we use most of those for road trips.... . :) Nothing really to add...
Great list. I would add the soundtrack to Motorcycle Diaries, for those more mellow moments--but it might put some people to sleep.
u gotta get roadhouse blues from the doors n there
Thanks for the suggestions, guys (and gals). Keep 'em coming. By the way, my road trip is over, but I'm still having fun compiling the best road trip songs!
Great list - but it needs a little Zep. How about Ramble On and Going to California? ooh - and Springsteen Born to Run?
Did you miss Highway star from Deep Purple?
Thanks, Ron! Those would be great road trip songs! I'm sorry for the late reply. Somehow I missed your comment.
Misha- You know, I did forget that one. Who knew there were so many great road trip songs? I sure didn't.
Misha, I added a Highway Star by Deep Purple video in your honor. Enjoy!
Most of these are pretty much for when you are starting out or need a good pick me up. But what you are forgetting is when you are 3 hours into the the second tank of gas, middle of the night, caffiene is at the perfect level, no exits or directions, nothing to do but drive. in other words, "in the zone". got to have Segar's Turn the Page, or GnR's November Rain
Thanks Angela :)
Sparky, you're absolutely correct. I hadn't thought of that. I'll have to think up some road trip songs for 'the zone'. You picked 2 great ones!
Misha, you're certainly welcome!
Great list, but where's the Zep? And how about a little Kiss? :)
I love all these songs...especially free bird...
So right about that Tom Petty. Im proud of you.
I love these songs! Great list - thank you!
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Your list is fantasic and I'm an old person. Not old people like elevator music. Love Meatloaf, Tom Petty, CCR and of course the Doors. Got my Son-in-law who is 47, Fogerty's last CD for a road trip in his RV.
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Great List, wouldnt take anything away from it, i may add maybe Whitesnakes' Here I Go Again, or maybe Foghat's Slow Ride but that's just me...great list
Great list, but if your going to the west coast don't you wanna throw some Chili peppers in there as well.
Your List is Great! One of my all time favorites on road trips is "Riding with the King" from the album by the same name. Preformed by B.B. King & Eric Clapton.
GREAT LIST.. TAKIN A 6K TRIP IN JULY SO KEEP THE SONGS COMIN IN. ILL KEEP CHECKIN FOR UPDATES. THANKS
JUST A QUICK THOUGHT ...... HOW ABOUT SLOW RIDE BY FOGHAT ??
Let's see you have to include:
the theme song from Route 66 (available on Ultra Lounge Releases)
Drivin Wild (In My Invader) - By Teenage Head
Get out of Denver (Baby) - Bob Seegar
Drive Like Lightning (Crash Like Thunder) - Brian Setzer Orchestra (Vavoom CD)
Under My Wheels - Alice Cooper
Hot Rod Lincoln - Artist?
Little Deuce Coupe - Beach Boys
BULLDOG, Oh my gosh! How did I forget Foghat's Slow Ride? I love that song! I had to skim back over my Road Trip Songs List because I thought for sure that I had it already. Thanks so much for showing me the light. Wow, I must be getting old.
Dawn, one group who recorded Hot Rod Lincoln was Captain Cody and the Lost Planet Airmen, don't remember the original. How about Little Old Lady from Pasadena and Dead Man's Curve by Jan and Dean? GREAT Hub, Angela!
Whoa, Angela, I forgot two. How about "No Particuliar Place to Go" by Chuck Berry? And again, Chuck Berry's "Mabeline"?
Anybody remember "Radar Love" by Golden Earring?
I dont know if someone recommended this already...dont quite have time to read the whole thread but Im pretty sure I didnt see it in the lists.."Road Trippin'" - Red Hot Chili Peppers
Out on the hiway, freeweel burning both songs by JUDAS priest.
Great job ewveryone! I was gonna get on you about songs you missed but the commenters pretty got them all except for the classic, "On The Road Again" not by Willie but the OTHER one by the amazing CANNED HEAT!
And nobody mentioned "Come on and take a 'FREE RIDE" by Edgar Winter Group
Panama by Van Halen is a glaring omission. with Diamond Dave going "I reach between my legs n...ease the seat back"
but I agree the two definitive ones are probably "Born to be Wild' & 'Radar Love"
P.S. unless you like covers, the Tom Cochrane's original is much much better than the Rascal Flatts one that was made for a kid's movie. (Cars)
Oh yeah how about 'Cars' by Gary Numan. Nah, never mind. Less open road, more space travel.
http://hubpages.com/hub/The-250-Greatest-80s-New-W in case you're interested.
LOL Awesome! I have one to suggest to add to your list:
ZZ Top: Nationwide
Well I was rollin' down the road in some cold blue steel,I had a bluesman in the back, and a beautician at the wheel. We're going downtown in the middle of the night, We was laughing and I'm jokin' and we feelin' alright.Oh I'm bad, I'm nationwide.Yes I'm bad, I'm nationwide.
Easin' down the highway in a new cadillac,I had a fine fox in front, I had three more in the back.They sportin' short dresses, wearin' spike-heeled shoes,They smokin' lucky strikes, wearing nylon too.Welcome back, we're nationwide.Yeah we bad, we're nationwide.
Well I was movin' down the road in my v-8 ford,I had a shine on my boots, I had my sideburns lowered.With my new york brim and my gold tooth displayed,Nobody give me trouble cause they know I got it made.I'm bad, I'm nationwide.Girl I'm bad, bad, bad, bad, bad, I'm nationwide.
Peter :-)
PCaholicDotCom you are an incredible MADMAN pulling that one out and with the lyrics. I'm playin it right now.
Great HUB Angela
Much props & thanks.
DJ,
Thanks :-) Yea it's one of my all time Favs... I used to have a mustang and when I drove, that song was #1 on my playlist... very underated driving song..
Peter
Wow, sorry everyone for leaving you hanging. I've had to be away from my internet duties because of uncontrollable circumstances.
I was stunned when I got back here and saw the comments. You guys have been on your toes!
I am actually embarrassed at some of the road trip songs I've missed. But you all found them for me! And I have to admit that I haven't heard all of the songs mentioned. But I'm going to look them up for sure. And I still have some cool road trip songs up my sleeve that have also occurred to me.
I'm going to be updating the road trip songs playlist a little at a time and adding some cool videos, too. And responding to all of the great comments as well!
Thanks everyone for contributing and being patient with me. Hopefully I'm back now.
Really a long lists of Road Trip songs. Thanks for sharing. Some is really my fav.
I'm surprised that "Truckin" by the Grateful Dead was left off the list....and that nobody else picked up on it!!
Great list! I love Keith Urban's Who Wouldn't Want to be Me. Two of my favorites for road trips are Little Red Corvette - Prince, and Highway to the Danger Zone - Kenny Loggins.
Have fun on your trip!
If you're going thru hell - Rodney Atkins
"On The Road Again" not by Willie but the OTHER one by the amazing CANNED HEAT! And nobody mentioned "Come on and take a 'FREE RIDE" by Edgar Winter Group Panama by Van Halen is a glaring omission. with Diamond Dave going "I reach between my legs n...ease the seat back"
Hi Angela!
I`m from Germany and I´m in the USA often. I like this art of music!
Nice Hub!
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Metallica-Wherever I may roam.
What a great list! Mine would include Joni Mitchell's "Refuge in the Roads," and "California Dreamin'" would probably be on there, too. I've included a video of the latter song being covered by the Beach Boys in this hub...
http://hubpages.com/hub/California-Vacation-Planni
...as well as a link to wikipedia list of songs about California. Safe travels!
I like the list but i would recommend the weight by the band
my and my best friend are going on a 3hour road trip next weekend.
some of the songs we have are the same.
this is our list.
life is a highway-rascal flattsjesus movement-audio adrenalinevacation-the go gosperfect day-hokuin too deep-sum 41how far we've come-matchbox 20more than a feeling-bostonhit the road jack-percy mayfielda whole new world-aladdin soundtrackfast car-tracy chapmani get around-the beach boysfree ride-audio adrenaline versionride wit me-nellyholiday road-national lampoons holiday vacationand then a few songs off the juno sound track.
"Open Road Song" by Eve6
Wow, excellent suggestions, everybody. I will be updating soon.
ok, i admit it is good. Good music ha ha ha!
Excellent choices!!
your missing the best road trip tune of all.....EAGLE ROCK by DADDY COOL GREAT FEEL GOOD SONG.
Thanks, will00 and RFox.
Rich, I'm looking up this song. I haven't heard it.
Great list! I like Kevin Mc's comment several months ago which suggested Robert Earle Keene's "The Road Goes On Forever" - it's one of my favourites and very appropriate for a long boring road trip.
Also Eagle Rock by Daddy Cool - as an Aussie I know it well, it's one of the classic rock songs over here. Have a listen, you'll love it! Cheers, Jean
Guitarman51, I've never heard of Eagle Rock, so I'll go find it now.
Thanks, Decrescendo.
What a great list! When I started reading, I immediately starting thinking of songs, and as I scrolled down, they were all there. Stick to Willie Nelson for 'On the Road Again'.
Thanks for the compliment, 2patricias!
alot of my favorites here
Me too, flread45!
awesome!!
i needed one more song for my roadtrip C.D
and thanks to you..
fast car-tracey chapman
was the PERFECT addition!!
thanks man!!
Great list Angela! May I also contribute, "Roll Me Away" by Bob Seger and "I Drove All Night" by Roy Orbison?
Humerous road trip song - forgive me if you already have it somewhere on here "I don't care if it rains or freezes, long as I got my plastic Jesus, sittin' on the dashboard of my car..."
I choose Born to Be Wild... Great List!
Wow this is brilliant! Im compiling a Road trip CD and this has been a huge help! thank you!
May I suggest Layla by Eric Clapton? Classic car song!
What a great list - you reminded me of some songs that I haven't listened to in a long time.How about "Paradise City" by Guns N Roses ?
Well i'm leaving tomorrow for a nine hour drive to Lubbock to pick up my brother from Texas Tech (ahh my first major road trip by myself!!) Anyway here are some that def. remind me of the road:
Goin' Up the Country- Canned Heat
Young Americans- David Bowie (not really a traveling song but still gets your head bopping)
Midnight Rider or Jessica- Allman Brothers Band (Jessica just *sounds* like your traveling around even if there are no words to it)
Amarillo by Morning and Take me Back to Tulsa- Asleep at the Wheel- to name a few by them!
Have Love, Will Travel- The Black Keys
Pre-Road Downs- CS&N (don't forget to hide the roaches haha)
And I'd have to add Tiny Dancer by Elton John - but maybe thats b/c they sing it on the bus in Almost Famous (aka my fav. movie ever)
You've just GOT to add Maggie May by Rod Stewart and Tiny Dancer by Elton John... I can just picture myself driving back to the city from the cottage on a summer Sunday night when the sun is setting. Heaven!
How about Let It Roll by Bachman Turner Overdrive (BTO). I love to drive with that song blasting!
Wow, what a hub! I really enjoyed that. You sat and really thought that out. It was a comprehensive list.I agree with you song list.
I always pick Highway to Hell and who can go without Mustage Sally. How did you miss Slow Ride to begin with?
I would throw in some Jazz there and my favorite for a long tip is Smashimg Pumpkins- "Zeitgeist"
What a great list. I just want to add Sister Golden Hair and Horse with No Name from America to the list
This is a great hub!
Susan
Hi Angela - I haven't checked in a couple of months but your list is growing and you added most of my suggestions - Thanks! How about Start Me Up - Rolling Stones and "On Interstate 15" by Wall of Voodoo on the Call of the West disk on the same disk is also Mexican Radio which is kind of appropriate. How about Last Days of May by Blue Oyster Cult? Guess you can tell I'm an old rocker...
What an impressive and complete list! Great hub.
Nice list! Great hub.
Awesome hub! I so want to go on road trip right now!!!
As for additions, I drive a lot for my job so when I feel a little saucy I like to listen to "Shut up and Drive" by Rihanna, which moves away from the classic rock feel of the list, but still. And "I Drove All Night" by Celine Dion.
Such a great list!
you have done a great job covering all the songs needed maybe act the fool is a good song rap song bout hot cars love it haha good job
for the younger generation.... GHETTO COWBOY BY BONE THUGS AND HARMONY... LOVE IT!
This is a fantastic list, but don't forget 'Life in the Fast' Lane by the Eagles...great song
Great list! I would add "Counting Blue Cars" by Dishwalla, "Cherry Bomb" by Mellencamp, "Sweet Little '66," "Someday," and "Hillbilly Highway" by Steve Earle. I would also have "Waiting for Columbus" by Little Feat in its entirety, and a whole bunch of Jimmy Buffett songs!
Dang, I would also have "What I Got" by Sublime, "Summertime" by War, and my Johnny Socko CDs. I might have to make the trip both ways twice.
I like the Highway song by BlackFoot
Angela,
Such a great road trip list... I almost thought you were going to forget Radar Love... but it is there! Magic Carpet ride is another must! Good job, very complete list! lol
May I suggest a few?
Another One Rides The Bus - Weird Al
Paradise City by Guns N' Roses
Nothin' But A Good Time by Poison
Poison is perfect for a long trip. Another one by poison is Fallen Angel. I dont know if anyone mentioned it but the new song from Kid Rock called All Summer Long is great, plus its a good tribute to Sweet Home Alabama.
Good List. I'm driving from New Hampshire to Montana to do some hiking on the Continental Divide Trail and we'll need some good road tunes. I always start a long road trip with "Can't You See" by the Marshall Tucker Bandother good ones I didn't see on the list above:
America - Simon and Garfunkel
Allison Road - Gin Blossoms
Goin' Down the Road Feeling Bad - Grateful Dead
The Promised Land - Grateful Dead (not sure if the Dead wrote either of these two, but they're the only versions I know)
I'm assuming Truckin' and Casey Jones have both already been mentioned
Travelin' Man - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Too Many Miles - Nils Lofgren
Southbound 35 - Pat Green
21 Days on the Road - Pat Green and Corry Morrow
Send me on my way - Rusted Roots.
An upbeat, optimistic classic :)
Awesome list - absolutely - yup, throw in abit of Red Hot CHilli Peppers, and U2 (you can't go wrong there).
Free and Easy Down the Road I go ...and Long Trip Alone: both by Deirks Bentley
Great list! But it's missing "Lost Highway" by Bon Jovi. One of my favourite road trip songs!
yea, Lost highway is really good and should not be "lost" ;-)
Regards, Erik
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Okay, handful of songs from the list I am doing for a road trip radio show:
Simon and Garfunkel - America
Creedence Clearwater Revival - Up Around The Bend
America - Ventura Highway
Steppenwolf - Born to be Wild
Jim Croce - One Less Set Of Footsteps (though, Rapid Roy is good also)
You have several of the best of the best for Road Trip songs but there are a few missing that should be on the list, IMHO.
Wherever I may Roam~ Metallica
Rock and Roll~ Led Zeppelin, there are defiantly other Zeppelin songs that have more appropriate travelin' lyrics but this just energizes me.
Highway Child~Jimi Hendrix
Homeward Bound~ Simon and Garfunkel
Thanks for compiling such a great list.
KodaChrome - Paul Simon (no one else has said this?)
OK, I'm really dissapointed in everyone. Right after Jackson Browne's "Running on Empty" should be
"Take the Long Way Home" by Supertramp
Little Deuce Coup, is a great one. Life is a Highway is as well! Nice list!
my favorite is driver's seat by sniff and the tears, i add it to almost every cd i burn.
Amazing list. A few years ago when I took a few months off and just road tripped, I had a couple compilation CDs with a lot of the songs on the list. Running Down a Dream followed by Already Gone followed by Dancing in the Dark followed by Turn the Page and then Truckin'. That one section I could play over and over again. Great list!
PS - For a classic folk song I'd also say Arlo Guthrie "City of New Orleans"
Dono how you find the big lists of best rod trip songs to share, but really good sharing and i will enjoyinh it. thanks
REO Speedwagon - "Back on the road again" would be a good addition to your list.
I just wanted to clear up "Hot Rod Lincoln" is by two artists, Asleep at the Wheel" and Commander Cody".
Another good road song, if you like filk, is "Fellowship Going South" by Leslie Fish, based on the Tolkien ring trilogy. There's a video ot it on YouTube.
Another good road song, if you like filk, is "Fellowship Going South" by Leslie Fish, based on the Tolkien ring trilogy. There's a video ot it on YouTube.
Sorry about the duplication. I also wanted to mention that there's an interesting Japanese language filk of John Denver's "Country Roads" in Hayao Miyazaki's WHISPER OF THE HEART. That would make a good road trip song.
I don't know about you but anytime I hit the open road, I gotta have Meatloaf playing - the whole "Bat Out Of Hell" album rocks for a road trip. Rock on and drive safely :-)
"Open Road Song" - Eve6
Good list! Here's some more... http://www.top-country-songs.com/country-song-lyri
Eastbound, Smokey And The Bandit
Highway 40 Blues
I'll Drive All Night
Lost Highway,
Convoy
Six Days on the Road
I've Been Everywhere, to name a few.
The Band – The Weight
Creedence Clearwater Revival – Lookin’ Out My Back Door
...and by the way, I agree with "Sister Golden Hair" whole-heartedly!
Sausalito Summer Nights - Diesel
What about:ZZ Top - La GrangeGolden Earring - Radar LoveStealers Whees - Stuck In The Middle With YouJ.C. Mellencamp - Authority Song
and the best song ever - I Would Walk 500 Miles - The Proclaimers
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It depends on your taste, but if you are driving with the windows open, I always find surf sound gets me in the mood for having fun. I don't generally listen to it except on the road.
One number to leave out of your playlist: The Number of the Beast by Iron Maiden. I was once traveling in a bus with a load of others, and while that track was playing we broke down, and had to hire a replacement bus.
Driving through the cities at night you have to have techno flowing. Separate Ways by Journey, anything from Metallica, Motley Crue's Kickstart my Heart and Red Hot, Kiss Detroit Rock City, Ozzy Osbourne's Crazy Train, Ratt Round and Round, Runaway Dion and the Belmonts, Crimson and Clover Tommy and the Shondelles, Modern Day Cowboy by Tesla, I Drive All Night by either Lauper or Heart, Rock You by Helix, The Mob Rules by Black Sabbath, Rainbow In the Dark or We Rock by Dio....wow, there are a ton of great songs...ooooh, can't forget La Bamba by Richie Valens. Fun read!
Gotta have a bit of woohoo by blur!!!!!!!!!
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Kevin Mc says:
14 months ago
Great list. If I had to add just one song to the playlist, it would be Rhett Akin's version of "Driving My Life Away". Some other themed songs to consider might be "The Road Goes on Forever" by Robert Earl Keen; "One Headlight" by the Wallflowers; "Interstate Love Song" by Stone Temple Pilots; "Fast as You" by Dwight Yoakum; and perhaps even "Roam" by the B-52s.