This is a fun list, mixing a couple of obscurities in with all the classics. “Rearviewmirror” by Pearl Jam is my favorite driving song. I personally would ditch “Edge of Seventeen,” which you’ll hear as soon as you turn on the radio anyway.
You left out the big one. When the Levee Breaks (Led Zeppelin) - "When the Levee Breaks" is a country blues song written and first recorded by Memphis Minnie and Kansas Joe McCoy in 1929. Two years after the "Big Bang of Country Music" The Carter Family and Jimmie Rogers recording session in Bristol TN. Before that it was called Hillbilly Music. Hear one of the pioneers echoed in my rendition of "The Prisoner's Song" I learned all about it in a new book "Doc Watson" from over in my neck of the woods. Shameless Steve! Also don't forget Slow Ride by Foghat! You must have been dazed and confused. https://on.soundcloud.com/mjhUADPv5ZLaKTF96
Great list, Matt, perfect for driving! If it’s a long trip, I’ve got a few extras to throw in:
Summer Rain (Belinda Carlisle),
Goody Two Shoes (Adam Ant),
Whip It (Devo),
I’m Still Standing (Elton John)
Valley Girl (Frank Zappa).
Great picks!
This is a fun list, mixing a couple of obscurities in with all the classics. “Rearviewmirror” by Pearl Jam is my favorite driving song. I personally would ditch “Edge of Seventeen,” which you’ll hear as soon as you turn on the radio anyway.
I honestly can’t remember the last time I listened to the radio in my car. I hear you on the song pick, real nice one, thanks Joe. 😊
Yessss to Rearviewmirror, even though I am highly biased.
No Panama or I Can’t Drive Fifty-Five? The list needs some Van Halen/Hagar!
Panama I can co-sign for sure.
Everyone needs some Diamond Dave on a road trip!
Ohh I love Interstate Love Song on this list. I was not expecting that.
Thanks for reading!
Id add Running on Empty-Jackson Browne...tough choosing which song id delete though
That’s the tough part for me every week—where do I stop the list?
This is a great list. I might add:
Driving My Life Away - Eddie Rabbit
The Way - Fastball
Rolling Back - Young Gun Silver Fox
Cars - Gary Numan
Holiday Road - Lindsey Buckingham
Freeway of Love - Aretha Franklin
“LA Woman - The Doors”. From the beginning, the notes of a simulated speeding car set the tone.
You left out the big one. When the Levee Breaks (Led Zeppelin) - "When the Levee Breaks" is a country blues song written and first recorded by Memphis Minnie and Kansas Joe McCoy in 1929. Two years after the "Big Bang of Country Music" The Carter Family and Jimmie Rogers recording session in Bristol TN. Before that it was called Hillbilly Music. Hear one of the pioneers echoed in my rendition of "The Prisoner's Song" I learned all about it in a new book "Doc Watson" from over in my neck of the woods. Shameless Steve! Also don't forget Slow Ride by Foghat! You must have been dazed and confused. https://on.soundcloud.com/mjhUADPv5ZLaKTF96
Maybe a bit fast but Ace of Spades, Motörhead is missing
That’s one intense car ride hehe
Nice list. Well done.
Thanks so much!
Great list. I dig it 😎
Thanks Shane!
Thanks. Some fine picks there, and I look forward to making #4 and #7 part of my DNA.
Thanks for reading and commenting!
Depends on my mood…
You Really Got Me - Van Halen
Reeling’ In The Years - Steely Dan
American Jesus - Bad Religion
The Decline - NOFX
Rambling’ Man - Allman Bothers
Surrender - Cheap Trick
Surrender is an incredible song period. Thanks David!
Love Rambling Man
Sultans of Swing, Black Magic Woman, Times Like These
My criteria for road trip songs are the ones you can belt out at the top of your lungs and have a catchy tune, in no particular order:
“Our Lips Are Sealed”, by the Go-Gos
“What I Like About You”, by The Romantics
“I Wanna Be Sedated”, by The Ramones
“Closer to Fine”, by The Indigo Girls
“Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting”, by Elton John
“Africa”, by Toto
“Glory Days”, by Bruce Springsteen
“Paradise by the Dashboard Light”, by Meatloaf
“Back in the USSR”, by the Beatles
“We Won’t Get Fooled Again”, by the Who
“We Belong”, by Pat Benatar
“Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me”, by Elton John
“Iris”, by the Goo Goo Dolls
I could go on, but this is a good start.
Boys of Summer