Folks, do I have commuted in my life, spending hours on the road, in a train or on a plane between various countries and cities, hence my playlist of twenty related popular songs to entertain you for the next ninety minutes.
| Title | Artist | Comment | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Road To Hell (Part 2) | Chris Rea | Chris Rea, who wrote and performed the song, got the idea when he was stuck in traffic on the M4 motorway in England. | ||
| Highway To Hell | AC/DC | Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Bon Scott wrote this rebellious anthem about living life dangerously and fearlessly, with references to hellish experiences on the road. This song is onsidered one of AC/DC’s signature songs and an anthem of rock. | ||
| Roadhouse Blues | The Doors | Jim Morrison, Robby Krieger, Ray Manzarek, John Densmore wrote this carefree song about living a wild life, with themes of freedom and hedonism. This song is one of The Doors’ most iconic songs, it often opened their concerts. | ||
| Let It Roll | Little Feat | Paul Barrère, Bill Payne wrote this road-trip song reflecting the desire for freedom and movement. This song is a fan favourite of Little Feat, especially known for its live performances. | ||
| Crossroads | Cream | This is a cover, originally written and performed by Robert Johnson about dealing with life’s hardships, based on a man selling his soul to the devil at a crossroads. Cream’s version became more popular than Robert Johnson’s original. | ||
| Farther on Up the Road | Freddie King | Joe Medwick Veasey, Don Robey wrote this song which initially was performed by Bobby “Blue” Bland. This blues song is about karma and retribution, warning that what goes around comes around. Freddie King’s version became a blues standard, often covered by other artists. | ||
| Back On The Road | Joe Egan | Joe Egan wrote and performed this reflective song about restarting life after hitting a low point. Joe Egan was a member of Stealers Wheel, best known for “Stuck in the Middle With You”. | ||
| Drive | Joe Bonamassa | Joe Bonamassa A contemplative and introspective song about love and life’s journeys. Joe Bonamassa wrote this song while on tour, reflecting his experiences. | ||
| Night Train | Steve Winwood | Steve Winwood and Will Jennings wrote this soulful song that reflects on personal growth and exploration. This song is a lesser-known track from Steve Winwood’s solo work, featuring jazzy influences. | ||
| Cruisin’ | Sioen | Belgian artist Frederik Sioen wrote and performed this feel-good song about cruising and enjoying life’s simple pleasures. | ||
| Roadrunner | The Modern Lovers | Jonathan Richman wrote and performed this proto-punk song celebrating the excitement of driving fast and exploring new places. The Modern Lovers’ “Roadrunner” became a punk rock staple, with its minimalist style. | ||
| Autobahn | Kraftwerk | Ralf Hütter and Florian Schneider wrote this minimalistic song celebrating the experience of driving on the German autobahn. Kraftwerk’s “Autobahn” was a pioneering electronic track and influenced modern electronic music. | ||
| Cars | Gary Numan | Gary Numan wrote and performed this song about detachment and disconnection, using the metaphor of cars and machines. Gary Numan’s “Cars” is considered a synth-pop classic. | ||
| I’m in Love With My Car | Queen | Queen’s drummer Roger Taylor wrote this quirky song as a tribute to his love for cars. The revving sounds at the conclusion of the song were a recording of Taylor’s then current car, an Alfa Romeo. The lyrics were inspired by one of the band’s roadies, Johnathan Harris, whose Triumph TR4 was evidently the “love of his life”. | ||
| Taxi Driver | Zoowax | Zoowax wrote this funky song about cruising in a taxi and living in the moment. Rising star and daughter of funk legend Sly Stone, Novena Carmel joins forces with Parisian-born and Los Angeles-based producer Art Bleek and his long-term collaborator vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Charlie Sputnik to introduce their new project Zoowax. | ||
| Let Me Drive | Bette Midler | Bette Midler wrote and performed this song about finding independence and exploring life’s journeys. Bette Midler recorded this song as part of her “No Frills” album. | ||
| Blues Del Autobús | Ana Belén & Víctor Manuel | Ana Belén and Víctor Manuel wrote this metaphorical song about life as a journey on a bus, touching on existential themes. Ana Belén and Víctor Manuel are iconic Spanish artists, often performing together. | ||
| Baby Driver | Simon & Garfunkel | Paul Simon wrote and performed this playful, fast-paced song about driving fast and living life on the edge, which featured in the 1970s film “The Graduate”. | ||
| Take Me Home, Country Roads | John Denver | John Denver, Bill Danoff and Taffy Nivert wrote this nostalgic and heartfelt song about longing for the simplicity of home and nature. This song is one of John Denver’s signature songs and a global hit, celebrating rural America. | ||
Sources
The information sources of the song facts include, but are not limited to, Wikipedia, songfacts.com, discogs.com, secondhandsongs.com, YouTube and artists’ related websites.
