Top 10 Driving Songs
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×Born to be Wild - Steppenwolf
I would think that this would appear in the top 10 of most people's list and, is the song which immediately springs to mind when the topic of driving songs is brought up. A favourite of bikers, rockers and just about every motorist in the land, this songs is best played loud, on a long road trip, to recharge the batteries and fire everyone up for the rest of the journey.
×Bohemian Rhapsody
This song was immortalised as a classic driving song when it appeared in one of the most memorable scenes of the hit comedy film 'Wayne's World'. Popular with young rockers, children and middle aged men everywhere, it is the perfect song to sing along to on a road trip and is sure to get all the passengers singing and head banging like Wayne and Garth.
×Highway to Hell - AC/DC
This is the driving song of choice for bad-asses everywhere and is one of the bands most iconic hits to date. With lyrics like: 'no stop signs/ no speed limit/ nobody's gonna slow me down' this song was made for the road. There's nothing quite as like driving down a deserted country road, blasting out this tune on high volume, to blow the cobwebs away.
×Born to Run - Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen is one of those artists who produces so many great rock songs that it would be possible to fill this entire list with entries by him, but I've settled for only one. 'Born to Run' is a song which makes you want to get up and rock, no matter how tired and road weary you may be – if this song comes on the radio, you wake up and pay attention. The combination of pounding guitars, saxophone and down-on-your-luck lyrics make for a thrilling ride.
×Slow ride - Foghat
If you're a fan of 'Guitar Hero' you will, no doubt, be familiar with this 1975 hit for rock band, 'Foghat'. This song provided them with their biggest hit and us with a great track to sing a long with on a long car journey. This is the kind of song which makes you roll down the windows, turn up the volume and cruise along the streets like a rockstar.
×Radar Love - Golden Earring
This is THE song you are most likely to hear your dad singing along with in the car. With its chugging riff and driving themed lyrics (I've been driving all night, my hands wet on the wheel) this song is the perfect accompaniment to a long, late night drive through the desert, and as it's such a well known song, it's a great one to play if you want to get everyone singing, too.
×Big River - Johnny Cash
Big River' isn't one of legendary country singer Johnny Cash's most popular hits but, it is one of the best to listen to whilst driving, especially if you are a country fan. The song was first released in 1958 on the legendary 'Sun' label and, tells the story of a man's travels along a river, chasing after the woman he loves.
This is a great song for a cross country trip and was much listened to, by me, on a recent trip across the USA.
×I can't drive '55 - Sammy Hagar
Sammy Hagar is probably best known for his stint as the singer for massive rock band 'Van Halen', when he took over from original singer, David Lee Roth. This track is, however, one of his solo songs and a great driving anthem to boot.
Sammy wrote this song after been stopped by police for driving at 62 miles per hour in a 60 zone. He allegedly told the cop ' I can't drive more than 55' and so this massive anthem was born.
×Bat Out Of Hell - Meatloaf
When the 'Bat Out OF Hell' album was released in 1971, it was an immediate hit. Featuring huge rock ballads, the likes of which had never been heard before, it went on to become one of the biggest selling albums of all time, shifting over 43 million copies.
The title track is probably the most well known hit from the album and makes a great driving song. In fact, it was recently voted the 'ideal driving song' by UK motorists and frequently appears on similar driving lists worldwide.
×Fun Fun Fun - The Beach Boys
Fun Fun Fun' was a massive hit for The Beach Boys when it was released in 1964 and remains a favourite Summer driving song, today. It tells the story of a girl who borrows her daddy's Thunderbird car, telling him she needs to visit the library, only to drive off and have all manner of fun. The song perfectly sums up the thrill of driving as a teenager and for this reason, it makes the list.
