Good driving music?

[LaraMN]

I need to download some stuff for my out-of-town trip this weekend. I can't think of much. Any good ideas (not including new country)?

[malta blue]

1. I like to listen to Boston when I am driving

and I don't really listen to music much...:hide:

[Blue-Jay]

2. Delbert McClinton - Live from Austin

Horn-driven Texas blues at its finest. Sadly, his studio stuff isn't nearly as good as his live performances.

[Critters2]

71. And he's a great guy!! He did a benefit concert for a non-profit I worked for once

He put his heart and soul into it--as with any of his concerts--but gave all the profit to this restorative justice juvenile mediation program. Really a great thing to do. And a great concert.

A great musician and a great human being!

[Blue-Jay]

77. I love Delbert.

He's a great musician, a great singer, and a great man. I've performed about a dozen or so of his songs on stage.

[LynzM]

3. Offspring's "Smash" album...

Kept me awake many nights in high school, driving home... :hi:

[CatholicEdHead]

17. Any Offspring album works

Americana, Ixna on on the Hombre....

[LynzM]

21. Good point!

That just happened to be the one that I owned... in fact, still the only one I've owned. I may have to remedy that...

[LaraMN]

20. I think I once had that on tape.

Boy, does that make me feel old.

[JVS]

4. Steely Dan

[ceile]

5. I like to listen to the Waterboys on road trips.

Or the Mavericks.....good for the soul.

[anti-everything]

6. If I'm on a long drive,

I like to listen to Death Metal. Especially Cannibal Corpse.

[Rabrrrrrr]

7. Allman Brothers Live at the Filmore - excellent driving music!

Especially with the top down in the spring.

Penderecki's Polish Requiem is another one.

Any of the early Van Halen.

Neil Young is good.

And Garrison Keillor monologues.

[Sequoia]

8. Radar Love, by Golden Earring

Brenda Lee...coming on strong.

[sammythecat]

23. I can picture a psychotic

driving 110 mph straight into the side of a building with that one.

[Redstone]

33. Good god, I'm not theonly one wh remembers that! (see downthread). and how about

"Autobahn" by Kraftwerk?

Gotta have both.

Redstone

[Sequoia]

60. Hey, are you kidding. I crank that song up when I hear it!

I did a piece of art in high school because of that song and my art teacher and the class just loved it. All it was was a gold hoop ear ring that looked like it was melting.

[Left Is Write]

69. One of my favorite driving songs EVER. I also like Roadhouse Blues.

[flvegan]

9. Beastie Boys, Rise Against and Drive By Truckers

Nice mix of great music. I'd also throw in some Kevn Kinney/Drivin 'n Cryin, too.

Maybe a little Rage Against the Machine for when you're sleepy...

[mikeytherat]

10. Tower of Power, especially the albums "Bump City" and "Rhythm & Business"

For two quick tracks to download:
the Mc Platinum version of the song "No Diggity" (2-1/2 minutes of fun), and "Super Bon Bon" by Soul Coughing

mikey_the_rat

[Redbear]

11. Beck's new album "The Information"

Fine driving music.

[LaraMN]

22. Oh! I have that but haven't listened to it much, yet.

I'll have to bring that with! Thanks!

[SKKY]

12. As for a single album...

...I personally think "Violator" by Depeche Mode is a fantastic CD to drive to. But, I could throw you a mix CD together as well...

[LaraMN]

25. That's a good one!

I don't have it (well, except on cassette) but I could go download it. I've been listening to lots of DM stuff the last month or two. Dave Gahan has a very sexy voice.:smoke:

[SKKY]

59. You have it on cassette? That's funny. So do I...

...we're dating ourselves Lara, you realize that right?

[Omphaloskepsis]

13. At The Drive-In...

[mark414]

14. the exploding hearts - guitar romantic

a damn good album (though listening to it makes me cringe with sadness from time to time when i think about what happened)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Exploding_Hearts

but the album itself gives me enough energy to want to run 100 miles

[GOPisEvil]

15. Various tunes by Son Volt.

There are a LOT of good ones, most of them good for driving. "Windfall" might be the best driving tune of them all.

[Crabby Appleton]

16. Born To Be Wild - Steppenwolf

Words and music by Mars Bonfire

Get your motor runnin'
Head out on the highway
Lookin' for adventure
And whatever comes our way
Yeah Darlin' go make it happen
Take the world in a love embrace
Fire all of your guns at once
And explode into space

I like smoke and lightning
Heavy metal thunder
Racin' with the wind
And the feelin' that I'm under
Yeah Darlin' go make it happen
Take the world in a love embrace
Fire all of your guns at once
And explode into space

Like a true nature's child
We were born, born to be wild
We can climb so high
I never wanna die

Born to be wild
Born to be wild

[Hugin]

30. Seconded!

Play it again Crabby!

[KitchenWitch]

18. Van Morrison!

Any of Van's songs are good.

[EstimatedProphet]

19. Depends on the scenery

For mountains: Moody Blues In Search of the Lost Chord is outstanding.

Rolling scenery, occasionally with dramatic points like hills: the Grateful Dead extended jams are nice

Flat scenery: Something with some energy. Jimi Hendrix, maybe.

[LaraMN]

26. Some Hendrix would be good.

It's not the most scenic drive this time of year (I'm driving to Mpls/St.Paul, from Northern MN). It's a fairly short trip, but I want to savor it!

[peacefreak]

24. Take Five--Dave Brubeck

Kind of Blue--Miles Davis
Are the kids coming? Show tunes like Annie or Music Man.
Have a great time.

edited for crazy fingers!

[GenDem]

27. Love it, but I play it in my art room.

Gets the little paint brushes swishing.

One of the kids asked me if we were listening to Charlie Brown
:hi:

[KatyaR]

28. The Gin Blossoms--their first two albums

are awesome to listen to while driving.

Have a good trip!

[S n o w b a l l]

29. Colour Club is great &....

Candy Dulpher

http://youtube.com/watch?v=65tiCfQe2TE&mode=related&search=

Incubus

http://youtube.com/watch?v=lubiruamX6k

[Redstone]

31. Going back years...."Autobahn" by Kraftwerk, and "Radar Love" by Golden Earring.

Those two alone will use up almost an hour.

Trust me, they're old tunes, but there's NEVER been better driving music.

Redstone

[Hugin]

32. Tom Petty...

I listen to him while on the road.

[Okiojira]

34. For road trips lasting longer than 3 hours

I recommend audiobooks. Music is great, but eventually gets boring, I find. If you're traveling with a companion, there's always sparkling conversation to while away the time!:D

[eppur_se_muova]

35. delete

[eppur_se_muova]

36. Why, "The Road Goes Ever Onward", of course!

http://www.amazon.com/Space-Available-Bill-Watrous/dp/B000003NM1/sr=1-7/qid=1168569326/ref=sr_1_7/002-4429150-7204809?ie=UTF8&s=music

[Wapsie B]

37. Radar Love

I've been drivin' all night, my hand's wet on the wheel
There's a voice in my head that drives my heel
It's my baby callin', says I need you here
And it's a half past four and I'm shiftin' gear
When she is lonely and the longing gets too much
She sends a cable comin' in from above
Don't need no phone at all
We've got a thing that's called Radar Love
We've got a wave in the air, Radar Love
The radio is playing some forgotten song
Brenda Lee's comin' on strong
The road has got me hypnotized
And I'm speedin' into a new sunrise
When I get lonely and I'm sure I've had enough
She sents her comfort comin' in from above
We don't need no letter at all
We've got a thing that's called Radar Love
We've got a light in the sky
(Instrumental break)
No more speed, I'm almost there
Gotta keep cool now, gotta take care
Last car to pass, here I go
And the line of cars drove down real slow
And the radio played that forgotten song
Brenda Lee's comin' on strong
And the newsman sang his same song
Oh one more radar lover gone
When I get lonely and I'm sure I've had enough
She sents her comfort comin' in from above
We don't need no letter at all
We've got a thing that's called Radar Love
We've got a light in the sky
We've got a thing that's called Radar Love
We've got a thing that's called Radar Love


Yeah I see it's already been posted but I love the song.

[S n o w b a l l]

38. Gap Band

http://youtube.com/watch?v=zLgyXZw9qNM

[Ouabache]

39. Drive South by John Hiatt

"C'mon Baby drive south
with the one you love.

Don't bother to pack those nylons,
just keep those pretty legs showin'
Cause it gets HOT down where we're goin'."


Damn Good song for driving in the car.

[SoyCat]

45. Grant Street by Sonny Landreth (Sonny played guitar for Hiatt)

[Gold Metal Flake]

40. Swervedriver

[bridgit]

41. Deep Forest...

[yvr girl]

42. B-52s

Love Shack, Roam

[Gold Metal Flake]

43. First two albums.

With Ricky's guitar. Great stuff!

[XemaSab]

44. Modest Mouse

:D

[Tyrone Slothrop]

66. This Is a Long Drive For Someone With Nothing To Think About

May be the most appropriately titled album ever.

[XemaSab]

78. Fo' sho'

:D

[leftofthedial]

46. Los Lobos--Colossal Head

Steve Earle--The Mountain

[swag]

47. "Fun Time" by Iggy Pop (best driving song ever)

or any other Iggy Pop thing from

The Idiot
Lust for Live
TV Eye (Live)



The first two Stooges albums were better, of course, but we're talking driving here.

[tuvor]

48. My suggestions

She Sells Sanctuary by The Cult
Driver's Seat by Sniff 'n' the Tears (best at night)
Molly's Chambers by Kings of Leon
Only Happy When it Rains by Garbage
Theme for Great Cities by Simple Minds (best at night)
Urban Clearway by Saint Etienne
Die, All Right! by The Hives
M*****F***** from Hell by The Datsuns

I know I can think of a ton more, but all of these are gems, I promise.

[gemdem]

49. Lots come to mind, but how 'bout "Frankenstein,"

since "Radar Love" has already been mentioned. One of my other faves.

[Bullwinkle925]

50. My sister and I always plug in Chris Isaak's "Baja Sessions" CD when

we go on a road trip together. It has become automatic with us now.
Have fun.

[Va Lefty]

51. The Who (before Moon died)

[speedoo]

52. I'd go for a mix of The Pretenders, Van Morrison, and Warren Zevon.

That's what I'd like to drive to this weekend.

If that interests you, I'll try to suggest some titles, if time allows.

[enigmatic]

53. "Trace" Son Volt

I was actually on the road when this came out and being a huge Uncle Tupelo fan I snapped it up:

http://www.gumbopages.com/music/son-volt/text/trace-rev-rft.html

It rolls like a river, and "Windfall" is one of the greatest "roadtrip" songs ever written:


Now and then it keeps you runnin'
Never seems to die
Trails spin with fear
And not enough livin' on the outside
Never seem to get far enough
Stayin' inbetween the lines
Hold on to what you can
Waitin' for the end
Not knowin' when

May the wind take your troubles away
May the wind take your troubles away
Both feet on the floor
Two hands on the wheel
May the wind take your troubles away

Tryin' to make it far enough
To the next time zone
Few and far between past the midnight hour
You never feel alone
You're really not alone

Switchin' it over to am
Searchin' for a truer sound
Can't recall the call letters
Steel guitar and settle down

Catchin' an all night station
Somewhere in louisiana
It sounds like 1963
But for now it sounds like heaven

May the wind take your troubles away
May the wind take your troubles away
Both feet on the floor
Two hands on the wheel
May the wind take your troubles away...

[GoddessOfGuinness]

54. Debussy -- Complete works for piano.

Lovely stuff, especially if you're riding through scenic areas...

[WindRavenX]

55. The Ramones

:headbang:

[Kerrytravelers]

56. Joshua Tree by U2. The entire album.

[Kutjara]

57. ZZ Top

If you drive fast enough, you can't hear the insipid lyrics, and it's all guitar heaven.

[madrchsod]

58. john mayall`s "back to roots"

and the kinks "everybody`s in show business"

[benEzra]

61. The Who, Sheryl Crow, Tom Petty, Led Zeppelin, Roxette, Frou Frou, Enya...

The Who, "Baba O'Riley"
Sheryl Crow, "Real Gone", "Soak Up the Sun", "Steve McQueen"
Rascall Flatts, "Life Is a Highway" (if not too country-ish for you)
Tom Petty, "Learning to Fly"
Led Zeppelin, "Immigrant Song"
Halo 2 soundtrack, "Heretic, Hero"
Roxette, "Joyride", "Fading Like a Flower"
Frou Frou, "Holding Out for a Hero" (love the rhythm)
Kenny Loggins, "Danger Zone"
Shakira, "Suerte", "Ciega, Sordomuda"
Steppenwolf, "Magic Carpet Ride"
Survivor, "Eye of the Tiger"
Enya, "Orinoco Flow"
Fine Young Cannibals, "She Drives Me Crazy"


Some of those are a bit oldish, but I like the way they make the road go by.

[Jimbo S]

62. The Beat Farmers

A friend gave me a copy of a tape of a live show. Best listned to on long evening road trips. My cuurent car has a CD player instead, so the tape is obsolete.

[DixieBlue]

63. REM!

Weezer, Beatles.

[One_Life_To_Give]

64. Big Block

454 with open headers. Ain't no sweeter music than that.

[SteppingRazor]

65. Creedence Clearwater Revival, Gram Parsons, Uncle Tupelo...

Ryan Adams, Wilco, Flying Burrito Brothers, maybe a little Eagles... basically, I'm convinced alt-country is the greatest driving music developed as yet.

[tk2kewl]

67. Talking Heads "Road to Nowhere" is my favorite...

and just about any other Talking Heads

[CrazyForKucinich]

68. Starship-"Beat Patrol"

Arguably their greatest song.

[taterguy]

70. All road trips should begin with the Modern Lovers' Roadrunner

Here are some other songs I listen to on road trips

Bat Out of Hell performed by Meat Loaf
Daytripper performed by the Jimi Hendrix Experience
Rocket Reducer Number 62 (Rama Lama Fa Fa Fa) performed by the MC5
Subliminal Fascism performed by Fishbone
Slow Bus Movin’ (Howard Beach Party) performed by Fishbone
Magic Bus performed by the Who
Jeepster performed by T. Rex
Bicycle Race performed by Queen
Rocket 88 Jack Brenston & His Delta Cats
Maybelline performed by Chuck Berry
Beep Beep performed by the Playmates
Radar Love performed by the Pressure Boys
51 Phantom performed by the North Mississippi All-Stars
Call Me the Breeze performed by Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Truckin’ performed by Dwight Yoakem
America, performed by Simon & Garfunkel
Wheels, performed by the Flying Burrito Brothers

[ghostsofgiants]

72. Every Time I Die, Cancer Bats, The Bronx

[tigereye]

73. but she wants to get there in one piece, Primate!

just teasing....

Cancer Bats. That sounds interesting, actually.

[ghostsofgiants]

74. I love them

http://www.myspace.com/cancerbats

Good kickass hardcore. (A description that applies to the other two bands as well.)

[hippywife]

75. Anything you like to

sing to!! :hi:

[Nikia]

76. I like Crash Test Dummies "God Shuffled His Feet"

I have anxiety disorders so driving can be scary at times. I found that this album provided a good balance for me in mood and allowing me to concentrate on the road enough but being distracted enough from my anxiety.

[sakabatou]

79. I have my own mix

[misanthrope]

80. Nebraska by Bruce Springsteen...

...Stark, darkly intimate tales that comprise a great set of stories ideal for riding alone in the car.