What are the top 10 songs you like to listen to while on a road trip?

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   claptonaposted 13 years ago

   Pretty simple really - I listed my top 10 songs that I would listen to over and over again on a road trip.
     I received some pretty nice comments, and one was "I wonder what other peoples top 10 would be?"
     Would you care to share your top 10 road trip songs?
     I would like to see the diversity of music on HubPages.
     Cheers,
     claptona

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      carol3sanposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      It don't just stop at ten.  I like all the oldie goldies from the 60s, especially the soul music...Sam cook, Arethis Franklin, Sam and Dave, Ottis Redden, Al Green....you get the picture

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         claptonaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         Hi Carol,
           I understand it is a bit of work, but if you could list your 10 songs that you would not go on a road trip without , that would be great!
           Cheers

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   thooghunposted 13 years ago

   On the road again... Canned heat!
   Roadhouse blues - The doors.
   Country Roads - John Denver.
   Alive - Pearl Jam.
   Spirit in the sky - I forget.
   Final Countdown - Europe.
   Anything by dire straits or queen!

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      claptonaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Ah, thooghun,
        Just 6?
        Do you have 4 more?

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      catfish33posted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Spirit in the Sky was by the immortal (yeah, right) Norman Greenbaum and it has one of the killer guitar riffs of all-time.  Some glam band of the '80's redid it, and it wasn't pretty.  Beavis and Butthead actually slammed the remake.

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   habeeposted 13 years ago

   One is "When the Bullet Hits the Bone" (Twilight Zone).
   
   Another is "Sweet Child of Mine."

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      claptonaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Hi Habee,
        That's 2 out of the way.
        What are your other 8 songs that are a must have on a road trip?
        Cheers

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   catfish33posted 13 years ago

   "Lazy" from Deep Purple
   "Rock Star" from Nickelback
   "Sailin' Shoes/Hey Hey Julia/Sneaking Sally Through the Alley" from Robert Palmer

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      claptonaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Hi Catfish,
        Is that 3 songs for your list?
        What are the other 7 must haves?
        Cheers

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         catfish33posted 13 years agoin reply to this

         Didn't realize I needed more.  Okay, here we go:
         "Highway to Hell" from AC/DC
         "Call Me the Breeze" from Lynyrd Skynyrd
         "Sharp Dressed Man" from ZZ Top
         "Hair of the Dog" from Nazareth
         "Rock and Roll" from Zep
         "Freebird" from Skynyrd
         "Blues Power" from Eric Clapton (I heard it today on the air for the first time in years, and it just grabs you if have a pulse.
         
         How's that?

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      Mighty Momposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Great choices!
      We listen to "Lazy" in our backyard, but not in the car (don't know why).
      I have always ADORED the Robert Palmer trilogy. Or anything else by RP.

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   Pcunixposted 13 years ago

   My wife.

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   SomewayOuttaHereposted 13 years ago

   ...oh my...i have quite a collection....rock, hard rock, some lighter stuff, older, newer - various artists
   
   - zztop
   - pink f
   - jimi
   - jim
   - marley
   - aero smith
   - led z
   - megadeth
   - acdc
   - csny
   - mumford and sons
   -  stones
   - cowboy music too - like ahhh....dwight baby
   - and then there's the blues and R&B - the list goes on and on
   
   and my fav of all times...waz his name?  oh yeah.......Justin's ABeaver or sumthin' like that
   
   there are so many to list
   
   ...i guess it's primarily the older stuff...the classics...
   
   ...no hurtin' music, no cheatin' music...no teary eyed music....no luv stuff

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      claptonaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Some good groups in there - classics!
        Cheers

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   vintageglamourposted 13 years ago

   primarily anything by incubus and third eye blind but only on a train ride. I fall asleep on driving trips.

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      SomewayOuttaHereposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      ha ha ha...guess you're not driving?
      
      TO... i'm a canuck too!....west coast

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         vintageglamourposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         hehe no i'm a terrible passenger. But I blame my parents to get me to fall asleep as a baby they would drive me around the block.i'm conditioned.
         
           I'm originally from out west but live in Toronto (go oilers...only when they're winning)

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            SomewayOuttaHereposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            ....guess ya don't have to worry about the leafs .....i actually want them to finally win this year....you'll see Greek One around in the forums...he's a big leafs fan (from TO)...i luv teasing him about the leafs
            
            ...i'm from Ont....but for several years i'm been on the far, far west coast...on an island now....lived in TO for many years
            
            good to run into ya!

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               vintageglamourposted 13 years agoin reply to this

               hehe likewise
               
               it's an e-bump, the real life equivalent would be both of us in India wearing i love canada shirts...That's the only analogy I can think of.

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   DIYweddingplannerposted 13 years ago

   "I Can't Drive 65"". 

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      SomewayOuttaHereposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      lol...googled the video...i forgot about it...good one!

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      claptonaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Never heard that one before - interesting!
        Cheers

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         DIYweddingplannerposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         It's actually "I Can't Drive 55", but I had to bump it up a little since the speed limit hasn't been that for a long time.  I couldn't go 55 either!

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   Cardiaposted 13 years ago

   When I'm driving, I really like songs that are upbeat and fun (though I guess they can be pretty distracting!)
   On road trips, I like listening to anything by Coldplay, the Script, We the Kings, My Chemical Romance. In fact, MCR's latest album "Danger Days" has some really good tracks to drive along to, like "Summertime" and "Scarecrow".
   
   And who could forget the classic 'Life is a Highway' by Rascal Flatts?

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      claptonaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Yupper, Life on the Highway is a classic.
        Glad I posted this in the forums - remembering many songs I had forgot about!
        Cheers

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    DIYweddingplannerposted 13 years ago

    "Baracuda" by Heart, although it tends to make your foot go much heavier on the gas pedal!

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       claptonaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Great song DIY
         Have to remember that one
         Cheers

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    TheMagicianposted 13 years ago

    Ho'boy, that's tough.
    
    We Laugh at Danger and Break all the Rules - Against Me!
    Steady Riot - Big D & the Kids Table
    Death or Glory - The Clash
    Just Like Heaven - The Cure
    Wasting Time (Eternal Summer) - Four Year Strong
    My Friends Over You - New Found Glory
    Semi-Charmed Life - Third Eye Blind
    We Are Young - fun.
    True Believers - Bouncing Souls
    All the Small Things - Blink 182
    
    
    I also really like to listen to classic rock, and sometimes I can be found switching through oldies channels, but I'm much more of a ska/indie/alternative kid. I guess that comes with being born in the 90s

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       claptonaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Hi Magician,
         A list of 10 songs! Great!
         Well, time you were born does have a lot to do with your musical tastes.
         Thanks for sharing your 10 travel songs!
         I'l have to listed to a few and see how they sit with me.
         Something to look forward to!
         Cheers

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    WriteAngledposted 13 years ago

    I usually listen to Radio Cymru when I drive for as long as I can catch it, because I like to practice my Welsh. If I drive out of its range or if I've had enough, I'll put on Radio 3 and hope there will be some good classical music playing. If that doesn't suit, I'll switch off.
    
    I used to have various CDs in the car with me, but have never sorted them out since I changed cars about 30 months ago. I keep meaning to do so, but other things get in the way.
    
    When I did have CDs organised, I would keep about 20 in the car and select a couple to play on each trip. After a couple of months, I would shift round to another set of 20. I have a couple of hundred CDs in the house. They mainly consist of classical, baroque, early music, folk and world music.

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       claptonaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Hi WriteAngel,
         Classic and class!
         Interenting choices of music.
         Thank you for sharing.
         To your continued success!
         Cheers

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    Ole Number Oneposted 13 years ago

    I like to listen to the entire album by Roger Waters: Amused to Death.

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       claptonaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Hi Ole Number,
         Easy listening - never heard the songs from him.
         Looked it up on youtube - good stuff.
         Cheers!

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    Mighty Momposted 13 years ago

    Great topic!
    
    Best road trip songs for me. Gotta crank them up to 11
    
    
    1. Alright Now -- Free
    2. Another One Bites the Dust -- Queen
    3. Tush -- ZZ Top
    4. Don't Sit on my Jimmyshines -- Richard Thompson*
    5. Twilight Zone - Golden Earring
    6. Boom Boom, Out Go the Lights -- Pat Travers band
    7. Keys to the Kingdom - Clapton
    8. American Woman -- Guess Who
    9. Sweet Jane -- Lou Reed
    10. Jacob's Ladder - Bruce Springsteen
    
    *Alternative RT title: 1952 Vincent Black Lightning. We play that one for "Vincent" (the name of our Xterra).

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       catfish33posted 13 years agoin reply to this

       I almost picked Out Go the Lights, but I prefer Snortin' Whiskey and Drinkin' Cocaine from Pat Travers.
       
       BTW, Direct TV shows one of his recent concerts on the AUD channel.

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          claptonaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Hi Catfish,
            How appearances can deceive - you don't look like a "rock and roller"!
            Good pick, by, the way.
            Cheers

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             catfish33posted 13 years agoin reply to this

             I used to have long hair.  Now, I have it selectively part of the year.  None on top, lots on the sides! 

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                Mighty Momposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                RFLMAO.

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          Mighty Momposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Sentimental value to Out Go the Lights for me.
          I agree, tho. Snorting Whiskey, Drinking Cocaine is a better song.
          Maybe we need (not to hijack Claptona's thread or anything ) a top 10 DRINKING AND DRIVING songs list
          
          One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer -- Thorogood
          If You Don't Start Drinking, I'm Gonna Leave -- Thorogood
          Life By the Drop -- SRV (yes, too much drinking and driving eventually catches up with the best of us ). RIP Stevie Ray!

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       claptonaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Hi Mighty Mom,
         Great, specific 10 songs - cool.
         Some great picks there too!
         Thanks so much for sharing your top 10.
         Cheers

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    carol3sanposted 13 years ago

    Ok, I'll try it again
    1-Respect  Aretha Franklin
    2-Unchained melody  The Rightous Brothers
    3 Settin on the Dock of the Bay  Ottis Reddin
    4-For the good times   Al Green
    5-  You Dont Know Me   Ray Charles
    6- My Girl- The Temptations
    7- Hold on, I'm Comming   Sam and Dave
    8-You Send Me  Sam Cook
    9- A Change is Gonna Come   Sam cook
    10-Smoke gets in your eyes  The platers

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       claptonaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Wow, Good list Carol-
         I could listen to all those songs over and over again.
         Great list of classic songs.
         Thanks for sharing!
         Cheers

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    bubbybumpsposted 13 years ago

    Chumbawumbas tub thumping, anything nickel back, hinder, daughter or eminen and also a bit of country, all depends what kind of mood I'm in, happy songs are my favs for driving

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       claptonaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks for sharing Bubby,
         Got a list of 10 specific songs that are must haves on a road trip?
         Showing my age here, do not know some of the bands posted. -(
         Cheers

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    kashmir-ladakhposted 12 years ago

    country roads take me home by john denver
    Leaving on a jet plane. john denver
    many more

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    logic,commonsenseposted 12 years ago

    Magic Carpet Ride
    Bad to the Bone
    I Drink Alone
    Tommy
    Spirit in the Sky
    I Won't Back Down
    Little Old Lady from Pasedena
    I've Got the Biggest Balls of All
    Momma's got a SqueezeBox
    The New Mother Nature
    American Woman

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