Road trip songs
Everybody certainly loves the city life, but some weekend-tripping might be all you need to satiate the liberatory feel. It is a fact that killer soundtracks are a necessary requirement for any good road trip. From the random backseat sing-alongs to well-known anthems, the best road trip songs bring forth the feeling of utmost freedom that is most often a car ride away.
BBefore getting down on our selected road trip playlist, it is important to mention the number one rule of any road trips. The driver should always be in charge of the music. Any member willing to relinquish the opportunity to read, eat, or sleep should captain the car tunes as well. The playlist should be a mix of everyone’s taste and timeless. That said, check out the following best road trip songs for road tripping enthusiasts.
Top Songs to Include in Your Road Trip Playlist
1. Bruce Springsteen – “Born to Run”
Born to Run by Springsteen should probably be among the first road trip songs to hit play once you get into that car. The song embeds deep poetry, which combines disgust, rebellion, sex and sheer determination that is brought to life by the amazing Springsteen throaty voice coupled with E Street band’s backup. The feeling brought by this song is probably what everyone feels when preparing for any pedal to metal escape.
2. U2 – “Where the Streets Have No Name”
This track is another perfect anthem to kickstart your trip. Therefore, it should probably be among the top 5 songs in your road trip playlist.
The whispers, sound of organ build-ups to the unveiled spiritual beacon, this song is a good choice, especially if you are wandering along the California desert (We have a whole blog about California Roadtripping, btw, check that out in CampstarTrends.com)
By the time Bono’s vocals set in, which is approximately 40 seconds following Clayton’s baseline kick-in, you will probably be in your top gear waiting to sing along “I want to run, I want to hide, I want to tear down the walls holding me inside….”
3. White Snake – “Here I Go Again”
Yes, you are on the go. Don’t take this literally though, did you recently had a break up? If so, you definitely need this road trip more than anyone else, and White Snake’s song got you covered. Make up your mind, waste no time, tease your hair down and crank up the car’s volume to this 80s hit. Make sure that your arose spirits don’t get shut by traffic snarl-up. It is a good road trip song when hitting an open road.
4. Youngblood Hawke – “We Come Running”
The driving beat and unmatched build-up of this pop gem from Youngblood Hawke is another good choice of road trip songs to include in your road trip playlist. The song spells out directly, inviting listeners to go for the open door. Well, it is a good song for those rediscovering their passions on the trip.
5. The Killers – “Mr. Brightside”
The bombast, killer riffs, melodies, and pomp from this tune is a perfect way to set your road-tripping psyche free. This song from The Killers debut album, Hot Fuss, is a rare road trip song but can get you through traffic blues.
6. Nirvana – “Breed”
Just like Nirvana’s Appetite for Destruction and Nevermind, the song Breed features in various road trip playlists. This standout song sounds like “burning rubber” with the blast of machine-gun intensity. The Breed will definitely have everyone banging their heads on the backseat.
A memorable road trip goes beyond finding a good destination. Friends, food, a perfect camping destination, some couple of drinks and good songs are a perfect recipe for an exceptional road-tripping escapade. Find inspiration about destinations in our section on the blog and book you campsite or RV through our website Campstar.com
P.S. before you go: We made the playlist available for you on Spotify! Yaay! so make sure you check it out Campstar Roadtrip Songs and feel free to add your own selection of roadtrip jams. You can also leave it the comments here and we will do it for you. What other songs do you think would make the cut for an awesome road trip playlist?