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Road Trip Soundtrack

From the director of the Hangover trilogy and Joker, Road Trip is a raunchy college comedy classic. After an Ithaca college student films his one-night stand with a beautiful sorority girl, he discovers one of his friends has accidentally mailed the homemade porn tape to his girlfriend. In a frenzy, he must borrow a car and hit the road in a desperate bid to intercept the tape. Featuring a talented cast that includes Breckin Meyer, Rachel Blanchard, Seann William Scott, Amy Smart, Fred Ward, Tom Green, Anthony Rapp, Andy Dick, and Ethan Suplee.

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Fortune and Fame

Josh showed up at the party, there were some games and entertainment happening. Meanwhile, upstairs in one of the bedrooms, Barry was hanging out with two girls.

Black Eyed Peas

Beth approached Josh and asked if he would be willing to bid on her.

Early Morning

Jungle Brothers

After Josh successfully won the auction for Beth, they danced together at the party.

I'm Gonna Fall

Later on, Beth recorded a video of Josh in his bedroom while he played some music and even stripped down.

The Salmon Song

Barry played guitar and sang at the party.

I Got A Girl

Breckin Meyer

Josh recorded a song in a video message for his girlfriend.

Mr. E's Beautiful Blues

E.L. tries to get Josh to open up about the sex tape while also discussing why Josh feels guilty about his actions with Beth.

Freakin' You

Beth is seen talking to an unnamed topless girl in a locker room.

Randy Travis

Music plays in the cafe while Kyle complains about his incorrect order to the waiter.

Voodoo Lady

E.L. shows up with a stolen bus, and the trip continues with another travel montage.

Natural High

Barry drops a mouse into the snake's cage.

It's Tricky

There's a scene where some guys dance on stage to a song, and Kyle joins them on stage.

Inside My Love

Minnie Riperton

Kyle has a romantic encounter with a larger lady named Rhonda on a swing bench outside.

Kyle appears to be in a different mood as the group hits the road again.

I Wanna Rock

Twisted Sister

The guys sing along to a song while on the bus and eventually arrive at Barry's grandparents' house.

I See You Baby

Groove Armada

While Barry's grandfather watches TV, the guys show up. Kyle's parents inquire at the hotel if anyone has seen their son.

Lovin' Machine

The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion

The group makes it to the University of Austin.

Pumping On Your Stereo

Josh, E.L., Rubin, and Kyle take the bus back to Ithaca and arrive 57 minutes late in front of Josh's classroom.

Anything, Anything (I'll Give You)

Second song in end credits.

University Of Ithaca Alma Mater

Gordon Henderson and His Midnight Music Makers

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My Drinking Lady

Heart Shaped World

Jessica Andrews

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Note: Below is a complete playlist of all 20 songs that can be heard in the movie “Road Trip”. Some of these commercial songs are not included on the official soundtrack album but are used in the movie.

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What’s the movie about? Four college buddies embark on a road trip to retrieve an illicit tape mistakenly mailed to a female friend.

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Road Trip (2000) Soundtrack

19 May 2000 (33 Songs)

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Mr. E's Beautiful Blues

Eels - Useless Trinkets-B Sides, Soundtracks, Rarities and Unreleased 1996-2006 (Audio Version)

It's Tricky

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Fortune & Fame

KGB - Road Trip (Music From the Motion Picture)

University Of Ithaca Alma Mater

Gordon Henderson and His Midnight Music Makers

KBG - Road Trip (Music From the Motion Picture)

Early Morning

Jungle Brothers - Road Trip (Music From the Motion Picture)

I'm Gonna Fall

Ash - Road Trip (Music From the Motion Picture)

The Salmon Song

My drinking lady, i got a girl.

Breckin Meyer

Fortune and Fame

Freakin' you.

Jungle Brothers

Randy Travis - You and You Alone

Heart Shaped World

Jessica Andrews - Heart Shaped World

Voodoo Lady

Ween - Road Trip (Music From the Motion Picture)

Run-DMC - Road Trip (Music From the Motion Picture)

Inside My Love

Minnie Riperton - Road Trip (Music From the Motion Picture)

E.m.S.P. (feat. Uncle Kracker)

Kid Rock - Road Trip (Music From the Motion Picture)

Lovin' Machine

The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion - Road Trip (Music From the Motion Picture)

University of Ithaca Alma Mater

Gordon Henderson & His Midnight Music Makers

I Wanna Rock

Twisted Sister - Road Trip (Music From the Motion Picture)

I See You Baby

Groove Armada

The Black Eyed Peas - Behind the Front

Natural High

Bloodstone - Jackie Brown (Music from the Miramax Motion Picture)

Black Eyed Peas - Behind the Front

My Drinking Club

E-40 - Tha Hall of Game

My Drinking Club (feat. Young Mugzi of the Mossie)

Pumping on your stereo.

Supergrass - Road Trip (Music From the Motion Picture)

Anything, Anything (I'll Give You)

Buckcherry - Road Trip (Music From the Motion Picture)

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Spotify takes the pain out of road trip playlists with Soundtrack Your Ride

Spotify and playlists go together like chocolate and peanut butter (or whatever awesome combo doesn’t trigger your allergies), but it’s not always easy finding just the right playlist for a particular event. Take the classic Thanksgiving road trip: Depending on where you and your family members live, you could be looking at anywhere from one hour to 48 hours of highway haulin’. Do you really want to painstakingly assemble that much music? Of course you don’t. So Spotify has created a new tool called Soundtrack Your Ride , which will create a custom playlist of virtually any length, based on your road trip parameters.

The tool, which works for both Premium and free Spotify tiers, takes the form of a quiz. First, you enter your location and your destination on a giant map of the U.S. Unfortunately for family living in Canada, you can’t enter Canadian locations even though they’re quite prominently displayed on the map itself. You’ll just have to listen to the CBC until you’re south of the border.

Once you’ve entered your itinerary (multiple destinations will have to be handled as separate rides), the tool generates a predicted amount of time for the trip, which you can manually adjust if you think the estimate is too long or short. Now it’s time to answer a few questions.

• Who are you be traveling with? (Solo, Kids, Pets, Friends, Partner) Sorry, no combos like Kids+Pets are allowed
• What’s your favorite genre for the road? (Pop, Hip-Hop/Rap, Country, Rock, Mood, Indie, EDM)
• What’s your drive vibe? (Mellow, Sing-alongs, High-energy, Classic, Love sick, Pedal to the metal, Slow ride)
• What’s your ultimate driving song? (A choice of six tracks presumably picked as being relevant examples from your three previous selections)
• What kind of vehicle are you riding in? (SUV, Convertible , Electric , Sedan , Pickup Truck )

Based on your selections, the tool then cobbles together a playlist, which you can check out inside the Spotify app.

I decided to see what the tool would choose for me, based on an imaginary road trip from hell that I have zero plans to undertake. The scenario: My kids and I have been invited by Donald Trump to spend Thanksgiving with him and the rest of the First Family at his digs at Mar-a-Lago in Florida. Since we’re currently hanging out at the Digital Trends headquarters in Portland, Oregon, it’s going to be a back-breaking, coast-to-coast 46 hours and eight minutes odyssey across 11 states.

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We’ll be traveling in an SUV and our favorite genre for the road (or anytime, really) is rock. Our mood? Classic. Our ultimate driving song? C’mon, you already knew this one: Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody . I almost chose Life Is A Highway , but because Spotify only offered me the cover by Rascal Flatts, and not the original by fellow Canadian Tom Cochrane, I had to go with Queen.

On the whole, Soundtrack Your Ride did a pretty good job at reflecting my stated tastes. The resulting 676-song playlist included generous helpings of Queen, Van Morrison, Doobie Brothers, Fleetwood Mac, and Led Zeppelin, all of whom sit right in the middle of what I consider to be the “rock with a classic vibe” zone. But there were also some bizarre outliers. Along with the classic rock turkey, our Thanksgiving road trip feast included a zesty cranberry sauce of Godsmack, Metallica, and Rob Zombie, and a sugary dessert of ABBA and Wham!

Why were these artists included? Maybe it was my vehicle choice and traveling companions. Perhaps the tool figured that in order to survive almost 48 hours on the road with my kids in an SUV, I was going to need frequent jolts to my nervous system followed by upbeat family-friendly tunes. I could have opted to keep explicit lyrics out of the playlist, but I figured why should I be the only one hurling expletives. Besides, my kids have heard worse.

Will Soundtrack Your Ride solve your road trip playlist blues? I can’t guarantee that, but given the whole procedure takes less than 60 seconds, you should definitely see what it picks for you. You might just be adding Spotify to the list of things you’re thankful for this holiday season.

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Spotify has released a software update for its Car Thing companion device that gives it several new features including the ability to see and answer your incoming calls, add new items to your play queue, and control non-Spotify media. Some of the new features are only available on iOS devices, but Spotify says it is working to bring them to Android phones too.

Car Thing is a $90 device that combines a 4-inch touchscreen with a large navigation wheel, shortcut buttons, and voice recognition and connects to your phone via Bluetooth. It's designed to give you an easier way to navigate and play Spotify's content while driving and is especially handy for those who don't have Apple's CarPlay or Google's Android Auto built into their car's infotainment system. You need a Spotify Premium account to use Car Thing and the device is currently only available in the U.S.

If you took note of Spotify's very limited release of its Car Thing music player and thought that it might make a good addition to your vehicle, we have good news: It's no longer an invite-only exclusive. If you live in the U.S. and have a Spotify Premium account and $90 burning a hole in your pocket, you can grab one of these devices for yourself.

As a quick refresher, Car Thing is a device that's meant to make it a lot easier to navigate and play audio from Spotify in your car. Car Thing doesn't offer any functions that you can't get through your phone or your in-car infotainment system (if it has Apple CarPlay or Android Auto), but if you're one of the many folks who don't want to use (or can't use) one of those options, Car Thing is a $90 convenience.

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19 Ways to Make the Ultimate Road Trip Playlist (on Spotify) [2019]

Are you heading out on a road trip and in need of some direction for putting together the ultimate road trip playlist? If that’s the case, then I’ve got several ways to help you put together the ultimate road trip playlist on Spotify!

1. Understand how Spotify shuffle works

This is a very important thing to know. 

One thing many people don’t know is that the shuffle feature on Spotify is not always completely random. This means that it won’t always cycle through all of the songs on your playlist!

But there’s a way you can combat this.

If you go to the filter option whether on desktop or on mobile, you can filter your playlist by track and then try shuffle. That usually works for me but you might need to try troubleshooting with one of these methods .

If those don’t work you can try out the third party app Spotify Randomizer

2. Start with the genre (or artist)

When you’re ready to start making your playlist, don’t just start saving random hits to your playlist.

It’s best to start with a genre or an artist.

Both can be helpful but I prefer to go with a genre.

Some genres are just meant to be made into playlists like 80s music, for example. I usually pick a genre and then a general time frame though. One of my recent genres for a playlist was 90s/early 2000s alternative and another was 2010 to 2014 Top 40.

Sometimes I add a little special focus (sub-genre) to the playlist too like my recent  “late 90s/early 2000s hip hop & Houston rap” playlist.   

3. Create a playlist with “road trip classics”

I like to have playlists with specific genres like alternative, pop, rap, country, etc. because many times you just want to stick to one genre and vibe to it until you feel like switching it up to something else.

But there are some songs that are road trip classics that fit really well into one ultimate road trip classic playlist. Certain artists fall into this category like Willie Nelson, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Eagles, Johnny Cash — the list could go on and on. 

I recommend making one playlist filled with these classics so that you’ll have at least one core playlist with road trip classics which will allow your other playlists to stay true to their genres without you wondering how to fit in the classics.

4. Have some upbeat music

Chances are you’re going to have some very long stretches on your road trip. In that case, you’re going to need to have some music that won’t put you to sleep.

Having a bunch of slow songs won’t keep you up, so consider having a playlist on deck with a lot of BPM, EDM, hip hop, or high energy rock songs that can help give you that much-needed boost of energy when you’re tired.

5. Don’t be precise with the playlist name

Unless you’re just really into precision, I don’t suggest going with exact years because it will make building the playlist tedious and you will inevitably come across songs you love that you’ll have to keep off the playlist.

So my “2010 to 2014 Top 40” probably has songs from 2008 to 2016. I guess I could go back and check each song and change the title but that’s too tedious for me and I really don’t care if the title is precise.

I know what songs to expect and most others would too.

Of course you can try to avoid this issue by listing “late 90s” but what happens when you find that early to mid 90s song you love?

Just avoid precision.

6. Personalize the playlist and go big

There’s a big difference between making a playlist for a party versus making a playlist for a road trip.

In particular, there are two big differences.

#1: It’s more personal 

The first is that a road trip playlist is for you and potentially a only a few others.

For a party you might be catering to the tastes of dozens or even over 100 people. So you should feel free to personalize your playlist as much as you’d like without the pressure of trying to please a group of people or conform to mainstream music.

#2: Don’t worry about the size of the playlist 

When you’re making a playlist for a party, you often want to select a bank of songs with the intention of playing all of those songs for the length of a party. So, for example, if the party is set to last about five hours, you might put together a list with songs to cover five or six hours.

But if you’re going on a long road trip, five or six hours might only be one segment or half a segment on your road trip. 

So when it comes to the size of a playlist for a road trip, I don’t think you can ever go too long.

As long as you’re keeping your playlists organized by certain genres, you shouldn’t have to worry about creating huge playlists that lack identity and cohesiveness.

7. Use the recommendations on Spotify

I first single out one song and then add that to my playlist.

I then scroll down to “Recommended Songs” and then just click “Add” and those songs are instantly added to the playlist.

The algorithms used by Spotify are pretty good although after I’ve added 100 to 200 songs the recommendations can become very repetitive and there’s no way to remove songs you don’t like so the feature needs some improvement.

It’s still a great way to expand your playlist though.

8. Utilize other playlists

If you want to build the ultimate road trip playlist then you need to research other related playlists because you will inevitably leave out tons of songs and artists that you simply can’t remember.

So it’s often a good idea to start building your playlists based on other playlists. For example, if I’m looking for hits around 2010, I’ll just search “2010.”

Then I need to scroll down and find the playlists section and click “See All.”

Now I’ll be able to view a lot of different playlists that fit my description. You can note the number of followers on each of the playlists to see which are the most popular.

Personally, I like to dig into many of the different playlists to make sure that I don’t miss anything. It’s not uncommon for me to scroll through a dozen or so playlists as I try to leave no stone unturned.

Tip: Try notating the names of the playlists as you go through them so you can easily keep track of all of the playlists you’ve viewed.

9. Sort the playlists efficiently

Don’t just find a playlist and start randomly adding songs from it. There’s a more efficient way to go about it.

Find the playlist and first sort by the artist.

This has several key advantages.

Easier to remember

You’ll be able to more easily remember which songs you’ve picked for a specific artist. By seeing their songs lumped together, it also becomes easier to refresh your memory about their catalog.

View albums

Sorting this way also allows you to view the albums so you can quickly recall the old albums you may have forgotten about and see if the playlist has left off any key albums from that artist.

Systematically search artists

Most importantly, this sorting method allows you to search each artist one-by-one for other songs that you like. With Spotify you can simply click on the artist and then go directly to their page where you can scroll through all of their major hits and add them to your playlist one-by-one.

Once you’ve added all of the songs you like from them, simply hit the back button and return to the playlist.

Now you can do the same thing for the artists remaining on your playlist.

Search related artists

And once you’ve gone through all of the artists, you can check the “Related Artists” which are listed next to the artists when you click on them. That will open up your options to many more artists that you can use this same approach on.

This systematic approach will allow you to build up your playlist very efficiently and will decrease the odds of you forgetting about your favorite artists and albums.

If you do this process for a hand full of playlists, you’ll have a very deep playlist with tons of songs in a hurry.

This is my number one method for building quality playlists.

10. Find songs for specific destinations/moments

Some songs are tied to specific locations and are fun to listen to when traveling to or through those places.

Songs made for destinations

For example, if you’re headed to Texas what could be better than Amarillo by Morning by George Strait? Or if you’re headed into California you can find tons of songs to fit right into your West Coast travels ( Phantom Planet — California , Tupac — California , etc.)

Songs that go with destinations

But sometimes there are songs that are just perfect for your destination because the sounds just goes with the destination perfectly.

I remember driving through the Valley of Fire in Nevada with Kashmir by Led Zeppelin blaring and it was a perfect song to have coming through the speakers as we road through the otherworldly terrain of that place.

Songs that go with moments

Another example is when a song just fits in with a moment to perfection. One day,  Bitter Sweet Symphony by The Verve happened to come on right after we got in the car after finishing the long and tiring hike down the Subway at Zion National Park. It was absolutely perfect.

It takes a little extra work to find perfect destination/moment songs but there are some resources  like this one  and this one can you give you some ideas.

11. Use Movie Soundtracks

Move soundtracks offer some epic songs to take with you on road trips. A lot of them are instrumentals, which can be great for clearing your mind out on the open road or having deep conversations with your travel partner.

Some of my favorite movie soundtracks are Blood Diamond, The Social Network, Gravity, Inception, Transformers, Lone Survivor (I’m an Explosions in the Sky fan) and Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy movies.

You can find some epic movie soundtracks here  and here . 

I usually like to listen to the soundtracks one by one but sometimes you can mix and mash them up in ways that still work.

Tip: A great idea is to get movie soundtrack playlists that relate to where a movie was filmed if you’re driving through or visiting that location.

12 Collaborate

On Spotify you can create a collaborative playlist by right-clicking on the name of the playlist and then selecting “Collaborative Playlist.” This will allow others you share the playlist with to subscribe to it but also add and delete songs so make sure that you trust their musical judgment.

13. Create a “Similar Playlist”

You can also right-click on the playlist to instantly create a similar playlist.

For my smaller playlists, this created a playlist the same size but for my larger playlists (over 300 songs), it created a playlist of about 50% of the size.

This is a great way to find related songs in an instant. Sometimes some of the songs are crap and they include duplicates sometimes  but I’m often able to find a number of songs I’ve forgotten about.

14. Use playlist tools

Once you’ve tried out the methods above, you might still be hungry for more great songs to add to your playlist.

There are several tools you can use to assist you with your playlist building. I’ll discuss one in detail and show you a few others that you might want to try out as well.

15. Playlist Miner

You can try out Playlist Miner , which is a great free tool for Spotify.

First you need to log-in with your Spotify credentials.

Next, you’ll search a for a topic or genre. For example, you could search for “workout music” but in this case I searched for “roadtrip.”

It then brought up a lot of different playlists and I selected “Find Top Tracks.”

It brought up a selection of random hits. Many of these were road trip classics like Hotel California, Californication, etc.

You can click on the song and it will open up the song in Spotify, making it easy to add them to your playlist.

The mix on these playlists can be very random but that’s good because that means that it will cover a wide basis which will make your playlist even more diverse.

There are several other tools you can use that accomplish the same or similar tasks of culling together songs based on specific search criteria.

These include:

• Boil the Frog
• Magic Playlist 

You can read more about these tool (and others) here .

16. Sort out duplicates

You should wait until the end to worry about duplicates.

That’s because sometimes you might think you have a duplicate but you really don’t.

Many songs come in different versions too and sometimes if you really like a song you might want to have a radio version, live version, acoustic version, Hawaiian version, etc. Okay so maybe not Hawaiian but you get the point.

Also, if you’ve added a song multiple times that often means that you really like that song so maybe you’d prefer to have a duplicate on your playlist so that it comes up more frequently when you shuffle.

17. Don’t burn out to your playlists!

So you’ve put in hours researching hundreds of hits and you’re super pumped about your playlist, right?

Well, put your playlists on the shelf until it’s time for the trip.

You don’t want to burn yourself out on these songs before your trip. Our brains are wired so that when we listen to music we experience all sorts of sensations related to memory, movement, planning, etc.

In many ways, our brains are learning different things and we are experiencing different emotions from the music .

But at a certain point there’s nothing more to gain from a song and our minds seek out new stimulation.

I allow myself one to three full listens of each song while putting together a playlist and sometimes I don’t even listen to them at all if I know I’ll love the song.

This way, when it comes time for the trip, the songs feel very fresh and I can even listen to it multiple times without getting sick of it.

18. Take them offline

This is the final crucial step especially if you’re driving through areas like the Southwest where service is limited or non-existent.

Make sure that you download your songs before you embark on your trip. If you have the Spotify Premium subscription you can sync up to 3,333 tracks from the Spotify catalog on 3 separate devices (phone, tablet, computer, etc.).

That means you could have up to a total of  9,999  tracks offline

  That’s enough to keep you occupied for a really long time.

19. Be careful with headphones on road trips

If you’re making this playlist to be played on your headphones while riding along on a road trip be careful about listening to loud music for hours on end. I once did a long road trip through some windy mountains from Oaxaca City to Puerto Escondido and I was jamming to my playlist for almost the entire trip.

I also took dramamine to avoid getting car sick in the windy roads.

So when we arrived to our hotel many hours later, I was not only drowsy from the dramamine but also about 80% deaf ! It was the craziest feeling but my hearing was almost completely gone for an entire evening and I thought I’d blown out my ear drums!

My hearing slowly came back the next day, and I was able to laugh about it but it was seriously scary, so don’t let this happen to you!

Doctors recommend you to limit listening to music on your devices at levels up to 60% of maximum volume for a total of  60 minutes  a day. On my trip, I was probably at about 90% for 6.5 hours, hence why I went deaf.

Final word on road trip playlists

I think the ideal way to go about a road trip is to have three to five playlists at your disposal to fit different needs. If you do that you will not run out of fresh songs to enjoy and you’ll probably discover or rediscover many great hits you’ve been missing out on for years.

The key is to approach your song selection systematically and you won’t miss out on any of the songs you love. Also, If you can dig a little deep to find songs that have a connection to the places you’re visiting and you can refrain from burnin yourself out with your playlists, you’ll have hours upon hours of great listening sessions on your road trip.

Daniel Gillaspia is the Founder of UponArriving.com and the credit card app, WalletFlo . He is a former attorney turned travel expert covering destinations along with TSA, airline, and hotel policies. Since 2014, his content has been featured in publications such as National Geographic, Smithsonian Magazine, and CNBC. Read my bio .

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My boyfriend and I are road tripping soon, so I wanted some tips! I didn’t know you should find upbeat music to keep you up on long stretches of the drive. I’ll keep that in mind and find music my boyfriend and I would both like!

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The Ultimate Road Trip Playlist According to Travelers, Editors, and Spotify

This year has been nothing short of a whirlwind. As we wrap up the year, international travel is still a no go, and flying in general seems like a bit of a risky proposition. As a result, the humble road trip has roared back on our collective radar as many of us have been taking to the road as a way to get out of the house and explore our surroundings near and far. 

When we began discussing road trips on zoom calls and in Slack channels, the one thing that everyone could agree on was that music was essential. A good soundtrack can mean the difference between the hours flying by as fast as the scenery out the window or turning around before you reach your destination.

So what makes a great road trip playlist? It starts with the songs, but with so many incredible choices out there, it’s hard to whittle down to something that stands up to the test of time. However, we had an idea.

To make the perfect road trip playlist, we used three components. First, we looked at Spotify data to identify the most popular songs for driving, according to the top 100 road trip playlists. Next, we surveyed our TripSavvy readers to get their take. After that, our editors weighed in on their favorite songs. In the end, we were left with 29 carefully curated high-vibe songs that create the ultimate travel music of 2020.

Here are the top road trip songs. For the best listening experience, try playing them in order. Enjoy!

"Wake Me Up" by Avicii

Released in 2013, “Wake Me Up” made history by becoming the first song on Spotify to accumulate 200 million streams. This song can instantly put you in a good mood and that's why it's up first on our list.

"Night Moves" by Bob Seger

"Night Moves" is an easy-listening, American Rock classic. "Rolling Stone" magazine named it Single of the Year in 1977. This song is sure to get you in the right headspace for hitting the highway.

"Fly Like an Eagle" by Steve Miller Band

As suggested by one of our readers, "Fly Like an Eagle" was a must-have for this playlist. Even though this psychedelic-rock tune was released in 1976, it still feels relevant today.

Feed the babies Who don't have enough to eat Shoe the children With no shoes on their feet House the people Livin' in the street Oh, oh, there's a solution

"I Feel It Coming" by The Weeknd featuring Daft Punk

As suggested by one of our readers, "I Feel It Coming" is a sensual disco-pop song by The Weeknd and Daft Punk. When you play it, this catchy song will make you instinctively bob along as you're on the road.

"Cruise" by Florida Georgia Line

A song that appears on the Spotify list and was submitted by a reader is "Cruise" by Florida Georgia Line. This upbeat country song will make you wanna roll the windows down and cruise.

"Take It Easy" by the Eagles

After hours of driving, "Don't let the sound of your own wheels drive you crazy," might be the best advice you'll get. Released in 1972, "Take It Easy" by the Eagles is still being played by road trippers, appearing 20 times across the top 100 playlists.

"Riptide" by Vance Joy

"Riptide," the 2013 single by Australian singer-songwriter Vance Joy, appears on 13 of the top 100 road trip Spotify playlists. This cheery folk song won the World Music Award for World’s Best Song.

"Old Town Road (Remix)" by Lil Nas X featuring Billy Ray Cyrus

In 2019 Lil Nas X released "Old Town Road," a country rap remix with Billy Ray Cyrus. It won lots of awards, so it's no wonder that this was a top contender.

"Malibu" by Miley Cyrus

"This song reminds me of a road trip down the west coast from San Francisco to San Diego," says Megan Hartig, Content Marketing Manager. We booked our hotels on the fly with the app Hotel Tonight which was great for spontaneous travel."

"Life in the Fast Lane" by Eagles

You can't listen to "Life in the Fast Lane" without feeling like a badass. This song was on 13 of the top road trip playlists on Spotify. But don't lose your cool as this lyric points out: Life in the fast lane, Surely makes you lose your mind.

Listening to this song can give you a lead foot. Don't get a speeding ticket!

"Hey, Soul Sister" by Train

If you've never sung "Hey, Soul Sister" at the top of your lungs, have you ever been on a road trip? Not according to Spotify listeners. This song appeared 16 times according to Spotify data.

"September" by Earth, Wind & Fire

"I grew up listening to a lot of Earth, Wind & Fire with my parents during road trips," says associate editor Sherri Gardner. "'September' was one of my family’s favorites because it’s fun to sing along to, especially with the windows down."

"Burn The House Down" by AJR

Another great suggestion by one of our readers, "Burn The House Down" written by the pop trio consisting of three brothers, began as a 2018 song about U.S. political climate and became the theme song for the March for Our Lives campaign.

"Carry On Wayward Son" by Kansas

If you're struggling to hang in during your long drive, turn up "Carry On Wayward Son" a little louder for some encouragement. This progressive rock song performed by Kansas in 1976 took the band to the next level.

"Dancing In The Moonlight" by Jubël featuring NEIMY

"Dancing In The Moonlight" was named nine times in the top 100 Spotify road trip playlists. This 2018 feel-good pop cover is sure to lift your spirits with its upbeat rhythm, especially if you are driving after the sun goes down.

"Road Trip (2020 Version)" by Convent Bonfires

This song was suggested by one of our readers, and given the title, we had to include it. This obscure, indie-rock track released this year gives us all the good vibes.

"Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey

With almost one billion streams on Spotify, it's no surprise "Don't Stop Believin'" cracks the top 3, with 24 appearances on Spotify's top road trip playlists. So next time you're in your car, turn up the volume and sing on and on and on and on.

"Circles" by Post Malone

Another song listed on the Spotify charts and our reader survey is "Circles" by Post Malone. This 2019 pop single won Song of the Year at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards. It sat for a record 39 weeks in the Hot 100's top 10.

"Feel This Good" by Jackopierce

Another reader's choice, "Feel This Good" by musical duo Jackopierce is an easy listening song for the freeway.

Woke up this morning, rolled out of bed My favorite song's playing inside my head I go out on the freeway, windows down Don't know where I'm going, but it's good to move around and Days like this should never end

"Big Yellow Taxi" by Lennon & Maisy

Canadian sisters, Lennon and Maisy Stella, do a beautiful cover of the classic song "Big Yellow Taxi" originally sung by Joni Mitchell.

"Shotgun (The Wild Remix)" by George Ezra & The Wild

Whoever gets to ride shotgun is sure to enjoy this 2018 song by George Ezra featuring The Wild. "Shotgun" was listed on both the Spotify and readers' choice lists.

"Layla" by Eric Clapton

The acoustic rock song "Layla" was suggested by readers and found on six of the top Spotify road trip playlists. Hailed as one of the most iconic classic rock ballads of all time, there is no surprise it belongs here.

"Higher Love" by Kygo & Whitney Houston

This version of "Higher Love" produced by Norwegian DJ Kygo and the late Whitney Houston is a tropical, high-energy song that was number two on the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart.

"Free Fallin'" by Tom Petty

"I grew up listening to Tom Petty (he was my first concert), and he's still one of my all-time favorite musicians," says senior editor Jamie Hergenrader. "Free Fallin' is worthy of a road trip playlist because it embodies the vibe of the trip—you're out on the open road, free to explore, and the lyrics even mention or hint at several classic L.A. routes, such as Ventura Boulevard, Highway 101, and Mulholland Drive."

"More Than a Feeling" by Boston

Is there a song that reminds you of your secret crush? Apparently someone in the band Boston had one, and that inspired their hit song "More Than a Feeling." Spotify users can relate. The song shows up on 22 road trip playlists, making it the fourth most popular on our Spotify list.

"Hello Darlin'" by Conway Twitty

“In the car, there’s nothing better than classic country," says Astrid Taran, senior audience editor. "There’s something about driving in the middle of nowhere blasting old school country.”

"Fast Car" by Jonas Blue & Dakota

"Fast Car" by Tracy Chapman was listed 10 times on Spotify's list, but we included a remix by Jonas Blue & Dakota to keep things fresh and upbeat to keep things interesting along the ride.

"Sun Models" by ODESZA featuring Madelyn Grant

"This song feels like the perfect soundtrack for a road trip and makes everything feel a little more epic," says visual editor Taylor McIntyre.

"Jack & Diane" by John Mellencamp

Last but certainly not least, here we have a classic rock ballad by John Mellencamp. "Jack & Diane" was released in the summer of 1982 and has been a go-to by road trippers ever sense, appearing 10 times in the Spotify road trip lists.

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Spotify will now make you the perfect road trip playlist

Nov 19, 2019 • 1 min read

Spotify has launched a feature called Soundtrack your Ride © simonapilolla/Getty Images

There's nothing nicer than singing along to your favourite tunes on a road trip , but finding the perfect soundtrack to your travels can be tricky. Help is at hand from audio streaming platform Spotify, which has launched a feature called Soundtrack your Ride.

It generates a playlist for you based on your Spotify history and your answers to a few questions. You start by using the Google Maps tool or time selector to select the length and route of your car journey, and then take a short quiz consisting of five questions. Spotify then uses your listening habits and quiz choices to put together a soundtrack for the length of your ride.

The questions it asks includes who you're travelling with - solo, kids, friends, pet or partner - the kind of a car you drive and your favourite genre for the road.  You also select your "drive vibe," with the options including "mellow," "high-energy" and "love-sick." It also asks you to select your ultimate driving song from one of six choices. These include "Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen, “Body Like a Back Road” by Sam Hunt, “A Thousand Miles” by Vanessa Carlton, “Sucker” by the Jonas Brothers, “Life is a Highway” by Rascal Flatts and “Ridin’ Solo” by Jason Derulo.

Once all of this is completed, Spotify generates a playlist that aims to have you cruising along in musical heaven on your trip. To find out more about it and compile your own roadtrip playlist, please see here. 

You can also check out Lonely Planet's Spotify playlists  here .

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Spotify will now make a road trip playlist for you

It’s not as frighteningly accurate as the daily mix playlists, though.

By Aliya Chaudhry

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Spotify has launched Soundtrack your Ride , a new feature that generates a road trip playlist for you based on your Spotify history and your answers to a few questions.

First, the tool asks you to put in your start and endpoints, and then it calculates your route and the length of your trip using Google Maps. This isn’t the first collaboration between the mapping app and streaming service: Google Maps and Spotify integrated a year ago to make it easier to stream audio while navigating.

Then, Spotify gives you a quiz consisting of five questions. It asks you who you’re traveling with, what kind of a car you drive, and what your “drive vibe” is (whatever that means). Spotify also asks you two music-related questions, with limited options. First, it’ll ask you what your favorite genre for the road is (pop, rock, hip-hop / rap, country, indie, EDM, or a genre called “mood”).

Spotify will then ask you to pick “your ultimate driving song” from a mere six choices: Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody,” Vanessa Carlton’s “A Thousand Miles,” Jason Derulo’s “Ridin’ Solo,” Rascal Flatts’ “Life is a Highway,” Sam Hunt’s “Body Like a Back Road,” or “Sucker” by the Jonas Brothers. (There is a distinct split here among songs with a road or driving theme and songs with no such mention or connection to car travel.) 

Spotify will generate a playlist with enough songs to fill the length of your trip, which is then saved to your library. Based on my answers — rock, “Bohemian Rhapsody,” and “high energy” as my drive vibe — Spotify gave me a mix of classic rock and the music I typically listen to. Since Spotify is always so surprisingly on point with its personalized playlists, I felt like the road trip recommendations were less appealing than what I normally get through Spotify’s “Made for You” options.

Soundtrack your Ride also has some critical flaws — namely, that you can’t really use this feature at the point when you’d need it the most, like when you’re on the road and realize you don’t have a playlist. It does technically work on mobile; I could navigate to the URL on the browser on my phone, but the format wasn’t mobile-friendly, with some of the answer options getting cut off. There’s no way to access Soundtrack your Ride through either the desktop or mobile app, at least for now.

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The Best Road Trip Songs to Blast in the Car (+Playlists)

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There’s nothing like taking an epic road trip. Driving by the seat of your pants, veering off the highway to explore the undiscovered roads, enjoying the surrounding scenery, rolling down all your windows, and, of course, blasting an epic playlist on your car’s radio. Every good road trip needs a good road trip soundtrack. So what are the best road trip songs to add to your playlist?

A good road trip song taps into how it feels to be traveling the open road: whether that is excitement, wistfulness, or nostalgia. We’ve compiled lists and playlists full of the perfect road trip songs, songs that mention driving or cars, music that is just plain fun to listen to while driving, and songs you can listen to in whichever US state you’re traveling in.

What is the number one road trip song? You’ll have to decide that for yourself! But we have plenty of options for you to choose from. Add any of these to your road trip playlist (or just play any of our pre-populated road trip Spotify playlists!) and get ready to pump up the volume!

What’s the best way to listen to music in your car? Sign up for Spotify or Amazon Prime Music to access thousands of songs and create your own playlists.

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Everyone has different music tastes, so what you listen to in the car is up to you. But still, there are a few road classic road trip songs that will have everyone singing along in the car. The best road trip music invokes the emotions of traveling the open road with references to driving, exploring, or adventuring. Stuck on what to add to your playlist? These are fifteen of the best road trip songs to add to your playlist mix.

by The Proclaimers

“I’m Gonna Be” is the ultimate song about traveling far distances. Plus, it is just plain fun to sing along to in the car! While the Proclaimers might prefer to walk, we prefer to drive. But you know this song will be blasting on our car radio. (And for a more wistful drive, check out the Sleeping at Last cover.)

by Tom Petty

There are lots of places to run to and this song makes a good soundtrack to any of them. For anyone dreaming of that next adventure, this road trip song is always fun to sing along to with the windows down and the wind in your hair.

by The Red Hot Chili Peppers

Road Trippin’ is an anthem of the band’s Pacific Coast Highway road trip. But it is a good song to accompany any of the Best USA Road Trip Ideas Routes .

by Johnny Cash

No matter where your road trip is taking you, chances are that this song mentions it. “I’ve Been Everywhere” is the quintessential road trip song about a man who has been…well…everywhere! (92 places are mentioned in the song, if you’re keeping track). Check out this interactive map to see everywhere the singer visits in the song.

by Tom Cochrane (or Rascal Flatts)

Though more of a metaphor for the ups and downs of life, there is no better song to score a long drive on the highway. Check out the Tom Cochrane version or Rascal Flatt’s version from the movie Cars .

by Simon & Garfunkel

America is a song about two young lovers hitchhiking their way across the United States, in search of “America.” Full of adventure and optimism this song reminds us that everyone is on their own journey.

Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zero

Though not really about traveling, this feel-good song takes us on a journey about love. It reminds us that no matter how far or wide we drive, home is based on who you’re with. It also makes the perfect last song in a road trip playlist, to play as you’re coming home.

by Willie Nelson

While “On the Road Again” was originally written about being on tour, it has morphed into a road trip anthem. It’s a song about going new places and seeing new things, making it the perfect tune to blast while you’re on the road (again).

by Chuck Berry

Get your kicks to this classic road trip song that takes you on a journey on the Mother Road. While it might not be the essential song for every road trip, if you’re planning a Route 66 road trip , this song has to be at the top of your playlist.

by Lindsey Buckingham

“Holiday Road” cemented its place as the quintessential road trip song when it was used as the theme song to the quintessential road trip movie , National Lampoon’s Vacation , in 1983.

by Miley Cyrus

“Party in the USA” is more about moving across the country than driving across the country. But we all know that butterflies-in-our-stomach feeling that comes with experience something new for the first time. This song evokes both that adrenaline nervousness and wide-eyed wonder that can come with taking a chance, and how a good song can put you in the right mindset for anything. Plus it is just a fun song to sing in the car!

by Bruce Springsteen

We often travel to escape our normal routine and seek the adventure that is out of our bounds. Bruce Springsteen’s “Born to Run” has become an ultimate road trip anthem to the restlessness that keeps us on the road searching for something new.

by Sheryl Crow

Life has twists and turns, just as a road trip does. Using the metaphors of the road, this song evokes the ups and downs of a bumpy life and a bumpy highway. Plus the chorus is fun to sing along to in the car. It will surely get you a little bit closer to feeling fine.

For those times on the road when you just want to take it easy, this song is for you. This is the perfect driving song for any road trip, but especially if you plan to be standin’ on a corner in Winslow, Arizona (there’s even a Standin’ on a Corner roadside attraction on Route 6 based off of this famous road trip song!).

by Fleetwood Mac

“Go Your Own Way” was originally a break up song but it has morphed into a song that means so much more to those who love to go, or travel, their own way. Any Fleetwood Mac song rounds out a road trip playlist and belting out, “go your own way,” makes this song a must add.

Pump up the volume!

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Music for road trips has to last for hours. You don’t want to end up listening to the same song over and over again (unless it’s your favorite song ever, in which case you might not mind!). Round out your music playlist with one of these songs about driving and cars. Each of these songs makes some mention to something you’ll find on the road!

• Behind the Wheel by Depeche Mode
• Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol
• Drive by The Cars
• Drive My Car by The Beatles
• Don’t Stop Believin’ by Journey
• Fast Car by Tracy Chapman
• Here I Go Again by Whitesnake
• Hit the Road Jack by Ray Charles
• I Drove All Night by Cyndi Lauper
• Interstate Love Song by Stone Temple Pilots
• Into the Great Wide Open by Tom Petty
• Jesus Take The Wheel by Carrie Underwood
• Keep the Car Running by Arcade Fire
• King of the Road by Roger Miller
• Little Red Corvette by Prince
• Movin’ Right Along by Alkaline Trio
• Mustang Sally by Wilson Pickett
• One Headlight by The Wallflowers
• Paradise by the Dashboard Light by Meatloaf
• Ramblin’ Man by The Allman Brothers
• Road to Nowhere by Talking Heads
• Shut Up and Drive by Rihanna
• Slow Ride by Foghat
• Society by Eddie Vedder
• Stickshifts and Safetybelts by Cake
• Take Me Home, Country Roads by John Denver
• Truckin’ by Grateful Dead
• The Way by Fastball

Road trip songs son’t have to be about driving, locations, or America to make them road trip songs. Sometimes the best songs are ones that fit the mood of whatever part of your journey you’re on: a karaoke-level banger for when you’re speeding down the highway with your windows down, a melancholy ballad that matches the scenery-for-miles national park, or an oldie-but-goodie that takes you on a nostalgic blast to the past. Any song you love can be a road trip song. But here are some of our favorites.

• 1979 by The Smashing Pumpkins
• Africa by TOTO
• All Star by Smash Mouth
• All the Small Things by Blink 182
• American Pie by Don McLean
• Animal by Neon Trees
• As It Was by Harry Styles
• Baba O’Riley by The Who
• …Baby One More Time by Britney Spears
• Back to You by Bryan Adams
• Basket Case by Green Day
• Bitch by Meredith Brooks
• Blinding Lights by The Weeknd
• Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen
• Born To Be Wild by Steppenwolf
• The Boys of Summer by Don Henley
• Brown Eyed Girl by Van Morrison
• Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen
• Closer by The Chainsmokers
• Complicated by Avril Lavigne
• Come As You Are by Nirvana
• Counting Stars by OneRepublic
• Cut to the Feeling by Carly Rae Jepsen
• Crazy in Love by Beyonce
• Creep by Radiohead
• Dancing in the Dark by Bruce Springsteen
• Dancing in the Moonlight by Toploader
• Dog Days Are Over by Florence + The Machine
• Don’t Stop Me Now by Queen
• Down by the Water by The Decemberists
• Down on the Corner by Credence Clearwater Revival
• Dream On by Aerosmith
• Dreams by Fleetwood Mac
• Edge of Seventeen by Stevie Nicks
• Everybody Wants to Rule the World by Tears for Fears
• Fade Into You by Mazzy Star
• Fell in Love with a Girl by The White Stripes
• Follow You Into the Dark by Death Cab for Cutie
• Free Fallin’ by Tom Petty
• Good Vibrations by The Beach Boys
• Happy by Pharrell Williams
• Have You Ever Seen the Rain by Creedence Clearwater Revival
• Heartbeats by José González
• Hear Comes the Sun by The Beatles
• Hello by Adele
• Heroes by David Bowie
• Hey, Soul Sister by Train
• Hey Ya by Outkast
• Ho Hey by The Lumineers
• Hold On by Wilson Phillips
• I Bet My Life by Imagine Dragons
• I’m Still Standing by Elton John
• I Wanna Be Sedated by The Ramones
• I Will Wait by Mumford and Sons
• Jack & Diane by John Mellencamp
• Jolene by Dolly Parton
• Juice by Lizzo
• July, July by The Decemberists
• J ust What I Needed by The Cars
• Like a Prayer by Madonna
• Livin’ On A Prayer by Bon Jovi
• Love Shack by The B-52s
• Lust for Life by Iggy Pop
• Made You Look by Meghan Trainor
• More Than a Feeling by Boston
• Mr. Blue Sky by Electric Light Orchestra
• Mr. Brightside by The Killers
• Mr. Jones by Counting Crows
• My Sharona by The Knack
• No Diggity by Backstreet
• No Scrubs by TLC
• Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now by Starship
• Old Town Road by Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus
• One Week by The Barenaked Ladies
• Perfect by Ed Sheeran
• Rebel Yell by Billy Idol
• Redemption Song by Bob Marley
• Riptide by Vance Joy
• Ring of Fire by Johnny Cash
• Rolling In The Deep by Adele
• Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God) by Kate Bush
• Say It Ain’t So by Weezer
• Scar Tissue by Red Hot Chili Peppers
• Semi-Charmed Life by Third Eye Blind
• Seven Nation Army by The White Stripes
• Sex on Fire by Kings Of Leon
• Shape of You by Ed Sheeran
• Should I Stay or Should I Go by The Clash
• Shut Up and Dance by Walk the Moon
• Summer of ’69 by Bryan Adams
• Sweet Child O’ Mine by Guns N Roses
• Teenage Dream by Katy Perry
• The Golden Age by Beck
• This Is Me from The Greatest Showman
• Total Eclipse of the Heart by Bonnie Tyler
• Toxic by Britney Spears
• Umbrella by Rhianna
• Under Pressure by Queen and David Bowie
• Uptown Funk by Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars
• Valerie by Amy Winehouse
• Wake Me Up by Avicii
• Watermelon Sugar by Harry Styles
• Welcome Home, Son by Radical Face
• Where the Streets Have No Name by U2
• Wonderwall by Oasis
• We Are Young by fun. featuring Janelle Monáe
• What’s Up by 4 Non Blondes
• Wild World by Yusuf / Cat Stevens
• You Give Love a Bad Name by Bon Jovi
• You Oughta Know by Alannis Morisette
• You Shook Me All Night Long by AC/DC

Road Trip Songs Playlist

We’ve added all of the music above to some special Spotify playlists you can listen to on your vacation. Add these to your favorites so you always have access to the best music to listen to in the car. Put them on shuffle for a surprise at every turn!

This Spotify road trip playlist contains all the best road trip songs and songs about driving and cars to provide a fun soundtrack to your travels. With more than 40 songs, it will keep yu entertained for three hours of driving!

This Spotify playlist contains all the music on our driving music playlist, plus over 100 more fun songs to listen to in the car! With over 170 songs, this playlist will run for 11 hours so you’ll never get bored on the road.

Road Trip Songs for Every State

Sometimes you just want to get in the mood for where you’re traveling to. These themed road trip playlists have songs for any US state you’re traveling to. From Alabama to Wyoming, these songs mention the state names, reference the state, are all about the state, or have some deeper meaning that ties them to the location. Use these US state playlists as the soundtrack to your Great American road trip, wherever that journey is taking you!

• Alabama by The Louvin Brothers 
• Alabama Getaway by Grateful Dead
• Alabama Pines by Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit
• Alabama Rain by Jim Croce
• Alabama Song by The Doors
• Alabama Waltz by Hank Williams
• Ala-Freakin-Bama by Trace Adkins
• All In Alabama by Hank Williams Jr.
• All Summer Long by Kid Rock
• Angel from Montgomery by John Prine
• Birmingham by Randy Newman
• Midnight In Montgomery by Alan Jackson
• My Home’s in Alabama by Alabama
• Old Alabama by Brad Paisley
• Paint Me a Birmingham by Trace Lawrence
• Stars Fell on Alabama by Frank Perkins and Mitchell Parish
• Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrd Skynyrd
• Alaska by Dr. Dog
• Alaska by Little Hurt
• Alaska by Maggie Rogers 
• Alaska by Pinegrove
• Alaska and Me by John Denver
• Alaska Highway by Dan Bern
• The Alaska Song by Lacy J. Dalton
• American Child by John Denver
• Caroline Says II by Lou Reed
• Fairbanks, Alaska by The Front Bottoms
• Far Alaska by Jethro Tull
• From Alaska To L.A. by Wanda Jackson
• Home to Alaska by Lee Greenwood
• I’ll See Alaska by Black Irish Band
• North To Alaska by Johnny Horton
• Road to Alaska by the Bee Gees
• Talkin’ Goin’ to Alaska Blues by Shawn Mullins
• To the Wild Country by John Denver
• When It’s Springtime In Alaska (It’s Forty Below) by Johnny Horton
• Arizona by Josh Kerr
• Arizona By Kings Of Leon
• Arizona by Scorpions
• Arizona Skies by Los Lobos
• The Ballad Of Boot Hill by Johnny Cash
• Big Iron By Marty Robbins
• Bobby in Phoenix by Gorillaz (Featuring Bobby Womack)
• By The Time I Get To Phoenix By Glen Campbell
• Closer by the Chainsmokers
• Flagstaff by Morning by Joshua Kadison
• (Get Your Kicks on) Route 66 by Nat King Cole
• Grand Canyon by Drive-by Truckers
• I Love You, Arizona by Rex Allen Jr.
• Mesa Town by Authority Zero
• Ocean Front Property By George Strait
• Painted Desert by Pat Benatar
• Phoner To Arizona by Gorillaz
• Sedona Sunrise by Aerosmith
• Send Me Down to Tucson by Mel Tillis
• Summer Running by Billy Idol
• Take It Easy By Eagles
• There Is No Arizona by Jamie O’Neal
• Tucson Train by Bruce Springsteen
• Arkansas by Chris Stapleton
• Arkansas by Damien Jurado
• Arkansas by Jimmy McCracklin
• Arkansas Farmboy by Glen Campbell
• Arkansas Heat by Gossip
• Arkansas Lovin’ Man by Johnny Cash
• Five Feet High and Rising by Johnny Cash
• Going Back to Arkansas by Big Bill Broonzy
• Home by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
• Little Rock by Hayes Carll
• The Lord God Bird  by Sufjan Stevens
• Mary Queen of Arkansas by Bruce Springsteen
• Sweet Southern Comfort by Buddy Jewell
• They Caught the Devil and Put Him in Jail in Eudora, Arkansas by Tony Joe White
• Beverly Hills by Weezer
• California by Blink-182
• California by Childish Gambino
• California By Delta Spirit
• California by Joni Mitchell
• California by Phantom Planet
• California Dreamin’ by The Mamas & The Papas
• California Girls by The Beach Boys
• California Gurls by Katy Perry
• California Kids by Weezer
• California Love by Tupac Shakur featuring Dr. Dre
• California Nights by Sweet
• California Soul by Marlena Shaw
• California Stars by Billy Bragg & Wilco
• Californication By Red Hot Chili Peppers
• Coming Into Los Angeles by Arlo Guthrie
• Going Back to Cali by The Notorious B.I.G.
• Going to California by Led Zeppelin
• Hotel California by Eagles
• I Left My Heart In San Francisco by Tony Bennett
• I Love LA by Randy Newman
• It Never Rains in Southern California by Albert Hammond
• La La Land by Bryce Vine
• Lights by Journey
• Malibu by Miley Cyrus
• Queen of California by John Mayer
• San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Flowers In Your Hair) by Scott McKenzie
• Santa Monica By Everclear
• Ventura Highway by America
• Altitude Adjustment by Midland
• Boulder To Birmingham by Emmylou Harris
• Colorado by Alex Guthrie
• Colorado by Chevy Chase
• Colorado by Chuck Pyle
• Colorado by Florida Georgia Line
• Colorado by Infamous Stringdusters
• Colorado by Linda Ronstadt
• Colorado by Lotus
• Colorado by Paper Bird
• Colorado Bluebird Sky by The String Cheese Incident
• Colorado Girl by Townes Van Zandt
• Colorado Sunrise by 3OH!3
• Closer by Chainsmokers featuring Halsey
• Denver by Willie Nelson
• Driving Back to Denver by The Railbenders
• Forty Miles From Denver by Yonder Mountain Spring Band
• Get Out Of Denver by Bob Seger
• Goodbye in Telluride by Dierks Bentley
• I-70 Westbound by The Railbenders 
• I Guess He’d Rather Be In Colorado by John Denver
• I’m Leavin’ Colorado by Hillbilly Hellcats
• Intentions by Justin Bieber
• Lucky Denver Mint by Jimmy Eat World
• Lucky Old Colorado by Merle Haggard 
• A Mile High In Denver by Jimmy Buffett
• My Proud Mountains by Townes Van Zandt
• Rocky Mountain High by John Denver
• Rocky Mountain Way by Joe Walsh
• You Wild Colorado by Johnny Cash
• Connecticut by Artie Shaw
• Connecticut by Judy Garland and Bing Crosby
• Connecticut by Superchunk
• Connecticut Fun by Punkestra
• Connecticut Oberek by Jimmy Sturr
• Connecticut Snow by David Stephens
• The Connecticut Song by Kristen Graves
• Kylie from Connecticut by Ben Folds
• The Wives Are In Connecticut by Carly Simon
• Delaware by Arbour Season
• Delaware by Perry Como
• Delaware Slide by George Thorogood And The Destroyers
• Dover by John Flynn
• Down Home by Jimmie Allen
• Hello, I’m in Delaware by City And Colour
• Hot Time In Delaware by Saves The Day
• I’m From Delaware by Todd Chappelle
• All Signs Point to Lauderdale by A Day to Remember
• Backflip by The Front Bottoms
• Celebration, Florida by Chumbawamba
• Don’t Let Me Die in Florida by Patty Griffin
• The Everglades by Waylon Jennings
• Florida by Modest Mouse
• FloriFda Blues by Ricky Skaggs
• FloriDada by Animal Collective
• Florida Kilos by Lana Del Rey
• Florida Man by Blue Oyster Cult
• The Florida Song by Ricky Sylvia
• Florida Time by Bob Seger
• Floridays by Jimmy Buffett
• Gainesville by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
• Goin’ Back to Daytona by Floyd Miles
• Heaven’s Gate (Sad & Sober) by The Wonder Years
• If I Could Do It Again by Corey Smith
• Jacksonville by Josh Turner
• Key Largo by Bertie Higgins
• Kokomo by The Beach Boys
• Mainline Florida by Eric Clapton
• Miami 2017 by Billy Joel
• Move to Miami by Enrique Iglesias (Featuring Pitbull)
• Ocean Avenue by Yellowcard
• Only the Ocean by Jack Johnson
• The State of Florida by Less Than Jake
• Summer Nights by Rascal Flatts
• Swimming in Miami by Owl City
• Talk Me Out Of Tampa by Joe Nichols
• Tallahassee Lassie by Freddy Cannon
• Trying to Reason With Hurricane Season by Jimmy Buffet
• Cedartown, Georgia by Waylon Jennings
• Chattahoochee by Alan Jackson
• The Devil Went Down to Georgia by The Charlie Daniels Band
• Georgia by Elton John
• Georgia on My Mind by Ray Charles
• Georgia Peaches by Lynyrd Skynyrd
• Georgia Rain by Trisha Yearwood
• Georgia Woods by Keith Urban
• Highway 20 Ride by Zac Brown Band
• I Been to Georgia on a Fast Train by Billy Joe Shaver
• Lonely Night In Georgia by Marc Broussard
• Love Shack by The B-52’s
• Me and You and a Dog Named Boo by Lobo
• Meet in the Middle by Diamond Rio
• Midnight Train to Georgia by Gladys Knight & The Pips
• The Moon Over Georgia by Shenandoah
• The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia by Reba McEntire
• Oh, Atlanta by Alison Krauss and Union Station
• Peaches by Justin Bieber
• Rainy Night in Georgia by Brook Benton
• Sweet Augusta Darlin’ by Vince Gill
• Sweet Georgia Brown by Ella Fitzgerald
• Walkin’ Back to Georgia by Jim Croce
• Watermelon Crawl by Tracy Byrd
• Why Georgia by John Mayer
• Aloha ‘Oe by Queen Liliuokalani
• Blue Hawaii by Elvis Presley
• Fish and Poi by Sean Na’auao
• Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride by Kamehameha Schools Children’s Chorus and Mark Kealiʻi Hoʻomalu
• Honolulu City Lights by Keola Beamer
• Island Style by John Cruz
• Kona Red by Ho`aikāne
• Pearly Shells (Pupu o Ewa) by Don Ho
• Pua `Ahihi by The Kahauanu Trio
• Rolling Down To Old Maui by Stan Rogers
• Somewhere Over the Rainbow by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
• Tiny Bubbles by Don Ho
• To You Sweetheart, Aloha by Bing Crosby, Dick McIntire, and His Harmony Hawaiians
• White Sandy Beach by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
• Idaho by Bryan Lanning
• Idaho by BoDeans
• Idaho by Delta Spirit
• Idaho by Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
• Idaho by Gorillaz
• Idaho by Gregory Alan Isakov
• Idaho by Josh Ritter
• Idaho by Nerina Pallot
• Idaho by Reckless Kelly
• Idaho by Train
• Idaho by Yonder Mountain String Band
• Idaho Cowboy by Reckless Kelly
• Idaho State Fair by Johnny Granger
• Idaho (Where I’m From) by Equaleyes
• Nowhere in Idaho by Rednex
• Private Idaho by B-52s
• Twin Falls by Built to Spill
• 65th And Ingleside by Chance The Rapper
• 100 Chicagos by Lupe Fiasco
• 2120 South Michigan Avenue by The Rolling Stones
• Ballad of the Illinois Opry by REO Speedwagon
• Cairo, Illinois by Pokey LaFarge
• Chicago by Sufjan Stevens
• Chicago (That Toddlin’ Town) by Frank Sinatra
• Come on! Feel the Illinoise! by Sufjan Stevens
• Effington by Ben Folds
• The Giant of Illinois by The Handsome Family
• Illinois by Dan Fogelberg
• Illinois by Everly Brothers
• Illinois Blues by Skip James
• J ohnsburg, Illinois by Tom Waits
• Lake Shore Drive by Aliotta, Haynes, and Jeremiah
• Lookin’ Out My Back Door by Creedence Clearwater Revival
• Made in the USA by Lupe Fiasco
• Meet Me in Chicago by Buddy Guy
• Moline by Pearl Jam
• My Kind Of Town by Frank Sinatra
• Someday We’ll Go All The Way by Eddie Vedder
• Sweet Home Chicago by The Blues Brothers
• Tonight, Tonight by The Smashing Pumpkins
• Via Chicago by Wilco
• Back Home Again in Indiana by Jim Nabors
• Back To Indiana by The Elms
• Can’t Get Indiana Off My Mind by Crystal Gale
• Fly Over States by Jason Aldean
• Gary, Indiana by Meredith Willson
• Going Back To Indiana by The Jackson 5
• Henrietta, Indiana by Josh Ritter
• Indiana by Jon McLaughlin
• Indiana Sky by Josh Garrels
• Indiana by Melissa Ethridge
• Indiana by The Samples
• Indiana By Sean Kelly
• Indiana Wants Me by R. Dean Taylor
• Mary Jane’s Last Dance by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers
• On The Banks Of The Wabash, Far Away by Paul Dresser
• Pizza King by Wussy
• Small Town by John Mellencamp
• Springtime Indiana by Sandra McCracken
• Birth of Serpents by The Mountain Goats
• The Drycleaner From Des Moines by Joni Mitchell
• Iowa by Dar Williams
• Iowa Corn Song by Percy Faith
• Iowa Gold by Jane Roman Pitt
• The Iowa Song by Josh Connor
• It Sure Can Get Cold In Des Moines by Tom T. Hall
• Stranded by Manfred Mann’s Earth Band
• Belexes by Kansas
• Home on the Range by Roy Rogers
• Kansas Rain by John Stewart
• One’s On The Way by Loretta Lynn
• On The Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe by Judy Garland
• On the Road to Kansas by W.G. Snuffy Walden
• Ringing in the Year by Turnpike Troubadours
• Sunflower by Russ Morgan
• We’re Not in Kansas by Big Country
• Wichita Lineman by Glen Campbell
• Wichita Skyline by Shawn Colvin
• You’re Not in Kansas Anymore by Jo Dee Messina
• Blue Kentucky Girl by Emmylou Harris
• Blue Moon Of Kentucky by Bill Monroe And The Bluegrass Boys
• Bourbon In Kentucky by Dierks Bentley
• Coal Miner’s Daughter by Loretta Lynn
• Dumas Walker by The Kentucky Headhunters
• Ghost of Floyd Collins by Black Stone Cherry
• It’s Got To Be Kentucky For Me by Tom T. Hall
• Kentucky Dirty by Laura Bundy
• Kentucky Gambler by Dolly Parton
• Kentucky In The Morning by Tom T. Hall
• Kentucky Means Paradise by Merle Travis
• Kentucky Moon by Jake Ousley
• Kentucky Rain by Elvis Presley
• Kentucky Skies by Leftover Salmon
• Kentucky Straight by Johnny Cash
• Kentucky Waltz by The Blue Grass Boys
• Kentucky Woman by Neil Diamond
• Long Hard Road by Tyler Childers
• Mountain Parkway by Sundy Best
• Old Kentucky Farmers by Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out
• Old King Coal by Sturgill Simpson
• Paradise by John Prine
• Run for the Roses by Dan Fogelberg
• Whitehouse Road by Tyler Childers
• You’ll Never Leave Harlan Alive by Patty Loveless
• Adalida by George Strait
• Apache Rose Peacock by Red Hot Chili Peppers
• Born on the Bayou by Creedence Clearwater Revival
• Cajun Born by Johnny Cash
• Callin’ Baton Rouge by Garth Brooks
• Down at the Twist and Shout by Mary Chapin Carpenter
• Down Louisiana Way by George Strait
• House of the Rising Sun by The Animals
• Iko Iko by the Dixie Cups
• Jambalaya (On the Bayou) by Hank Williams
• Leaving Louisiana in the Broad Daylight by Oak Ridge Boys
• Louisiana by Tim McGraw
• Louisiana Man by Lucinda Williams
• Louisiana Moon by Alabama
• Louisiana Rain by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
• Louisiana Saturday Night by Mel McDaniel
• Proud Mary by Creedence Clearwater Revival
• Queen of New Orleans by Jon Bon Jovi
• Royal Orleans by Led Zeppelin
• Tryin’ to Get New Orleans by The Tractors
• Walking to New Orleans by Fats Domino
• The King Of Maine by Spose
• King Of The Road by Roger Miller
• Long Time Sunshine by Weezer
• Maine Stein Song by Rudy Vallée
• Nothing But Time by Jackson Browne
• Portland, Maine by Donovan Woods
• Portland Town by Schooner Fare
• The Reach by Dan Fogelberg
• So You Think You Know Maine by Wicked Good Band
• That Jane from Maine by Doris Day
• A Tombstone Every Mile by Dick Curless
• Baltimore by Prince
• Baltimore by Randy Newman
• Going To Maryland by The Mountain Goats
• Maryland by Vonda Shepard
• Maryland Memories by Ronnie Dove
• Raining In Baltimore by Counting Crows
• Silver Springs by Fleetwood Mac
• Six Feet Under The Stars by All Time Low
• There’s A Girl In The Heart Of Maryland by Bing Crosby
• There She Goes by Good Charlotte
• Together In Maryland by Tony Cavallo
• What’s New In Baltimore? by Frank Zappa
• B ack to Boston by The Rosebuds
• Boston by Augustana
• Boston by The Byrds
• Boston by Kenny Chesney
• Dirty Water by The Standells
• Massachusetts by Aaron Lewis
• Massachusetts by Bee Gees
• Mass Pike by The Get Up Kids
• Midnight Rambler by The Rolling Stones
• M.T.A. by The Kingston Trio
• My Sister by The Juliana Hatfield Three
• Old Cape Cod by Patti Page
• Please Come to Boston by Dave Loggins
• Roadrunner by Jonathan Richman
• Rock and Roll Band by Boston
• Shipping Up To Boston by the Dropkick Murphys
• Sweet Baby James by James Taylor
• They Came to Boston by The Mighty Mighty Bosstones
• Walcott by Vampire Weekend
• Whoever’s in New England by Reba McEntire
• America by Simon & Garfunkel
• Back to Ypsilanti by Lee Osler
• The Big Three Killed My Baby by The White Stripes
• Dancing in the Street by Martha and the Vandellas
• Detroit ‘67 by Sam Roberts
• Detroit Rock City by Kiss
• Especially in Michigan by Red Hot Chili Peppers
• For The Widows In Paradise, For The Fatherless In Ypsilanti by Sufjan Stevens
• Going to Michigan by The Extra Glenns
• Half Acre by Hem
• Hello Detroit by Sammy Davis, Jr.
• I Want to go Back to Michigan by Irving Berlin
• Lake Michigan by Rogue Wave
• Michicant by Bon Iver
• Michigan by The Milk Carton Kids
• Michigan and Again by The Accidentals
• Michigan Left by Arkells
• Mona and Emmy by Frontier Ruckus
• Night Moves by Bob Seger
• One Piece at a Time by Johnny Cash
• Panic in Detroit by David Bowie
• Roll Me Away by Bob Seger
• The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald by Gordon Lightfoot
• The Biggest Ball of Twine in Minnesota by Weird Al Yankovic
• Big River by Johnny Cash
• Drown Soda by Hole
• Duluth by Trampled By Turtles
• Escapade by Janet Jackson
• Girl From The North Country by Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash
• Good Old Days by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
• Lake of Fire by Nirvana
• Minnesota by Lil Yachty
• Minnesota Girl by Green Day
• On A Bus To St. Cloud by Trisha Yearwood
• Outshined by Soundgarden
• Rock ‘n’ Roll is Alive (And It Lives in Minneapolis) by Prince
• Say Shh by Atmosphere
• Skyway by The Replacements
• Truth Hurts by Lizzo
• Uptown by Prince
• Walls of Red Wing by Bob Dylan
• Biloxi by Jimmy Buffett
• Black Water by The Doobie Brothers
• Child of the Mississippi by Old Crow Medicine Show
• Down in Mississippi (Up to No Good) by Sugarland
• Ghosts of Mississippi by The Steeldrivers
• Here’s to the State of Mississippi by Phil Ochs
• In the Mississippi River by Mavis Staples
• Jackson, Mississippi by Kid Rock
• Living for the City by Stevie Wonder
• Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man by Conway Twitty, Loretta Lynn
• Mississippi by Afroman
• Mississippi by Bob Dylan
• Mississippi by Charlie Daniels
• Mississippi by Pussycat
• Mississippi by Train
• Mississippi by Rising Appalachia
• Mississippi Girl by Faith Hill
• Mississippi Kid by Lynyrd Skynyrd
• Mississippi Mud by Hank Williams III
• Mississippi Queen by Mountain
• Mississippi Sand by Johnny Cash
• Mister and Mississippi by Patti Page
• My Head’s in Mississippi by ZZ Top
• Sunrise on the Mississippi by Bruce Cockburn
• Uptown Funk by Mark Ronson (featuring Bruno Mars)
• California, Missouri by Kassi Ashton
• Cold Missouri Waters by James Keelaghan
• Missing Missouri by Sara Evans
• Missouri by David Nail
• Missouri Moon by Rhonda Vincent
• Missouri Waltz by Johnny Cash
• Shovelin’ Coal in Missouri by Jimmie Rodgers
• Songs About Missouri by Michael Tyler
• Southwest Missouri by The Mark Chapman Band
• Walkin’ To Missouri by Sammy Kaye
• 200 Miles From Montana by Greensky Bluegrass
• All Through Montana by John Craigie
• Big City by Merle Haggard
• Cut Bank, Montana by Hank Williams Jr.
• Goodnight Montana by David Walburn
• Hey Montana by Eve 6
• Home is Where Montana Is is Bruce Anfinson
• Livingston Saturday Night by Jimmy Buffett
• Montana by Justin Timberlake
• Look for Me in Butte by Utah Philips
• Meet Me in Montana by Dan Seals and Marie Osmond
• Midnight in Missoula by Nanci Griffith
• Montana by Daya
• Montana by Frank Zappa
• Montana by John Linnell
• Montana by Liz Carlisle
• Montana by Sons of the Pioneers
• Montana Lullaby by Ken Overcast
• Montana on My Mind by Shane Clouse
• Montana Rodeo by Chris LeDoux
• Montana Song by Hank Williams Jr
• Montana Sky by White Heart
• My Home’s in Montana by Wylie & The Wild West
• Wild Montana Skies by John Denver
• Calamity Song by The Decemberists
• Colder Weather by Zac Brown Band
• Egg & Daughter Nite, Lincoln, Nebraska, 1967 by John Prine
• Little Nebraska Town by Rachael Price
• My Guardian Angel by Pistoleros
• Nebraska by Bruce Springsteen
• Nebraska by Cash Brothers
• Nebraska by moe.
• Nebraska Sunrise by Buddy Knox
• North Platte, Nebras-katte by Harry Partch And The Kronos Quartet
• Omaha by Counting Crows
• Omaha by Damien Jurado
• Omaha, Nebraska by Groucho Marx
• Tarkio Road by Brewer & Shipley
• There Is No Place Like Nebraska by Harry Pecha
• You And I by Lady Gaga
• Plains Of Nebrasky-O by Eric Anderson
• All The Way To Reno (You’re Gonna Be A Star) by R.E.M.
• Friend of The Devil by Grateful Dead
• Hell Before Reno by Big in Japan
• Leaving Las Vegas by Sheryl Crow
• Nevada by Deer Tick
• Nevada by YoungBoy Never Broke Again
• Nighttime in Nevada by Adrian Brannan
• Old Nevada Moon by Patsy Montana
• Sam’s Town by The Killers
• Sands of Nevada by Mark Knopfler
• Stop in Nevada by Billy Joel
• Viva Las Vegas by Elvis Presley
• Waking Up In Vegas by Katy Perry
• Welcome to Nevada by Jerry Reed
• Emperor of New Hampshire by James Parkington
• Escape From New Hampshire by Boscoden
• Granite State of Mind by The Super Secret Project
• Leaving New Hampshire by Andy Leftwich
• Live Free or Die by Bill Morrissey
• New Hampshire by John Linnell
• New Hampshire by Sonic Youth
• New Hampshire You’re My Home by Beverly Rush
• Okayalright by moe.
• White Mountain Fever by Jimmy Lehoux
• 4th of July, Asbury Park (Sandy) by Bruce Springsteen
• Atlantic City by The Band
• Atlantic City by Bruce Springsteen
• Fake Blues by Real Estate
• Hackensac k by Fountains of Wayne
• I Like Jersey Best by John Pizzarelli
• I’m From New Jersey by John Gorka
• Jersey Bounce by Ella Fitzgerald
• Jersey Boy by Eddie Rabbitt
• Jersey Girl by Tom Waits
• Night Falls On Hoboken by Yo La Tengo
• Open All Night by Bruce Springsteen
• Palisades Park by Freddy Cannon
• Raise Your Hands by Bon Jovi
• Who Says You Can’t Go Home by Bon Jovi
• Wildwood Days by Bobby Rydell
• You Can’t Catch Me by Chuck Berry
• You Vandal by Saves the Day
• Albuquerque by Neil Young
• Arriba Nuevo Mexico by Roberto Griego
• Corner Of The Heart by Colin Raye
• Feels Like Home (New Mexico True) by Richmond
• Hearts And Bones by Paul Simon
• Motorway To Roswell by The Pixies
• New Mexican Rose by The Four Seasons
• New Mexico by Johnny Cash
• New Mexico Rain by Bill And Bonnie Hearne
• New Mexico’s No Breeze by Iron And Wine
• Point Me In the Direction Of Albuquerque by The Partridge Family
• Taos, New Mexico by R. Dean Taylor
• Worst Comes To Worst by Billy Joel
• The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin’ Groovy) by Simon & Garfunkel
• Autumn In New York by Billie Holiday
• Big Apple Dreamin’ (Hippo) by Alice Cooper
• Chelsea Morning by Joni Mitchell
• Empire State Of Mind by JAY-Z Featuring Alicia Keys
• Englishman In New York by Sting
• Fairytale Of New York by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl
• First We Take Manhattan by Leonard Cohen
• Give My Regards To Broadway by James Cagney
• Harlem Blues by Nat King Cole
• Manhattan by Ella Fitzgerald
• New York by Ed Sheeran
• New York by St. Vincent
• New York At Night by Willie Nile
• New York City by The Chainsmokers
• New York City by They Might Be Giants
• New York City Boy by Pet Shop Boys
• New York City Rhythm by Barry Manilow
• New York, I Love You, But You’re Bringing Me Down by LCD Soundsystem
• New York, New York by Frank Sinatra
• New York Serenade by Bruce Springsteen
• New York’s Not My Home by Jim Croce
• New York State Of Mind by Billy Joel
• No Sleep Till Brooklyn by Beastie Boys
• N.Y. State of Mind by Nas
• The Only Living Boy In New York by Simon & Garfunkel
• Rockaway Beach by The Ramones
• Safe In New York City by AC/DC
• Seventeen by Sharon Van Etten
• Take The ‘A’ Train by Duke Ellington Orchestra
• Talkin’ New York by Bob Dylan
• Welcome To New York by Taylor Swift
• Carolina by Corey Smith
• Carolina by Eric Church
• Carolina Calling by Mipso
• Carolina Girls by Des Ark
• Carolina Drama by The Raconteurs
• Carolina in My Mind by James Taylor
• Carolina in the Morning by Dean Martin
• Chapel Hill by Sonic Youth
• Carolina Low by The Decemberists
• Carolina Moon by Scotty McCreery
• Charlotte’s in North Carolina by Keith Whitley
• Crop Comes In by Chatham County Line
• Crow Jane by Etta Baker
• Foggy Mountain Breakdown by Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs
• Freight Train by Elizabeth Cotten
• Gone to Carolina by Shooter Jennings
• Heads Carolina, Tails California by Jo Dee Messina
• If the River Was Whiskey by Charlie Poole
• Leaving Eden by Carolina Chocolate Drops
• North Carolina Way by Hogjaw
• Oh Carolina by Shaggy
• Oh, My Sweet Carolina by Ryan Adams
• Poor Ellen Smith by Neko Case
• Pretty Girl from Raleigh by The Avett Brothers
• Raise Up by Petey Pablo
• Southbound by Doc Watson
• Southern Sadness by American Aquarium
• Traveling From North Carolina by Paleface
• Wagon Wheel by Old Crow Medicine Show
• Highway Headin’ South by Dolly Parton
• I Gotta Gal I Love (In North And South Dakota) by Frank Sinatra
• My Home In North Dakota by Adam Taylor
• My North Dakota Home by Lawrence Welk
• Nellie Kane by Phish
• North Dakota by Chris Knight
• North Dakota by Lyle Lovett
• North Dakota by Mako
• North Dakota by Tigirlily Gold
• North Dakota Boy by Doc Walker
• Summer Hands by Chuck Suchy
• Winds of North Dakota by Mike Piper
• You’ve Never Been To North Dakota by Brennen Leigh
• Back Home by The Beach Boys
• Banks of the Ohio by Joan Baez
• Bloodbuzz Ohio by The National
• Boy in Ohio by Phil Ochs
• Carry Me Ohio by Sun Kil Moon
• Cleveland Rocks by Ian Hunter
• Cuyahoga by R.E.M.
• Dayton, Ohio – 1903 by Randy Newman
• Escape from Ohio by Electric Six
• Four Days by Counting Crows
• Girl From Ohio by The Outlaws
• Going to Cleveland by The Mountain Goats
• Hang On Sloopy by The McCoys
• In Ohio by Joseph Arthur
• In Ohio on Some Steps by Limbeck
• Look at Miss Ohio by Gillian Welch
• Look Out Cleveland by The Band
• My City Was Gone by The Pretenders
• Oh, Cincinnati by The Seedy Seeds
• O-H-I-O by Ohio Players
• Ohio by The Black Keys
• Ohio by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
• Ohio by Damien Jurado
• Ohio by Modest Mouse
• Ohio (Come Back To Texas) by Bowling For Soup
• Ohio is for Lovers by Hawthorne Heights
• Saturday Night in Toledo, Ohio by John Denver
• South of Cincinnati by Dwight Yoakam
• Youngstown by Bruce Springsteen
• Blown Away by Carrie Underwood
• Crazy About Oklahoma by Jimmy Reed
• Does The Wind Still Blow In Oklahoma by Reba McEntire and Ronnie Dunn
• Do Re Mi by Woody Guthrie
• Down In Oklahoma by Ginger Prince
• I Ain’t In Checotah Anymore by Carrie Underwood
• If You’re Ever in Oklahoma by JJ Cale
• My Oklahoma Home by Bruce Springsteen
• Nowhere Road by Steve Earle & The Dukes
• Okie From Muskogee by Merle Haggard
• Oklahoma Dust by The Notorious Cherry Bombs
• Oklahoma Hills by Jack Guthrie
• Oklahoma Morning by Charley Pride
• Oklahoma Sky by Miranda Lambert
• Oklahoma Sunday Morning by Glen Campbell
• Oklahoma Sunshine by Waylon Jennings
• Oklahoma USA by The Kinks
• Tell Me Something Bad About Tulsa by George Strait
• Tulsa Jesus Freak by Lana Del Rey
• You’re the Reason God Made Oklahoma by David Frizzell and Shelly West
• Alameda by Elliott Smith
• Back to Oregon by Broadway Calls
• City Of Roses by Esperanza Spalding
• Carry & Lowell by Sufjan Stevens
• Coming Home by Mat Kearney
• Don’t Take Me Alive by Steely Dan
• Eugene Oregon by Dolly Parton
• Better Company by Horse Feathers
• Light Rail Coyote by Sleater-Kinney
• Live Long In Oregon by Laura Gibson
• Lumberjack by Johnny Cash
• Mt. St. Helens by Mirah
• Night of the Living Rednecks by Dead Kennedys
• Oregon Girl by Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin
• Oregon Trail by Woody Guthrie
• Rose Parade by Elliott Smith
• Pastures of Plenty by Woody Guthrie
• Portland by The Replacements
• Portland, Oregon by Loretta Lynn
• Portland Town by Joan Baez
• Portland Water by Michael Hurley
• So Long, Astoria by the Ataris
• Twin Rocks, Oregon by Shawn Mullins
• 30,000 Pounds of Bananas by Harry Chapin
• Allentown by Billy Joel
• Fall in Philadelphia by Hall & Oates
• Harrisburg by Josh Ritter
• Motownphilly by Boyz II Men
• Pennsylvania by Bloodhound Gang
• Pennsylvania by Heart
• Pennsylvania Polka by Frank Yankovic
• Philadelphia Freedom by Elton John
• Philly, Philly by Eve
• Pittsburgh by the Lemonheads
• Pittsburgh by They Might Be Giants
• Pittsburgh Sound by Wiz Khalifa
• Pittsburgh Town by Pete Seeger
• South Street by the Orlons
• Streets of Philadelphia by Bruce Springsteen
• Summertime by Will Smith (DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince)
• You’ve Got A Friend In Pennsylvania by New Found Glory
• Holiday In Rhode Island by The Softies
• The Last Great American Dynasty by Taylor Swift
• The Last Resort by Eagles
• Psycho Killer by Talking Heads
• Poor Little Rhode Island by Guy Lombardo
• Rhode Island by The Front Bottoms
• Rhode Island by The Innocence Mission
• Rhode Island Is Famous For You by Jack Haley
• Summertime In Rhode Island by Someday Providence
• Sweet Rhode Island Red by Ike & Tina Turner
• Beers and Sunshine by Darius Rucker
• Carolina Can by Chase Rice
• Carolina Girls by General Johnson
• Carolina In The Morning by Judy Garland
• Charleston, South Carolina by Lovie Austin and Her Blue Serenaders
• Coast of Carolina by Jimmy Buffett
• Dancin’, Shaggin on The Boulevard by Alabama
• Just a Little Bit South of North Carolina by Dean Martin
• She’s Carolina by Cody Webb
• South Carolina by The Outlaws
• South Carolina Blues by Junior League Band
• South Carolina Low Country by Josh Turner
• Sumter County Friday Night by Lee Brice
• Waltz for a Girl From South Carolina by Brett Shady
• Badlands by Bruce Springsteen
• Big Foot by Johnny Cash
• Deadwood, South Dakota by Nanci Griffith
• Everything by Eve 6
• Fire by Autumn Hill
• Hills of South Dakota by Becky Schlegel
• Kadoka, South Dakota by The Living Sisters
• Misfits by Neil Young
• Rapid City, South Dakota by Dwight Yoakam
• South Dakota by Afroman
• South Dakota by Jakey
• South Dakota Morning by Bee Gees
• Back to Tennessee by Billy Ray Cyrus
• Back Where I Come From by Kenny Chesney
• Crazy Town by Jason Aldean
• Dixieland Delight by Alabama
• Girl Named Tennessee by NeedToBreathe
• Me and Tennessee by Tim McGraw and Gwyneth Paltrow
• Memphis, Tennessee by Elvis Presley
• My Tennessee Mountain Home by Dolly Parton
• Nashville by Noah Gundersen
• Nashville Blues by the Everly Brothers
• Nashville Without You by Tim McGraw
• Rocky Top by the Osborne Brothers
• Smoky Mountain Rain by Ronnie Milsap
• Tennessee by Arrested Development
• Tennessee by Johnny Cash
• Tennessee by Sugarland
• Tennessee by The Wreckers
• Tennessee Homesick Blues by Dolly Parton
• Tennessee River Run by Darryl Worley
• Tennessee Rose by Emmylou Harris
• Tennessee Stud by Johnny Cash
• Tennessee Waltz by Patti Page
• Tennessee Whiskey by Chris Stapleton
• This Ain’t Tennessee by Garth Brooks
• Walking in Memphis by Marc Cohn
• Wrong Side of Memphis by Trisha Yearwood
• All My Exes Live in Texas by George Strait
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Best Spotify Playlists For Your Road Trip

Updated: Jan 19, 2022

I've been on my share of road trips, from family vacations to adventures with friends to weekend getaways with my husband. And what I know from these car rides is that one of the most important things to have ready to go is music. Nobody wants to wait 30 minutes between each song during a 5-hour car ride as someone looks for the next hit.

It's time to do yourself a favor and get the music squared away before your vehicle pulls out of the driveway. Do you want the perfect selection of songs to roll down your windows to, keep your kids entertained or help eliminate the travel stress you're feeling? If so, check out these links to playlists on Spotify and save the ones you like for your next road trip.

*Disclaimer: I do not support all of the content within these songs.

PLAYLISTS TO SING ALONG TO:

2010s Throwbacks by Nostalgic Vibes

I guarantee that if you've been listening to the radio/popular music streaming stations over the past 10 years, you'll know these hits. "Mirrors" by Justin Timberlake? "Rolling in the Deep" by Adele? See, I told you. Once upon a time, these were your jams. Perhaps they still are ...

Movie Musicals by jadybabyy Hey, theater nerds, this is for you. (Don't worry, I'm one, too.) Raise your hand if you can rap all the Hamilton lyrics or enjoy practicing those high notes in The Phantom of the Opera . Of course, I couldn't forget Disney hits, so this selection has those, too.

PLAYLISTS TO CRUISE TO:

R&B - 1990's and up by Marcella Standen Other than jazz, is any music genre truly as smooth as contemporary R&B? On this customized station, you'll find songs from artists like Alicia Keys, Usher and Chris Brown that will make you wish you were riding in a convertible with the top down.

CRUISER COUNTRY by Franz Lalu

Country music was basically made for cruising (even if that's just on a tractor). But it can be difficult to find a playlist on Spotify with variety. So, check out this one, which covers new and some older country from male and female artists.

PLAYLISTS FOR A FAMILY VACATION:

Kids Playlist by cheskadenise22 When your kids aren't sleeping, they'll need entertainment. Try this collection of songs from popular children's movies. Have you heard them a million times? Probably. But at least you'll be 100% certain that they'll do the trick in keeping your kiddos occupied.

All Time Classics (50's-00's) by Darcy Cleeve

When you have a multigenerational carload, it's hard to please everyone, but this playlist just might do it. With songs like "Ring Of Fire," "I Will Survive" and "Hey There Delilah," you can entertain grandparents, parents AND teenagers who, if they don't know these hits, arguably should be educated.

PLAYLISTS FOR A GIRLS TRIP:

Who runs the World by Joy Baker

I bet you can guess what kind of playlist you'll be listening to from the title alone. This is a compilation of popular songs from modern female artists. It includes Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, Britney Spears ... all the girl power.

Timeless Love Songs by Spotify

Heading to a bachelorette party with your gals? In addition to upbeat songs, at some point, you might want to slow it down and get sentimental about love. Celebrate the upcoming wedding with these timeless tunes. Who knows? Maybe the bride and groom still need a first dance song, and this romantic rundown will give them good ideas.

PLAYLISTS TO HELP YOU RELAX/CHILL:

Indie Folk & Alternative Music - Best Indie Folk Songs by Indiemono

Take in the drivable sights with these easy listening melodies in the background. You'll recognize The Lumineers, Bon Iver and The Head And The Heart. There will also be artists you're likely not familiar with, but their music will calm your nerves just the same.

Worship Acoustics by Jan Ladub

Let your soul find rest from your noisy kids in the backseat with this playlist. It breaks down all the popular Christian worship hits from Hillsong Worship, Elevation Worship, Chris Tomlin and more. While quieter, these songs are still easy to sing along to.

PLAYLISTS TO HELP YOU STAY AWAKE:

Classic Rock by Filtr Finland

This compilation includes some of the top songs and artists — AC/DC, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin — that most rock lovers will know. They'll awaken your tired senses, make you want to headbang and play air guitar. (Just don't attempt that if you're the driver, please.)

MOVIE & TV Theme Songs (Guessing Game) by Critic Kebab

It's time for a quiz! No worries, it's a fun one. How many of these movie and TV show theme songs can you name? Get everyone in the car participating and maybe even make it a competition. The winner could get shotgun, a road trip treat or even choose the next playlist.

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1. Rumours by Fleetwood Mac (1977)

• Best for Stormy Weather

There's never a bad time to put on Fleetwood Mac’s best-selling album, but we’re particularly partial to it when stormy weather strikes. Slow your roll (for safety’s sake, of course) and turn up the volume on moody, high drama hits, like “The Chain,” “Gold Dust Woman” and “Oh Daddy.” Then, transition to the peppier tracks and put the pedal to the metal when the sun comes out—because, yes, this album kind of has it all.

2. Exile on Main Street by The Rolling Stones (1972)

• Best Rock and Roll

This masterpiece from the Stones is arguably the best rock n’ roll album of all time, so it should come as no surprise that it has too-cool-for-school summer vibes to spare. In fact, the album—a clever compilation of blues, country and straight rock songs—captures nearly every aspect of the all-American road trip experience with bonus points for technical brilliance.

3. Ramblin' Man by Hank Williams (1955)

• Best for Night Driving

Hank Williams’ voice is one of a kind: beautiful, haunting and, above all, never boring. If you’re looking for a deeply emotional nighttime listen that’s more badass than weepy and will keep you wide awake without killing the chill vibe, this album—a perfect expression of the influential country singer’s ramblin’ blues—has got you covered.

4. United by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell (1967)

• Best for Couples

Listen to soul artists Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell’s first duet album and you’d never believe the pair were actually just BFFs. “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” is obvious fodder for a passionate sing-along, but the loving feeling and wholesome upbeat vibes of all the other tracks—including “You Got What It Takes,” “Your Precious Love” and a quirky cover of “Somethin’ Stupid,” to name a few—combine to create a perfect soundtrack for road trip romance.

5. Little Creatures by Talking Heads (1985)

• Best for Kicking Off Your Journey

The poppiest and most approachable of Talking Heads albums, Little Creatures might as well be David Byrne’s answer to the question at hand. Neither too weird, nor too grating, this album is full of positive energy and even features opening and closing tracks (“And She Was” and “Road to Nowhere”) that perfectly illustrate the trajectory of road trip enthusiasm without ever killing the mood.

6. Take Me to Your Leader by King Geedorah (2003)

• Best for Traffic

Got slowdown up ahead? Just queue up this work of genius from King Geedorah AKA MF Doom. You can expect masterfully sampled tracks, lo-fi beats and the lyrical stylings of a true wordsmith, plus an epic storyline that’s infinitely better than any audiobook you can find. In other words, it’s an immersive listening experience that will make you feel so damn cool, you won’t even mind that you’re going nowhere fast.

7. The Writing's on the Wall by Destiny's Child (1999)

• Best Throwback

Take a trip back in time to when Beyoncé was fronting a girl group and frosted tips were still cool with this nostalgic favorite, which features modern classics like “Say My Name” and “Bugaboo.” Trust us, your soul has been asking you for a Destiny’s Child sing-along with friends for at least a decade.

8. The Band by The Band (1969)

• Best for Country Driving

So you made it out of the big city and are ready for some music that matches the country scenery? Try The Band’s self-titled album, an easy-listening (in the best sense of the word) folk-rock gem that features impressive musical talent and plays out like American history come to life—so much so that you’d never guess all but one of the guys responsible is Canadian.

9. Greatest Hits by Tom Petty (1976)

• Best Compilation

We couldn’t pick just one Tom Petty album for the list since every damn one was destined to be the soundtrack for a carefree summer road trip. Fortunately, we didn’t have to since this compilation really does cover all the red-blooded rock and roll hits the legendary artist produced.

10. Lost in the Dream by The War on Drugs (2014)

• Best Indie Jam

Understated chord changes and a melancholic tone characterize The War on Drugs’ refreshing reinterpretation of classic rock on Lost in the Dream , which happens to be an ode to restless wandering and is also arguably the most polished album the indie band has put out. Intricate, poignant and just right for a (relatively) low key music moment, this fine-tuned gem is well worth listening to from start to finish.

11. The Journey - Pt. 1 by The Kinks (2023)

• Best to Listen to on Repeat

If you had to listen to only one album for an entire road trip, this might be the one—namely because The Kinks are such an exceptional example of a truly diverse band. Their repertoire includes whiffs of British Invasion pop with “You Really Got Me,” angst-ridden numbers like “Dead End Street” and “I’m Not Like Everybody Else,” whimsical ditties like “Lola,” dreamy, romantic songs like “Nothin’ in the World Can Stop Me Worrying ‘Bout That Girl” and even tracks that were tailor made for driving off into the (Waterloo) sunset. And yep, this compilation has ‘em all, so you’re likely to never get bored.

12. Whitney Houston by Whitney Houston

• Best for Road Trip Karaoke

Prepare your pipes, but don’t feel bad if you can’t match Whitney’s vocal range. (They call her The Voice for a reason.) Still, long notes are well-suited to long drives and there’s no better place to rehearse your next knockout karaoke performance than in the privacy of a car with belt-it-out tunes like “Saving All My Love For You” and “How Will I Know.”

13. Sour by Olivia Rodrigo

• Best for a Breakup Trip

A little bit pop, a little bit alternative and a little bit punk make this punchy debut album by the Gen Z singer the perfect accompaniment to a girls’ weekend away with your newly single pal. Sing (or shout) along to breakup anthems like “Drivers License” and “Good 4 U” then chill out to the softer melodies of “Happier” and “Favorite Crime.” Music is the greatest medicine, no?

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Driving and music have been inseparably connected ever since the radio was dropped into a car almost eight decades ago. Our journey as drivers is often defined by the music we play while we drive. It starts driving around town, but then that first road trip comes along, and you have completely programmed the tunes that will play with each passing mile. Music and cars are like peanut butter and jelly.

Whether you are commuting to work, zipping down to the grocery store, or getting ready to drive across the country, music will be a part of your experience. Below, we’ve compiled a list of the top six Spotify playlists that are absolutely essential for enhancing the driving experience.

6. Road Trip Through the Decades

Each decade has its own vibe and, whether you’re from that specific decade or you just feel like you belong there, nothing says road trip like playing hits from the 70’s, the 80’s, the 90’s, or the 2000’s. There are playlists for every decade, or you can even narrow it down to a specific decade and genre!

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DX76cnmxfAAhD

5. Family Road Trip

Depending on the age of the kiddos in the back seat, not every Top 40 playlist will have the most appropriate songs. The Family Road Trip mix is the perfect playlist for families with youngsters. Every single song is something you’ll probably recognize, and the lyrics are appropriate for any age group. This list is curated for both adults and kids alike, staying away from Disney staples. Catchy tunes for the adults, and no new words for the kids’ vocabulary.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DWTJ0ewkTmTo2?si=c447122878894cfc

4. Driving with Disney

If you’re looking for something way more kid friendly, try out this Disney movie soundtrack playlist. Featuring favourites from the classic movies, all throughout the 90’s and 2000’s, and of course the most recent hits like Encanto and Turning Red, this playlist is sure to get the kids excited, and Disney fans of any age!

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DX1okZ1ZeITst

3. Road Trip Sing-Along Songs

No matter how exciting and how much fun a road trip is, there is always a point where you’ve been in the car too long, the energy slumps, and the moods in the vehicle shift to “get me out of this car!” A proper road trip sing-along is exactly the medicine required for a case of the mid-trip grumpies. It’s impossible to hear these songs hit the speakers and not start belting out the words at the top of your lungs.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/68q3IjJ17gHA7r9NdijiUU?si=101848591dce421c

2. Indie Rock Road Trip

Maybe you’re alone in the car and the time you’re spending driving is time for reflection, introspection, and chill vibes. Whether trying to filter out the distractions of a daily commute or cruising the coast, Indie Rock Road Trip is a super light, deeply pleasant mix perfect for feeling the vibes. Warning: deep thoughts may wander into your brain while listening.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DWUoqEG4WY6ce?si=9deee0b245ca439f

1. Road Trip Classics 2022

The first few songs immediately set a tone for how the drive and the day are going to go. Spotify’s Road Trip Classics playlist has the perfect balance of new pop music and the classic rock tunes we all know the words to. The mix of beats and nostalgia will get anyone excited about being in the car!

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4LgM6Pjn9lSCs41AsHHMY5?si=d0215946a6e54862

This top 6 list barely scratches the surface of what’s available to blast through the speakers and no matter what music genres you’re into, there is a playlist to pair with your drive!  Now that you’ve got your music picked out, where will you go?! Check out our Top Autumn Road Trips to pick your destination, and our guide for Road Trip Essentials before you head out!

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This is Part 2 of the Planning an Epic Road Trip series, check out Part 1 here.

You can also see a huge list of road trip apps here.

If you don’t have Spotify, no worries, you can take a look through these playlists and choose songs to get from wherever you want!

I’m a little obsessed with Spotify. I actually bought a subscription to Spotify specifically for a road trip… and then never looked back.

I decided to pay for “a month” (which turned into like 2 years so far) of Spotify because I loved that you can choose specific songs to listen to. I specifically chose it for road trip music though because Spotify lets you download music so you can listen to it without an wifi or data connection.

I figured that feature would be really useful on a road trip because there are definitely times while driving that your service gets sketchy, and can make your music cut out.

Since I’m going on another driving trip soon , I decided to put together this list of the best Spotify playlists to listen to on a road trip.

I love classic rock, but also pop, electronic, modern rock, and oldies. It all depends on the song. Luckily these playlists have a ton of great songs on them. It actually makes it kinda hard to choose which one to listen to ;-P

Hope you guys like ’em!

1. Classic Road Trip Songs

2. indie rock road trip, 3. 70’s road trip, 4. road trip sing-along songs.

No. Not like Mary Had A Little Lamb.

5. Family Road Trip

6. road trip, 7. get going, 8. drive through the mountains, 9. rockin’ road trip, 10. barcelona layover, 11. classic oldies.

Check out this GIANT list of 50 apps to use on your road trip!

Hope you guys like the playlists, don’t forget to share this around for others!

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I was recently introduced to this song called One Track Mind by Blood Panda ( see them on Spotify here ) and it has all the #RoadTripVibes so I’m adding their music video to this list. Check it out!

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The Iron Claw Fact Check: 13 Biggest True Story Changes & Inaccuracies

8 details the iron claw leaves out about the von erich family's true story, the iron claw: what happened to jack von erich jr. in real life.

• The Iron Claw chronicles the rise to fame of the Von Erich brothers, a family of pro wrestlers from Texas whose lineage was riddled with tragedy.
• The Iron Claw soundtrack features a handful of '70s rock classics and a few country numbers.
• Arcade Fire's Richard Reed Parry, who composed the film's score, also wrote an original song for The Iron Claw with his wife called "Live That Way Forever," which is performed by one of the characters in the film.

Although the events of the film are devastating, The Iron Claw 's soundtrack is full of upbeat era and setting-specific songs. Written and directed by Sean Durkin, The Iron Claw tells the true story of the Von Erich brothers from Texas , whose lineage was said to be "cursed" due to the many tragedies their family endured before, during, and after their rise to fame as pro wrestlers in the '80s. The four Von Erich brothers depicted in The Iron Claw are played by Zac Efron (Kevin), Harris Dickinson (David), Jeremy Allen White (Kerry), and Stanley Simons (Mike).

One key storytelling component in The Iron Claw is the music that soundtracks the film's most intense, exciting, and tragic moments. Along with composing the film's rock-infused score, Arcade Fire instrumentalist and composer Richard Reed Parry wrote and recorded an original song called "Live That Way Forever" for The Iron Claw with his wife Laurel Sprengelmeyer, known by her stage name Little Scream. Along with the various renditions of this original song, which is performed by Simons as Mike in the film, The Iron Claw is also punctuated by a brilliant selection of pre-existing, mostly '70s tunes.

The Iron Claw tells the true story of the Von Erichs, a legendary wrestling family, but the film changed and left out some details about their lives.

When Every Song Plays In The Iron Claw

A few songs serve as the von erich brothers' entrance music.

"Don't Do Me Like That" by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers: This song plays on the radio as Kevin, David, and Mike drive to the lake in their truck while eating burgers. The song continues playing non-diegetically over a scene of the boys floating on the lake in inner tubes while drinking beers, as locals swim, lounge on the dock, and jump into the lake in the background.

"(Don’t Fear) The Reaper" by Blue Öyster Cult: The first few notes of "(Don’t Fear) The Reaper" play as David starts laughing to himself about Kevin's failed attempts at intimidation on the air before the scene transitions to cars pulling up to the Sportatorium. People are shown arriving in droves to see Kevin and a "mystery guest" (David in his pro-wrestling debut) fight Bruiser Brody and Gino Hernandez. The song proceeds to play diegetically inside the arena as Kevin and David coordinate their routine backstage with their opponents.

"Gamblin Man" by Eddie Money: This song plays while the Von Erich boys play football in their backyard with their father, Fritz Von Erich (Holt McCallany) upon Kerry's return from training for the now-boycotted Olympics.

"Live That Way Forever" by Stanley Simons and LVVRS: Mike and his band (played by the real-life band LVVRS from Louisiana) play this song at the house party that he snuck out to with his brothers and Kevin's girlfriend Pam (Lily James). Earlier in The Iron Claw , Mike is briefly shown rehearsing "Live That Way Forever" with his band in one of their garages as Kerry and David pull up in their truck. Mike also plays this song on the guitar and sings it softly to himself before he takes his own life later in the movie.

"Tom Sawyer" by Rush: As soon as Mike drops the needle on his vinyl record, this song starts blasting from Mike's speakers, which Kerry can hear in the distance while working out in the garage. "Tom Sawyer" then turns into Kevin, Kerry, and David's entrance music as they begin wrestling as a trio, playing over a montage of the Von Erich brothers working out and wrestling together in the ring, both locally and on the road. Clips are interspersed of David and Kerry partying and doing drugs, Fritz counting cash, Kevin and Pam moving into their new apartment, and Kerry riding his motorcycle.

"Beggin'" by Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons: This song plays as Kevin and Pam exit the church right after getting married on their wedding day. They proceed to walk down the church steps as the guests throw confetti at them in celebration. The song continues playing at the reception as the newlyweds and their guests dance to it on the dancefloor.

"Thank God I'm a Country Boy" by John Denver: After David and Kevin's heart-to-heart in the bathroom stall at Kevin's wedding reception, the scene cuts back to the dancefloor where the DJ starts playing this song. In true Texas fashion, Pam and the Von Erich brothers gather at the front of the room and line dance to "Thank God I'm a Country Boy" together .

"Texas (When I Die)" by Tanya Tucker: Following David Von Erich's death in The Iron Claw , this song is used as Kerry's entrance music when he takes his late brother's place in the ring against Ric Flair at the Texas Stadium to compete for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship belt. In real life, Tanya Tucker's cover of "Texas (When I Die)" actually served as the real David Von Erich's entrance music .

"Live That Way Forever" by Richard Reed Perry, Little Scream, and The Barr Brothers: The studio recording of "Live That Way Forever" plays while Kevin and his sons play football at the end of The Iron Claw as the credits begin to roll. This version is performed by Perry and Little Scream, backed by Montreal band The Barr Brothers.

The Iron Claw depicts many real events in its portrayal of the Von Erich family, but not every detail could be included in the final product.

Where To Listen To The Iron Claw's Official Soundtrack

A24 compiled a playlist of the songs & score from the iron claw.

When The Iron Claw premiered in theaters on December 22, 2023, A24 released "The Iron Claw Official Playlist" on Spotify featuring all the songs that play in the movie , including the studio recording of "Live That Way Forever" and the full score composed by Perry. The score was also released on a soundtrack album titled The Iron Claw (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), which is available to stream on all streaming platforms, including Spotify and Apple Music.

The Iron Claw is available to stream on Max.

The Iron Claw (2023)

The Iron Claw portrays the rise and fall of the Von Erich family, a dynasty in professional wrestling. Directed by Sean Durkin, the film explores the family members' personal struggles and tragic fates and the lasting impact they left on the sport.

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“Brings me great joy to report that ‘Furiosa’ is really, really fucking good,” IndieWire film critic David Ehrlich wrote on X. “Operates in an extremely different gear than ‘Fury Road’ (in ways that i suspect will frustrate some people), but also manages to make that movie even richer while carving its own legend in the wasteland.”

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Anya Taylor-Joy takes over the title role from Charlize Theron in this prequel, which follows Furiosa as she’s kidnapped from her home as a young child by the Warlord Dementus (Chris Hemsworth) and his Biker Horde and seeks vengeance and a reunion with her family and her homeland.

Journalist Simon Thompson added in his reaction: “Jesus George Miller! ‘Furiosa’ engulfs you. At times it almost seems to exceed the canvas of the IMAX format it is THAT big – and yet at times has a deeply affecting intimacy. Echoing cinematic elements from the 50s through the 80s, it’s a rich, smart vision the cast revels in.”

Speaking to  Total Film magazine last month, Miller’s longtime producing partner Doug Mitchell let it slip that “Furiosa” contains “one 15-minute sequence which took us 78 days to shoot” and required 200 stunt people on set daily.

“Furiosa” will open in theaters May 24 from Warner Bros. after its Cannes world premiere.

brings me great joy to report that Furiosa is really, *really* fucking good. operates in an extremely different gear than Fury Road (in ways that i suspect will frustrate some people), but also manages to make that movie even richer while carving its own legend in the wasteland. — david ehrlich (@davidehrlich) May 7, 2024

George Miller’s #Furiosa is powerhouse action filmmaking at its absolute best! A ferocious & relentlessly paced epic that expands the story of Furiosa and the Wasteland while delivering the craziest chases, the most bombastic characters & just plain stunning cinematography.… pic.twitter.com/tLEADO3Zc2 — Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) May 7, 2024

Well, I saw Furiosa tonight and it was great. — Esther Zuckerman (@ezwrites) May 7, 2024

Jesus George Miller! #Furiosa engulfs you. At times it almost seems to exceed the canvas of the #IMAX format it is THAT big – and yet at times has a deeply affecting intimacy. Echoing cinematic elements from the 50s through the 80s, it’s a rich, smart vision the cast revels in 👍 pic.twitter.com/1C7NWHqUJ7 — Simon Thompson (@ShowbizSimon) May 7, 2024

Heavy metal cinema. Has all the fire & brimstone of Fury Road but still delivers something entirely unique. George Miller is a movie making God. Anya Taylor-Joy is a MOVIE star. Chris Hemsworth’s delivers the best role of his career. Furiosa is why we go to the movies. https://t.co/EPW9H8LxV9 — Joe (@Cinema_Joe23) May 7, 2024

I would and could easily watch 15 hours of Anya Taylor Joy and Alyla Browne as #Furiosa , however much of her film struggles with inconsistent pacing due to the segmented story. This won't match up to Fury Road's splendor but it also doesn't need to. #IMAX pic.twitter.com/q1vyUpYJeK — therese lacson • 宋蕾蕾 (@bamfpire) May 7, 2024

FURIOSA is a visceral triumph. An epic trip through Miller's scorched wasteland that spans decades. The emotional journey is intimately personal and deeply moving. Action is ferocious, wild and unrelenting. Hold tight and brace for fury. pic.twitter.com/r8OOSCsrNt — Heroes Unbound (@HeroesUnbound) May 7, 2024

Even though I understand what it takes to make a film, I still don’t understand how Dr. George Miller does it. I was lucky enough to see ‘Furiosa’ a month ago, and I’m still reeling at how films like his exist. It’s so intricate, detailed, and immersive. The planning and love… pic.twitter.com/Z97la2R9Ss — edgarwright (@edgarwright) May 7, 2024

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Madonna’s hits-filled celebration tour, dissected.

Hear five standouts from the set, and six we wish she’d played.

By Caryn Ganz

Dear listeners,

Lindsay is desperately seeking some time off this week, so I am the first of your guest playlisters: Caryn, the pop music editor. I’m going to tell you a secret — you could consider it one of my confessions on a dance floor. I saw Madonna’s Celebration Tour seven times; eight if you include the livestream from Rio de Janeiro on Saturday night, where the Queen of Pop wrapped her first-ever retrospective with a free show before an estimated 1.6 million people on Copacabana Beach.

Some have asked why, so a brief explanation: I believe Madonna is the most important and influential solo figure in pop history, and I don’t skip opportunities to see her onstage, where she has innovated and thrilled throughout her four-decade career. (If you’re wondering who was behind “ 60 Times Madonna Changed Our Culture ,” wonder no more.) I was too young to catch the Virgin or Who’s That Girl tours — and nobody took me to Blond Ambition or the Girlie Show (ahem, parents) — so my live history begins with Drowned World in 2001 and I have done my best to catch up.

The Confessions Tour from 2006 is the best I’ve seen in person, the Tears of a Clown revival at Art Basel in 2016 was the zaniest, and Celebration is the first one I’ve reviewed (on its U.S. leg’s opening night in October). Repeated viewings haven’t changed my initial critical overview, though some parts of the show grew on me, some vocal performances sharpened up, and some of the extemporaneous speeches Madonna gave during the two breaks each night designed for them were stunningly raw and moving. (See Bonus Tracks below for more on that.)

But the point of today’s playlist is to take a deeper (and deeper) look at the songs Madonna did — and didn’t — select for the tour. The first five tracks are my favorites from the show, which has a lot to do with how she staged them. The second six are songs that were sorely missed, so should you ever do a Celebration 2, M, please consider them official requests.

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1. “like a prayer”.

The Celebration Tour stage encompassed 4,400 square feet, including a spinning circular platform that was the focal point for several songs — including this standout, performed on a carousel that rose into the air as shirtless dancers in loincloths and masks draped themselves in crucifixion-like poses. The entire show was set to backing tracks rather than a live band, and for this 1989 hit, it was a remix featuring booming bass and a few seconds of Sam Smith and Kim Petras’s “Unholy” at the beginning and end. (The precise mix isn’t available, but the “7” Remix” edit gets you close.) Chills, I tell you! ▶ Listen on Spotify , Apple Music or YouTube

2. “Live to Tell”

Much has been written about the stunning performance of this 1986 song, which Madonna staged as a tribute to victims of AIDS. She floated above the crowd in a rectangular box gazing at black-and-white portraits of those lost to the disease (including many of her friends and collaborators) on massive screens around her, which multiplied to demonstrate the scale of the epidemic. Each night I saw the show, she had a genuine emotional response and delivered her strongest vocals here.

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3. “Nothing Really Matters”

Madonna started the show with this song from “Ray of Light” (1998), using it as a table setter before she went back in time and revisited the story of her career. It was a striking entrance: She held a few poses on the spinning platform at the base of the stage, and slowly rotated out toward the audience in a black kimono and halo headpiece. As a song choice, it was a pointed opening statement about maturing, life choices, different kinds of love, and beginnings and endings.

4. “Don’t Tell Me”

The videos for “Don’t Tell Me” and “Hung Up” feature my favorite Madonna choreography, and while I was extremely happy to get them both live on this tour, they were both abbreviated! (So were a lot of other songs, but these felt especially egregious.) Still: I love this one’s stubborn message, and it was a blast to see the group number recreated on the Celebration stage — and a reminder that Madonna, always ahead of the curve, went cowboy chic back in 2000.

5. “Open Your Heart”

The section of the show dedicated to Madonna’s early days in New York and her first hits underscored the grit it took to get noticed and the glee she took in escaping on the dance floor. “Everybody” and “Holiday” were delightful, but her live performance of “Open Your Heart” made me discover the song anew: beautifully constructed, simple and still dramatic in the best ways, a real piece of pop perfection.

OK, now for the requests: This 2000 song joined the set list for the finale in Rio, but it should have been there the whole time! It’s a statement of purpose that encapsulates Madonna’s entire career. It is electrifying heard over the speakers of an arena — we know this, because it was the centerpiece of her Confessions Tour, when she performed it as an ecstatic roller disco in a crisp white suit.

7. “Secret”

Personally, I would have traded “Human Nature” for this “Bedtime Stories” single, which has one of the more unusual chord progressions in the Madonna catalog — a satisfying blend of major and minor that actually sounds mysterious and alluring.

8. “Oh Father”

Motherhood was the defining theme of the Celebration show, a thread that ran from the opener “Nother Really Matters” through the many moments featuring Madonna’s children (four of them went on the road and appeared each night). She performed “Mother and Father,” a song about loss from her 2003 album “American Life,” with her son David, and it did grow on me as a result. (I would have preferred “Hollywood,” but that’s a whole other mood.) Still, I missed “Oh Father,” the dramatic ballad from “Like a Prayer” that was a highlight of Blond Ambition.

9. “Material Girl”

We had a lot of early hits in the show, so I get why it didn’t make the cut, but I will say this: Someone was playing this 1985 smash on a sound system outside of Barclays Center after the second show I saw in Brooklyn, and watching the crowd dance and shout along, I realized I missed this moment during the concert. Still a certified banger!

10. “Beautiful Stranger”

Some of Madonna’s best songs have arrived on soundtracks (that’s where we got “Vogue”!) and I have an enduring love of this kicky little tune from the 1999 album that accompanied “Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me.”

11. “Frozen”

Madonna performed “Frozen” a handful of times on Celebration, subbing it in for “Rain,” but I got “Rain” all seven times and was thirsty for this “Ray of Light” track instead. It’s a masterpiece of downtempo electro with a beautiful vocal and ear-tickling synth flourishes. It brings the drama we crave! Next time, Madonna, please?

The Amplifier Playlist

“Madonna’s Hits-Filled Celebration Tour, Dissected” track list Track 1: “Like a Prayer” Track 2: “Live to Tell” Track 3: “Nothing Really Matters” Track 4: “Don’t Tell Me” Track 5: “Open your Heart” Track 6: “Music" Track 7: “Secret” Track 8: “Oh Father” Track 9: “Material Girl” Track 10: “Beautiful Stranger” Track 11: “Frozen”

Bonus Tracks

As I mentioned above, Madonna addressed the audience for two extended periods during each show. On Jan. 23 at Madison Square Garden, she spoke about AIDS in New York in the 1980s, singling out Ellen Matzer and Valery Hughes in the audience — two nurses, “heroes,” she said, on the front lines of the epidemic, working in wards where “there were no visitors.” She went on, describing her own stop in a hospital room where she encountered a young man on the brink of death. “I laid down on the bed next to him, and he held my hand and he said, ‘Mother, thank you for coming,’” she said, her voice starting to break. “And it just made me think, these women here tonight, they did this every [expletive] day. And they got no thanks. So please say thank you to them right now.” It was a moment of gratitude that had most of the arena in tears.

Also, Madonna used “I Don’t Search I Find” as the soundtrack to a spectacular video montage near the end of the show that captured what made her inescapable — and irresistible to the media — throughout her career. It’s the best song from her most recent studio album, “Madame X,” and I recommend it.

Caryn Ganz is The Times’s pop music editor. More about Caryn Ganz

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