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100 BEST Travel Songs for the Ultimate Travel Playlist
We LOVE everything about travel. From travel quotes to road trips, wanderlust inspiration to epic experiences, and even virtual and armchair travel ( because for most of 2020 that’s all we’ve been able to do! ) and so it only makes sense that we wanted to put together the most incredible travel playlist with 100 of the Best Travel Songs on the planet. This way, whether we out exploring the world or holed up in our houses dreaming of past adventures (and not-so-secretly planning the next!), we’ve got the perfect travel inspired soundtrack.
We’re pretty sure we have collated a list of the BEST travel songs, so no matter if you prefer classics like Steppenwolf’s Born To Be Wild or something a little more mellow like Adele, we’ve got you covered with our countdown of the top 100 travel songs – (and we’ve even including a whole section on Australian travel & road trip songs, because Australia is home to some of the best adventures) to help you create the ultimate travel playlist.
This post has been slightly modified from the original which appeared first on Great Ocean Road Guide
100 BEST Travel Songs to help you put together the Ultimate Travel Playlist!
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Classic Travel songs you won’t be able to help but sing along to
- I’m So Excited – The Pointer Sisters When you hit the road and put your foot on the gas we can’t think of a better song get to you in the travel spirit.
- Start Me Up – The Rolling Stones And I can’t Get No Satisfaction – two of the best rock anthems on the planet!
- Don’t Stop Me Now and/or Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen Who could stop you when you’ve got these epic rock songs pounding out your speakers?! (I’d vote for both too!)
- Go Your Own Way – Fleetwood Mac The perfect lyrics for your adventurous trip, especially when it’s time to throw caution to the wind and go your own way Stevie Nicks style !
- Jump In My Car – Ted Mulry Gang A song about cars – and ‘trustworthy men’, if you’ve ever gotten in a car with a stranger while on your travels (even it was just in the cab from the airport!), this one is for you. And it was recently covered by The Hof’ , who enjoyed quite a bit of success!
- Paradise City – Guns N’ Roses You know it’s time for this hard rock classic when you’ve finally found your paradise city during your travels.
- Born to be Wild – Steppenwolf We mentioned this hit in our intro to this guide and we’ll mention it again because it’s a true classic, has a fantastic driving beat and your travel playlist wouldn’t be complete without it.
- Midnight Train to Georgia – Gladys Knight and the Pips This Motown classic is a perfect addition to every travel playlist and is an old-style sing what you see song about traveling.
- What a Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong As a smooth sounding reminder that the world really is wonderful.
- Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond Altogether now.. Sweet Car-o-line Ba Ba Bah….
- Hotel California – The Eagles “On a dark desert highway, cool wind in my hair..” will you end up in your own Hotel California ?! (this is also one of my favorite songs about adventure of all time – those guitar riffs!)
- I Love Rock n Roll – The Black Jets Not only is this a great sing-along but if you do love rock n roll it’s going to be your fave road trip hit
- I Drove all night – Roy Orbison We’re not suggesting you drive all night but for when there’s a long road ahead (or the long road to regular travel recovery!), this song is here for you.
- Waterloo – Abba How could we compile a classic travel playlist without a bit of Abba!?
- A Boy Name Sue – Johnny Cash This sing-a-long know-all-the-words song has been the soundtrack to many a travel adventure.
- Summer Loving – Grease When the sun is shining and you have a travel buddy to sing along with, Grease is our go-to soundtrack.
- We Didn’t Start The Fire – Billy Joel Or New York State of Mind – If you don’t know the words to these epic songs, now is the time to learn!
- When the Going gets tough – Billy Ocean You are likely to feel the pressure on any road trip, we feel you! So when the going gets tough, whack this song on the stereo.
- Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrd Skynyrd This 1974 hit is an obvious choice for your all-American adventure.
- California Dreaming – Mamas and the Papas Another American classic deserving of top travel song status.
- Here I Go Again – Whitesnake
- Heaven Is A Place On Earth – Belinda Carlisle The no.1 song to put on when you finally come across your true heaven on earth
- I Get Around – Beach Boys Such a perfect road trip song & an epic addition to a summer playlist.
- Like a Rolling Stone – Bob Dylan
- River Deep, Mountain High – Tina Turner What adventure would be complete without a bit of Tina Turner, especially when you have some winding roads to tackle.
- ABC – Jackson 5 It’s a feel-good classic we all love and one nobody can resist singing along to.
- Redemption Song – Bob Marley & The Wailers
- One Night in Bangkok – Murray Head One night in Bangkok and the world’s your oyster…
- Take me Home, Country Roads – John Denver Something a little nostalgic for when it’s time to head on home.
- Highway to Hell – ACDC We hope you don’t end up on the highway to hell, but rocking out to this would certainly make the journey more fun!
- Life is a Highway by Tom Cochrane Although I am partial to the Rascall Flatts version myself. (Both because it’s Disney & Country; and I’m a Disney geek who loves country music at heart.)
- Midnight Rider – Allman Brothers Band
- In the Air Tonight – Phil Collins A song to pop on when you need something a little more soothing to leave you feeling chilled out when the traffic is getting to you or the night is winding down this beautiful love song is just what you need.
- Little Red Corvette – Prince You can’t have a travel playlist without including a song about a little red corvette – I mean, what an epic car for a road trip!
- Goodbye Yellow Brick Road – Elton John Or literally any other Elton John song! Three of my faves are Don’t Go Breaking My Heart, Crocodile Rock & Sacrifice, oh and the Way You Look Tonight (there’s more, I could easily get carried away here)
- Born To Run – Bruce Springsteen No matter how far you are going, this Bruce Springsteen classic is one of the great driving songs for any length of journey. Baby you were born to run!!
- Ticket To Ride – The Beatles Any Beatles song is great travel fodder, so I’d also go ahead and include Hey Jude, Yellow Submarine or She Loves You too!
- Tush – ZZ Top
- In the Summertime – Thirsty Merc Summer rays and laid back days, this summer sing-a-long song has to be included on your travel playlist.
- You’ve got a Friend – James Taylor An epic travel song that often rounds out a night of drinking at the end of a group trip.
- Small Town – John Mellencamp
- I’m Gonna Be (I would walk 500 Miles) – The Proclaimers If you’re going to walk 500 miles, that’s dedication to any trip!
- You Shook Me All Night Long – AC/DC A band whos providence is disputed – the brothers are Scottish born, but the band was formed in Sydney – either way, this sing-a-long rock anthem is a welcome addition to your travel playlist. I
- You’re the Voice – John Farnham If you only take one iconic Australian song from this list. Make it this one.
- Working Class Man – Jimmy Barnes No Australian Adventure would be complete without some Jimmy Barnes.
- On The Road Again – Willie Nelson For car and road puns, this Willie Nelson song is pretty self-explanatory!
- American Pie – Don Mclean “A long long time ago, I can still remember, how that music used to make me smile…” and I know you know the rest of the words!
- Run To Paradise – The Choirboys OK, so this song may be about people on the northern beaches of Sydney getting drunk, smoking dope, surfing and not working – but it’s got a cracking title line you’ll just love singing along to!
- Livin’ on a Prayer or It’s my Life – Bon Jovi (or Always , or I’ll Be There for You , or You Give Love a Bad Name – so many Bon Jovi anthems make for amazing travel songs!)
- The Horses – Daryl Braithwaite It’s practically unaustralian to not know the words (or at least the chorus!) to this song. That goes for non-Aussies too.
- Africa – Toto Because everyone knows to bless the rains down in Africa …
- Down Under – Men at Work Continuing n the Australia theme – this feel good track asks if YOU come from a land down under?!
- Fast Car – Tracy Chapman Smooth and sultry, Tracy’s voice can help pass the time in the car or dream of travel if you’re only in the parking lot!
- Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey Perfect for any occasion, this ultimate travel song should be included on any playlist on the planet!
- Always On My Mind – Elvis Presley Ok, so this may not be a true travel song, but it reminds me of Practical Magic, which in turn reminds me of America – where I have traveled a lot.
- Leaving on a Jet Plane – John Denver Could this be the ultimate song about traveling? All my bags are packed, I’m ready to go…
- Hit the Road Jack – Ray Charles A classic, this is the perfect song to play on a roadtrip.
- Running on Empty – Jackson Browne Although I hope your vehicle doesn’t end up running on empty!
- Free Fallin’ or Running Down a Dream – Tom Petty No travel playlist would be complete without these two Tom Petty classics.
- American Woman – Lenny Kravitz Even if its just for the riff at the beginning.
- Walking in Memphis – Marc Cohn What I wouldn’t give to touch down in the land of the delta blues in the middle of the pouring rain!
Modern-day Travel songs that will make you turn up the volume
- It’s a Beautiful Day – Michael Buble Because what day isn’t a beautiful day when you’re on a travel adventure of a lifetime!
- Road Trippin’ or Californication – Red Hot Chili Peppers An obvious choice for your travel and road trip playlist but it’s a soothing hit that is one for when you just need to chill out and reflect
- Happy – Pharell Williams It was the biggest song of the year and still doesn’t fail to make us feel anything but happy!
- On Top Of The World – Imagine Dragons This song will have you singing out to the steering wheel as you cruise down the road on a summer day. It’s perfect, happy, feel good, road trip music.
- Can’t Hold Us – Macklemore For when you are getting pumped for a night on the town after a long day adventuring
- Save The World Tonight – Swedish House Mafia For all the dancing in the car/mini-bus vibes, this is one of those travel songs to sing your heart out to!
- Freedom – Kygo, Zak Able Because it’s available on Instagram and travel bloggers use it in stories and reels, it achieved practically instant travel song status.
- Rolling In The Deep – Adele Sing your heart out with Adele by your side as you hit the highway. This is one of my best road trip songs!
- Galway Girl or Castle on the Hill – Ed Sheeran Oh Ed how we love you, especially when we are driving down those country lanes, or going strong in the bar at last orders!
- All the Small Things – Blink 182 Depending on how old you are, this hit may already be a classic… but who cares, it’s a top song to sing your heart out to.
- The Dog Days Are Over – Florence + The Machine When you need a release and need that little bit of inspiration during your road trip, Florence is there for you.
- Monster – The Automatic We hope you won’t come across a monster on your travels but you know what song to play if you do!
- Truckin – Grateful Dead
- Stole the Show – Kygo ft. Parson James To be honest any Kygo song is an ideal chillout option for your road trip playlist but we love this one as a feel-good number.
- Single Ladies – Beyoncé For when you’re on a road trip with the girls, it’s the one and only Queen Bey all the way!
- California Gurls – Katy Perry ft. Snoop Dogg “You could travel the world but nothing comes close to the golden coast”
- Where The Streets Have No Name by U2
- Scar – Missy Higgins This may seem a little bit of an obscure suggetion, but I guarantee you know the words.
- Gold Digger – Kanye West Or for another of Kanye Wests hits, you could substitute this for Jesus Walks
- Shotgun – George Ezra When it’s time to ride shotgun, put on some George Ezra – it’s the perfect sing-a-long song for a girls road trip playlist.
- I Will Wait – Mumford and Sons Embrace your inner folk when you sing along with Marcus Mumford & Co.
- Oops!…I Did It Again – Britney Spears We certainly won’t be apologizing for including Britney in our playlist because a road trip isn’t worth going on without her.
- Havana – Camila Cabello Havana-oo-na-na – tell me you didn’t sing that?!
- Shut up and Drive – Rhianna You tell them RiRi!
- Let Me Ride – Dr Dre It’s a road trip anthem, and what travel playlist would be complete without a bit of 90s rap?!
- Girls Just Wanna Have Fun – Cyndi Lauper Heading out on an adventure with your girls? This is the song for you.
- Keep the Car Running – Arcade Fires
- Cruel World – Lana Del Rey I dare you not to sing-a-long!
- A Thousand Miles – Vanessa Carlton Because you could indeed be traveling a thousand miles, and who wouldn’t want to sing about that?!
- Everyday is a Winding Road – Sheryl Crow Because songs about the open road to nowhere make perfect sense on any travel playlist!
So how did we do? Aren’t these just the best travel songs for the perfect travel playlist!? Whether we’ve reminded you of some amazing driving songs and road trip classics or introduced you to some brand new travel songs, we hope they are just the start of your next amazing adventure!
We hope you enjoyed our guide to the Best Travel Songs. Do you already have a travel playlists in mind that we have added to? Are you journeying around your home-country or exploring pastures new? Tell us in the comments below, along with your all-time favorite travel song and if it’s not already on our list, we can’t wait to hear it!
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- Group Tours: See more in less time – the Best Group Tours on Every Continent
- Europe: Rome Travel Guide for First-Timers , Guide to Barcelona for First Time Visitors & The Best Places to Visit in Spain
- Amazing Africa: Check out the Best Places To Visit in Africa and start exploring this incredible continent – or just watch the Best Movies About Africa and get your armchair travel on!
- Festivals: Festival Fan? You’ll love these Incredible Festivals From Around the World
- Be Prepared: The Best Carry On For Travel (tested on most airlines!) PLUS the best passport wallets & 40 Insanely Useful Backpacking Essentials to make sure you have everything you need once you’ve been inspired by our inspiration quote series!
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45 Best Songs About Traveling and Experiencing the World
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Looking for songs about traveling that make you excited to see the world?
Traveling makes people happy . It’s one way of understanding yourself , life, and the world.
Embark on a trip with us today where we share a collection of songs that capture the essence of travel .
The songs in this collection highlight the exciting prospect of experiencing something new , the thrill of adventure , and the anticipation that anything is possible .
You may also find that some of the songs featured today allow you to travel back in time. They envelope you in a sense of nostalgia, bringing up memories of travels you’ve enjoyed before.
If you’re ready, pack up your things and let’s check out the songs we’ve found for you.
Table of Contents
1. Roads Go Ever On , Clamavi De Profundis
“ The Road goes ever on and on, down from the door where it began. Now far ahead the Road has gone, and I must follow, if I can. ”
Let’s begin with a song inspired by poems written by J. R. R. Tolkien for his Middle Earth stories.
According to Clamavi De Profundis, “ This is a compilation of poems that J.R.R. Tolkein wrote throughout his books: the first stanza coming from The Fellowship of the Ring, the middle two stanzas from The Hobbit, and the last from the Return of the King. We took a creative approach to this, sort of weaving in the tale of Bilbo, since it is he around whom most of this text is centered. ”
2. Anywhere , Rita Ora
“ Over the hills and far away, a million miles from L.A. Just anywhere away with you. I know we've got to get away someplace where no one knows our name. We'll find the start of something new. ”
First released in 2018, this upbeat song is an awesome addition to your travel playlist.
The narrator is tired of seeing the same old city and wishes to get away with her beloved. The destination isn’t important, she just wants them to be together, wherever they end up going.
3. The City of New Orleans , Arlo Guthrie
“ Nighttime on the City of New Orleans. Changing cars in Memphis, Tennessee. Halfway home, we'll be there by morning. Through the Mississippi darkness, rolling down to the sea. ”
Here’s a song that evokes feelings nostalgia for the old times, when people weren’t always in a hurry and everything seemed simpler.
The song is an ode to train travel, which began to disappear from America toward the end of the 20 th century.
There was an actual train called City of New Orleans that made trips between Chicago and Louisiana. Steve Goodman, who composed the song, was a passenger on the train on its last journey before it was decommissioned.
4. Roam , The B-52’s
“ Roam if you want to. Roam around the world. Roam if you want to. Without anything but the love we feel. ”
Need a happy song to keep the vibe cheerful during your travels? Here’s a song that urges you to get out there and check out what the world has to offer.
5. Traveling On , Kongos
“ So long, my flame, my warmth, my fear, my fight. The road's calling again tonight. Maybe I'll catch a train to Rome. See the world until I can't go on. Or maybe I'll come traveling home. ”
Here’s a song about being unable to resist wanderlust. One must answer the call to travel and leave everything else behind.
6. Wanderlust , Frank Turner
“ Darling, I'm leaving. The distance keeps calling me on. Darling, come morning, I'll be gone. ”
Here’s another song that pays tribute to wanderlust. This song from Frank Turner is about a man who can’t resist the call of the road, saying goodbye in advance to his lover, telling her it’s most likely he’ll be gone by morning.
7. Good Life , OneRepublic
“ To my friends in New York, I say hello. My friends in L.A., they don't know where I've been for the past few years or so. Paris to China to Colorado. ”
This song is about meeting friends in different parts of the world. It’s a celebration of the freedom to constantly travel in order to grow and learn.
8. On the Road Again , Willie Nelson
“ On the road again. Goin' places that I've never been. Seein' things that I may never see again. And I can't wait to get on the road again. ”
Here’s a song about a touring musician who loves what he does. Performing and traveling to do it make him feel alive.
Play this song for good vibes on your own travels.
9. I’ve Been Everywhere , Johnny Cash
“ …I've been everywhere, man. Crossed the deserts bare, man. I've breathed the mountain air, man. Of travel I've had my share, man. I've been everywhere. ”
What places have you already visited? Which ones are your favorites?
Here’s a song about an intrepid traveler. A large portion of the song recounts all the places he’s been to.
10. Leaving on a Jet Plane , Chantal Kreviazuk
“ All my bags are packed, I'm ready to go. I'm standing here outside your door. I hate to wake you up to say goodbye. But the dawn is breaking, it's early morn. The taxi's waiting, he's blowin' his horn. Already I'm so lonesome I could die. ”
This song is a cover of John Denver’s iconic goodbye song, and it is part of the soundtrack for the movie Armageddon . In it, a lover bids farewell to their beloved, not sure when they’ll see each other again.
11. Anywhere , Passenger
“ If you get up in a jet plane or down in a submarine. If you get onto the next train to somewhere you never been. If you wanna ride in a fast car and feel the wind in your hair. Darling, just look beside you. Oh, I'll go with you anywhere. ”
Traveling is more fun when we’re with people we love. Here’s a song that serves as an invitation for you to travel with the person you love the most.
12. Road Trippin’ , Red Hot Chili Peppers
“ Road trippin' with my two favorite allies. Fully loaded, we got snacks and supplies. It's time to leave this town. It's time to steal away. Let's go get lost anywhere in the USA. Let's go get lost. Let's go get lost. ”
Looking for a mellow road trip song? This song from RHCP fits the bill. It is about the band’s own road trip.
13. Explore the World , Brainheart ft. Sis
“ Explore the world in your way. Create memories that you won't forget. You only live once, so don't waste your time. Please don't waste your time. ”
Life is short, and this song understands that.
It appeals to the principle that you only live once (YOLO) and encourages you to experience everything the world has to offer, and explore as much as you can.
14. The Open Road , Hollow Coves
“ It's been years since I've been gone. I miss the way it feels to roam. This urge that's grown inside my heart to pack my bags and hit the road. ”
Sometimes, the urge to travel hits just when you’ve decided it’s time to settle down.
You may have established a good reputation for yourself in your community. Perhaps, you’re raising a family or flying high in a fulfilling career.
But suddenly, it’s as if the road calls you to go on new adventures.
This is the case for the narrator in this song. If you were in his shoes, what would you do?
15. Traveler , Chris Stapleton
“ And I'm just a traveler on this earth. Sure as my heart's behind the pocket of my shirt, I'll just keep rollin' 'til I'm in the dirt. ‘Cause I'm a traveler. Oh, I'm a traveler. ”
This song won a Grammy for Best Country Solo Performance.
Chris Stapleton was inspired to write this song after his father passed away in 2013. According to him, this song is about the cycle of life we all go through.
16. Little Wanderer , Death Cab For Cutie
“ You sent a photo out your window of Tokyo. Told me you were doing fine. You said the cherry blossoms were blooming. And that I was on your mind. ”
This song depicts a situation where one of the partners has wanderlust. The other one insists on being the lighthouse to his wanderer.
17. Barcelona , Ed Sheeran
“ And you and I we're flying on an airplane tonight. We're going somewhere where the sun is shining bright. Just close your eyes and let's pretend we're dancing in the street in Barcelona… ”
Travel to foreign countries can elevate the feeling of romance. In this song, a couple dancing together imagines they’re in Barcelona.
The references to cultural landmarks in that city give the couple’s time together an exotic appeal. It also sets the mood for a very romantic evening for the two of them.
18. Sleep on the Floor , The Lumineers
“ Pack yourself a toothbrush, dear. Pack yourself a favorite blouse. Take a withdrawal slip. Take all of your savings out. ‘Cause if we don't leave this town, we might never make it out. ”
This song encourages listeners to embrace impulsivity. It tells you that adventure awaits those who are brave of heart .
19. Hard Travelin’ , Woody Guthrie
“ I've been havin' some hard travelin', I thought you knowed. I've been havin' some hard travelin', way down the road. ”
Traveling is often associated with going to exotic places and experiencing local cultures. But this is typically only possible for those who can afford it.
This song is not about vacations or holidays overseas. It’s about workers who travel for their livelihood.
Although most people focus on the romantic side of the traveling life, this song highlights the struggles of the workers traveling to make a living.
20. Malibu , Hole
“ Hey, hey, you know what to do. Oh, baby, drive away to Malibu. ”
Travel can be a form of healing . This song is about going to a healing place, away from negativity. It makes you think of sunrise and being reborn.
21. (Motor) Way of Life , Lower Than Atlantis
“ And we are miles away from the place where we're playing. We won't abide by the law. We are lads on tour. ”
A lot of musicians are inspired to write songs about their life while touring. In this song, Lower Than Atlantis describes the gritty reality of the life of a touring band.
22. California Bound , Carolina Liar
“ There's a southern bound train tomorrow. Takes us out of this dirty town. Chase the sun back to the west coast. In eight hours we're California bound. We're California bound. ”
Sometimes, being stuck in a place where you feel limited can inspire you to travel. This song is about escaping a dead-end place to go to sun-drenched California.
23. Carolina in My Mind , James Taylor
“ In my mind, I'm gone to Carolina. Can't you see the sunshine? Now can't you just feel the moonshine? And ain't it just like a friend of mine to hit me from behind? Yes, I'm gone to Carolina in my mind. ”
Homesickness can sometimes encourage a person to travel and go back home. In this song, the narrator dreams of going back to his home state and experiencing the things that he misses the most while he’s away.
24. I Have Been Around the World , Dar Williams
“ I have been around the world. There's so much there to see. And the story never ends. You're all the world to me. ”
There are people who travel from place to place because they’re searching for something. Perhaps it’s a place they can call home, or a person who they think will complete their life.
In this song, a person with wanderlust travels all over the world and experiences many wonders. However, she’s not satisfied. Only after meeting someone does she realize where home truly is.
25. Travel the World Song , Spookiz
“ Let's go to Rio, Paris, Tokyo. Paris, Tokyo, Berlin, New York and Mexico. We see Ibiza, Seoul, Beijing and Rome. Travel 'round the world, come on, let's go. ”
Here’s an upbeat song about travel that will give you good vibes during your trip. Its joyful melody encourages you to travel to the places you want to see.
If you need a cheerful song that leads you out of your comfort zone into exciting experiences, this song’s for you!
26. Happy Trails , Roy Rogers
“ Happy trails to you, until we meet again. Happy trails to you. Keep smiling until then. ”
This is a blessing for those on the road. With so many things that could go wrong during your travels, it’s nice to know that there are those who wish you well.
27. White Line Fever , Merle Haggard
“ I wonder just what makes a man keep pushing on. What makes me keep on hummin' this old highway song. I've been from coast to coast a hundred times or more. And I ain't found one single place where I ain't been before. ”
Do you ever wonder what it feels like to live your entire life on the road, answering the call of wanderlust and never settling anywhere?
“White line fever” is a term for the state of mind many car drivers have after traveling for an extended period of time. While in the grip of white line fever, a driver may manage to drive safely without remembering that they’ve done so.
28. Africa , Toto
“ I bless the rains down in Africa. Gonna take some time to do the things we never had. ”
Here’s a classic song to remind you that when you travel, it’s more than just seeing exotic places and learning about new cultures. It helps you develop a deep love and appreciation for the diversity around you.
29. Every Day Is a Winding Road , Sheryl Crow
“ Every day is a winding road. I get a little bit closer. Every day is a faded sign. I get a little bit closer to feeling fine. ”
This song teaches us to cherish every second of our lives— to live mindfully . In it, a hitchhiker’s trip aboard a guy’s truck is a metaphor for life—full of twists and turns. Sometimes, it has unexpected stops and detours.
30. Marrakesh Express , Crosby, Stills, and Nash
“ Looking at the world through the sunset in your eyes. Travelling the train through clear Moroccan skies. ”
If you’re stuck in a rut, traveling can help you gain a fresh perspective. A trip, especially to a foreign place, encourages you to get out of your comfort zone
This song is about what happens when you step out of your comfort zone. You start noticing interesting things that add richness to your travel experience.
31. Paris, Texas , Lana Del Rey
“ I went to Paris (Texas) with a suitcase in my hand. I had to leave. Knew they wouldn't understand. ”
Sometimes, we take a trip to get away from painful memories or experiences. Here’s a song that describes this type of healing journey.
The song also plays on the names of the American cities mentioned in the lyrics. When you hear the names, you might think of their European namesakes. At first, it seems like the narrator is traveling overseas. But as it turns out, the narrator didn’t have to travel that far.
32. Mountain Trip to Japan, 1959 , The Trachtenburg Family Sideshow Players
“ Mountain trip to Japan. Going to see the mountains on a mountain trip. He's a very fine man. He is so well rounded and he'd like to see the world before it ever started. ”
Here’s a cheery, quirky, catchy song you can play on a road trip. I can almost guarantee that you’ll find this song stuck in your head for days!
33. Paris Nights/New York Mornings , Corinne Bailey Rae
“ Ooh, we crash into love-filled nights (Paris nights and New York mornings). ”
This song describes the exhilaration of traveling to new places. It also highlights the romance and excitement of experiencing what these new places have to offer.
34. No Roots , Alice Merton
“ I build a home and wait for someone to tear it down. Then pack it up in boxes, head for the next town running. ‘Cause I've got memories and travel like gypsies in the night. And a thousand times I've seen this road… ”
This catchy, upbeat song actually belies the sad origin of the lyrics. This song is about someone who does not feel they have a place to call home, as she’s constantly moving from place to place.
Alice Merton drew inspiration for her hit single from her personal experience of having a nomadic lifestyle. By the time she was 24, she had moved 12 times .
35. The Longest Road , Morgan Page
“ Giddy up and gold mine. Different place, different time. All the stars are in their prime. Pastel trailer park, stars so bright to hide the dark. All is quiet in the yard. ”
The primary concept of this song is the desert. It evokes images of long trips and being surrounded by a desolate landscape.
36. Vienna , Billy Joel
“ When will you realize Vienna waits for you? ”
In this song, Vienna serves as a metaphor for the rest of your life. The song asks listeners, “When are you going to start living your life?”
37. Midnight Memories , One Direction
“ Straight off the plane to a new hotel. Just touched down, you could never tell. ”
This song describes a group of young jetsetters ready to party wherever they land. It highlights making memories and living life to the fullest.
38. On the Road to Find Out , Yusuf/Cat Stevens
“ Well, I hit the rowdy road and many kinds I met there. Many stories told me of the way to get there. So on and on I go, the seconds tick the time out. There’s so much left to know, and I’m on the road to find out. ”
This song is about traveling “in search of freedom and purity.” The narrator is spurred forward by his hunger for spiritual balance.
39. New Horizons (Ultima Thule Mix) , Brian May
“ New horizons to explore. New horizons no one's ever seen before. Limitless wonders in a never ending sky. We may never, never reach them. That's why we have to try. ”
So far, the songs in this collection have been about traveling in different places within the planet. But here’s a song about traveling beyond our world.
It is about traveling to and exploring new places in outer space. It might not be long before commercial space travel is available to humans!
40. Highway Song , Blackfoot
“ It's a highway song. You sing it on and on. On and on. Highway song is as lonely as the road I'm on. ”
This song is about a musician on tour. He feels lonely and homesick.
However, the exhilaration of performing and being on the road prevents him from going home.
41. Hotel California , Eagles
“ On a dark desert highway, cool wind in my hair. Warm smell of colitas rising up through the air. Up ahead in the distance, I saw a shimmering light. My head grew heavy and my sight grew dim. I had to stop for the night. ”
Many travelers report having at least one strange experience during their travels. Have you had one?
In this iconic song, a wayward traveler discovers dark secrets in a hotel set in the desert.
42. Trains, Boats, and Planes , Dionne Warwick
“ Trains and boats and planes are passing by. They mean a trip to Paris or Rome for someone else, but not for me. The trains and the boats and planes took you away, away from me. ”
What’s your favorite mode of transportation when going on long trips?
In this song, almost all modes of transportation are seen in a negative light by a woman who was left by a man eager to see the world.
43. The Love Boat Theme , Jack Jones
“ The Love Boat soon will be making another run. The Love Boat promises something for everyone. Set a course for adventure. Your mind on a new romance. ”
The Love Boat is a TV show that aired from 1977 to 1986. It is about the hilarious romantic experiences of the crew and passengers of the cruise ship MS Pacific Princess .
The show has a theme song that highlights the possibilities of romance and adventure while on board the love boat.
44. Lost in Japan , Shawn Mendes
“ Do you got plans tonight? I'm a couple hundred miles from Japan, and I, I was thinking I could fly to your hotel tonight 'cause I-I-I can't get you off my mind. ”
This song is about traveling for the sake of love. In it, Mendes shows his commitment to his beloved by offering to fly to Japan so that they can be together.
45. Hitch Hike , Marvin Gaye
“ I've got to find that girl if I have to hitchhike 'round the world. ”
In the same vein as the previous song, a guy hitchhikes all across the country, determined to find his girlfriend, even though the girl’s been unfaithful to him.
Final Thoughts on Songs About Traveling
Each time you pack your bags and head to new places, you become a new person.
Traveling is one of the best ways for you to grow in wisdom and experience. It helps you develop a deeper understanding of yourself , the world, and life in general.
Hopefully, you’ve found a favorite or two among the songs about traveling featured in this collection.
If you enjoyed this article, you might want to check out the following articles of song collections for specific topics:
- 57 Best Songs About Home: Leaving, Missing, and Coming Home
- 43 Best Songs About Happiness and Good Times
- 33 Best Songs About Family & Being with Loved Ones
Insider’s Guide to the 100+ Best Songs about Travel
By: Author Girl with the Passport
Posted on Last updated: July 7, 2022
Categories Travel Tips
Looking for an expertly curated, super comprehensive selection of the all-time best songs about travel ?
If so then this list of 100+ best songs about travel is DEFFO for you. I mean, not only have I been traveling the world for the past 15+ years but I also love music.
So, when I’m not traveling, you can find me rocking out to some of the best songs about travel on this list.
Yeah, you may or may not find me hardcore lip-synching to some of these best travel songs while I dance around my room like Elaine from Seinfeld .
Heck, I even listen to a lot of these sick beats when I’m on the road and jamming to my very own travel songs playlist .
Therefore, if you’re in need of a bit of musical inspiration then give this list of the best songs about travel a read.
Because whether you’re traveling to New York, San Francisco, or somewhere in between, you’re sure to find the top travel songs for you!
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1. Alaska by Maggie Rogers
“I was walking through icy streams
That took my breath away
Moving slowly through westward water
Over glacial plains
And I walked off you
And I walked off an old me
Oh me, oh my, I thought it was a dream
So it seemed”
2. Taj Mahal by Sam Roberts Band
“Sitting with you on the banks of the Ganges
Stealing a kiss on the streets of Bombay
Caressing your hair like the wind through the palm trees
I never dreamed that anyone could take you away
Keep on keep on keep on singing
I’m building a beautiful statue
To make sure that no one forgets you”
3. Carolina in My Mind by James Taylor
“In my mind I’m gone to Carolina
Can’t you see the sunshine?
Can’t you just feel the moonshine?
And, ain’t it just like a friend of mine
To hit me from behind?
Yes, I’m gone to Carolina in my mind”
4. New York State of Mind by Billy Joel
Some folks like to get away
Take a holiday from the neighborhood
Hop a flight to Miami Beach or to Hollywood
But I’m takin’ a Greyhound on the Hudson River line
I’m in a New York state of mind”
Pro Tip: Be sure to check out some of the other best songs about NYC . This is also just one of my personal picks for best travel songs since I’m from New York.
5. Hello Seattle by Owl City
“Hello Seattle, I am a manta ray
Deep beneath the blue waves
I’ll crawl the sandy bottom of Puget Sound
And construct my summer home”
6. Miles from Minnesota by The Lower 48
“Yes next year we’ll go traveling
Our escapades so baffling
Our sovereign love returning to the sea
We’ll be miles from Minnesota then
Writing letters we won’t send
For no words shall contain what will be
Well your sweet voice and my rough hands
When darkness prowls we will dance
Through bluffs and fields and orchards with the moon
Yes next year we will leave this place summer’s kiss is just a taste
Fall’s warm embrace is coming to us soon
Oh! We’ve got everywhere to go
You should sleep, I’ll see you in the morning”
7. God Blessed Texas by Little Texas
“God blessed Texas
With His own hand
Brought down angels from the promised land
Gave ’em a place where they could dance
If you want to see heaven, brother, here’s you chance
I’ve been sent to spread the message
God blessed Texas”
8. Graceland by Paul Simon
“The Mississippi Delta was shining
Like a National guitar
I am following the river
Down the highway
Through the cradle of the civil war
I’m going to Graceland”
9. Miles Away by The Maine
“I took a trip up the west coast
Was searching for a temp so low
And a summer high
The Sun swayed and set slow
Made waves with some friends I know
Got lost in the ebb and flow
Of the drifting tide
I didn’t ever want to come down
From that west coast rush and summer high
And easy, peaceful sense of time”
10. I’m Shipping Up To Boston by Dropkick Murphys
“I’m a sailor peg
And I’ve lost my leg
Climbing up the top sails
I’ve lost my leg!
I’m shipping up to Boston, whoa
I’m shipping off to find my wooden leg”
11. Lovers in Japan by Coldplay
“Tonight, maybe we’re gonna run
Dreamin’ of the Osaka sun
Ohh, ohh, ohhh
Dreamin’ of when the morning comes”
12. Aux Champs-Élysées by Joe Dassin
“Aux Champs-Elysées, aux Champs-Elysées
Au soleil, sous la pluie, à midi ou à minuit
Il y a tout ce que vous voulez aux Champs-Elysées”
And in English:
“Champs-Elysees, Champs-Elysees
In the sun, in the rain, at noon or midnight
There is everything you want on the Champs-Elysées”
I’m Shipping Up To Boston – Dropkick Murphys
I’m a sailor peg
13. Rock the Casbah by The Clash
“Sharif don’t like it
Rockin’ the Casbah
Rock the Casbah
Sharif don’t like it
Rock the Casbah”
14. Brazil by Declan McKenna
“I wanna play the beautiful game while I’m in Brazil
‘Cause everybody plays the beautiful game while out in Brazil
‘Cause it’s all you’ve ever wanted, and it’s all that you want still
Don’t you wanna play the beautiful game out in Brazil?”
15. Surfin’ USA by The Beach Boys
“Haggerties and Swamies
Pacific Palisades
San Anofree and Sunset
Redondo Beach L. A.
All over La Jolla
At Waimea Bay
Everybody’s gone surfin’
Surfin’ U.S. A.”
16. California by Phantom Planet
“Hustlers grab your guns
Your shadow weighs a ton
Driving down the 101
California here we come
Right back where we started from
California, here we come.”
17. Mexico by James Taylor
“Way down here you need a reason to move
Feel a fool running your stateside games
Lose your load, leave your mind behind Baby Jane
It sounds so simple I just got to go
The sun’s so hot I forgot to go home
Guess I’ll have to go now”
18. Beverly Hills by Weezer
“Beverly Hills
That’s where I want to be (gimme, gimme)
Livin’ in Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills
Rollin’ like a celebrity (gimme, gimme)
Livin’ in Beverly Hills”
19. Barcelona by George Ezra
“Every time you have to go
Shut my eyes and you know
I’ll be lying right by your side
In Barcelona”
20. Rocky Road to Dublin by The Irish Descendants
Well in Dublin next arrived, I thought it’d be a pity
To be so soon deprived a view of that fine city
So then I took a stroll down among the quality
Me bundle it was stolen in a neat locality
Something crossed me mind, then I looked behind
No bundle could I find upon me stick a-wobblin’
Inquiring for the rogue, said me connaught brogue wasn’t much in vogue
On the rocky road to Dublin”
21. America by Simon & Garfunkel
“Cathy, I said as we boarded a Greyhound in Pittsburgh
Michigan seems like a dream to me now
It took me four days to hitchhike from Saginaw
I’ve gone to look for America”
22. Walking in Memphis by Marc Cohn
“Saw the ghost of Elvis
On Union Avenue
Followed him up to the gates of Graceland
Then I watched him walk right through
Now security they did not see him
They just hovered ’round his tomb
But there’s a pretty little thing
Waiting for the King
Down in the Jungle Room
When I was walking in Memphis
I was walking with my feet ten feet off of Beale
Walking in Memphis
But do I really feel the way I feel?”
23. Africa by Toto
“The wild dogs cry out in the night
As they grow restless, longing for some solitary company
I know that I must do what’s right
As sure as Kilimanjaro rises like Olympus above the Serengeti
I seek to cure what’s deep inside, frightened of this thing that I’ve become
It’s gonna take a lot to drag me away from you
There’s nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do
I bless the rains down in Africa
Gonna take some time to do the things we never have”
Pro Tip: Weezer also did a fantastic cover of this song in 2018 that you should DEFFO add to your list of best travel songs today.
24. Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) by Shakira
“Today’s your day
You paved the way
If you get down get up oh oh
When you get down get up eh eh
Tsamina mina zangalewa
This time for Africa”
25. Marrakech Express by Crosby, Stills, & Nash
“Take the train from Casablanca going south
Blowing smoke rings from the corners of my my, my, my, my mouth
Colored cottons hang in air
Charming cobras in the square
Striped jellabas we can wear at home
Don’t you know we’re riding on the Marrakesh Express”
26. Blue Hawaii by Elvis Presley
“Come with me
While the moon is on the sea
The night is young
And so are we, so are we
Dreams come true
In blue Hawaii”
27. I’ve Been Everywhere by Johnny Cash
“I’ve been everywhere, man
I’ve been everywhere, man
Crossed the deserts bare, man
I’ve breathed the mountain air, man
Travel, I’ve had my share, man
I’ve been everywhere
I’ve been to
Winslow”
28. Rio by Netsky and featuring Macklemore
“It’s the “Rio” remix, you should see us
Swimming in the ocean like the pool is hella heated
Expedited Visa and I’m posted with my feet up
Parasailing over beaches, got my girl from Ipanema”
29. Back in the U.S.S.R. by The Beatles
“Well the Ukraine girls really knock me out
They leave the West behind
And Moscow girls make me sing and shout
That Georgia’s always on my mind
Aw come on!
Yeah I’m back in the U.S.S.R.
You don’t know how lucky you are boys
Back in the U.S.S.R.”
30. April in Paris by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong
“I never knew the charm of spring
I never met it face to face
I never knew my heart could sing
I never missed a warm embrace
Till April in Paris, chestnuts in blossom
Holiday tables under the trees
April in Paris, this is a feeling”
31. Budapest by George Ezra
“My house in Budapest
My hidden treasure chest
Golden grand piano
My beautiful Castillo
I’d leave it all
My acres of a land
I have achieved
It may be hard for you to
Stop and believe
But for you
I’d Leave it all
Give me one good reason
Why I should never make a change
And baby if you hold me
Then all of this will go away.”
32. Viva Las Vegas by Elvis Presley
Bright light city gonna set my soul
Gonna set my soul on fire
Got a whole lot of money that’s ready to burn
So get those stakes up higher
There’s a thousand pretty women waitin’ out there
And they’re all livin’ devil may care
And I’m just the devil with love to spare
Viva Las Vegas, viva Las Vegas”
33. Vienna by Ultravox
“The music is weaving
Haunting notes, pizzicato strings
The rhythm is calling
Alone in the night as the daylight brings
A cool empty silence
The warmth of your hand and a cold grey sky
It fades to the distance
The image has gone only you and I
It means nothing to me
This means nothing to me
Oh, Vienna”
34. Midnight Train to Georgia by Gladys Knight & the Pips
“He’s leaving (leaving)
On that midnight train to Georgia (leaving on a midnight train)
Said he’s going back (going back to find)
To a simpler place and time (and when he takes that ride)
Oh yes, he is (guess who’s gonna sit right by his side)”
35. Malibu by Miley Cyrus
“But here I am
Next to you
The sky is so blue
Next to you”
36. New York Groove by Ace Frehley
“Many years since I was here
On the street I was passin’ my time away
To the left and to the right,
Buildings towering to the sky
It’s outta sight in the dead of night
Here I am, and in this city, with a fistful of dollars
And baby, you’d better believe
I’m back, back in the New York groove”
37. Road to Nowhere by the Talking Heads
“We’re on a road to nowhere
Come on inside
Takin’ that ride to nowhere
We’ll take that ride”
38. California Love by Tupac and Dr. Dre
“Say what you say, but give me that bomb beat from Dre
Let me serenade the streets of L.A
From Oakland to Sacktown
The Bay Area and back down
Cali is where they put they mack down give me love!
California, knows how to party
In the city of L.A.
In the city of good ol’ Watts
In the city, the city of Compton
We keep it rocking”
39. Renegades by X Ambassadors
“Run away-ay with me
Lost souls in revelry
Running wild and running free
Two kids, you and me
Hey, hey-hey-hey
Livin’ like we’re renegades
Hey-hey-hey
Renegades.”
Pro Tip: This is a fantastic song that is highly underrated IMHO. So, be sure to add it to your playlist filled with the best songs about travel.
40. Miami by Will Smith
“Party in the city where the heat is on
All night, on the beach till the break of dawn
‘Welcome to Miami’
‘Bienvenidos a Miami’
Bouncin’ in the club where the heat is on
I’m goin to Miami
‘Welcome to Miami'”
41. The Wanderer by Dion DiMucci
“I’m the type of guy that likes to roam around
I’m never in one place I roam from town to town
And when I find myself a-fallin’ for some girl, yeah
I hop right into that car of mine and ride around the world
Yeah I’m the wanderer, yeah the wanderer
I roam around around around, let’s go”
42. Hotel California by The Eagles
“Welcome to the Hotel California
Such a lovely place (Such a lovely place)
Such a lovely face
Plenty of room at the Hotel California
Any time of year (Any time of year)
You can find it here.”
43. Where the Streets Have No Name by U2
“Where the streets have no name
Where the streets have no name
We’re still building then burning down love
Burning down love
And when I go there, I go there with you
It’s all I can do.”
44. Empire State of Mind by Jay-Z and featuring Alicia Keys
“In New York (Ay, aha) (Uh, yeah)
Concrete jungle (Yeah) where dreams are made of
There’s nothing you can’t do (Yeah) (OK)
Now you’re in New York (Aha, aha, aha) (Uh, yeah)
These streets will make you feel brand-new (New)
Big lights will inspire you (Come on) (OK)
Let’s hear it for New York (You welcome, OG) (Uh)
New York (Yeah), New York (Uh)”
45. Around the World by Daft Punk
“Around the world, around the world
Around the world, around the world
Around the world, around the world”
46. Down Under by Men at Work
“Buying bread from a man in Brussels
He was six foot four and full of muscle
I said, “Do you speak-a my language?”
He just smiled and gave me a Vegemite sandwich
And he said:
I come from a land down under
Where beer does flow and men chunder
Can’t you hear, can’t you hear the thunder
You better run, you better take cover.”
47. Traveling On by The Decemberists
“Cause we’re traveling on
Sold for a song
We’re traveling on
And it won’t be long
‘Til we’re traveling on”
48. Hopeless Wanderer by Mumford & Sons
“But hold me fast, hold me fast
‘Cause I’m a hopeless wanderer
And hold me fast, hold me fast
‘Cause I’m a hopeless wanderer”
49. When I’m Gone (The Cups Song) by Anna Kendrick
“I’ve got my ticket for the long way ‘round
The one with the prettiest of views
It’s got mountains, it’s got rivers, it’s got sights to give you shivers
But it sure would be prettier with you
When I’m gone
You’re gonna miss me when I’m gone
You’re gonna miss me by my walk
You’re gonna miss me by my talk, oh
You’re gonna miss me when I’m gone”
50. Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen
“Someday girl I don’t know when
We’re gonna get to that place
Where we really wanna go
And we’ll walk in the sun
But till then tramps like us
Baby we were born to run”
51. Moon River by Audrey Hepburn
“Two drifters, off to see the world
There’s such a lot of world to see
We’re after the same rainbow’s end, waitin’ ’round the bend
My huckleberry friend, moon river, and me”
52. Life is a Highway by Rascal Flatts
“Life is a highway
I wanna ride it all night long
If you’re going my way
I wanna drive it all night long”
53. Kathmandu by Bob Seger
“I think I’m going to Katmandu
That’s really, really where I’m going to
If I ever get out of here
That’s what I’m gonna do
I know my plane is due
The one that’s going to Katmandu
Up to the mountain’s where I’m going to
K-k-k-k-k-k Kathmandu”
54. The Passenger by Iggy Pop
“I am a passenger
And I ride and I ride
I ride through the city’s backside
I see the stars come out of the sky
Yeah, they’re bright in a hollow sky
You know it looks so good tonight
I am a passenger
I stay under glass
I look through my window so bright
I see the stars come out tonight
I see the bright and hollow sky
Over the city’s ripped-back sky
And everything looks good tonight”
55. Havana by Camila Cabello
“Havana, ooh na-na
Half of my heart is in Havana, ooh na-na
He took me back to East Atlanta, na-na-na, ah
Oh, but my heart is in Havana”
56. Fast Car by Tracy Chapman
“You got a fast car
Is it fast enough so we can fly away?
We gotta make a decision
Leave tonight or live and die this way”
57. Paris by The Chainsmokers
“We were staying in Paris
To get away from your parents
You look so proud
Standing there with a frown and a cigarette
Posting pictures of yourself on the internet”
58. Hotel Walls by Smith & Thell
“So I stand back and I watch us fall
As we break everything inside these hotel walls
Life’s for rent and it called us out
So I hand back the key as the door man bows”
Pro Tip: This is a really great Swedish band and you should listen to some of their other best travel songs too, like Forgive Me, Friend .
59. Vacation by The Go-Go’s
“Vacation
All I ever wanted
Had to get away
Meant to be spent alone”
60. On Top of the World by Imagine Dragons
‘Cause I’m on top of the world, ‘ey
I’m on top of the world, ‘ey
Waiting on this for a while now
Paying my dues to the dirt
I’ve been waiting to smile, ‘ey
Been holding it in for a while, ‘ey
Take it with me if I can
Been dreaming of this since a child
I’m on top of the world”
61. No Sleep Till Brooklyn by The Beastie Boys
“No sleep ’till
No sleep ’till Brooklyn
No sleep till Brooklyn”
62. Barcelona by Ed Sheeran
“And you and I we’re flying on an airplane tonight
We’re going somewhere where the sun is shining bright
Just close your eyes
And let’s pretend we’re dancing in the street
In Barcelona
Barcelona”
63. Homeward Bound by Simon & Garfunkel
“Every day’s an endless stream
Of cigarettes and magazines
And each town looks the same to me, the movies and the factories
And every stranger’s face I see reminds me that I long to be
Homeward bound
I wish I was
Home where my thought’s escaping
Home where my music’s playing
Home where my love lies waiting
Silently for me”
64. Tennessee by Arrested Development
“They tell me my ears are so young
Go back, from whence you came
My family tree, my family name
For some strange reason it had to be
He guided me to Tennessee
Take me to another place, take me to another land
Make me forget all that hurts me, let me understand your plan”
65. In America by Neil Diamond
“Everywhere around the world
They’re coming to America
Every time that flag’s unfurled
Got a dream to take them there
Got a dream they’ve come to share
They’re coming to America”
66. No Roots by Alice Merton
“I like standing still, but that’s just a wishful plan
Ask me where I come from, I’ll say a different land
But I’ve got memories and travel like gypsies in the night
I count gates and numbers, then play the guessing game
It’s just the place that changes, the rest is still the same
And a thousand times I’ve seen this road
A thousand times
I’ve got no roots, but my home was never on the ground”
67. California Dreamin’ by the Mamas and the Papas
“All the leaves are brown (all the leaves are brown)
And the sky is gray (and the sky is gray)
I’ve been for a walk (I’ve been for a walk)
On a winter’s day (on a winter’s day)
I’d be safe and warm (I’d be safe and warm)
If I was in L.A. (if I was in L.A.)
California dreamin’ (California dreamin’)
On such a winter’s day”
68. Party in the USA by Miley Cyrus
“I hopped off the plane at LAX
With a dream and my cardigan
Welcome to the land of fame excess (Whoa)
Am I gonna fit in?
Jumped in the cab, here I am for the first time
Look to my right, and I see the Hollywood sign
This is all so crazy
Everybody seems so famous
My tummy’s turnin’ and I’m feelin’ kinda homesick
Too much pressure and I’m nervous
That’s when the taxi man turned on the radio
And a JAY-Z song was on
So I put my hands up
They’re playin’ my song, the butterflies fly away
I’m noddin’ my head like, “Yeah”
Movin’ my hips like, “Yeah”
Got my hands up, they’re playing my song
You know I’m gonna be okay
Yeah, it’s a party in the U.S.A.
Yeah, it’s a party in the U.S.A.”
69. Galway Girl by Ed Sheeran
“You know, she played the fiddle in an Irish band
But she fell in love with an Englishman
Kissed her on the neck and then I took her by the hand
Said, “Baby, I just wanna dance”
With my pretty little Galway girl
You’re my pretty little Galway girl”
70. Fly Away by Lenny Kravitz
I want to get away
I want to fly away
Yeah, yeah, yeah”
71. Kokomo by The Beach Boys
“Aruba, Jamaica, ooh, I want to take you to
Bermuda, Bahama, come on pretty mama
Key Largo, Montego, baby, why don’t we go?
Ooh, I want to take you down to Kokomo
We’ll get there fast and then we’ll take it slow
That’s where we want to go, way down in Kokomo”
72. Margaritaville by Jimmy Buffett
“Wastin’ away again in Margaritaville
Searchin’ for my lost shaker of salt
Salt, salt, salt
Some people claim that there’s a woman to blame
I agree with that
And I know it’s all you women’s fault”
73. Have Love Will Travel by The Sonics
Yeah, I travel from Maine to Mexico
Just to find a little girl that loves me so
No matter when, no matter where I’ll be
I’m looking for a woman that’ll satisfy me
Whoa, baby, will travel
I said, yeah, yeah, have love
Woah, baby, will travel
I said, if you need loving then
Mm, hmm, I’ll travel
Woah!”
74. Chicago by Sufjan Stevens
“I fell in love again
All things go, all things go
Drove to Chicago
All things know, all things know”
75. One Night in Bangkok by Murray Head
“One night in Bangkok and the world’s your oyster
The bars are temples but the pearls ain’t free
You’ll find a god in every golden cloister
A little flesh, a little history
I can feel an angel sliding up to me”
76. Leaving on a Jetplane by John Denver
“So kiss me and smile for me
Tell me that you’ll wait for me
Hold me like you’ll never let me go
‘Cause I’m leavin’ on a jet plane
Don’t know when I’ll be back again
Oh babe, I hate to go”
77. I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) by The Proclaimers
“But I would roll 500 miles
And I would roll 500 more
Just to be the man who roles a thousand miles
To fall down at your door”
78. Ramblin’ Man by The Allman Brothers Band
“I’m on my way to New Orleans this mornin’
I’m leavin’ out of Nashville, Tennessee
They’re always having a good time down on the bayou
Lord, them Delta women think the world of me
Lord, I was born a ramblin’ man
Tryin’ to make a livin’ and doin’ the best I can
And when it’s time for leavin’
I hope you’ll understand
That I was born a ramblin’ man”
79. Istanbul (Not Constantinople) by They Might Be Giants
“Every gal in Constantinople
Lives in Istanbul, not Constantinople
So if you’ve a date in Constantinople
She’ll be waiting in Istanbul
Even old New York was once New Amsterdam
Why they changed it I can’t say
People just liked it better that way”
80. Vertigo by FM Belfast
“We are going far away
We are going far away
Don’t you look down
You are high above ground
We are driving with our friends
We are driving to a faraway place”
81. Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrd Skynyrd
“Sweet home Alabama
Where the skies are so blue
Sweet home Alabama
Lord, I’m comin’ home to you”
82. On the Road Again by Willie Nelson
“On the road again
Like a band of gypsies, we go down the highway
We’re the best of friends
Insisting that the world keep turning our way
And our way
Is on the road again”
83. Born to be Wild by Steppenwolf
“Born to be wild
Born to be wild
Get your motor runnin’
Head out on the highway
Looking for adventure
In whatever comes our way”
84. Roam by The B-52’s
“Roam if you want to
Roam around the world
Roam if you want to
Without wings, without wheels
Without anything but the love we feel”
85. Send Me on My Way by Rusted Root
Well, I would like to hold my little hand
And we will run, we will, we will crawl, we will
I would like to hold my little hand
And we will run, we will, we will crawl
Send me on my way (on my way)”
86. Take Me Home, Country Roads by John Denver
“Country roads, take me home
To the place I belong
West Virginia, mountain mama
Take me home, country roads”
87. San Francisco by Scott McKenzie
“If you’re going to San Francisco
Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair
If you’re going to San Francisco
You’re gonna meet some gentle people there.”
88. London Calling by The Clash
“The ice age is coming, the sun is zooming in
Engines stop running, the wheat is growin’ thin
A nuclear era, but I have no fear
‘Cause London is drowning, and I, I live by the river”
89. Wonderwall by Oasis (Popular amongst guitar players in hostels the world over)
“And all the roads we have to walk are winding
And all the lights that lead us there are blinding
There are many things that I would like to say to you, but I don’t know how
Because maybe
You’re gonna be the one that saves me
And after all
You’re my wonderwall”
Random Aside : Honestly, if you haven’t heard someone play this pick for one of the best travel songs on their guitar in a hostel, have you really traveled? And the correct answer is, probably not!
90. Come Fly With Me by Frank Sinatra
“Come fly with me, let’s fly, let’s fly away
If you can use some exotic booze
There’s a bar in far Bombay
Come fly with me, let’s fly, let’s fly away.”
91. Truckin’ by the Grateful Dead
“Truckin’, like the do-dah man
Once told me, ‘You’ve got to play your hand’
Sometimes the cards ain’t worth a dime
If you don’t lay ’em down.”
92. What We Live For by American Authors
“We’re taking off, woo
We’re taking off, woo
This is what I live for
Baby, you’re my open road.”
93. Holiday by Madonna
“If we took a holiday
Took some time to celebrate
Just one day out of life
It would be, it would be so nice.”
94. Gravity by Cold Play
“Baby
It’s been a long time coming
Such a long, long time
And I can’t stop running
Can you hear my heart beating?
Can you hear that sound?
‘Cause I can’t help thinking
And I won’t stop now“
95. Leaving Las Vegas by Cheryl Crow
“I’m leaving Las Vegas
Lights so bright, palm sweat, blackjack on a Saturday night
Leaving Las Vegas
Leaving for good, for good
I’m leaving for good
I’m leaving for good”
96. Free by Donovan Frankenreiter
“Here comes corner winds and the changin’ tide
We better drop them sails and get inside
When will the weather ever let us go
I guess we’ll have to wait until the trade winds blow”
97. Come Away with Me by Norah Jones
“Come away with me and we’ll kiss
On a mountain top
Come away with me
And I’ll never stop lovin’ you”
98. American Boy by Estelle and featuring Kanye West
“Take me on a trip, I’d like to go some day
Take me to New York, I’d love to see LA
I really want to come kick it with you
You’ll be my American boy.”
99. Destination Calabria by Alex Gaudino featuring Crystal Waters
“I left my job, my boss, my car and my home
I’m leaving for a destination I still don’t know”
100. Toes by the Zac Brown Band
“I got my toes in the water, ass in the sand
Not a worry in the world, a cold beer in my hand
Life is good today”
101. Last Train Home by John Mayer
“I’m on the last train runnin’
I’m on the last train runnin’
And I surrender
And I surrender”
102. Two Tickets To Paradise by Eddie Money
“I’m gonna take you on a trip so far from here,
I’ve got two tickets in my pocket, now baby, we’re gonna disappear.
We’ve waited so long, waited so long.
We’ve waited so long, waited so long.“
103. Do You Want to See the World by the Kooks
“Do you want to see the world?
In a different way, yeah”
104. A Million Miles Away by David Byrne
“Oh oh
A million miles away from here”
105. Space Oddity by David Bowie
“This is Major Tom to Ground Control
I’m stepping through the door
And I’m floating in a most peculiar way
And the stars look very different today
Am I sitting in a tin can
Far above the world
Planet Earth is blue
And there’s nothing I can do”
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There you have it! That just about wraps up this list of the best travel songs of all time!
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65 Songs About Travel & Adventure For The Ultimate Wanderlust Playlist
Add these songs to your travel playlist to fuel your wanderlust..
Last updated on Jun 28, 2023
There's nothing better than having music in your life that encompasses what you are doing or how you are feeling. And what better time to have music explain your feelings than on vacation?
Whether you're looking for the perfect songs to accompany your travel videos or are putting together a playlist for your vacation, these songs about traveling will fuel your wanderlust and set the tone for adventure.
65 Best Songs About Wanderlust, Travel & Adventure
1. "go your own way" by fleetwood mac.
If you haven't heard this song before, it will likely become your favorite travel song. It's one of those travel songs that's infused with the best travel tips: go your own way.
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2. "Leaving On A Jet Plane" by Peter, Paul, and Mary
You can listen to music while traveling by downloading songs to your phone. If you're traveling by plane, this song will definitely set the mood for you. John Denver also has a popular recording of it.
3. "On The Road Again" by Willie Nelson
This song is absolutely perfect for road trips . Pump up the music and sing along with your friends.
4. "Come Sail Away" by Styx
You don't have to be literally sailing away for this song to resonate. Sailing away, metaphorically speaking, can represent leaving home to jump into the unknown.
5. "Road To Nowhere" by Talking Heads
This is a great song to rock out to when you're traveling to a new destination for the foreseeable future. When moving, you might have to wrestle with a lot of bittersweet, complex emotions. This song is perfect for coping with those changes.
6. "Midnight Train To Georgia" by Gladys Knight & The Pips
This Grammy Award-winning song is about traveling from L.A. to Georgia on a train that departs at midnight.
7. "Travelin’ Man" by Ricky Nelson
Or a traveling woman, or traveling person, of course. This song is quite literally about traveling, so it will be perfect for any travel-themed playlist.
8. "Homeward Bound" by Simon & Garfunkel
Ever wanted to travel so you could avoid home? This song is about leaving home and constantly being reminded of it.
9. "Send Me On My Way" by Rusted Root
This is a song about moving forward in life — but being happy and hopeful about it.
10. "Life Is A Highway" by Rascal Flatts
"Life Is A Highway" is a metaphor for living life to the fullest and taking big risks.
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11. "Space Oddity" by David Bowie
"Space Oddity" came out the same year that astronauts landed on the moon: 1969.
12. "Fast Car" by Tracy Chapman
If you're driving down the road in a fast car — or even a slow one — this song will be perfect for your travel playlist.
13. "Orinoco Flow" by Enya
In this song, the narrator fantasizes about sailing away and traveling the world.
14. "See The World" by the Kooks
Want to see the world? Turn this song up to the full blast.
15. "Road Trippin'" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers
This song is perfect for your road trip playlist, as it is all about going on a road trip.
16. "Hot Fun in the Summertime" by Sly & The Family Stone
Nothing screams summer vacation like hot fun summertime.
17. "Malibu" by Kim Petras
"Malibu" is such a good vacation song. It's perfect for relaxing and chilling by the beach.
18. "Island in the Sun" by Weezer
"Island in the Sun" is all about sailing away to a fantasy beach. If only escaping your problems could be so easy.
19. "Surfin’ USA" by The Beach Boys
The music was based on “Sweet Little Sixteen” by Chuck Berry. This song covers all of the best surfing locations in the United States.
20. "California Gurls" by Katy Perry ft. Snoop Dogg
California Girls — they're undeniable! If you've ever been — or lived — in California, it might not ring true. But it definitely covers all of the California stereotypes that potential tourists might assume are accurate.
21. "School’s Out" by Alice Cooper
Nothing better than the end of the school year! What's more fun than celebrating the beginning of summer with a little Alice Cooper?
22. "Don’t Worry, Be Happy" by Bob Marley
This carefree song will perfectly put your work-life woes on pause. Close your eyes, take a breath, listen to this song, and enjoy yourself.
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23. "Soak Up The Sun" by Sheryl Crow
Traveling to a sunny place? This song is perfect for listening to by the pool or beach.
24. "Vacation" by The Go-Go's
What better way to celebrate your vacation than with a song that's literally called "Vacation"?
25. "It's Nice To Go Trav'ling" by Frank Sinatra
It's nice to go traveling, don't you think? Rocking out to this song is the best way to enjoy your travels.
26. "Meet the Parents" by Kim Petras
In this song, Kim Petras sings about taking someone to the beach, Paris, Miami, and New York.
27. "Galway Girl" by Ed Sheeran
The song is about a narrator that falls in love with a girl from Galway, Ireland.
28. "New York, I Love You" by LCD Soundsystem
What better way to embrace the Big Apple than with this song? Though it's about contradictions and a love/hate relationship with New York City, it's a reminder for anyone traveling that this city has a lot of heart.
29. "Night in Bangkok" by Murray Head
Bangkok is the capital of Thailand, and this song is great for traveling, as it describes what a literal night in Bangkok looks like.
30. "Free Man In Paris" by Joni Mitchell
Ever been to Paris? Ever been to Paris listening to this song? It's perfect for the first or next time your plane lands there.
31. "Paris, Tokyo" by Lupe Fiasco
Lupe Fiasco said he wrote this song because he loves Paris and Tokyo!
32. "American Boy" by Estelle ft. Kanye West
In this song, one of the narrators asks the other to take her to New York and L.A. And if either of those locations is your destination, you can rock out to this jam on the way there.
33. "Destination Calabria" by Alex Gaudino ft. Crystal Waters
This song is about leaving home without a plan set in stone.
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34. "Havana" by Camila Cabello
Camila Cabello is from Havana, so who better to sing a song about this beautiful city than a native?
35. "Sweet Home Alabama" by Lynyrd Skynyrd
Whether you're visiting Alabama or just love the tune, it's a great song about never forgetting your roots.
36. "A Thousand Miles" by Vanessa Carlton
"A Thousand Miles" is a fun travel song, especially if you're traveling a thousand miles (or more!) away from home.
37. "I’ve Been Everywhere" by Johnny Cash
This song is great if you've been traveling all over the place and is known to inspire wanderlust in anyone who listens.
38. "Everywhere" by Fleetwood Mac
Though "Everywhere" may not be about travel specifically, it conveys the lovely feeling of being anywhere in the world with your love by your side.
39. "Roam" by the B52s
This song invites you to explore the world, wherever you want, whenever.
40. "My Traveling Star" by James Taylor
"My Traveling Star" explores the tension between home and the road.
41. "Come Away With Me" by Norah Jones
This song is all about asking someone to leave with you.
42. "Shut Up and Drive" by Rihanna
Definitely consider adding this to your road trip playlist, especially if the driver talks too much.
43. "The Long Way Around" by The Chicks
Any song by The Chicks will suffice for your road trip blues.
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44. "Route 66" by Nat King Cole
Route 66 is one of the most famous routes in the United States. So if you're planning to drive the entire 2,000-mile stretch, consider adding this one to your wanderlust playlist.
45. "I Left My Heart In San Francisco" by Tony Bennett
This is the perfect song when moving feels more bittersweet than sweet.
46. "Montego Bay" by Amazulu
Montego Bay is Jamaica's third most populous city, and this song is all about relaxing.
47. "Proud Mary" by Tina Turner
Originally performed by Creedence Clearwater Revival, this song is about a steamboat traveling up and down the river. But its deeper meaning has an encouraging message to appreciate the simple things in life outside of bills and work.
48. "On Top of The World" by Imagine Dragons
This song is all about moving forward and letting go of the past . It's an anthem that radiates positivity, and its upbeat energy and empowering message of triumph make it a perfect choice for a road trip or adventure.
49. "I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)" by The Proclaimers
This song is perfect for road trips. It's one of those songs that everyone loves to sing along to in a car.
50. "Runaway" by Kanye West
This song is perfect for any trip, especially if you're traveling to get away from your problems.
51. Bruno Mars TikTok Song
This Bruno Mars remix is a staple for travel TikTokers.
52. TikTok Snapping Song
Transition your travel videos with a snap with this song in the background for a cool effect.
53. "Sunny Day" by Ted Fresco
This upbeat song adds a fun, lighthearted mood to your travel videos or wanderlust playlist.
54. "Vacation" by The Dirty Heads
This has quickly become the ultimate vacation video song thanks to TikTok.
55. "Paradise" by Bazzi
Show everyone a piece of your own paradise with this wanderlust song.
56. "Knee Deep" by The Zac Brown Band ft. Jimmy Buffet
An ultimate vacation goal is what this song represents. The Zac Brown Band and Jimmy Buffet paint a picture of a peaceful oceanfront property and not worrying about anything.
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57. "Empire State of Mind" by Jay-Z ft. Alicia Keys
Anyone going to New York City will be inspired by the glamorous and freeing descriptions of the concrete jungle.
58. "Traveling Alone" by Passenger
The song discusses wanting to travel all over, even if you're alone. So, if you have wanderlust this song is right up your alley.
59. "Down Under" by Men at Work
This classic 80s hit is all about how amazing Australia is. Once you hear it, you'll definitely want to visit the land down under.
60. "Guaranteed" by Eddie Vedder
This song was written for the film "Into The Wild" and won a Golden Globe. Why not add an award-winning hit to your playlist?
61. "Vienna" by Billy Joel
"Vienna" by Billy Joel discusses the importance of slowing down in life and enjoying the moment. It reminds us to take a break and smell the flowers.
62. "Born To Be Wild" by Steppenwolf
If you love riding along the open road, this song is for you. Originally recorded in 1968, it was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
63. "Graceland" by Paul Simon
This recording is a timeless masterpiece that has a vibrant and uplifting musical journey. Its introspective lyrics capture the essence of growth and exploration.
64. "Come Fly With Me" by Frank Sinatra
"Come Fly With Me" was written specifically for Frank Sinatra, and is a romantic song where Sinatra invites listeners to visit exotic places with him, like Peru and Bombay.
65. "Travelin Band" by Creedence Clearwater Revival
This is a high-energy rock and roll classic that captivates listeners with its infectious rhythm and spirited guitar riffs. You have to tap your feet when you hear it!
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Izzy Casey is a freelance writer, former YourTango writer and associate editor, and copy editor who received her MFA in Poetry from the Iowa Writers' Workshop. Her work has been published in Corriere della Sera, The Iowa Review, Bennington Review, Gulf Coast, Black Warrior Review, BOATT, NY Tyrant, and elsewhere.
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35 English Travel Songs For The Road Trip - Ultimate Travel Playlist
1. fast car- tracy chapman.
This song isn’t about a speed. It is about a couple wanting to get away from everything else and start afresh. It is about change and wanting to escape. Road trips tend to do that, don’t they? There does come a moment when you wish you could abandon everything else and just live life travelling across cities.
2. Hit The Road, Jack- Ray Charles
Can anyone every get bored of this classic? I don’t think so! This is the perfect song for you and your friends to sing along on your way and just enjoy the ride. The enthusiasm with which Charles sings the song is really infectious and by the time the speakers blare out this song, you realize that it is too late for you to stop grooving a humming to it!
3. Home-Chris Daughtry
This song has just that extra something which makes you want to leave everything else and go home to your loved ones. It gives off that certain sense of nostalgia and a bittersweet feeling that reminds you of all the years that you have been away from home, wandering around. It is then when you feel like starting the engine and head to that place which you call home.
4. Life is a highway- Rascal Flatts
“ Life is a highway, I wanna ride it all night long / If you’re going my way, I wanna drive it all night long .” That’s how the song begins. This song is one of those songs which an make a long ride seem a little shorter and on the way, a few strong bonds are made as well (and some mended too). This song reminds you how long this life is and it is useless to fret upon stupid things. So, share what you have and spread happiness! P.S. – “Life Is a Highway” was originally written and recorded by Canadian songwriter Tom Cochrane, and the Flatts covered it for the Cars soundtrack, so it’s loved by little kids and grownups alike.
5. Cruise- Florida Georgia Line
This song is the ultimate windows down sing-along. Just when you think your party on the road is starting to fall slack a little, turn up the volume on this song and everyone’s enjoying the road again!
6. The Zephyr Song- Red Hot Chilli Peppers
This song has the capacity to make one feel the moment from the guts. Your hands immediately start thumping any surface that’s near you and before you know it, you love the song! The feeling of anticipation of reaching the destination and yet enjoying the ride is what this song gives you. If this song had to make you feel anything, it would be the sense of abandonment and an aspect of youth that you might have missed out on.
7. Paradise-Coldplay
There isn’t one single person who doesn’t know the lyrics to this amazing song by Coldplay. This song is guaranteed make you forget about your worries (or diesel/pertrol). Carry on and you’ll reach paradise soon!
8. Home- Phillip Phillips
The magical voice of Phillip Phillips can almost make you miss ‘home’ through this song. The beats that carry through this song furthermore adds to the urgency to be home.
9. Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds- The Beatles
How could we forget The Beatles when we are making a playlist? This song by the Beatles is one of their catchiest songs and will definitely get you grooving to its saxophone. Sing along to the song and share your happiness and love!
10. Route 66- Chuck Berry
This song easily captures the love for travelling and the urgency to hit the accelerator pedal! Route 66 will get you dancing on your seat and sing along with Chuck Berry.
You can also check out this Playlist of Hindi Travel Songs
11. Roadhouse Blues- The Doors
The ultimate heroes of Rock and Roll on your road trip playlist…I don’t see anything wrong in that! When Jim Morrison tells you to “keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel” you obey him while you let him carry you to another world with this amazing song. Let it roll…all night long!
12. Stayin’ Alive- Bee Gees
It is impossible to control yourself from dancing to this ever green song from 1977 by the Bee Gees. No matter, how old you are you have got to love it! The infectious beats of this song instantly makes you feel young and want to remain young! So, stop your car and get out on the road and dance a little!
13. Paradise City- Guns N’ Roses
This song will charge you up in a moment if you thought you were tired of driving on the road for a long time. The sheer energy in this song makes you want to take control of the steering wheel. If you’re a bunch of friends, cruising down the road, then this song will get all of you pumped up! Make note to have this song on your playlist for sure!
14. Leaving on a jet-plane – Peter, Paul & Mary
This beautiful song is perhaps the ultimate symbol of melancholy felt between two departing lovers. The simple lyrics along with a simple tune perfectly and very aptly conveys the pain that comes attached to departures.
15. Blowin’ in the wind – Bob Dylan
Yet another ofthe magical Dylan songs, Blowin’ in the wind is a masterpiece. The song is about the journey called ‘life’ and how the answer to all the questions is around us and we just need to go with the flow.
16. Here I am – Bryan Adams
One of the most favourite songs by Bryan Adams, Here I Am is a sort of declaration of one’s being. Definitely one of Adams’ best!
17. Shut up and drive- Rihanna
What else can be a better song if you are on a road trip will all your girl friends! This song by Rihanna really pumps up the mood and makes you want to hit the accelerator and drive! Get your swagger on and feel like a boss and just…shut up and drive.
18. Ridin’- Chamillionaire
Just when you thought that your ride’s getting boring, this song can instantly pump up your mood! The catchy beats of this song can get anybody to wake up from their slumber and get back into the ‘road trip zone’. You’ve been sitting for a while now, so maybe it’s time for a twerk break to stretch your legs.
19. Highway to Hell – AC/DC
Pump up your energy with this song every time you feel low on your trip. Sing along the chorus and feel good about being daring enough to take upon a drive through nights and days just for the sake of travelling! You’re on your highway to hell…in a good way.
20. Hotel California – The Eagles
There is not a single person on this earth who isn’t well versed with the lyrics of this song. Hotel California just doesn’t let you down! Tired and twisted, you drive across the road and as soon as the song comes up, you know it’s time to join the madness.
21. Born to be Wild- Steppenwolf
Born to be Wild, the quintessentially celebration song of life. You’re young, free and on the road! Can there be anything else that you’d want?
22. Come Fly With Me – Frank Sinatra
It’s always good to have some Sinatra on your playlist. Afterall, everyone needs a nice, mellow song once in a while.
23. Sweet Home Alabama – Lynard Skynard
Sweet Home Alabama is perhaps on everyone’s lips. This catchy, energetic song is definitely something that you should have on your road trip playlist!
24. Free Bird- Lynrd Skynrd
Again, one of the most beautiful songs by Lynrd Skynrd and no matter how hard you try, your ears will get pulled towards the sweet rhythm of this song.
25. Around the World- Red Hot Chilli Peppers
26. Homeward Bound- Simon and Garfunkel
Simon and Garfunkel can never let you down when it comes to making you happy. And it’s a bonus if it about homecoming
27. Paper Planes- M.I.A.
M.I.A.’s hypnotizing voice and the groovy beats of this song immediately take you to a dreamy state of mind. It is a relaxed song, most definitely for the road trip, when everyone can enjoy their time alone.
28. Born to Run- Bruce Springsteen
The scrunchy voice in which Springsteen sings, makes you want to believe him when he sings ‘Born to Run’
29. Like a Rolling Stone- Bob Dylan
Like a Rolling Stone, is everything that a good song should have. Resonating the familiar idea of Unpredictability, Dylan has touched many lives with this song.
30. The Passenger- Iggy Pop
“I am the passenger/ I stay under glass I look through my window so bright/I see the stars come out tonight/ I see the bright and hollow sky/ Over the city’s ripped backsides/ And everything looks good tonight.” These lines best describe the song
31. Proud Mary- Creedence Clearwater Revival
The spirit of this song has touched everyone who has heard this song. And the simple yet meaningful beats just make it all the more easier to like it.
32. Take Me Home, Country Roads – John Denver
Nothing can make you miss home more than this song. The beautiful reminisces of the countryside in this song make you immediately feel connected to it and no matter in which corner of the world you live in, you would pack your bags and rush home!
33. What a Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong’s enchanting voice is like cherry on top in this song. Just a celebration of how wonderful this life and this world is, the song succeeds in making you smile.
34. I Have Been Everywhere- Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash’s name is enough to make you listen to the song. It catches the spirit of travelling perfectly in the song!
35. In the summertime - Mungo Jerry
To round it up here is peppy number from the 70′s that will get you grooving and feet tapping. A perfect song to start things off. Time to pack your bags
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Another American classic deserving of top travel song status. Here I Go Again - Whitesnake. Heaven Is A Place On Earth - Belinda Carlisle. The no.1 song to put on when you finally come across your true heaven on earth. I Get Around - Beach Boys. Such a perfect road trip song & an epic addition to a summer playlist.
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