okay let’s write neither a cross-country
Trek nor a quick trip around the corner
is complete without the right music to
accompany the journey
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top ten
driving songs
the songs chosen for this list are those
whose subject matter or tempo make them
ideal to complement the act of driving
number 10 take it easy the Eagles
written by Jackson Browne and Glenn Frey
this song was the very first single ever
released by the Eagles back in 1972
it’s still one of their signature tunes
because it helped to define the band’s
easygoing Southern California sound
the tracks narrator may have some
problems with angry women and unreliable
vehicles but he ultimately takes the
titles advice to heart and learns to
enjoy his haphazard journey
the shakin
number nine turn the page
Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band
although first released in 1973 on the
album back in 72 it wasn’t until the
live version released three years later
that the song really took off well you
all can to restaurant staff on the road
that’s because the live setting was the
appropriate one for a track that so
effectively details how weary the road
can make you even when you’re a rock
star
this one is perfect for those
introspective late-night drives when
you’re the only one on the road
number eight kickstart my heart Motley
Crue
inspired by Nikki Sixx’s drug overdose
and subsequent resuscitation in 1987
this glam rocking track celebrates
Motley Crue’s ability to survive all
manner of problems and still bring the
metal
it also mentions all types of fast
things from motorcycles to airplanes to
sexy women
kickstart my heart even features a start
that sounds like an engine being revved
up
it’s no wonder it’s been featured in
several car commercials over the years
number seven fortunate son Creedence
Clearwater Revival
here’s one of those songs whose tempo
and rhythm have more to do with it being
a driving song than its lyrical content
actually a fierce criticism of those
children of privilege whom were able to
avoid being drafted into the Vietnam War
but the steady propulsive rhythm and
twangy guitar riffs puts one in mind of
cruising down a highway on a summer’s
afternoon we submit that this track has
probably caused quite a few inadvertent
speeding tickets throughout its history
number six
still d-r-e dr. dre perhaps no other
producer has ever made hip-hop sound
better coming out of car speakers than
dr. Dre this smash hit from 1999 is a
good example of this ability but it
likely helped to have Snoop Dogg’s silky
vocals along for the ride utilizing a
mid-tempo groove and a chilly repeating
piano phrase somewhat udo can’t help but
make you want to lean back Bob your head
and cruise down the strip while you’re
in the driver’s seat
the phobia
number five bat out of hell meatloaf the
title of this song could feasibly
describe some people’s driving habits
and the lyrics themes of freedom and
deliverance are best experienced on the
highway
unfortunately it also tells the tale of
something you’d rather not experience on
the highway it’s about a boy in love who
smashes his motorcycle while on a wild
ride
the boy had wanted to take the girl he
loves out of their dead-end town and
while the boy dies he does in a way
managed to find his way out
number four highway to hell
ac/dc there are few bands that sound so
consistently great coming out of the car
stereo at high volume as ac/dc from the
moment Angus Young tears into his
electric guitar at the start of this
anthem it’s impossible to stop it
lead singer Bon Scott seems to revel in
his trip to the underworld singing with
a demented glee
I’m going down all the way Skott sings
and you’ll likely want to take the trip
right along with him
number three radar love Golden Earring
I’ve been driving all night my hands wet
on the Dutch band Golden Earring had a
few random hits throughout their career
in the US but none was bigger than this
song that captured the country’s Need
for Speed radar love tells the story of
a lonely driver and his desperate need
to connect with his girl for what we can
only assume is a late-night booty call
with a thumping bassline wickedly smooth
drum solo and some screaming refrains
it’s easy to get caught up in the
momentum of this memorable trap
radar
number two life is a highway Tom Cochran
with a title like life is a highway this
song by former red rider singer Tom
Cochran just had to be honest luckily
the rest of the song lives up to that
title with a dynamic rhythm energetic
guitars and an unforgettable chorus
it’s the perfect song to play when the
road in front of you seems to stretch on
forever
you’ll want to ride that road all night
long – and play this on the whole time
before we ride away with our top pick
here are some honorable mentions
my friends I can’t wait
rolling patrolling and trying to get me
right
number one born to be wild Steppenwolf
edit on the highway
Steppenwolf’s rocking guitars made
everyone who heard this track wanna head
out on the highway and join them
take home
some people say that born to be wild can
be considered the first-ever heavy metal
tomb and it’s still one of the best
it was also popularized in the film Easy
Rider which only furthered its
reputation as the all-time driving song
there’s no better music to play when
you’re out there looking for adventure
do you agree with our list are these
your favorite jams one behind the wheel
for more revved up top 10s published
every day be sure to subscribe to
watchmojo.com
Trek nor a quick trip around the corner
is complete without the right music to
accompany the journey
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top ten
driving songs
the songs chosen for this list are those
whose subject matter or tempo make them
ideal to complement the act of driving
number 10 take it easy the Eagles
written by Jackson Browne and Glenn Frey
this song was the very first single ever
released by the Eagles back in 1972
it’s still one of their signature tunes
because it helped to define the band’s
easygoing Southern California sound
the tracks narrator may have some
problems with angry women and unreliable
vehicles but he ultimately takes the
titles advice to heart and learns to
enjoy his haphazard journey
the shakin
number nine turn the page
Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band
although first released in 1973 on the
album back in 72 it wasn’t until the
live version released three years later
that the song really took off well you
all can to restaurant staff on the road
that’s because the live setting was the
appropriate one for a track that so
effectively details how weary the road
can make you even when you’re a rock
star
this one is perfect for those
introspective late-night drives when
you’re the only one on the road
number eight kickstart my heart Motley
Crue
inspired by Nikki Sixx’s drug overdose
and subsequent resuscitation in 1987
this glam rocking track celebrates
Motley Crue’s ability to survive all
manner of problems and still bring the
metal
it also mentions all types of fast
things from motorcycles to airplanes to
sexy women
kickstart my heart even features a start
that sounds like an engine being revved
up
it’s no wonder it’s been featured in
several car commercials over the years
number seven fortunate son Creedence
Clearwater Revival
here’s one of those songs whose tempo
and rhythm have more to do with it being
a driving song than its lyrical content
actually a fierce criticism of those
children of privilege whom were able to
avoid being drafted into the Vietnam War
but the steady propulsive rhythm and
twangy guitar riffs puts one in mind of
cruising down a highway on a summer’s
afternoon we submit that this track has
probably caused quite a few inadvertent
speeding tickets throughout its history
number six
still d-r-e dr. dre perhaps no other
producer has ever made hip-hop sound
better coming out of car speakers than
dr. Dre this smash hit from 1999 is a
good example of this ability but it
likely helped to have Snoop Dogg’s silky
vocals along for the ride utilizing a
mid-tempo groove and a chilly repeating
piano phrase somewhat udo can’t help but
make you want to lean back Bob your head
and cruise down the strip while you’re
in the driver’s seat
the phobia
number five bat out of hell meatloaf the
title of this song could feasibly
describe some people’s driving habits
and the lyrics themes of freedom and
deliverance are best experienced on the
highway
unfortunately it also tells the tale of
something you’d rather not experience on
the highway it’s about a boy in love who
smashes his motorcycle while on a wild
ride
the boy had wanted to take the girl he
loves out of their dead-end town and
while the boy dies he does in a way
managed to find his way out
number four highway to hell
ac/dc there are few bands that sound so
consistently great coming out of the car
stereo at high volume as ac/dc from the
moment Angus Young tears into his
electric guitar at the start of this
anthem it’s impossible to stop it
lead singer Bon Scott seems to revel in
his trip to the underworld singing with
a demented glee
I’m going down all the way Skott sings
and you’ll likely want to take the trip
right along with him
number three radar love Golden Earring
I’ve been driving all night my hands wet
on the Dutch band Golden Earring had a
few random hits throughout their career
in the US but none was bigger than this
song that captured the country’s Need
for Speed radar love tells the story of
a lonely driver and his desperate need
to connect with his girl for what we can
only assume is a late-night booty call
with a thumping bassline wickedly smooth
drum solo and some screaming refrains
it’s easy to get caught up in the
momentum of this memorable trap
radar
number two life is a highway Tom Cochran
with a title like life is a highway this
song by former red rider singer Tom
Cochran just had to be honest luckily
the rest of the song lives up to that
title with a dynamic rhythm energetic
guitars and an unforgettable chorus
it’s the perfect song to play when the
road in front of you seems to stretch on
forever
you’ll want to ride that road all night
long – and play this on the whole time
before we ride away with our top pick
here are some honorable mentions
my friends I can’t wait
rolling patrolling and trying to get me
right
number one born to be wild Steppenwolf
edit on the highway
Steppenwolf’s rocking guitars made
everyone who heard this track wanna head
out on the highway and join them
take home
some people say that born to be wild can
be considered the first-ever heavy metal
tomb and it’s still one of the best
it was also popularized in the film Easy
Rider which only furthered its
reputation as the all-time driving song
there’s no better music to play when
you’re out there looking for adventure
do you agree with our list are these
your favorite jams one behind the wheel
for more revved up top 10s published
every day be sure to subscribe to
watchmojo.com
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