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Post by shotglass75 on Jun 25, 2009 11:41:56 GMT -5
So I'm taking a road trip with my pops from Chicago to The Badlands and Mt. Rushmore. After that I'm dropping him at the airport and then heading to Yellowstone, Portland, San Fran, down the coast, Vegas, Grand Canyon, Denver, then home.
With that said, I could really use a bunch of tunes that would be great to cruise along to. So if you have any bands, albums, songs, or even playlists you'd want to post, I'd love to hear what you got.
Also if you have any suggestions of places to stop along the way, let's hear 'em. Thanks.
Post by NothingButFlowers on Jun 25, 2009 11:55:49 GMT -5
Sounds like fun!
This is kind of dorky, but I love the song "Save Tonight" by Eagle Eye Cherry, and it seems like it would be a great road trip song.
When I drive to my mom's (only about a 3 hour trip), I really like Franz Ferdinand, Primus, and Scissor Sisters.
If I'm by myself, I listen to a lot of Billy Joel, too, because I know all the words, and I can sing along, but I'm embarrassed about this, so I'm going to type it real small.
If I'm by myself, I listen to a lot of Billy Joel, too, because I know all the words, and I can sing along, but I'm embarrassed about this, so I'm going to type it real small.
EH??? Sorry, I'm hard of hearing, had to turn it up
At least Billy Joel is a real musician... when I'm in my car alone, with the windows rolled down, I blast Britney Spears and Nsync. Yes, I'm still 18 years old
I like to listen to funk on long trips. Some of my favorite driving albums: Sly and the Family Stone - Life, Stand!, There's A Riot Goin On Stevie Wonder - Music of My Mind, Talking Book, Innervisions, Fulfillingness's First Finale Tower of Power - Bump City, Urban Renewal Curtis Mayfield - Curtis, Roots, Superfly, Back to the World, Sweet Exorcist The Meters - Look-Ka-Py-Py, Rejuvenation
My girlfriend always likes to put on Supertramp and scream along when she's driving.
Eastbound and Down by Jerry Reed Uneasy Rider and Stroker Ace by Charlie Daniels Band Radar Love by Golden Earring Tiny Dancer by Elton John (but mainly because of Almost Famous) God's Country by Ani DiFranco Wave On Wave by Pat Green One Big Holiday by My Morning Jacket
The whole Well-Matched cd by Jerry Garcia and Merle Saunders (I think that's what it was called) has a pretty great road trip vibe.
I mixed in Mitch Hedberg's cd's to my iPod on shuffle to break up the music and help me focus on the last few Roo trips.
Books on cd can also be good when you're driving and someone else is driving because it keeps you engaged. This trip we had David Sedaris reading some of his stuff from Carnegie Hall (so funny we were all crying) and some short stories from NPR (not that funny but at least I didn't crash).
Josh Ritter - Right Moves Paul Simon - Kodachrome Steel Train - Kill Monsters in the Rain Old Crow Medicine Show - Wagon Wheel String Cheese - Good Times Around the Bend The Band - The Weight Ryan Adams - Let it Ride , Oh My Sweet Carolina
Post by Fishing Maniac on Jun 30, 2009 22:13:43 GMT -5
Lee Highway Blues by David Bromberg is the best road trip song ever written. It's especially good for driving through the country/mountains.
When in Vegas hit up the Double Down Saloon. It's my favorite bar in the world. It's located at 4640 Paradise Road, one block south of the Hard Rock Hotel. They are open 24/7. All shows are free. I never had one of th bacon martinis, but you must drink at least one shot of ass juice.
Trust me this place is worth the stop worth the stop. ;D From a recent visit.
And yes ABB is a must. Billy Joel is the worst nuts I know of in this universe.
Post by nodepression on Jul 1, 2009 14:59:09 GMT -5
m83 is really great for driving at night, it'll feel like the road leads into space. Also Whiskeytown and Uncle Tupelo are always great for driving through the Midwest.
And in the m83 vein for driving at night, Mogwai, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, and Explosions in the Sky would probably be pretty great.
debatable 
