9. King of the Road, Roger Miller
An oldie but a goodie, the timeless classic King of the Road by American country singer Roger Miller was released in 1965. The lyrics tell the tongue-in-cheek story of a vagabond who revels in the freedom of owning nothing and living a nomadic lifestyle. The song hit first place in the US Country Chart and the UK Singles Chart. Groove to it on your car’s playlist for a nostalgic change of pace and feel like you’re the “king of the road” yourself.
10. Running on Empty, Jackson Browne
Jackson Browne captured the wistful side of life on the road with his 1977 hit Running on Empty. Hopefully you’re a little more upbeat about where you’re going in life in general, and your road trip in specific. And hopefully you keep your tank full so you aren’t literally “running on empty”. Great road tune, nonetheless.
