favorite driving song?
June 6th, 2011, 11:55 AM
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favorite driving song?
saw an old episode of top gear last night about best driving songs and it got me thinkin..i can never really make the PERFECT mix for driving so i thought i would ask my follows olds-junkies what is their favorite song for driving..cruising or haulin down the highway. for a young fellow like myself its not too common but i fancy everything from Bach's cello suites all the way to extremely heavy metal(noise to most folks
) but seem to stick with ac/dc, motorhead, and sabbath 
. i'm not looking for just music that has to do with cars or racing but just simply something you enjoy, maybe something that makes you automatically weld your foot to the floor 
but i'm sure you all get the picture
feel free to label it JTA's perfect mix when it's done
) but seem to stick with ac/dc, motorhead, and sabbath . i'm not looking for just music that has to do with cars or racing but just simply something you enjoy, maybe something that makes you automatically weld your foot to the floor but i'm sure you all get the picture feel free to label it JTA's perfect mix when it's done
June 6th, 2011, 04:28 PM
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American Girl - Tom Petty
Runnin' Down a Dream - Tom Petty
Radar Love - Golden Earring
Twilight Zone - Golden Earring
Riding The Storm Out (Live - You Get What You Play For) - REO Speedwagon
Really that entire album.
Born to Run - Bruce Springsteen
Night - Bruce Springsteen
Thunder Road - Bruce Springsteen
Crazy On You - Heart
Bat Out Of Hell - Meatloaf
Surrender - Cheap Trick
When You Were Young - The Killers
Mr. Brightside - The Killers
Runnin' Down a Dream - Tom Petty
Radar Love - Golden Earring
Twilight Zone - Golden Earring
Riding The Storm Out (Live - You Get What You Play For) - REO Speedwagon
Really that entire album.
Born to Run - Bruce Springsteen
Night - Bruce Springsteen
Thunder Road - Bruce Springsteen
Crazy On You - Heart
Bat Out Of Hell - Meatloaf
Surrender - Cheap Trick
When You Were Young - The Killers
Mr. Brightside - The Killers
Last edited by starfire; June 7th, 2011 at 12:27 PM.
June 6th, 2011, 05:08 PM
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sweet this is going to be great!, by the way i'll be doing a cruise in Oceanside California on friday the 17th while i'm down visiting my sister..all of your songs will be played , she said they close down the streets and only "old cars"(her words) get to drive there.
also album title is getting changed, its people from here putting it together i think everybody here deserves credit
, she said they close down the streets and only "old cars"(her words) get to drive there. also album title is getting changed, its people from here putting it together i think everybody here deserves credit
June 6th, 2011, 05:58 PM
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Brain damage/Eclipse - Pink Floyd
Dragula - Rob Zombie
Building the perfect Beast - Don Henley
All She wants to do is Dance - Don Henley
Need You Tonight/Mediate - INXS
Slow Ride - Foghat
Fuel - Metallica
For whom the bell tolls - Metallica
East Bound & Down - Jerry Reid
And...
The entire Back In Black album - AC/DC
I could keep going. So many good ones. Back in high school, I wore out several Maxell XLII-90's with "Back in Black" on one side and "Who Made Who" on the other.
-Jeff
Dragula - Rob Zombie
Building the perfect Beast - Don Henley
All She wants to do is Dance - Don Henley
Need You Tonight/Mediate - INXS
Slow Ride - Foghat
Fuel - Metallica
For whom the bell tolls - Metallica
East Bound & Down - Jerry Reid
And...
The entire Back In Black album - AC/DC
I could keep going. So many good ones. Back in high school, I wore out several Maxell XLII-90's with "Back in Black" on one side and "Who Made Who" on the other.
-Jeff
June 6th, 2011, 06:32 PM
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Born to be Wild - Steppinwolf
Running on Empty - Jackson Browne
White Wedding - Billy Idol
Beautiful Day - U2
Heartbreaker - Pat Benetar
25 or 6 to 4 - Chicago
Like A Prayer - Madonna
Don't Fear The Reaper - Blue Oyster Cult
Just What I Needed - The Cars
Boys of Summer - Don Henley
I Need A Lover - John Mellencamp
Pink Houses - John Mellencamp
Running on Empty - Jackson Browne
White Wedding - Billy Idol
Beautiful Day - U2
Heartbreaker - Pat Benetar
25 or 6 to 4 - Chicago
Like A Prayer - Madonna
Don't Fear The Reaper - Blue Oyster Cult
Just What I Needed - The Cars
Boys of Summer - Don Henley
I Need A Lover - John Mellencamp
Pink Houses - John Mellencamp
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June 6th, 2011, 06:53 PM
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Teddy Bears - Punkrocker (Featuring Iggy Pop) Was a Caddy commercial a couple years back
Ministry - Lay Lady Lay (Bob Dylan cover)
Oasis - Supersonic
I actually had a MP3 folder full of what I called 'Hard Driving Songs' but it got deleted
Ministry - Lay Lady Lay (Bob Dylan cover)
Oasis - Supersonic
I actually had a MP3 folder full of what I called 'Hard Driving Songs' but it got deleted
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June 6th, 2011, 07:24 PM
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June 6th, 2011, 07:37 PM
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Tears of a Clown by Smokey Robinson.
No only kidding, but we've have previous threads on this subject....nevertheless in no particular order and as loud as you can take it
-Highway Star
-Hot Rod Lincoln
-Autobahn (by Karftwerk)
-Born to be Wild
-Radar Love
-Summer (by War)
-My Sharona
-Jump & Hot for Teacher (Van Halen)
-Sweet Child O'Mine (GnR)
AND SO MANY MORE
No only kidding, but we've have previous threads on this subject....nevertheless in no particular order and as loud as you can take it
-Highway Star
-Hot Rod Lincoln
-Autobahn (by Karftwerk)
-Born to be Wild
-Radar Love
-Summer (by War)
-My Sharona
-Jump & Hot for Teacher (Van Halen)
-Sweet Child O'Mine (GnR)
AND SO MANY MORE
June 6th, 2011, 08:28 PM
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For my modern more aggressive music for my 442 or z28 cruising.
Slipknot - Psychosocial
My taste varies, I'm 37 and grew up to my fathers classic rock.
But I grew up in the 80's with heavy metal.
So for my classic tune, it would be
The Who - Eminence Front
This song is one of my favorites to play downtown Chicago at night.
Roll the windows down, and cruise through the city lights.....chillin.
I think it has the best vibe with a setting.
Slipknot - Psychosocial
My taste varies, I'm 37 and grew up to my fathers classic rock.
But I grew up in the 80's with heavy metal.
So for my classic tune, it would be
The Who - Eminence Front
This song is one of my favorites to play downtown Chicago at night.
Roll the windows down, and cruise through the city lights.....chillin.
I think it has the best vibe with a setting.
June 6th, 2011, 08:50 PM
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i'll list off the current driving cd that can for sure use some work.
Dr.feel good - motley crue
13 steps to nowhere - Pantera
Ace of spades - motorhead
Good times bad times - Led Zeppelin
Anyway - Journey
Cowboys from hell - Pantera
Junkhead - alice in chains
Nativity in black/children of the grave - white zombie covering black sabbath
separate ways - Journey
Fire it up - black label society
somebody put something in my drink - the ramones
Domination - Pantera
Love gun - kiss
shoot to thrill - ac/dc
heavy metal rules - Pantera
some how i cant remember putting that much pantera LOL but i do notice im flying past people on the 405
Dr.feel good - motley crue
13 steps to nowhere - Pantera
Ace of spades - motorhead
Good times bad times - Led Zeppelin
Anyway - Journey
Cowboys from hell - Pantera
Junkhead - alice in chains
Nativity in black/children of the grave - white zombie covering black sabbath
separate ways - Journey
Fire it up - black label society
somebody put something in my drink - the ramones
Domination - Pantera
Love gun - kiss
shoot to thrill - ac/dc
heavy metal rules - Pantera
some how i cant remember putting that much pantera LOL but i do notice im flying past people on the 405
June 7th, 2011, 06:13 AM
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saw an old episode of top gear last night about best driving songs and it got me thinkin..i can never really make the PERFECT mix for driving so i thought i would ask my follows olds-junkies what is their favorite song for driving..cruising or haulin down the highway. for a young fellow like myself its not too common but i fancy everything from Bach's cello suites all the way to extremely heavy metal(noise to most folks) but seem to stick with ac/dc, motorhead, and sabbath . i'm not looking for just music that has to do with cars or racing but just simply something you enjoy, maybe something that makes you automatically weld your foot to the floor but i'm sure you all get the picture
feel free to label it JTA's perfect mix when it's done
) but seem to stick with ac/dc, motorhead, and sabbath . i'm not looking for just music that has to do with cars or racing but just simply something you enjoy, maybe something that makes you automatically weld your foot to the floor but i'm sure you all get the picture feel free to label it JTA's perfect mix when it's done
Ill have to bust out my old stereo equipment thats been laying around and put it to use in the Olds.
June 7th, 2011, 06:16 AM
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Brain damage/Eclipse - Pink Floyd
Dragula - Rob Zombie
Building the perfect Beast - Don Henley
All She wants to do is Dance - Don Henley
Need You Tonight/Mediate - INXS
Slow Ride - Foghat
Fuel - Metallica
For whom the bell tolls - Metallica
East Bound & Down - Jerry Reid
And...
The entire Back In Black album - AC/DC
I could keep going. So many good ones. Back in high school, I wore out several Maxell XLII-90's with "Back in Black" on one side and "Who Made Who" on the other.
-Jeff
Dragula - Rob Zombie
Building the perfect Beast - Don Henley
All She wants to do is Dance - Don Henley
Need You Tonight/Mediate - INXS
Slow Ride - Foghat
Fuel - Metallica
For whom the bell tolls - Metallica
East Bound & Down - Jerry Reid
And...
The entire Back In Black album - AC/DC
I could keep going. So many good ones. Back in high school, I wore out several Maxell XLII-90's with "Back in Black" on one side and "Who Made Who" on the other.
-Jeff
....I think we all can agree that AC / DC is definetely one , the older i get the slower the music is getting though....it seem there is two catagories....putting the pedal to the metal music and enjoying your ride music....which brings up more good bands like...The Cars greatest hits and The Guess Who
Last edited by oldsguybry; June 7th, 2011 at 06:35 AM.
June 7th, 2011, 06:39 AM
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"Building the perfect beast" was my theme song (and album) for when I was assembling the GTI Driver's Edition from the shell up.
It turned out nicely, and the music fit. A mix disk with that song has remained in the CD changer ever since. Going on almost 10 years now. wow... "Tempus Fugit"
-Jeff
It turned out nicely, and the music fit. A mix disk with that song has remained in the CD changer ever since. Going on almost 10 years now. wow... "Tempus Fugit"
-Jeff
June 7th, 2011, 06:58 AM
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June 7th, 2011, 09:09 AM
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Boston - Foreplay/Longtime
Rush - Red Barchetta
Motley Crue - Girls, Girls, Girls
Van Halen - Aftershock
Van Halen - DOA
Bob Seger - Roll me away, Night Moves, Like a Rock
Don Henley - Boys of summer
Boston - Cool the engines
Rush - Red Barchetta
Motley Crue - Girls, Girls, Girls
Van Halen - Aftershock
Van Halen - DOA
Bob Seger - Roll me away, Night Moves, Like a Rock
Don Henley - Boys of summer
Boston - Cool the engines
June 7th, 2011, 09:26 AM
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Radar love is one of those songs that is always in my car. I also have been listening to Nickelback's Animal a lot in the car lately. And Pink Floyd is a staple in my vehicle - anything by PF...
June 7th, 2011, 10:30 AM
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sweet this is going to be great!, by the way i'll be doing a cruise in Oceanside California on friday the 17th while i'm down visiting my sister..all of your songs will be played , she said they close down the streets and only "old cars"(her words) get to drive there.
also album title is getting changed, its people from here putting it together i think everybody here deserves credit
, she said they close down the streets and only "old cars"(her words) get to drive there. also album title is getting changed, its people from here putting it together i think everybody here deserves credit
June 7th, 2011, 12:38 PM
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What's wrong with Don Henley? Solo or Eagles he wrote some very good summer cruisin' with the top down music.
Put the top down on a hot summer night* and cruise the highway with "Hotel California" cranked. You'll get a whole new perspective on DH and the gang.
*Which brings to mind I listed "Bat Out Of Hell" by Meatloaf, but really almost any song from that album is a good cruisin' song.
Put the top down on a hot summer night* and cruise the highway with "Hotel California" cranked. You'll get a whole new perspective on DH and the gang.
*Which brings to mind I listed "Bat Out Of Hell" by Meatloaf, but really almost any song from that album is a good cruisin' song.
June 7th, 2011, 12:44 PM
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Cashmere- Led Zepplin
Mississippi Queen - mountain
Slowride - Foghat
When the levee breaks - Zepplin
ANYTHING BLACK SABBATH
Running with the devil-VanHalen
cant drive 55- Sammy Hagar
Bad motorscooter- montrose
Paradise by the dashboardlights-meatloaf
Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen
Mississippi Queen - mountain
Slowride - Foghat
When the levee breaks - Zepplin
ANYTHING BLACK SABBATH
Running with the devil-VanHalen
cant drive 55- Sammy Hagar
Bad motorscooter- montrose
Paradise by the dashboardlights-meatloaf
Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen
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June 7th, 2011, 01:37 PM
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Outshined - Soundgarden
Interstate Love Song - Stone Temple Pilots
Wheels - Foo Fighters
Everlong - Foo Fighters
Anything from The Doors, Zepplin, Van Halen, Motley Crue, Joplin, Hendrix, Hagar, Boston, 38 Special, Big Brother and The Holding Company, Original Skynard, Allman Bros, Jim Croce, Molly Hatchet, The Outlaws, Crosby Stills & Nash, Marshall Tucker, Atlanta Rhythm Section and Stillwater. Just to name a few
Scot
Interstate Love Song - Stone Temple Pilots
Wheels - Foo Fighters
Everlong - Foo Fighters
Anything from The Doors, Zepplin, Van Halen, Motley Crue, Joplin, Hendrix, Hagar, Boston, 38 Special, Big Brother and The Holding Company, Original Skynard, Allman Bros, Jim Croce, Molly Hatchet, The Outlaws, Crosby Stills & Nash, Marshall Tucker, Atlanta Rhythm Section and Stillwater. Just to name a few
Scot
June 7th, 2011, 01:47 PM
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June 7th, 2011, 02:14 PM
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Opeth- The Grand Conjuration
Deftones- Passenger
Machinehead- Ten Ton Hammer
As I Lay Dying- Frail Words Collapse
Opeth- Harlequin Forest
Fear Factory- Demanufacture
Killswitch Engage- The Rose of Sharyn
Into Eternity- Black Sea of Agony
Too many more to list but these are the first to come to mind...a little on the heavy side but "motivational" to say the least. Forgive me, this music is my second love after my Olds.
Deftones- Passenger
Machinehead- Ten Ton Hammer
As I Lay Dying- Frail Words Collapse
Opeth- Harlequin Forest
Fear Factory- Demanufacture
Killswitch Engage- The Rose of Sharyn
Into Eternity- Black Sea of Agony
Too many more to list but these are the first to come to mind...a little on the heavy side but "motivational" to say the least. Forgive me, this music is my second love after my Olds.
June 8th, 2011, 02:47 PM
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I know, I know, but most old-school gangsta rap does the job. All those references to '64s (NWA) and Oldsmobiles (Public Enemy) make it a little endearing. Heck, maybe it'll replace the Beach Boys at car shows one day.
June 8th, 2011, 03:40 PM
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I'm 21 and I hear ya, I only like a few modern bands. For driving, Rock and roll by Zeppelin is one of the best songs to put your foot down to. Anything by Zeppelin for me is great to drive to.
June 8th, 2011, 06:15 PM
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What's wrong with Don Henley? Solo or Eagles he wrote some very good summer cruisin' with the top down music.
Put the top down on a hot summer night* and cruise the highway with "Hotel California" cranked. You'll get a whole new perspective on DH and the gang.
*Which brings to mind I listed "Bat Out Of Hell" by Meatloaf, but really almost any song from that album is a good cruisin' song.
Put the top down on a hot summer night* and cruise the highway with "Hotel California" cranked. You'll get a whole new perspective on DH and the gang.
*Which brings to mind I listed "Bat Out Of Hell" by Meatloaf, but really almost any song from that album is a good cruisin' song.
June 9th, 2011, 06:20 AM
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How about a little heavy leather resurrection shuffle?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imB4Ny5zceo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agrssxegof4
Maybe some Dixie Dregs?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqjK-0A2yFM&feature=fvst
Gordon Lightfoot is good traveling music too. Carefree Highway is one of the best.
I hope to hell not. When it does, my car show days are OVER. 50s music at top volume is bad enough to listen to all day, and the DJ's won't turn it down. And seems like the class I'm in is always stuck right next to the PA speakers.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imB4Ny5zceo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agrssxegof4
Maybe some Dixie Dregs?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqjK-0A2yFM&feature=fvst
Gordon Lightfoot is good traveling music too. Carefree Highway is one of the best.
most old-school gangsta rap does the job. Heck, maybe it'll replace the Beach Boys at car shows one day.
June 9th, 2011, 06:55 AM
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