Day 34: On The Road

On this day in 1922, novelist and poet Jack Kerouac was born in Lowell, MA. His masterwork On the Road is cited as generation-defining and one of the greatest pieces of American literature. It happens to be one of my favorite books ever. So, in honor of Mr. Kerouac's legacy (he passed in 1969) I've assembled a list of driving songs, perfect for being on the road. Enjoy, maybe they can end up in your ear on your next road trip.

YouTube:
01. Led Zeppelin - Ramble On (crummy live version)
02. Pavement - Range Life
03. Tom Petty - Runnin' Down A Dream
04. Crosby, Stills & Nash - Suite: Judy Blue Eyes
05. Jackson Browne - Running On Empty
06. Paul Simon & Willie Nelson - Graceland
07. Bright Eyes - Another Travelin' Song
08. The Allman Brothers Band - Jessica
09. The Band - The Weight
10. Drive-By Truckers - Two Daughters and a Beautiful Wife (Incredible Song)
11. Lucinda Williams - Car Wheels on a Gravel Road
12. Death Cab For Cutie - Company Calls
13. Smashing Pumpkins - 1979
14. America - Ventura Highway
15. Bob Seger - Hollywood Nights
16. The Kinks - Powerman (Cover Only)
17. Iggy Pop - The Passenger
18. ZZ Top - La Grange
19. Sniff 'n' the Tears - Driver's Seat
20. Supertramp - Take the Long Way Home

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Day 34: On The Road

(Note: Because Led Zeppelin are apparently Internet proof, their song has been replaced by "Life is a Highway" by Rascal Flatts on the imeem list.)

Keep on Truckin',
Erik

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