Seven Songs That Are Way More Fun To Drive Around To Than “Mr. Brightside”

noah | May 30, 2008 10:00 am
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Once again, we celebrate the last posting day of the month with Rule Of Sevens, in which I make a bunch of seven-item lists in an effort to wipe the slate of the past 30 or 31 days clean. Today’s first installment is inspired by a UK car insurance company’s rundown of great songs to drive around to, which is topped by the Killers’ “Mr. Brightside” and somehow contains both Bonnie Tyler’s “Holding Out For A Hero” (which I swear is completely “borrowed” wholesale on the new Hold Steady album) and Survivor’s “Eye Of The Tiger” (which seems more appropriate for stop-and-go traffic, but maybe that’s just me). With gas prices soaring and the general crumminess pervading the world at large, the need for escapist music during routine, yet increasingly expensive, trips to the grocery store is higher than ever, so this perpetual passenger (who always kicks in for fuel) brings you her seven picks for songs you should crank up on your own personal radio after the jump.

1. Janet Jackson, “When I Think Of You”

This would also make a great “first dance at a wedding” song. I’m just saying.

2. Sissy Wish, “Float”

I put this on a “best of ’07” mix that became the official CD that I toted along on every car trip I took last year.

3. Queen, “I’m In Love With My Car”

Bonus points if you can find the Mother Love Bone version. Speaking of:

4. Mother Love Bone, “Chloe Dancer/Crown Of Thorns”

5. New Edition, “If It Isn’t Love”

That breakdown! I really need to get this on CD very soon.

6. Guns N’ Roses, “Paradise City”

Also on the insurance company’s list. Sometimes, the publicity-stunt-directed masses get it right.

7. Madonna, “Ray Of Light”

elephant.co.uk Ultimate Driving Songs [elephant.co.uk via ONTD]