Making a playlist for a long ride is one of my favourite things to do. Although long ride doesn’t bother me because I don’t ride and only enjoy it, my husband has a different opinion other than mine. He’s always in for making a new playlist because all of our radio stations play the same songs. Our son, on the other hand, likes to listen to David Bowie’s hits. And he could listen to the same song for hours, which is, I guess, typical toddler behaviour.
The same compilation over and over again
We don’t go anywhere without that compilation (David Bowie’s hits). It’s a funny story my husband bought that disc when he was a teenager (in the 90s) and left it forgotten in his music room. When Milija was born, we exposed him to Arctic Monkeys band (only acoustic songs). It sounded calm and they could easily put him to sleep. After some time, we were talking about what to play him next. Since David Bowie was changing over the decades, it came to us to try it out. Also, both my husband and I are into that kind of music.
The little one loved it from the start, and I think it really developed his English language skills. “Rebel” word (from “Rebel, Rebel” song) is his first English word. And when he discovered how to say it, that song followed us everywhere! He calls every guitar “rebel”, just as any car is “rebel” too, and dad’s music room is also “rebel”, and David Bowie is “rebel”. He also orders “rebel, rebel” every time he is in his car seat and sings “hey babe”, “rebel, rebel”, and “do do do”.
Before 4 or 5 months, he started to demand some other songs too. He asks for “Changes” saying “ch ch ch”, and for “Golden years” saying “whop whop wah” (ALL FROM THAT EXACT COMPILATION)! But it’s all good because David Bowie’s songs are very complex. They can really develop music skills (and our son loves music, he’s playing the drums every day).
But, since he is still very young, he tends to fall asleep during the ride. And that’s our chance to play some different songs.
Long ride playlist
These are not all songs and this playlist may not seem big enough, but I hope you all enjoy it!
Also, check out my other music playlist here.
1. Bruce Springsteen – Working On a Dream
2. Roy Orbison – I Drove All Night
3. Suede – Saturday Night
4. Travis – Side
5. Eddie Brickell & New Bohemians – Lover Take Me
6. Edwyn Collins – A Girl Like You
7. Shivaree – Goodnight Moon
8. Weezer – You Might Think
9. Elvis Presley – All Shook Up
10. Metric – Combat Baby
11. David Bowie – (You Will) Set the World On Fire
12. Lana Del Rey – West Coast
13. The Psychedelic Furs – Pretty In Pink
14. Pinback – Devil You Know
15. Morrissey – I Like You
16. Metric – Synthetica
17. The Black Keys – Howlin For You
18. The Vaccines – Aftershave Ocean
19. David Bowie – Boss Of Me
Cassie says
Thank you for sharing this playlist! I have been stuck on the same playlist for a long time now so this is super helpful. I can’t wait for my next car ride so I can listen to these 🙂 thank you for sharing!
Amber Myers says
You have some fabulous songs here. I love listening to music when I travel. It’s so fun to jam along with the songs.
Megan Tan says
I can feel you. Whenever we go for a long ride, we always end up listening to the same songs over and over again. Thanks to your songs list, I have more songs to my list now.
Dee Jackson says
I really like the diversity in the list you chose. I had never heard of a few of these and they are pretty awesome choices.
Aisha says
Love these songs! I love listening to music but never have the time to explore new songs or rediscover old ones. I usually just stick to my usual playlists. Will definitely be adding these to my rotation!
Joan Cajic says
Great list of songs, I need to start listening to music again it’s been a while.
Terri Beavers says
I want to listen to every single one of these. Golden years is really a fave and I’m sure many of these are, it’s just been so long since I listened to them.
Aishwarya Shenolikar says
Oh wow! I’m always looking for nee music and well mixed playlists!! These look really amazing! Good that I love rides!
Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh says
This is a great playlist! I am always looking for playlists for different things that we do.
Kendra W. says
This looks like a really good traveling playlist. I especially love the addition of David Bowie – Boss of me. I’ll need to some of these to my music library and listen, as I haven’t heard some of them before.
Teresa says
This is such a fun playlist. Thanks so much for sharing it with us.
Patricia-Ann Que says
great list u got there and music us the best! id rather have it over TV!
Cris F says
Nice playlist. My son, too, loved music as a baby and toddler. He still does, of course, and plays percussion in his middle school band. His teacher has been very impressed with his natural ability. I chalk that up to all the music he’s heard in his life and a wide variety of styles. Your son sounds adorable. Keep up the great work!
Sarah Bailey says
I absolutely love hearing other peoples playlists, they are such a great way to find different artists and songs. I love how motivational you have made this one.
Aduke Schulist says
I hardly know any of these artists. My musical taste is so far from mainstream lol
emmanuel damian says
Great playlist! I love Suede and Travis during long drive. I personally love Taylor Swift and Coldplay too.
Shell says
I absolutely love having a playlist set for long trips! My iPod is a must have item for driving long distances. I drive 9 1/2 hours one way to my hometown 3-4 times a year and I couldn’t do it without my playlist! 🙂
Tee Vaughn/Curlywhippedtee says
Thanks for sharing your playlist. This is a great idea and really is true. Whenever I need some feel good music I turn on my playlist in iTunes.
Scott says
You’re much more organized than I am. I just turn on satellite radio and listen to whatever they’re playing on it!
Christina says
I love David Bowie! China Girl is such a good song.
corinne & kirsty says
oh em gee shame on me i haven’t listened to any of these tunes! I always listen to music on my commute to work so i could add these!
Siti Aana says
great playlist. I was watching Bowie’s last performance today. Great artist!
Hey Sharonoox says
I really like all the songs your picked. Thanks for rounding up this playlist. I like to listen to my favorite songs when we go for a long road trip.
Angela Milnes says
This playlist is on point! some of my favorites are on here.
Tracy says
You kid is so cute. I am imagining when he said, “rebel, rebel, rebel.” Haha..It is good to introduce music to our little ones since very young. Thanks for recommending the songs, too. I really need a new playlist!
Gerome of G&D Blog says
What a great playlist to listen to?! Glad you shared this playlist here. We usually listen to Rupaul’s Drag Race playlist because you know, we’re part of the colorful rainbow community. 🙂
Rosey says
I forgot about Edie Brickell. She did a song years ago that my then-husband just LOVED!
fashionmommy says
Well I am the biggest David Bowie fan so I think this is brilliant, you will certainly develop his good taste in music.
Damond Nollan says
A good playlist goes a long way toward enhancing a commute. I’m a huge fan of Google’s Music app, which is where I click through new albums and popular mixes. Ahhhh, the power of music.
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Sela says
I can not take a long trip without having a good playlist, especially if traveling in a car. Each time a take a road trip I have to make sure that my playlist is on point. I really appreciate that you shared your playlist and it is so helpful. That was a great ideal.