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Summer is almost here. Are you road trip ready?
All this week at Moon.com we’re featuring handy road trip itineraries and routes, as well as plenty of road-tested tips and advice from Moon’s American Nomad blogger, Laura Martone. We’re also giving one lucky reader the chance to win an 8GB iPod Nano (Retail Value $149 USD) and a Moon guidebook of their choice. To enter to win, simply comment below or on our Facebook or Twitter page and tell us what song most makes you want to hit the road.
Deadline to enter is 5pm PST on Sunday, May 1st. We’ll be picking one winner at random the week of May 2nd. The name of the winner will be announced on the Moon Staff Blog. Employees of the Perseus Books Group, the parent company of Avalon Travel & Moon, are not eligible to win.
We can’t wait to hear all your favorite road trip songs. As for me, I love “Take it Easy” by The Eagles. For me, it’s a true road trip classic.
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ZZ Top
Posted by sillelin on May 2, 2011 at 9:05 am
Anything with ZZ Top makes me want to go, go, go, and keep on going.
Hit the road Jack
Posted by js22 on May 1, 2011 at 2:05 pm
Hit the road Jack
Ramblin' Man
Posted by Jesslyn on May 1, 2011 at 12:05 pm
My Honey/Hubby says definitely "Ramblin' Man" by the Allman Brothers (he also likes "Jessica") - I'm more inclined toward "L.A. Woman" by the Doors.
Road trip song
Posted by pandahugger on May 1, 2011 at 10:05 am
Born to be wild always makes me want to go on a road trip.
The Ally McBeal Theme song!
Posted by barbarawr on May 1, 2011 at 7:05 am
The Ally McBeal Theme song!
Wow!
Posted by workintv on May 1, 2011 at 7:05 am
I can literally think of over 100 songs that fit the bill. Hence the reason I need the Nano to pack em all up and hit the road. I'm equally excitred about the moonbook. Thanks good luck all
Don't Stop Believin' by
Posted by claireh90 on May 1, 2011 at 4:05 am
Don't Stop Believin' by Journey. It's a classic, and who doesn't love to roll the windows down and sing along loudly? ;)
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"Drive my Car" by the Beatles
Posted by much2feisty4u on April 30, 2011 at 11:04 am
Love this song, but especially on a roadtrip!
"I Can See Clearly Now" by
Posted by librarianmom1 on April 30, 2011 at 6:04 am
"I Can See Clearly Now" by Johnny Nash always makes me wanna go for a drive with the top down!!
My choice would be "I Want
Posted by guettel78 on April 30, 2011 at 6:04 am
My choice would be "I Want To Break Free" by Queen. Thanks!
safety dance
Posted by jakesmom on April 30, 2011 at 4:04 am
men without hats- safety dance. love to win.
road tunes
Posted by kibbyster on April 30, 2011 at 4:04 am
as i am by dream theater. thanks for the contest
Born to Be Wild
Posted by echotides on April 29, 2011 at 1:04 pm
Born to Be Wild by Steppenwolf
Born to be Wild, I can't
Posted by christyc25 on April 29, 2011 at 12:04 pm
Born to be Wild, I can't remember the band. Christy
hmmm.... my fave song for
Posted by lilmissdella on April 29, 2011 at 11:04 am
hmmm.... my fave song for the road would be Avril Lavigne's mobile! It was my high school roadtrip fave!
Of A Revolution - Crazy Game Of Poker
Posted by Joles on April 29, 2011 at 9:04 am
This song was our anthem the first year that I rowed with the crew team at Susquehanna University. It has been a tripping staple since then and it always gets me hyped up for where I'm going!
Sabotage
Posted by gmmerrell on April 29, 2011 at 8:04 am
Sabotage by the Beastie Boys is hands-down the best driving son in the world! It pumps you up and you just have to go with it!
Born to Be Wild
Posted by Willow on April 29, 2011 at 4:04 am
Born to Be Wild ("head out on the highway, lookin' for adventure,or whatever comes my way,") or On the Road Again
RUSH
Posted by jmcharries on April 28, 2011 at 5:04 pm
I have to go with 'Red Barchetta' by RUSH! It is the perfect driving song for me. It starts off slow and then gets faster and when you are out on the open road it is so cool to listen to! Great driving song!
She was an American Girl
Posted by turboterp on April 28, 2011 at 12:04 pm
When I first got my driver's license, my favorite song was Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' AMERICAN GIRL. It represented freedom and excitement to me, and I sang along at the top of my lungs every time I heard it. To this day, whenever I hear the opening notes, I have the urge to grab my keys and hit the road to certain adventure. Best road trip song ever!
ZZ for no zzzzzz's
Posted by stepper997 on April 27, 2011 at 10:04 am
Always get up and going with La Grange by ZZ Top. Heck, I usually start off with the Greatest Hits CD whenever I'm hitting the road, so many great roadtrip songs.
Favorite road trip son would
Posted by indyego on April 27, 2011 at 8:04 am
Favorite road trip son would be Chicken Trucker by Jalan Crossland. Thanks for the chance.
"Pour Some Sugar On Me" by
Posted by umassfen on April 27, 2011 at 7:04 am
"Pour Some Sugar On Me" by Def Leopard.
For me, it's definitely
Posted by stigay on April 27, 2011 at 7:04 am
For me, it's definitely "Life Is A Highway" !
"Centerfield" by John
Posted by dwarzel on April 27, 2011 at 5:04 am
"Centerfield" by John Fogerty
Still the same after all these years
Posted by eyzofblu63 on April 27, 2011 at 5:04 am
For me it's Still "Life is a Highway"
Alabamas "DIXIELAND
Posted by clipse2312 on April 27, 2011 at 12:04 am
Alabamas "DIXIELAND DELIGHT"!
My current fave is Time to
Posted by whitechocolatec... on April 26, 2011 at 11:04 pm
My current fave is Time to Pretend by MGMT. Thanks for the chance! :)
Golden Earring's "Radar
Posted by BethElderton on April 26, 2011 at 9:04 pm
Golden Earring's "Radar Love!"
Hit the Road with Moon and Win an iPod Nano
Posted by GANDORF57 on April 26, 2011 at 7:04 pm
"Don't Stop Me Now"--Queen!
"On the Road Again" by
Posted by abdoggett on April 26, 2011 at 6:04 pm
"On the Road Again" by Willie Nelson!
Whenever I start a long road
Posted by roobacca on April 26, 2011 at 12:04 pm
Whenever I start a long road trip, I put on Highway to the Danger Zone because 1) it has a great beat, and 2) it's funny.
Knee Deep
Posted by cdtravel on April 26, 2011 at 12:04 pm
I have to go with "Knee Deep" from the Zac Brown Band. Since we live near the Gulf Coast, almost all of our road trips have had blue water as their destination. That song makes me want to get in the car and keep driving till we smell the salt air.
Life is a Highway always
Posted by agordon10 on April 26, 2011 at 12:04 pm
Life is a Highway always gets me going.
ON THE ROAD SONG
Posted by momoftwins2006 on April 26, 2011 at 10:04 am
I love country, but I would have to say 'BIG YELLOW TAXIE"
Road Trip Mixes=One of my faves!
Posted by stefers511 on April 26, 2011 at 10:04 am
I may not love the "driving" part of roadtrips but other perks like scenic routes, long convos in the car, and music mixes are some of my favorite things! My latest song of inspiration is called "windows are rolled down" by Amos Lee. The song just feels like a great roadtrip where you've got your arm out the window and can feel the wind through your fingers as you move towards a new horizon. Nothing like the feeling of going somewhere new. Oh I want to travel right now!
Road trip songs
Posted by Jenn8302 on April 26, 2011 at 8:04 am
I love Sugarland's Operation: Working Vacation, Easton Corbin's Roll With It, Let's Go to Vegas by Faith Hill and lots of others. It doesn't take a whole lot to inspire me to hit the road!
Trave Songs
Posted by nikita22 on April 26, 2011 at 6:04 am
I love "Low Rider" It really makes you want to get out and drive!
Graceland
Posted by mikekarr on April 26, 2011 at 5:04 am
Paul Simon's "Graceland" always puts me in a wistful, rambling mood. Makes me ready for some warm Spring air!
Too many to name
Posted by lmartone on April 26, 2011 at 4:04 am
Like Wayne, I'm not entering the contest, but I can't resist the question. So many songs make me feel like hitting the road - several of the ones already mentioned, like "Life Is a Highway" and "On the Road Again," plus Bob Seger's "Against the Wind" and Steppenwolf's "Born to be Wild." But let's face it - being an American Nomad, it doesn't take much to entice me back to the road. :-)
hit the road song
Posted by norcalflygirl on April 26, 2011 at 2:04 am
fly away by lenny kravitz
slowride by foghat
Posted by cborbon on April 25, 2011 at 11:04 pm
slowride by foghat
Great Song
Posted by bluegeni41 on April 25, 2011 at 10:04 pm
Fast Car- Tracy Chapman It just makes you want to hit the road!
Hit the Road with Moon
Posted by aplusmhs on April 25, 2011 at 7:04 pm
ON THE ROAD AGAIN, WILLIE NELSON!
vacation songs
Posted by destinyd1 on April 25, 2011 at 6:04 pm
Vacation by the go-go's it seems cheesy but there is nothing that puts me in the mood more :)
Where the blacktop ends
Posted by les16j on April 25, 2011 at 5:04 pm
I adore "Where the Blacktop Ends" by Keith Urban. Reminds me of driving home to Nebraska!
In reality, it's no contest.
Posted by Wayne Bernhardson on April 25, 2011 at 5:04 pm
In reality, it's no contest. The greatest road song of all time is Johnny Cash's "I've Been Everywhere." That said, I'm also partial to Astor Piazzola's "República Argentina," which manages to get the name of every Argentine province into a single lyric.
Favorite Road Fever Music
Posted by wflambertson on April 25, 2011 at 4:04 pm
Aretha Franklin's "Freeway of Love" - city traffic is moving way too slow, drop the pedal and go! go! go!
The song "On the Road
Posted by peg42 on April 25, 2011 at 4:04 pm
The song "On the Road Again", by Willie Nelson.
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Road Trip Song
Posted by dwaynesgirl78 on April 25, 2011 at 4:04 pm
Melanie B
I posted on Face Book-Back on the Road Again by REO Speedwagon, but it was such a toss up between that and I Can't Drive 55 by Sammy Hagar. Sorry Sammy had to go with REO for the win!! LOL