[Standard] A Collection of Songs You Want to Listen to While Driving—Tunes You'll Find Yourself Humming
What kind of music do you play when you go for a drive? On the highway, you want tracks that pump you up, and when cruising through the night scenery, you might prefer something with a moodier vibe.
The perfect BGM changes depending on your companion, the scene, and how you feel that day.
In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of recommended tracks to listen to while driving! If you read to the end, you’re sure to find at least one song you’ll want to add to your playlist.
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[Classic Picks] Songs You Want to Listen to While Driving—A Collection of Tunes You Can’t Help but Sing Along To (111–120)
I got scaredKyūso Nekokami
It only boosts your mood.
When you’re driving with a friend who loves Japanese music, put this song on—your day will go great.
It’s a song about what J-pop is today, and it hits the mark so perfectly it’s satisfying.
Music lovers should give it a listen.
aruku aroundSakanakushon
This techno-tinged song is a masterpiece by Sakanaction.
It’s the kind of track that makes you want to listen while driving alone down an empty road late at night.
With a tender, wistful melody, it feels like it’s trying to tell you something—yet, strangely, it never makes you feel sad.
It’s a mysterious song.
Marunouchi SadisticShiina Ringo
An early song by Ringo Sheena and her greatest masterpiece, it portrays her feelings right after moving to Tokyo.
With its jazzy tone, it’s the perfect track to play while driving with her through the nighttime entertainment district.
It’s catchy and will captivate anyone.
Make Up Daynaniwa danshi
Naniwa Danshi is a seven-member idol group from the Kansai region that has been expanding their activities beyond music programs into various fields.
Their fifth single, Make Up Day, released as a double A-side with Missing, was selected as the theme song for the TV drama Crimson Life.
Its ensemble, featuring a driving synth sound, is sure to color refreshing moments like drives or sports.
It’s a refreshing track with dance-classic beats that will lift your spirits.
Easy★RiderOkuda Tamio
Tamio Okuda brings us the perfect song for a season when a refreshing breeze flows gently by.
Set to a lively rhythm and expansive melody, this piece captures the feeling of racing down a free, unrestricted road, brimming with liberation and positivity.
Released in June 1996, it reached No.
4 on the Oricon weekly charts and stayed on the charts for 16 weeks.
It was also used in a Nissan commercial and as a TV program theme, winning fans across generations.
Whether you’re driving enveloped in the warmth of spring or setting out on a new path, this song will be a reassuring companion.