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Nostalgic Songs Perfect as Driving BGM for People in Their 40s

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

Many of us probably feel that music is essential when going for a drive! Up-tempo songs that lift your spirits are perfect for the highway, while smoother, more mature tracks suit nighttime drives.

You want to choose the ideal BGM depending on when you’re going, who you’re with, and your destination.

In this article, we’ll introduce recommended driving songs especially for people in their 40s.

We’ve picked tracks by artists that will be familiar to those in their 40s, so find some tunes to accompany your next drive.

[For People in Their 40s] Nostalgic Songs Perfect for Driving BGM (41–50)

SaudadePorunogurafiti

Porno Graffitti 'Saudade' (“OPEN MUSIC CABINET” Live in Saitama Super Arena 2007) / 'Saudade (Live Ver.)'

SaudadePorunogurafiti

Pornograffitti’s “Saudade,” with its Latin-tinged melody that evokes the heat of summer.

Released in 2000, the song was used as the theme for a mini-drama segment within the variety show “Wonderful,” and as the ending theme of episode 7 of the anime “ReLIFE.” Its lyrics portray the struggle to put an end to a finished romance while still being ensnared by lingering attachment—something many in their forties may find deeply relatable.

Try singing it at summer karaoke while reminiscing about your youthful loves.

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In conclusion

We’ve rounded up a slew of perfect driving BGM tracks recommended for people in their 40s—from songs that depict the feeling of hitting the road to tunes with a vibe that suits a drive.

We picked a wide range, and they should all be by artists familiar to those in their 40s.

Find your new favorite driving song from the tracks introduced in this article!