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

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.

Playlist

Nostalgic Songs Perfect as Driving BGM for People in Their 40s
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Driver’s HighL’Arc〜en〜Ciel		A refreshing driving song by L’Arc〜en〜Ciel
2	Over DriveJUDY AND MARY		A song with a sense of speed and uplifting lyrics
3	blue carsupittsu		Inspiration and hope in Masamune Kusano’s singing voice
4	Chuo FreewayMatsutōya Yumi		An evocative song depicting the Chuo Expressway
5	wandererOkuda Tamio		A gentle masterpiece by Tamio Okuda that stirs the wanderlust.
6	Messenger from Sunday↑THE HIGH-LOWS↓		Signature song of THE HIGH-LOWS, perfect as travel BGM
7	Run, Future!GLAY		A song like a blue sky brimming with the exhilarating rush of youth
8	Let’s go to Main StreetMr.Children		Mr.Children's romantic driving song
9	I hope it’s sunny.DREAMS COME TRUE		A song that makes you feel the small happiness of everyday life
10	Body & SoulSPEED		A passionate signature song by SPEED from Okinawa
11	travelingUtada Hikaru		Hikaru Utada supports a journey to a new world
12	Haneuma RiderPorunogurafiti		A single with a sense of exhilarating speed, like racing on a motorcycle
13	DriveAmuro Namie		Namie Amuro’s quietly moving song “shine more”
14	Season in the SunTUBE		A summer song by TUBE, a refreshing, Latin-style track
15	Crazy RendezvousB’z		Popular songs from B’z “IN THE LIFE”
16	Fun streamline glidechara+yuki		The beautiful vocal harmonies of Chara+YUKI
17	I’ll walk home.Saitō Kazuyoshi		Kazuyoshi Saito’s signature songs depict a laid-back life.
18	Et cetera related to the seashorePUFFY		A classic by PUFFY that evokes a seaside drive.
19	Run, NumberShiina Ringo		A funk-infused track from Shiina Ringo’s ‘Hi Izuru Tokoro’
20	ALIVEFujii Fumiya		Fumiya Fujii’s cheer song depicts hope and moving forward.
21	OCEANB’z		B’z’s “OCEAN” is a love song like the sea.
22	A Perfect SkyBONNIE PINK		BONNIE PINK's summer love song
23	I can see you againKetsumeishi		A summer love song that lets you feel like you’re on vacation
24	My Sweet Darlin’Yaita Hitomi		An exhilarating, catchy song—so good!
25	Turn the roulette of fateZARD		A heartwarming masterpiece that brings the courage to live
26	Summer MemoriesKetsumeishi		A timeless song that colors summer memories and youth
27	ultra soulB’z		The appeal of B’z’s signature song “ultra soul”
28	You’re my sunshineAmuro Namie		Namie Amuro’s summery dance song, refreshing
29	LIFEkimaguren		A song of courage to reclaim my true self
30	I want to shout that I love you.BAAD		The classic youth anthem, the theme song of SLAM DUNK
31	swallowtail butterflyPorunogurafiti		A perfect PornoGraffitti classic for summer
32	Wake Me Up!SPEED		SPEED “Wake Me Up!”—a classic summer song
33	PassionUA		UA’s “Jōnetsu” is a sweet and soothing masterpiece.
34	HEART OF SWORD ~Before Dawn~T.M.Revolution		A timeless masterpiece of loneliness and hope that stirs the soul
35	Sunny day sundaySENTIMENTAL:BUS		A fast-paced song that suits the hot summer
36	BANG! BANG! Vacation!SMAP		SMAP’s classic summer hit “BANG! BANG! Vacation!”
37	Easy★RiderOkuda Tamio		A signature song by Tamio Okuda, evoking a sense of liberation and the image of a carefree drive.
38	My SummerMoritaka Chisato		Forget the sorrow of parting on a trip to Okinawa
39	Romantic Flightkome kome CLUB		Kome Kome Club’s signature song “Roman Hikou” has a vacation vibe.
40	astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN		A classic BUMP song that portrays youthful love
41	SaudadePorunogurafiti		A famous Porno Graffitti song that depicts summer memories