[Night Drive] Songs recommended for nighttime drives
There are all kinds of driving situations—wanting to be alone with your thoughts, spending a relaxing time with someone special, or having fun with friends! For any of these drives, I think music is essential.
In this article, I’ll introduce songs that are perfect for nighttime drives.
I’ve gathered mellow R&B and slightly laid-back rock and pop tracks.
These are classics that can create a great vibe whether you’re solo or with a group, so be sure to make them your companion for your night drive.
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[Night Drive] Recommended Songs for Night Drives (61–70)
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.
Friday Nightnatori
Singer-songwriter Natori, who began posting videos of his original numbers on TikTok in 2021 and has since gained popularity mainly on social media.
His “Friday Night” has an irresistible, languid vibe reminiscent of “Overdose,” which he released in 2022 to great acclaim.
The vocal phrases that incorporate a six-note “ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta” rhythm are also incredibly catchy.
With its calm and stylish tone, it’s a great choice as background music for nighttime listening.
Sweet 19 Blues ~So Far From Me~t-Ace feat. Amuro Namie
This is a featuring track that uses the original song of Namie Amuro’s classic “SWEET 19 BLUES,” released in 1996.
While thinking of that lover from back then, it expresses regrets and struggles toward one’s past self.
It’s filled with the kind of raw, real message typical of T-Ace.
It’s a song we hope you’ll listen to when you want to be alone and think things through in order to move on to your next love.
Midnight RainbowSuga Shikao
A song by singer-songwriter Shikao Suga, who has gained popularity for a genre-defying sound rooted in influences like psychedelic rock and noise music.
Featured on his 10th album, “THE LAST,” this track is known for the anecdote that the lyrics alone took a full month to complete.
Its driving arrangement—built on a groovy beat and cool piano—seems perfectly suited to the scenery streaming by on a nighttime drive.
A cool number recommended both for solo cruises and outings with friends.
My Dear EllieSazan Ōrusutāzu
Released in 1979 as Southern All Stars’ third single, this song remains highly popular today.
The relaxed melody of the ballad is soothing and lingers in your ears.
When you think of the sea, you think of Southern, right? It sounds fun to spend a night driving along the seaside, singing this famous song that everyone knows with your friends.