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[2026] A Compilation of Western Music Perfect for a Drive

Whether you’re alone or with friends or a partner, the in-car music you play on a drive is key to setting the mood.

If you’re a music-loving driver, you probably have lots of favorite playlists.

Still, some of you might find yourselves picking similar songs over and over and starting to get a little bored.

In this article, we’ve rounded up recommended Western music that will brighten up your driving life.

The first half features recent hits and popular tracks, while the latter half showcases timeless classics from any era—so enjoy!

[2026] A Collection of Western Songs Perfect for a Drive (141–150)

DriveThe Cars

The Cars – Drive (Official Music Video)
DriveThe Cars

The Cars are an American band that was active in the 1980s.

The band name is said to have been chosen because “everyone likes cars.” One of their songs is titled “Drive,” which is truly perfect for driving.

This song was also selected as a theme song for the charity event Live Aid.

Rockin’ Down the HighwayThe Doobie Brothers

Rockin’ Down the Highway (from Rockin’ Down The Highway: The Wildlife Concert)
Rockin' Down the HighwayThe Doobie Brothers

The Doobie Brothers were a rock band that was mainly active in the ’70s.

Their song “Rockin’ Down the Highway” is American rock through and through.

If you blast this track while cruising down the highway, you’ll surely feel like you’ve slipped back in time to the ’70s.

Don’t forget a leather jacket and sunglasses!

What a Fool BelievesThe Doobie Brothers

The Doobie Brothers: What A fool Believes (1979) Classic Rock R&B, and Pop
What a Fool BelievesThe Doobie Brothers

They are a rock group that epitomizes the West Coast sound.

This song is a collaboration between Michael McDonald, who was a member of Donald Fagen’s band Steely Dan mentioned earlier, and Kenny Loggins, introduced at the beginning.

Take It EasyThe Eagles

Eagles – Take It Easy (Live on MTV 1994) (Official Video) [HD]
Take It EasyThe Eagles

A country rock track released in 1972 by the American rock band The Eagles.

It became a hit in the United States, Canada, and elsewhere, and has become one of their signature tracks.

The track has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

So Much in LoveThe Tymes

It’s a standard number that has been sung by so many artists it’s hard to identify the original.

You hear it everywhere, including on TV.

In Japan, it has been covered by artists like Tatsuro Yamashita.

Its relaxed chorus pairs perfectly with a drive down a country road.