Classic Western songs you’ll want to listen to on a trip: Travel songs from around the world
Music is essential for long journeys.
Listening to nostalgic Japanese songs and soaking in memories is great, but every now and then, why not head toward your destination with a swelling sense of excitement for unknown places while listening to Western music?
For those of you who feel that way, we’ve selected classic Western tracks perfect for travel.
We’ve picked not only timeless staples but also the latest hits—and even songs themed around travel—curating numbers that fit your trip from a variety of angles.
Be sure to find the tracks that suit you!
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Classic Western songs to listen to while traveling: World travel songs (31–40)
I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)The Proclaimers
The Proclaimers are what you’d call a one-hit wonder band, and this song alone became a worldwide smash.
In Japan, many people know it because it was used in the Johnny Depp film “Benny & Joon.” The promotional video also features scenes from this movie.
Come Fly With MeFrank Sinatra
The title track from an album Sinatra released in 1958.
The album itself is a concept record themed around traveling to countries around the world, and it features an unusual cover design with an illustration of Sinatra set against an airport backdrop.
The arrangements were done by Billy May.
Home AgainCarole King
When it comes to Carole King, as a songwriter it’s “The Loco-Motion,” and as an artist it’s the album Tapestry.
Whether it’s good or bad that these are so overwhelmingly great that her other works get overshadowed is hard to say…
This song is one of the tracks from Tapestry.
The piano interlude is especially memorable.
Take Me Home, Country RoadsJohn Denver
A massive hit in Japan, this is the quintessential song associated with John Denver.
Olivia Newton-John’s cover was also a hit.
In Studio Ghibli’s anime “Whisper of the Heart,” it’s used as the song the heroine translates in the story, which helped it become known to an even wider audience.
Perfect Strangers ft. JP CooperJonas Blue
This song, which portrays the special bond born from a chance encounter, is a heartwarming collaboration between UK producer Jonas Blue and JP Cooper.
Wrapped in the breezy rhythms of tropical house, it brilliantly captures the exhilaration of two strangers falling into a fateful romance.
Released in June 2016, it peaked at No.
2 in the UK and reached the top 10 in more than eight countries.
The music video, filmed in Cape Town, South Africa, depicts a man and woman who keep running into each other by chance, visually complementing the song’s theme.
It’s a perfect track for summer drives or moments by the sea.
Classic Western songs to listen to while traveling: Travel songs of the world (41–50)
Down UnderMen At Work
Men at Work are a rock band that represents Australia.
With a strong new wave flavor, all of their works brim with a striking individuality.
This song is their signature piece.
Released in November 1981, it is loved around the world as a track that symbolizes Australian culture and identity.
Its catchy melody and quirky lyrics are captivating, depicting an Australian man traveling across the globe.
It has the power to amplify the sense of freedom you feel on a journey, with a pleasant beat and flute tones that resonate straight from your ears to your heart.
It’s well worth adding to your travel playlist.
Country RoadJames Tyler
A song from James Taylor’s blockbuster album “Sweet Baby James,” featuring Carole King on piano.
It was released as a single but only reached No.
37, so it wasn’t much of a hit.
However, it’s a concert staple and is also included on his best-of compilations.