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: Travel songs of the world (41–50)
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.
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.
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.
Up, Up and AwayThe 5th Dimension
The 5th Dimension was a chorus group that enjoyed great popularity in the United States.
Although this song only reached No.
7 on the Billboard chart, it swept the Grammy Awards by winning both Record of the Year and Song of the Year.
It has become one of their signature songs.
Tangled Up in BlueBob Dylan
A masterpiece from Dylan’s classic album Blood on the Tracks.
In Japan, it’s titled “Tangled Up in Blue.” Although it only reached No.
31 on the Billboard chart, it has been highly praised by critics and was selected for Rolling Stone’s list of the greatest songs of all time.