Driving along the road and trying figure out the best song to destroy your car's speakers and your neighbor's ears? Look no further, I have plenty of classic songs to help you boost your summer playlist to the next level without having to pay that weird friend of a friend who happens to DJ on bingo night at the local nursing home. Keep in mind that this just scratches the surface of all these incredible artists, so feel free to use my list to do some research of your own because I can't do everything for you. If you use these songs then you're guaranteed to befriend at least one middle-aged man trying to relive his glory days, so have fun with it.
1. "Free Fallin'" by Tom Petty
No, not the John Mayer version.
2. "Cruise" by Florida Georgia Line
I'm not ashamed to put some country on this list, especially when the lyrics talk about playing this song while driving #illuminaticonfirmed.
3. "Don't Stop Believing" by Journey
If you know this song solely from "Glee," I'm not mad, I'm just disappointed.
4. "Dream On" by Aerosmith
Are you a plumber? Cause you've got some serious pipes.
5. "Hooked On A Feeling" by Blue Swede
Quick shoutout to "Guardians of the Galaxy" for creating one of the best playlists ever.
6. "Livin' On A Prayer" by Bon Jovi
If you've never screamed this song before, you will now.
7. "Escape (The Piña Colada Song)" by Rupert Holmes
Thanks again, "Guardians of the Galaxy."
8. "Come Sail Away" by Styx
Epic.
9. "Africa" by Toto
"It's gonna take a lot to take me awaaaay from youuu."
10. "Baba O'Riley" by The Who
This song speaks to me on a spiritual level.
11. "Can't Fight This Feeling" by REO Speedwagon
The hairdo gives him special powers.
12. "Sweet Home Alabama" by Lynyrd Skynyrd
If you like this, then wait till you hear "Free Bird."
13. "Born to Run" by Bruce Springsteen
One of the Boss's best.
14. "Highway to Hell" by AC/DC
***Screaming***
15. "Carry On Wayward Son" by Kansas
Plenty of opportunity for Son vs. Sun puns.
16. "Sweet Child O' Mine" by Guns N' Roses
Slash is the man.
17. "Take Me Home, Country Roads" by John Denver
The godfather of country music.
18. "September" by Earth, Wind & Fire
"That falsetto though..." -Justin Timberlake
19. "More Than A Feeling" by Boston
Who knew there were so many great rock songs with the word "feeling" in the title.
20. "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen
The granddaddy of them all, and one of the single most insane music pieces of all time.
Well there you have it, hopefully you're inspired by one of these songs to be awesome today. With everything horrible that is going on in the world right now, sometimes you just have to appreciate the little things in life. It's important to have something that keeps us positive, whether it's an article from some random kid about a classic rock playlist or videos of puppies. If I can make one person chuckle to themselves with the stupid jokes that I write, then that's a win for me. So, thanks for reading and I hope all of you have a fantastic day.