I'm likely not the only one ready to hit the road and get the hell out of the office and start another long weekend full of adventure and debauchery — even though we have yet to even reach lunch hour. But we can fantasize. This list came to me quick and then took a while to whittle down because, well, it's a bit too vague. No matter. More reason for y'all to chime in with your favorite songs about cars, racin' and roads when the boss ain't peering over your shoulder.
1.“Maybellene,†Chuck Berry
2.“Route 66,†Nat King Cole
3.“Rocket 88,†Jackie Brentson w/Ike Turner
4.“Born to be Wild,†Steppenwolf
5.“Let Me Ride,†Dr. Dre
6.“Thunder Road,†Bruce Sprinsgteen
7.“Little Red Corvette,†Prince
8.“Hot Rod Lincoln,†Commander Cody
9.“Low Rider,†War
10. “On the Road Again,†Willie Nelson
WHAT DID I MISS?
This article appears in Apr 18-24, 2007.