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[2025] A Collection of Perfect Western Songs 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!

[2025] A Compilation of Perfect Western Songs for Driving (51–60)

Endless Summer [Full Album]The Midnight

The Midnight – Endless Summer [Full Album]
Endless Summer [Full Album]The Midnight

The Midnight is a synthwave band based in Atlanta, USA.

It consists of two members: singer-songwriter Jamison Tyler Lyley and Tim Daniel McEwan, a Danish-born producer, songwriter, and singer based in Los Angeles.

As of 2019, they are still relatively unknown in Japan, but their nostalgic sound—likely to be rediscovered and reappraised—suggests promising future success.

Their August 2016 album, Endless Summer, is filled with dreamy, urban new-disco vibes.

Its steady tempo makes it perfect for a drive!

Life Is A HighwayTom Cochrane

Tom Cochrane – Life Is A Highway (Official Video)
Life Is A HighwayTom Cochrane

A track released in 1991 by Tom Cochrane.

Inspired by his travels in West Africa, it’s a positive song.

It became a hit around the world and reached No.

1 on the charts in Canada.

It has been covered by artists such as Rascal Flatts.

Jump (Armin van Buuren Remix)Van Halen

Van Halen – Jump (Armin van Buuren Remix) [Official Audio]
Jump (Armin van Buuren Remix)Van Halen

A dazzlingly upbeat synth lead—this is a melody I think everyone has heard at least once.

It even gets picked up in commercials from time to time, right? But this version is a remix by Armin van Buuren, known as the prince of trance.

He keeps the highlights mostly intact while giving it a tasty remix treatment, so no worries there.

It features a punchy kick that accelerates the catchy phrases, and a driving bassline with just the right amount of sidechain to fill the gaps and create a sense of momentum.

It’ll get you hyped!

Sports carTate McRae

Tate McRae – Sports car (Official Video)
Sports carTate McRae

Tate McRae’s new track delivers a thrilling rush just by listening.

It blends her signature Canadian electro-pop sound with an artful dose of early-2000s pop sensibility for a sleek finish.

The lyrics depict the intensity and risks of modern relationships, cleverly using a “sports car” as a metaphor for love and passion.

The chorus, featuring breathy whisper vocals, is irresistibly catchy and easy to hum along to.

Set to appear on the album “So Close to What,” scheduled for release in February 2025, this song is perfect for a drive with your partner or for getting hyped with friends on a night out at the club.

[2025] A Collection of Western Songs Perfect for a Drive (61–70)

WhateverOasis

Oasis – Whatever (Official Video)
Whatever Oasis

They are a band that epitomized UK rock in the 1990s and 2000s.

The Gallagher brothers, the core members of the band, are also well known for their poor relationship, frequently becoming tabloid fodder and repeatedly facing break-up crises.

Currently, the older brother, Noel, has left the band, and they are effectively disbanded.

Showstopper (Remix)Nelly Furtado · AJ Tracey

An ambitious collaboration blending Canadian and British talent has arrived.

This track by Nelly Furtado and AJ Tracey portrays the allure of an unexpected romance.

Furtado’s powerful vocals and Tracey’s polished rap complement each other beautifully, resulting in an energetic song.

The fusion of pop and hip-hop brings out the distinctive qualities of both artists.

Since its release in December 2024, the track has earned high praise from fans and critics alike.

It’s a song that gives you the courage to surrender to the unpredictability of love.

Let Me RideDr. Dre

A track released in 1993 by American rapper and producer Dr.

Dre.

It samples Parliament’s 1975 track “Mothership Connection (Star Child).” It reached No.

1 on the U.

S.

charts and won a Grammy Award.