Classic Western songs you’ll want to listen to on a trip: Travel songs from around the world

Take Me Home, Country RoadsJohn Denver

John Denver – Take Me Home, Country Roads (Official Audio)

A massive hit in Japan as well, this is the signature song that comes to mind when you think of 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.

The PassengerIggy Pop

Iggy Pop – The Passenger (Official Video)

A track from the album Lust for Life, produced by David Bowie.

It wasn’t exactly a hit, but it’s a staple that always comes up when talking about travel songs.

It may be one of the most popular of Iggy Pop’s songs.

Take Yours, I’ll Take MineMatthew Mole

Matthew Mole – Take Yours, I’ll Take Mine (Official Video)

South African singer-songwriter Matthew Mole’s “Take Yours, I’ll Take Mine” is a great companion for a journey.

It’s a track from the album “The Home We Built,” with a vibe reminiscent of country music.

The lyrics convey a message of “rest well and return to your true self.” Why not give it a listen when you’re traveling but can’t quite get work or school off your mind?

Leaving on a Jet PlanePeter, Paul & Mary

Leaving on a Jet Plane-PETER PAUL n MARY

Peter, Paul and Mary also enjoyed high popularity in Japan during the folk boom, but ironically, this song—which reached No.

1 on the Billboard charts—is not very well known.

Written by John Denver, its title is ironically fitting when you consider that he later died in a plane crash.

Fast CarTracy Chapman

Tracy Chapman – Fast Car (Official Music Video)

Tracy Chapman is a very rare presence as a Black female folk singer.

This is a single cut from her debut album, which reached No.

6 on the Billboard charts.

The album itself was a major hit.

It’s been covered more times than one can count.

Wake Me UpAvicii

Avicii – Wake Me Up (Official Video)

The true charm of travel is the adventure into the unknown.

Boosting that heart-pounding excitement with music is this track by the legendary Swedish DJ Avicii.

Released in June 2013, the song reached number one in over 20 countries.

Its unique blend of folk and EDM heightens the sense of anticipation for new worlds.

The lyric “If you don’t open your eyes, life will pass you by” carries a message to cherish new discoveries on your journey.

Listen to it on a long drive or during a flight, and your spirits are sure to lift.

Tangled Up in BlueBob Dylan

Bob Dylan – Tangled Up In Blue (Official HD Video)

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.