If you are planning to hit the road soon, you need the right wheels and the best songs. Outlaw music is made for that. It suggests freedom and independence, so ditch the suit and tie, start your engine, and make the tunes as loud as possible! Seriously, we have some great ideas for the soundtrack of your odyssey. I can just imagine tooling down the road with these songs blasting out of your speakers. So don't wait, compile that playlist now and luxuriate in the driver's seat with the wind in your hair!
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"Here For The Party" By Gretchen Wilson
Man, this is perfect for a road trip! Wilson knows how to deliver a song with just the right amount of shameless sass and lively punch. This is a rip-roarin' tune that she co-wrote. It's 21 years old but hasn't lost a single minute of its shelf life. With lyrics like "You know I'm here for the party / And I ain't leaving til they throw me out....," you know you have a true winner.
"On The Road Again" By Willie Nelson
This song is a must. Written by Nelson for the 1980 movie Honeysuckle Rose, it grabbed a Best Country Song Grammy and became an anthem of sorts for Nelson himself. With its aura of easy living and friendly camaraderie, it's just plain outstanding. Since 2011, "On The Road Again" has been enshrined in the hallowed Grammy Hall of Fame. Not bad for a tune that Nelson famously scribbled on a sick bag during a flight!
"Me And Bobby McGee" By Janis Joplin
Written by Kris Kristofferson, Joplin made it famous with her raspy, world-weary voice and wild cascade of emotion. It's been covered by many artists such as Kenny Rogers, Roger Miller, and Gordon Lightfoot, but none of those well-intentioned versions can top Joplin's. She recorded "Me and Bobby McGee" right before she tragically died of an overdose in 1970 at age 27. This is the fitting cornerstone of her phenomenal legacy.
"Don't You Think This Outlaw Bit's Done Got Out Of Hand?" By Waylon Jennings
Jennings was one of the prime early influences on the outlaw movement in country music. This song packs an insistent beat, an ominous mood, and plenty of rugged outlaw ambiance. According to American Songwriter, the track became a number 5 smash. Penned by Jennings himself, it's on his LP, I've Always Been Crazy.
