Students’ picks for the best songs on the road
Music has the power to take you places you’ve never been before. If that isn’t amazing enough, you never even have to take one step to get to these places. With this late night drives playlist, students share what they have been listening to lately while on the road. Whether taking a serendipitous night drive through town or rolling down the windows and screaming a song at the top of your lungs at 2 a.m., this playlist is perfect no matter the destination.
“Closer” by the Chainsmokers: “For a late night drive, I feel like it has a mellow vibe. But at the same time, it still has a good beat so it keeps me awake!” -Liz Popjoy, ’19
“All Too Well” by Taylor Swift: “For me, this song is the perfect song to get lost in thought while driving. It’s a song about nostalgia, looking back on past memories and involves a great amount of emotion; the song even says, ‘We’re singing in the car, getting lost upstate…’ so, perfect for a late night drive!” –Danielle Ciampoli, ’19
“Wolves” by Coasts: “I remember driving around Orange County, California listening to this song at 11 o’clock at night with the sunroof and all the windows down. It’s a great song to drive and jam out to; you feel like no one else is around you and you’re on the open road.” -Michael Macrone, ’17
“Algo Contigo” by Gente de Zona: “I listen to this song on late night drives because it wakes me up and it’s fun to move to. I love to blare it with the windows down when I’m driving through the countryside. The song is sad, but it’s really upbeat and fun!” -Nicole Harris, ’18
“Follow Me” by Hardwell and Jason Derulo: “The melody (to me) is great to listen to and jam out to on a car ride. When I’m out at night driving, I want to listen to music that gets the ‘good vibes’ going, no matter if I’m going to a party or joy-riding. The drop gives a good groove that makes you feel at home. When I listen to that song while driving, I feel really peaceful.”-Will Russell, ’20
“Fallin’ Rain” by Karl Blau: “This song honestly takes you on such a journey. I could play it and just drive for infinity. You forget about all your worries and just simply enjoy the music and the moment you’re in. It’s a song that makes you forget about reality for a bit, and that’s amazing.” -Thom Pearsall, ’17
“Sound & Color” by Alabama Shakes: “I’d have to say this is my go-to late night drive song because its atmospheric sound maximizes that sweet isolation you feel in the car at night. I almost feel separated from time, which is where music and driving can be so transcendent.” -Julia Furey-Bastian, ’20
