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Upcoming travel, upbeat music recs, please

nemo15
nemo15

I know I just posted a music thread last week, but I just received a brand new iPod touch in the mail from my AMAZING sister, and I need some upbeat music recommendations to add to my new toy! I have to drive out of town, 8 hours round trip, to see my pdoc on Thursday, and I want some cheery, perhaps booty shaking, music to make my driving time more enjoyable. I really rely on music or audiobooks when I am driving a long distance like this to keep my mind from getting stuck in a repetitive, negative loop. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Please include clips of the songs from youtube if you can. It is easier for quick reference, and it saves me from having to look it all up myself if I am unfamiliar with the music. THANK YOU!

arfie
arfie
At the risk of giving away my age, here are some of my personal favorite road tunes:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UI3F687SsoU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBN86y30Ufc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8Tiz6INF7I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1bFr2SWP1I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8lVPMWLCBQ

Enjoy your new toy.
nemo15
nemo15
That is a GREAT list, arfie! Thank you so much.
Sunshinegirl0228
Sunshinegirl0228
I’m just curious why your pdoc is so far away? Aren’t there options ckoser to you?

I listen to a lot of Christian music. Anything by Mandisa or The Newsboys is good to me. But I have such eclectic tastes it’s bazaar. Do you like soundtracks? Mama Mia soundtrack is currently playing in my car
nemo15
nemo15
It is a complicated story about my pdoc. I am currently in another state with my boyfriend, but I receive all of my treatment in MO, which is my legal address where I reside with my mom. I have a very low co-pay where I go in MO for treatment. Thank you for the recommendations, kisses2016.
SensitiveHoboLady
SensitiveHoboLady
Here are some fun random songs from my iPod:

Well this one is just for fun...but the original would be good too:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCY0aeUx-Ns

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VCdJyOAQYM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqNMzJlhrpM&list=PLdUNvdsjxRZ7aDZe6zlh1kulMhYWLeo4G&index=9

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrh5kaWfyMQ&index=28&list=RDEMU8Ako8PjTMKOmVAvqlpBhA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s36eQwgPNSE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlywcuw-1TU

I also have some audiobooks on my old iPod nano and when I hit shuffle sometimes Jeremy Irons brings me back to earth after jammin’
nemo15
nemo15
What audiobooks does Jeremy Irons read? I would be all about THAT! Thank you so much for the recommendations.
OlderCPer
OlderCPer
I didn't realize people still use Ipod's anymore...I just use Spotify on my Cellphone and it gives me any artist, song, soundtrack, genre of music you could possibly want.
nemo15
nemo15
I don't have a smart phone. I can't afford things like that. I can use Spotify at home on my laptop, but on the road I have far less options.
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Gimme Shelter..... Stones

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kl6q_9qZOs
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