My apologies for the lack of blog posts lately; I’ve been far too busy planning my wedding. That’s a pretty good excuse, right?
Next week we tie the knot after being together, living together and travelling together for more than eight years. It certainly feels like it’s been a long time coming since we got engaged in Bali last year, but the big day is finally just around the corner.
I can’t wait to say “I do” in front of family and friends, before heading off on a honeymoon road trip in the United States of America.
But before we go, we’re compiling a playlist of the songs to listen to on the drive from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, through Death Valley, past the Grand Canyon and on to San Francisco, before driving down the Pacific Coast Highway and back to LA.
You reckon you could help us out with some appropriate suggestions? We don’t care how cheesy. These are some of the songs we’ve got so far…
Beverly Hills – Weezer
Hotel California – The Eagles
California Love – 2Pac
California Dreaming – The Mammas & the Pappas
Paradise City – Guns N’ Roses
Road Trippin’ – Red Hot Chili Peppers
California Gurls – Katy Perry
On the Road Again – Willie Nelson
Road to Nowhere – Talking Heads
California – Phantom Planet
Can you think of any other good road trip songs or ones about California, Vegas, LA or San Francisco?
And definitely do NOT judge my taste in music by these songs; Nic is the one who suggested Katy Perry! Frankly, the thought of listening to that awful song on my honeymoon is enough to make me consider calling off the entire wedding.
So excited to hear you’re road-tripping the US! Here are a few country and USA tunes I haven’t seen anyone mention:
Sweet Home Alabama- Lynyrd Skynyrd
Song of the South- Alabama
It’s a Great day to be alive- Travid Tritt
Folsom Prison & other Johnny Cash!
New York State of Mind- Jay-Z Alicia Keys
DC Sleeps Tonight- Postal Service
Can’t believe I forgot the Boss! Born in the U.S.A and Thunder Road are a must. Also Simon and Garfunkel’s America is awesome. (You can sing the Simon bits and Nicola can be Garfunkel haha) ACDC – Highway to Hell, and The Who – My Generation, nothing to do with America but an awesome song :p
And for the lady (this might call off the wedding): Party in the U.S.A by Miley Cyrus. I apologise for that one…
Don’t forget ‘House of the Rising Sun’ by the Animals. It name drops New Orleans so it counts!
Stone Roses – Love Spreads
Queens of the Stone Age – Make It Wit Chu
Awesome cruising songs :p
love this playlist! Don’t forget Beaches Boys, California Girls
All I Wana Do – Sheryl Crow and The Next Episode – Dr Dre
Looking forward to a good catch up!!
Congratulations on your big day – sounds like you have a great honeymoon planned!! Enjoy!
There is something about a road trip that always has been belting out Bruce Springsteen, Jimmy Barnes, Midnight Oil and just some good old rock!!
No American roadtrip is complete without some Beach Boys. Kokomo, God only knows, perfect honeymoon stuff 😉 Have a great time!