There’s no disguising the fact that road trips with kids can be trying – even with a lovely holiday or break, or a family-friendly festival, waiting for you at the other end.
And though it’s tempting just to let children play with their gadgets to keep the peace, it’s good to take the opportunity for some quality family time by creating a playlist of all your favourite tunes to sing along to.
Everyone has their own specific tastes, so aim for a balance of tunes that includes something to appeal to every person in the car, and stick to upbeat choices. If you’re looking for inspiration, we’ve shared some of our favourites.
Tots’ Favourites
The Wheels on the Bus
Sing a Song of Sixpence
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
Frère Jacques
Little Bo Peep
Here We Go ‘Round the Mulberry Bush
Baa Baa Black Sheep
Humpty Dumpty
She’ll Be Coming Round the Mountain
Jack and Jill
Showstoppers
You’ve Got a Friend in Me – Randy Newman (from Toy Story)
Fun, Fun, Fun – Pharrell Williams (from Despicable Me)
The Greatest Show (from The Greatest Showman)
The Circle of Life by Elton John (from The Lion King)
Hakuna Matata (from The Lion King)
Everything is Awesome (from The LEGO® Movie)
Car Wash – Christina Aguilera feat. Missy Elliott (from Shark Tale)
Route 66 – John Mayer (from Cars)
I’m a Believer – Smash Mouth (from Shrek)
A Spoonful of Sugar – Harry Connick, Jr. (from Mary Poppins)
Tween and Teen Pleasers
Happy – Pharrell Williams
Crown – Stormzy
Shut Up and Drive – Rihanna
Uptown Funk – Bruno Mars and Mark Ronson
Can’t Stop The Feeling – Justin Timberlake
Shake It Off – Taylor Swift
Roar – Katy Perry
7 Rings - Ariana Grande
We Are Family – Sister Sledge
ABC - Jackson 5
Adult Classics
I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) – The Proclaimers
Little Red Corvette – Prince
Where the Streets Have No Name – U2
Truckin’ – Grateful Dead
Road to Nowhere – Talking Heads
Keep the Car Running – Arcade Fire
I Drove All Night – Cyndi Lauper
Fast Car – Tracy Chapman
Everyday Is a Winding Road – Sheryl Crow
Hit the Road Jack – Ray Charles
