Now there's nothing that Urban Hotfooters enjoy more than tying up our laces and heading out into the great outdoors using the old reliable Shanks' Mare.

However, for those camping excursions which require a car journey to get to, look no further. We have compiled our top five road trip songs to get you raring to go as you kick off your camping holiday in style, turning the volume on the in-car stereo up to number  eleven. From 70's rock to modern-day pop, they're all here.

Except there's just one rule...

We've raided our record collection and worked hard to think outside the box; nothing in this list should be readily available in a service station 3CD Driving Rock compilation.
We hope.

5. Band Of Skulls, Light Of The Morning

Just creeping its way into the top five is this rip-roarer from English rockers Band Of Skulls. With its foot-stomping  guitar riff and guttural lyrics, this rock song should be on a mix-CD in any UK car, and is sure to make your hair stand on end as you set off with the sun rising, and your roof rack fixed, ready for a week in the wild.

4. The Verve, Bitter Sweet Symphony

The volume on our car stereo system normally gets cranked up a few notches at the beginning of this nineties Brit-Pop classic. Possibly one of the catchiest chorus's from the nineties, let this record "take you down the only road I've ever been down..."

3. Daft Punk, Get Lucky

If you're on your way to a festival or a trip to the lakes, if you're anything like us you'll be keeping everything crossed for some dry weather. Guaranteed to put a smile on your face, in at number three this record will leave you wanting to get lucky with the weather so that you can stay up all night by the campfire in readiness to watch the sun rise the next day.

2. Canned Heat, Going Up The Country

The title to this one pretty much speaks for itself. This quirky number will put a great big smile on your face, even if you are stuck in traffic somewhere on the M6. And if an upbeat twelve bar blues riff isn't enough to keep you satisfied, there are not one but two flute solos. Yes, you heard us right - two flute solos. Rock on!

1. Rolling Stones, Gimme Shelter

Number one has to be one of our all time favourite records. A brilliant song on many levels, when the rain's beating down outside and you're at a complete standstill, be sure to stick this one on and let the dulcet tones of Mick Jagger carry you through your journey. Go on, spoil yourself.

So there you have it! Just enough to get you as far as the dual carriageway. Drive safely!

'Top Five Road Trip Records' is written by The Urban Hotfooters from urbanhotfooters.wordpress.com / Twitter: @urbanhotfooters

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