3 One-Hit Wonders From the 1960s That Belong on Every Road Trip Playlist

The article recommends three 1960s one-hit wonders for road-trip playlists, arguing that their upbeat moods, unusual sounds and ability to spark imagination can make long drives more enjoyable. It presents the songs as varied alternatives to lyric-heavy tracks, with two instrumentals offering light-hearted or escapist listening.

Kyu Sakamoto’s song is praised for the joy in his voice and its status as one of the best-selling songs of all time. The other two selections are described as instrumentals: one is funny and gives the passing scenery a goofy feel, while the other evokes surfing and imagining a giant wave.