# 3 One-Hit Wonders From the 1970s That Belong on Every Road Trip Playlist

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/3-one-hit-wonders-from-the-1970s-that-belong-on-every-road-trip-playlist/
- Published: 2026-11-05T11:30:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T12:42:05+00:00
- Original publisher: American Songwriter
- Original article: https://americansongwriter.com/3-one-hit-wonders-from-the-1970s-that-belong-on-every-road-trip-playlist/
- Topics: Americas, Entertainment, Music, World

## Key points

- Three 1970s tracks are suggested for road trips.
- The picks span upbeat, classic-rock and laid-back moods.
- Songs date from 1970, 1971 and 1978.

## Summary

The article recommends three 1970s songs for road-trip playlists, arguing that their contrasting sounds can keep long drives enjoyable. It highlights upbeat, classic-rock and more relaxed choices for different moments on the road.

The tracks are Mungo Jerry’s “In the Summertime” (1971), Derek & The Dominos’ “Layla” (1970), and Nick Gilder’s “Hot Child in the City” (1978). The article presents them as one-hit wonders, though it offers no chart data or further evidence for that classification.

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