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

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.