Coney Island Baby by Lou Reed

Here we have the live, two-hundred minute (approx.) version of CIB, from Lou's super-duper-herointastic live record "Take No Prisoners." It takes its own sweet, narcotic time before it builds to a dramaleptic, burn-down-the-city crescendo. Even if your road trip is from your place to the local 7-11, it will make you feel like you crossed the Atlantic. In your car.

Timebomb by Old 97's

This is the first song that should go on any road trip mix tape, so naturally, I put it second (That's why I'm wonderful). It's scientifically designed to be played while you tear out of your driveway, and sail down the old dirt road, away from everything you've ever known. Preferably while being chased by the law.

Movin' Right Along by Kermit & Fozzie

Because you're a frog who wants to go to Hollywood, and your best friend is a bear who drives his hibernating uncle's Studebaker.