Planning a family road trip? Instead of putting kiddie songs on constant replay, liven up your playlist with these timeless classics and Latin favorites that everyone can enjoy.
1. "Twist & Shout," by The Beatles (iTunes, Google Play)
If you need some excitement for a long, dull ride, this fun and upbeat classic will help you keep going until your next coffee! The lyrics are easy to learn and each verse can be split up among lead and backup singers. For example, the front-seat passengers can sing the first part of the verse: "Well, shake it up, baby, now," while the backseat passengers sing the second part: "Shake it up baby."
2. "Ciega, Sordomuda," by Shakira (iTunes, Google Play)
Who doesn't remember how fun it was to try to sing along to this popular Shakira hit from the 90s? Mastering its fast-paced, tongue-twisting chorus is challenging but will make your trip fly by. Meanwhile, the littlest travelers can babble along to the light-hearted, catchy tune.
3. "Guantanamera," by Celia Cruz (iTunes, Google Play)
Even if you don't know all the words, it's still easy to sing along to this Cuban classic. With lyrics inspired by a Jose Marti poem by the same title, this song is also a great opportunity to give your kids a mini lesson in Cuban history and literature.
4. "El Rey," by Vicente Fernandez (iTunes, Google Play)
It's the king of all mariachi songs and with its long-drawn-out notes and dramatic lyrics, it's a great excuse for exercising those vocal chords and an ever-popular Mexican sing-along. If you are going to learn just one mariachi song, this one written by the legendary singer-songwriter José Alfredo Jiménez is it!
5. "Imagine," by John Lennon (iTunes, Google Play)
A beautiful song with a beautiful sentiment. How can you go wrong? This slow-paced, melancholic classic that dreams up a peaceful utopia is perfect for calming the whole gang down and may even prove to be an unexpected road-trip lullaby.
6. "I Will Survive," by Gloria Gaynor (iTunes, Google Play)
Its lyrics are empowering, positive and strong, and its disco beat will have everyone dancing in their seats (and car seats). Yes, you will survive this road trip with your kids, thanks to the tuneful distractions of some totally sing-able songs!
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