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Road Trip Music
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Slow TurningSlow Turning by John Hiatt
Buy new: $8.99 / Used from: $0.49
Love John Hiatt, especially LIVE.
Little VillageLittle Village by Little Village
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Saw them perform live, much fun.
Who's Zoomin' Who?Who's Zoomin' Who? by Aretha Franklin
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Anything by Aretha. I'd recommend making your own mix tape or CD since it's hard to find all your favorites on one CD.
19991999 by Prince
Buy new: $10.99 / Used from: $4.15
Prince. What can I say. The infamous moment when my Mom said "What did he just *say*?" during 'Darling Nicki'.
GracelandGraceland by Paul Simon
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Paul Simon, troubadour of my childhood, takes music in a new direction. Love this one.
The Very Best of Cat StevensThe Very Best of Cat Stevens by Cat Stevens
Buy new: $10.97 / Used from: $5.75
Another fond memory from childhood. Adulthood represented by the theme to "Harold and Maude."
Nick of TimeNick of Time by Bonnie Raitt
Buy new: $10.99 / Used from: $0.39
Bonnie. What can I say but I love her.
Live at the BBCLive at the BBC by The Beatles
Buy new: $30.99 / Used from: $7.24
Another childhood memory. This feels like a visit with the Beatles.
Skeletons From The Closet: The Best Of The Grateful DeadSkeletons From The Closet: The Best Of The Grateful Dead by Grateful Dead
Buy used from: $0.02
Discovered the Dead when everyone else did, "Touch of Gray". This has "Trucking" so it made the list.
The Big Chill - 15th Anniversary: Original Motion Picture SoundtrackThe Big Chill - 15th Anniversary: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by Various Artists
Buy new: $12.99 / Used from: $3.99
High school memories (i.e. "Happy Days" reruns).
Bayou BoogieBayou Boogie by Beausoleil
Buy new: $17.98 / Used from: $0.99
My parents went to New Orleans and all I got was a crummy CD. Now they are my favorite band.
Love WarriorsLove Warriors by Tuck & Patti
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They are wonderful in concert. Great music.
IngénueIngénue by k.d. lang
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I'd like to have a voice like k.d.'s in my next life.
DivaDiva by Annie Lennox
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $0.43
Or Annie.
Volare! - The Very Best Of The Gipsy KingsVolare! - The Very Best Of The Gipsy Kings by Gipsy Kings
Buy new: $22.99 / Used from: $10.95
Saw the Gipsy Kings live. Their English is very limited, but oh how we loved them.
Stop Making Sense: Special New Edition (1984 Film)Stop Making Sense: Special New Edition (1984 Film)
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $5.69
I'll never forget the first time I saw this movie. What an experience!
Ritual de lo HabitualRitual de lo Habitual by Jane's Addiction
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $0.60
Definitive road tripping music.
SupernaturalSupernatural by Santana
Buy new: $13.99 / Used from: $0.01
ABRAXAS; I still can picture the album cover. Since I don't listen to the radio, I never got tired of this CD.
Blood Sugar Sex MagikBlood Sugar Sex Magik by Red Hot Chili Peppers
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Lollapalooza! Love the Peppers.
88 Elmira St.88 Elmira St. by Danny Gatton
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Never saw Gatton perform live. What a tragic loss.
KickKick by INXS
Buy used from: $0.25
Didn't mean to lump the suicides together. Sorry.
Astro LoungeAstro Lounge by Smash Mouth
Buy new: $9.98 / Used from: $0.01
Listened to this every day when I first got it. Great party music.
Some GirlsSome Girls by The Rolling Stones
Buy used from: $2.58
I've seen two Stones "Farewell" tours but the IMAX movie was even better than a live performance!
ControlControl by Janet Jackson
Buy new: $8.99 / Used from: $2.25
Love Janet, love this CD. Substitute your favorite.
La ToussaintLa Toussaint by Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys
Buy new: $16.98 / Used from: $3.91
My sister's favorite Cajun band.