A recent survey of 2,000 drivers in the United Kingdom has identified the nation’s favorite songs to play during road trips, with the Eagles’ classic "Hotel California" taking the top spot. Chosen by 27 percent of respondents, the 1977 hit narrowly leads Bruce Springsteen’s "Born in the USA," which was selected by 24 percent, and Miley Cyrus’s "Flowers," favored by 22 percent. Don Henley’s "The Boys of Summer" closely follows with 21 percent.

The survey, commissioned by Isuzu UK pick-up trucks, highlights the enduring appeal of songs that evoke a sense of freedom and the open road. Experts note that while some tracks may feel overplayed in everyday life, they take on renewed energy and significance when experienced behind the wheel. "Hotel California," originally written by Henley, Don Felder, and Glenn Frey during 1976 recording sessions in Miami and Los Angeles, is praised for its distinctive guitar work and lyrical exploration of California’s glamour and excess in the 1970s.

In addition to nostalgic rock anthems, the list includes a mix of classic and contemporary hits. Phil Collins’s "In the Air Tonight" ranks seventh, followed by AC/DC’s "Highway to Hell" in eighth place, with Harry Styles’s "Watermelon Sugar" also making the top ten at number nine. The presence of Ed Sheeran’s "Castle on the Hill" at number 11 drew mixed reactions, indicating varied musical tastes among drivers.

The survey also revealed that four in ten drivers enjoy singing along to their favorite songs while driving, averaging seven such singalongs each week. This enthusiasm for music on the road underscores how integral soundtracks remain to the driving experience, offering a form of escapism and connection with the journey.