Music is an essential part of any road trip—nearly as essential as the car, the gear, and a good destination, if you ask us. But during Oprah and Gayle's famed cross-country trek in 2006, music became a point of, uh, tension for the friends.
So this summer when Oprah and Gayle headed on another road trip 15 years later—one they called a "joy ride"—the music selection was bound to play a large role. There was just one small problem: Oprah and Gayle have a road trip rule that whoever is driving controls the music, and Oprah is not the biggest fan of Gayle's song selections.
The good news is that during their 2021 road trip, Oprah didn't complain about Gayle's picks. Perhaps it's because they weren't in the car for quite as long as last time, or maybe it's just that Gayle put together quite an excellent playlist this time around. So in case you're planning your own getaway any time soon, Gayle shared a few of her favorite songs to play on the road.
Gayle King's Road Trip Playlist
- "Firework" by Katy Perry: "Who doesn't want to feel like they could shoot across the sky?"
- "New Rules" by Dua Lipa: "'If you're under him, you ain't getting over him.' Enough said."
- "Survivor" by Destiny's Child: "For anybody who's been through anything, and that's all of us."
- "Build Me Up Buttercup" by the Foundations: "A real oldie but a real goodie. It's timeless."
- "Dancing in the Dark" by Bruce Springsteen: "You'll want to, but no dancing while driving!"
- "I Smile" by Kirk Franklin: "Smiling is always a good thing, even when you don't feel like it."
- "Best Friend" by Saweetie (feat. Doja Cat): "The lyrics are salty, but true
