This One's For Jetpilot: Songs About Planes , Trains, & Automobiles ...

Old School Hound · (This post was last modified: 02-04-2023, 05:38 AM by Old School Hound.)

I was thinking about a music thread that I could dedicate to my friend, Jetpilot. I got to thinking about some of my favorite songs or groups that featured the name "Jet" or "Plane" in the title or maybe references a Jet or Plane somewhere in the song. What are some of your favorite songs from the past that either has a mode of transportation in the title or makes reference to that transportation somewhere in the song. I'll start with some of my favorite "Jet" or "Plane" songs. I always love the opening riffs in this song. One of the best openings of a song ever, imo.

I was a big fan of Paul McCartney's band, "Wings." I thought they mde some incredible music in the early and mid '70's . Here's Paul, Linda, & the band doing "Jet."

Whenver I hear Elton's "Daniel," I alwys think of the first lines of that song. It's also the mental image I get when I listen to it. Seeing those red tail lights of the plane as it takes off for Spain.

"Daniel is traveling tonight on a plane
I can see the red tail lights heading for Spain
And I can see Daniel waving goodbye
Oh it looks like Daniel, must be the clouds in my eyes"

A John Denver classic. Sadly, as many of you know, Mr. Denver perished in a plane crash. This song brings back memories from childhood.

Old School Hound · (This post was last modified: 02-04-2023, 06:11 AM by Old School Hound.)

My favorite "Plane" band with a 1989 song about planes.

***Granny Bear*** · 02-04-2023, 03:17 PM

Peter Paul & Mary

Old School Hound · (This post was last modified: 02-05-2023, 12:24 AM by Old School Hound.)

(02-04-2023, 03:17 PM)Granny Bear Wrote:

Peter Paul & Mary

Yep. Love their version, as well. Brings back a lot memories when I was a young child.

I love this group.

Van Hagar · 02-05-2023, 09:18 AM

Although it’s not necessarily in the title or lyrics, here to me is the quintessential ‘jet plane’ song.

**jetpilot** · 02-05-2023, 11:42 PM

Haha good stuff. Right back at my buddy OSH

**jetpilot** · 02-05-2023, 11:47 PM

George Thorogood belongs in the underrated thread as well...

Old School Hound · (This post was last modified: 02-06-2023, 12:57 AM by Old School Hound.)

(02-05-2023, 11:47 PM)jetpilot Wrote: George Thorogood belongs in the underrated thread as well...

Thanks for "Me and You & a Dog Named Boo."
Always loved LOBO. Had his greatest hits CD a few years back. I wore it out. Some awesome stuff on there.