You know what they say: There are two seasons in Minnesota — winter and road construction. Just in time for road construction season, we’re thinking about those particular vehicular thoroughfares that are immortalized in song.

It could be the road to nowhere, Route 66, or the highway to hell. Bonus points if you’ve got an idea that references a Minnesota roadway. Or maybe it’s even less geographically specific.

So if you’re going our way…

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs referencing roads or highways do you want to hear?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs Played

Bob Dylan – Highway 61 Revisited

Betty Davis – Walkin Up the Road

The Modern Lovers – Roadrunner

First Aid Kit – On The Road Again

Talking Heads – Road To Nowhere

Tom Waits – Long Way Home