A while back I pulled together a playlist I called “Life’s a Beach”. Little did I know it would quickly become a family favorite. When I was asked to do a follow up it was a no-brainer. This playlist is the result of that activity.
You probably have your own mix tape playing in your head every time you stand with your feed in the sand with eyes set on where the sky meets the ocean. For me, it’s the peaceful, easy feelin’ of Eagles-era rock and roll mixed with some newer sounds based on that time. And you better believe there’s some Willie Nelson in there somewhere. In this case, Nelson channels Arlo Guthrie with a mighty fine version of “City of New Orleans”.
Life’s a Beach, Vol. 2 Playlist
- “Ventura Highway” by America
- “Take It Easy” by Eagles
- “Reelin’ In The Years” by Steely Dan
- “Kodachrome” by Paul Simon
- “Sugar Magnolia” by Grateful Dead
- “Who’ll Stop The Rain” by Creedence Clearwater Revival
- “Black Water” by The Doobie Brothers
- “Back To The River” by Susan Tedeschi
- “Shelter From The Storm” by Bob Dylan
- “Cowgirl In The Sand” by Neil Young
- “Seminole Wind” by James Taylor
- “City of New Orleans” by Willie Nelson
- “Carry Me” by Crosby & Nash
- “Amie” by Pure Prairie League
- “Melissa” by The Allman Brothers
- “Come Monday” by Jimmy Buffett
- “Helplessly Hoping” by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
- “Brand New Day” by Van Morrison
- “Heavenly Day” by Patty Griffin
- “Dimming Of The Day” by Bonnie Raitt
iMix Version
Willie Nelson performing “City of New Orleans” with Sheryl Crow
“Beach season” is approaching, what does your beach soundtrack consist of?
About the author: Gainesville, FL area creative by day. Music is my muse. I host Twangville’s weekly Readers‘ Pick.