Road Trip Ready: 5 Phil Headway Tracks for Your Next Drive
A road trip without a good soundtrack isn’t a road trip. Windows down, highway ahead, volume all the way up. Add these 5 Phil Headway tracks:
1. Goo Goo Girl
Phil literally dreamed this song, woke up in the middle of the night and recorded the melody on his recorder so he wouldn’t forget. The lyrics tell the whole dream, including watching a college band play _Goo Goo Girl_ live. The first guitar chords open like a rom-com movie scene — warm and cozy, but with that nostalgic ache that also hurts a little.
2. Freedom of a Diamond in the Rough
No one knows for sure who Phil’s talking about here. Jesus? Himself? Aladdin from Disney? He’s never given a straight answer. But if you listen closely to the lyrics, it sounds like Aladdin’s story. The song ends with a powerful chorus that pushes freedom. This one’s for singing with the windows down, wind hitting your face.
3. Cannies of Truth
Heavy folk rock that lives up to its message: it’s about false prophets and the damage they leave behind. If you love Dylan’s electric era and the swing of Dire Straits, this one’s perfect. It’ll leave your chest puffed up with confidence and that rebellious energy you get from a good old rock n’ roll song.
4. My Van is My Studio
This one’ll make you hit the gas. “My Van is My Studio” kicks off with classic rock drive, then moves into Vaughan-style blues territory. There’s a Floyd Rose wailing in the background and a dissonant choir that makes everything even more beautiful. Hydrate your throat first — you’re gonna want to scream it out.
5. When I Try
This one’s for the whole family to sing along. The message is simple: do what you want, life’s here for you to enjoy. Headway captures that idea in a conceptual arrangement that shifts between R&B and heavy rock. There’s a saxophone solo that’s weirdly satisfying to hear — reminds you of a 90s video game soundtrack.
Plug it in, hit play, and let the road decide the rest.