Honda commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Civic,
Honda commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Civic by compiling the ultimate driving playlist.
The Honda Civic is celebrating its 50th anniversary, and the iconic car’s creators have collaborated with a DJ to create the ultimate driving playlist, which includes a track from every year since 1972.
From Alice Cooper’s rousing anthem ‘School’s Out,’ to classic 80s and 90s hits, to Dave’s current number one hit ‘Starlight,’ the list – compiled by Magic Radio’s Home Run presenter Simon Phillips – reflects the changes in motoring music over the last half-century.
After conducting a survey of 2,000 UK drivers about their attitudes toward in-car entertainment, the automaker commissioned Simon to compile a list of stand-out songs.
“Since we launched the Honda Civic, analogue radios and tape decks have evolved into touch screens, but the principle remains the same,” said Rebecca Adamson, head of automobile. There are few better combinations than a road trip and a killer playlist.”
A quarter of people have created their own driving playlist, and nearly half of respondents (48%) said listening to music in the car improves their mood, with four in ten saying it makes them feel more relaxed behind the wheel.
“I think first and foremost, a perfect driving track makes you, the car, and the road one,” Simon, who turned 50 this month, said.
It takes the edge off the traffic and enhances the driving experience; when that song plays, it draws you in, and for that brief moment, it’s the ultimate connection between you, your car, and music.” Driving is one of the most personal spaces for me, and the driving environment can have a significant impact on our mood. A great driving song can help you mentally prepare for the journey ahead and enjoy the moment.”
Dr Diana Omigie, a cognitive neuroscientist, confirmed the power of music and customizing your soundtrack.
“Research shows that being able to listen to favorite artists, and being able to listen to music in general, may increase the perception of situational control, and thus extend music’s effect on people,” Dr. Omigie said.
