In John Waters’ latest book he imagines hitchhiking across America via a couple of novellas – then he documents his actual journey. In the book’s back page he offers the following playlist:

1. Marvin Gaye, Hitch Hike
2. Nervous Norvus, Transfusion
3. Del Reeves, Looking At The World Through A Windshield
4. Pat and The Wildcats, The Giggler
5. Cornbread and Jerry, Loco Moto
6. David Seville and The Chipmunks, Witch Doctor
7. Bobby Scott, Chain Gang
8. Zeb Turner, Travelin’ Boogie
9. Jerry Wallace, Swingin’ Down The Line
10. Stan Farlow, Hot Wheels
11. Billy Lee Riley, Flying Saucer Rock and Roll
12. Connie Francis, V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N
13. Bobby Curtola, Hitchkiker
14. Jimmy Dan, Bumming Around
15. Webb Pierce, There Stands The Glass
16. Johnny Sea, Hithcin’ and Hikin’
17. The Addicts, You Are The Finger of God
18. Everly Brothers, Torture
19. Joanie Leeds, Tofurky Song
20. Leon Payne, I’m A Lone Wolf
21. The Robins, Riot in Cell Block # 9
22. The Sonics, Strychnine
23. Jericho Brown, Lonesome Drifter
24. The Singing Dogs, Jingle Bells
25. Dale Hawkins, Cross-Ties
26. Buzz Clifford, Baby Sittin’ Boogie
27. Josie Cotton, Who Killed Teddy Bear
28. Doris Day, Ohio
29. Red Simpson, Runaway Truck
30. Judy Garland, San Francisco

He tells readers to go online and find these songs – one reader has already put together a YouTube mix. Enjoy.