Running Sounds

Whatever moves you — literally, moves you — we've got your soundtrack. Whether it's irresistible wanderlust, fugitive desperation, a directionless shuffle, or simply a need to feel the wind in your hair, sample our mix of the best in Running Sounds, from Bruce Springsteen to Moby.

Everyone eventually succumbs to the runs, so to speak, from itinerant bluesmen (like Boz Scaggs) to post-grunge rockers (Hoobastank "Running Away") — but the urge to go is also felt by Scandinavian pop giants, Ace of Base ("Don't Go Away"), and wizards of hi-energy dance-electronica, Stereo MCs ("Running").

Some of our artists take the same basic premise and give it their own spin: try "Running" by either 311 or Tree Surgeons. Others cover a song 'til you can barely detect the roots: Check out Bonnie Raitt's hand-stamped "Runaway" next to Del Shannon's '60s original. Heading for the home stretch? Sprint out the final metres to "Chariots of Fire" by Vangelis.

There are as many running styles in our kinetic mix as there are places to run to. The Supertones will get you moving in a surf-twang direction ("Movin'"), DJ Linus operates a smooth, dance-driven keyboard ("It's Movin"), and the Spencer Davis Group puts its soulful, bluesy groove in motion on the classic "Keep On Running". From Cliff Richard's clean-cut, coffee-shop rock 'n' roll ("Move It") to the hellfire, heavy rocking of Judas Priest ("On the Run"), our running essentials list has rhythm to burn.