Now your choice of passenger is purely a personal one, so we turned to our friends on Twitter to see who they would take along for the ride.

Here’s the best of the replies:

@FCC_Cambodia Hunter S. Thompson

Wise choice guys, he would have lots of great stories to tell, you would never have an awkward silence moment with him!

@IavraVillaAssoc I’d take Aladdin on a magic carpet ride road trip

That sounds like you’re in for a bumpy ride!

@budgetplaces Carlos Sainz! He knows how to drive better than me

Very clever; taking the Spanish rally driver along for the ride. We hope you have a strong stomach as he may like to drive a little fast!

@EuroTravelogue My Yellow Lab!!

Very cute, does he have a dog driving licence?

@Riley_Connor Jack Kerouac. So that he could then write a book on it and cast me as a character.

Sounds like we have an inspiring actress in search of Hollywood!

@MyDestination we would like to take a road trip!

Any offers out there for the guys at MyDestination?

Thanks for the great answers!

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I hope everyone has all their presents under the tree and just can’t wait to open them! I thought I would save this Friday Drivetime will this time because Christmas is only around the corner! With only 1 week to go until the big day of ripping open presents, too much food and useless TV programmes which have been aired since 2000, but hey, it’s a great holiday, let’s just hope for a White Christmas! Traditional Christmas songs have been around since 4th century Rome and these days there are all kinds of Christmas songs around, mostly now covers. I know just how annoying Christmas songs can be, some shops have been playing them since November! I am going to see what one’s I can dish out, some may be bad, some may be good, but, it’s Christmas and it’s a time for happiness.

The Best Of…Christmas:

1. Cliff Richard – Saviour’s Day
2. Slade – Merry Xmas Everybody
3. John Lennon – So This is Christmas
4. Chris Rea – Driving Home for Christmas
5. Michael Jackson – Rockin’ Robin (Not about Christmas but it’s about a Robin!)
6. Brenda Lee – Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree
7. Paul McCartney & The Wings – Simply Having a Wonderful Christmas Time
8. Kylie Minogue – Santa Baby
9. Wizzard – I Wish it Could be Christmas Everyday
10. Bing Crosby – Winter Wonderland

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2 weeks until Christmas! I hope no is frantically shopping! This week on Friday Drivetime we are going to go back and look at one of the classic singers, none other than Frank Sinatra. He was born in New Jersey and left school without graduating. He began singing in public in the 1930s and he got his first break when he join The Three Flashes and won a prize to sing on the radio. His career has escalated to film as well as music and he has won many awards in his lifetime. Frank Sinatra died in 1998 of a heart attack, but his music still lives on today.

The Best Of…Frank Sinatra:

1. Fly Me to the Moon
2. Let’s Fall in Love
3. Come Fly With Me
4. Theme from New York New York
5. Somethin’ Stupid
6. Love and Marriage
7. The Girl From Ipanema
8. I’ve Got You Under My Skin
9. My Way
10. Summer Wind

Fly me to the moon, Let me play among the stars, Let me see what spring is like, On Jupiter and Mars
In other words, hold my hand, In other words, baby, kiss me… Have a nice weekend!

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3 weeks until Christmas everyone! Have you started your shopping yet? Shopping centres are packed these days! It’s that time of the week again! Friday Drivetime! Who are we going to look at this week? None other than Led Zeppelin. The band formed in 1968 with Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones and John Bonham. There sound consisted of heavy guitars and so they were regarded as one of the first heavy metal bands which gave birth to the genre. Sadly John Bonham died in 1980, which caused the band to split, but today are regarded as “unquestionably one of the most enduring bands in rock history” by Rolling Stone magazine, their legend lives on today with an estimated 200 million albums sold worldwide. So let’s take a look at some of their amazing songs!

The Best Of…Led Zeppelin:

1. Immigrant Song
2. Whole Lotta Love
3. Kashmir
4. Stairway to Heaven
5. Hey Hey What Can I Do
6. Black Dog
7. Fool in the Rain
8. Over the Hills and Far Away
9. Moby Dick
10. The Ocean

I love Led Zeppelin. I love the way their music is kind of experimental with all kinds of sounds. What are your favourite songs? Have a nice weekend!

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It’s only 4 weeks until Christmas! Have you started your shopping yet? Are you going away? This week on Friday Drivetime we realise that this can be a stressful time for some people, panicking to get their presents on time, trying to find a bargain, so I thought I would get everyone to mellow out with some Reggae. One of the most well known Reggae artists is non other than Bob Marley. Born on February 6th 1945, he was a Jamaican singer-songwriter and musician. Sadly, Marley was diagnosed with cancer and died May 11th in 1981. His music still touches people all over the world and with his music, he has made Reggae a well known genre in itself.

The Best Of…Bob Marley:

1. Buffalo Soldier
2. I Shot the Sheriff
3. No Woman, No Cry
4. Could you be Loved
5. Jamming
6. One Love
7. Stir it Up
8. Iron Lion Zion
9. Exodus
10. Three Little Birds

I absolutely love Bob Marley. His music has so much meaning to it and is so mellow. So don’t get stressed this Christmas! Take some time to relax and enjoy his music. What are your favourite Bob Marley songs? Have a nice weekend!

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It’s 5 weeks until Christmas today! For the next few weeks we are going to look at some of the biggest bands/ artists in the world today. For this week, we are going to start with none other than Queen. The English rock band formed in 1970 consisting of Freddie Mercury, Brain May, John Deacon and Roger Taylor. They were voted the greatest band of all time in 2007 in a national BBC poll. They have sold more than 300 million albums worldwide as of 2009. With 15 studio albums, 5 live albums, 12 compilation albums and 9 DVD’s they are one of the biggest bands in the world. So let’s take a look at some of their greatest hits with The Best Of… Queen.

The Best Of…Queen:

1. Bohemian Rhapsody
2. We Are the Champions
3. Radio Ga Ga
4. Don’t Stop Me Now
5. Somebody to Love
6. A Kind of Magic
7. Another One Bites the Dust
8. We Will Rock You
9. Crazy Little Thing Called Love
10. I Want to Break Free

What are your favourite Queen Songs? I’m sure everyone has their favourites! Have a nice weekend!

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This week on Friday Drivetime we’re getting rocking! Rock music entered mainstream in the mid 1960′s and revolves around guitars, bass guitars, drums and keyboards. There are many sub genres of rock music but this week we are going to look at the Harder side of Rock because some great artists came from this genre.

What’s Your Genre? Rock Music Top Ten:

1. The Kinks – You Really Got Me
2. The Who – My Generation
3. Jimi Hendrix – Purple Haze
4. Deep Purple – Smoke on the Water
5. Led Zeppelin – Whole Lotta Love
6. Alice Cooper – School’s Out
7. Aerosmith – Walk This Way
8. Queen – We Are the Champions
9. Thin Lizzy – Boys Are Back in Town
10. Van Halen – Jump

Rock on! I love Hard Rock, it was a great genre with some amazing artists. I hope you have a great time rocking out! Have a nice weekend!

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This week on Friday Drivetime we are going to look at hip hop. It is based on looping, rapping, free styling, DJing, scratching, sampling and beatboxing. The music is used to express political, social and personal issues. Hip hop emerged in the 1970′s in The Bronx in New York city and DJ Kool Herc is generally known as the godfather of hip hop.

I like a little bit of hip hop, some more than others, so here are my top ten artists and songs for a boppin’ drive home.

What’s Your Genre? Hip Hop Music Top Ten:

1. Kanye West – Stronger
2. Jay Z – Encore
3. Beastie Boys – Intergalactic
4. De La Soul – Eye Know
5. Jurassic 5 – Jayou
6. 50 Cent – In Da Club
7. 2Pac – Changes
8. Missy Elliot – Lose Control
9. Busta Rhymes – Gimme Some More
10. Sugar Hill Gang – Rappers Delight

What great songs in my personal opinion, are there any other that you like? Have a nice weekend!

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This week we are are going to look at the music today which is all so popular with the youngsters. Indie is an abbreviated term for Independent Music which describes a bands independence from a major record label. A band on this approach is known to make music for the music, not for the wealth, this is why smaller bands are becoming increasingly big with individuals, it helps with defining their individuality.

Within the UK there are many Indie bands present who are hugely famous for their great music. This week we are suggesting just a few!

What’s Your Genre? Indie Music Top Ten:

1. Editors – Munich
2. The Kooks – She Moves in her Own Way
3. The Dead 60′s – Riot Radio
4. The Wombats – Moving to New York
5. Bloc Party – She’s Hearing Voices
6. The Libertines – Can’t Stand Me Now
7. Dirty Pretty Things – Bang Bang You’re Dead
8. New Young Pony Club – Tight Fit
9. Razorlight – Before I Fall to Pieces
10. Arctic Monkeys – I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor

I’m not the biggest fan of Indie, but I do like a few songs named above. What do you reckon? Have a nice weekend!

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This week were are going to get on the dance floor with some funky Disco! The roots of Disco come from African American Psychedelic clubs which catered for them as well as other communities in New York City and Philadelphia in the late 60′s and early 70′s. It was a form of black commercial music, popular among gay men but soon caught on to white gay clubs in New York. It’s main influences are funk and soul music consisting of Strings, Horns, Electric Pianos and Electric Guitars which give it a beautiful lush background.

I am a huge fan of Disco, I love the feel good beat, the good vibes and the big smile it puts on my face. I have involuntary dance fever when listening to Disco, boppping my head if I am driving, or dancing around in my room. I thought this would be a great way to boost that Friday Feeling!

What’s Your Genre? Disco Music Top Ten:

1. Odyssey – Use it Up, Wear it Out
2. Sylvester – You Make Me Feel (might Real)
3. Amii Stewart – Knock on Wood
4. Earth, Wind & Fire – Boogie Wonderland
5. Donna Summer – Hot Stuff
6. Boney M – Daddy Cool
7. KC & The Sunshine Band – Get Down Tonight
8. Diana Ross – Chain Reaction
9. The Village People – Macho Man
10. The Jacksons – Blame it on the Boogie

Have we missed some brilliant Disco artist? Get your Disco Fever down onto the dance floor, enjoy the beats and vibes and have a great weekend!

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