Feel Like Singing? Here's 11 Transportation-Themed Show Tunes

NPR movie critic Bob Mondello gathered ditties from musicals inspired by the glory of transportation.

1 minute read

July 25, 2014, 6:00 AM PDT

Funny Girl, 1968 / YouTube

The likes of Barbara Streisand, Judy Garland, Fred Astaire, and, yes, John Travolta, have all lent their voices to the chorus in praise of transportation in musicals that transport the narrative by "car, boat, train, plane or surrey with a fringe on top."

Here's a sample of what to expect from the list. (We selected the YouTube version with the climactic tug boat ride included, along with Spanish subtitles!)

In addition to the other ten tunes that make Mondello's list, commenters are supplementing the selections with their favorite show tunes.

FULL STORY: By Trolley, Train, Show Boat Or Surrey, These Musicals Will Move You

Monday, July 21, 2014 in NPR

Transportation United States Show Tunes

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching. Mary G., Urban Planner

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching.

Mary G., Urban Planner

Get top-rated, practical training

Start Learning

Advertise with us

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.