I Blame Lucas Davenport (a fictional police officer in Minneapolis) for My New Walking Playlist

In Book 16: Broken Prey by John Sandford, Lucas Davenport gets an iPod from his wife — and it becomes a running theme throughout the novel. I have only read one other book, Soundtrack of Silence by Matt Hay where music was prominently featured throughout the book.

Lucas spends the book talking about the songs he wants on it, getting input from everyone he meets. Even near the end (don’t worry, no spoilers!), his playlist pops up in a group therapy session and sparks discussion.

Naturally, the full list is included at the back of the book — and I was thrilled. I’d been hoping it would be, and it didn’t disappoint. The list gets my approval, although I would include a few Beatles songs!

Before anyone judges the selections, remember: the book came out in 2006, so don’t expect anything released after that.

I’m currently recreating the playlist in Apple Music and creating an awesome walking playlist. Don’t judge me later when I am walking and singing out-loud!

In no particular order, here are the songs:

Sharp-Dressed Man – ZZ TopLegs – ZZ TopMustang Sally – Wilson PickettSuperman’s Song – Crash Test DummiesRock On – David EssexRadar Love – Golden EarringHeart of Glass – BlondieWhite Rabbit – Jefferson AirplaneSomebody to Love – Jefferson AirplaneLayla – Derek and the DominoesRoadhouse Blues – DoorsHouse of the Rising Sun – AnimalsSweet Emotion – AerosmithDude (Looks Like a Lady) – AerosmithDancing in the Dark – Bruce SpringsteenBorn to Run – Bruce SpringsteenThunder Road – Bruce SpringsteenEvery Breath You Take – PoliceHeart of Saturday Night – Tom WaitsHot for Teacher – Van HalenWon’t Get Fooled Again – WhoHotel California (covers the Eagles) – Gipsy KingsGive Me One Reason – Tracy ChapmanDown on the Corner – CCRLyin’ Eyes – EaglesLife in the Fast Lane – EaglesSkateaway (Roller Girl) – Dire StraitsMary Jane’s Last Dance – Tom PettyMe ‘n Bobby McGee – Janis JoplinBlack Water – Doobie BrothersI Love Rock ‘n Roll – Joan JettJack and Diane – John MellencampThe Wall (Part 2) – Pink FloydMoney – Pink FloydPiano Man – Billy JoelAfter Midnight – Eric ClaptonLay Down Sally – Eric ClaptonYou Shook Me (All Night Long) – AC/DCDirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap – AC/DCLong Cool Woman – HolliesLike a Rolling Stone – Bob DylanKnockin’ on Heaven’s Door – Bob DylanSubterranean Homesick Blues – Bob DylanSatisfaction – Rolling StonesBrown Sugar – Rolling StonesSympathy for the Devil – Rolling StonesAnarchy in the UK – Sex PistolsSugar Magnolia – Grateful DeadSlow Hand – Pointer SistersSweet Dreams – EurythmicsJailhouse Rock – Elvis PresleyZiggy Stardust – David BowieNight Moves – Bob SegerBye-Bye-Love – Everly BrothersPurple Haze – Jimi HendrixLola – KinksTender is the Night – Jackson BrowneLouie Louie – The KingsmenBad to the Bone – George ThorogoodTurn the Page (covers Bob Seger) – MetallicaSweet Home Alabama – Lynryd SkynyrdWe Will Rock You – QueenRamblin’ Man – Allman BrothersRock ‘n Roll – Led ZeppelinWhat’s Love Got to Do With It – Tina TurnerBorn to Be Wild – SteppenwolfWith or Without You – U2Paranoid – Black SabbathBlue Morning Blue – ForeignerWhite Wedding – Billy IdolSweet Child o’ Mine – Guns ‘n RosesParadise City – Guns ‘n RosesKnockin’ on Heaven’s Door (covers Dylan) – Guns ‘n Roses Walk on the Wild Side – Lou ReedFeel Like Makin’ Love – Bad CompanyRock of Ages – Def LeppardBrown Eyed Girl – Van MorrisonDevil With a Blue Dress – Mitch Ryder and the Detroit WheelsRespect – Aretha FranklinI’m in the Mood – John Lee Hooker & Bonnie RaittI Got You (I Feel Good) – James BrownUnchained Melody – Righteous BrothersLittle Red Corvette – PrinceRoll Over Beethoven – Chuck BerryMr. Tamborine Man (covers Dylan) – ByrdsOhio – CSNYPeggy Sue – Buddy HollyGreat Balls of Fire – Jerry Lee LewisPretty Woman – Roy OrbisonRunaway – Del ShannonWalk This Way – Aerosmith / Run-DMC(Sittin’ on the) Dock of the Bay – Otis ReddingSmells like Teen Spirit – NirvanaStill Crazy After All These Years – Paul SimonWho Do You Love? – Bo DiddleyOne Toke Over the Line – Brewer and ShipleyI Wanna Be Sedated – RamonesShould I Stay or Should I Go – ClashBurning Down the House – Talking HeadsWaltz 2 / Jazz Suite – Dimitri Shostakovich