Music for travelers - and escapists!

It can be hard to understand how one song casts a spell on your soul when so many others pass you by. It could be the melody or overall construction of the song, or maybe it's the message of the lyrics that grabs you.

But sometimes the magic is just a matter of location, location, location.

If you've ever been captivated by a song when you were away from home, be it an overnighter in another city or a protracted international journey, chances are you were simply open to something new (or even hearing a familiar song in a new context).

Many factors come into play. Does the destination matter or are you just getting away? Are you traveling with someone or going solo, and are you meeting others or keeping to yourself? You could be celebrating, relaxing or just doing your job, but regardless of your intention, the mere act of getting out of your routine can open your mind.

On this week's "How We Heard It," your hosts talk about great (and not so great) traveling songs - the obvious ones that are specifically about going somewhere as well as more subtle songs that aren't directly about travel but have become associated with getting away from it all ... and even some songs that just happened to be in the right place at the right time.

So pack your bags and come along. You don't even need a Real ID.