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viva la
(4,633 posts)Beautiful song.
debm55
(61,390 posts)I don't know why i never heard all the lyrics in this song. It is about Vietnam war. Written by Jimmy Webb .
BarbaRosa
(2,732 posts)debm55
(61,390 posts)LuvLoogie
(8,879 posts)debm55
(61,390 posts)Maninacan
(332 posts)By Earl Pickens
debm55
(61,390 posts)Sneederbunk
(17,599 posts)debm55
(61,390 posts)pdxflyboy
(941 posts)The Doors
debm55
(61,390 posts)3catwoman3
(29,719 posts)debm55
(61,390 posts)MIButterfly
(3,063 posts)I Left my Heart in San Francisco
debm55
(61,390 posts)rog
(964 posts)... Ella Fitzgerald! George & Ira Gershwin, from the musical Pardon My English (1932).
debm55
(61,390 posts)Polly Hennessey
(8,929 posts)In 1814 we took a little trip
Along with Colonel Jackson down the mighty Mississip'
We took a little bacon and we took a little beans
And we caught the bloody British in the town of New Orleans.
Sorry, I couldnt help it.
debm55
(61,390 posts)eppur_se_muova
(42,361 posts)Tulsa Time by Don Williams
Please Come to Boston by Dave Loggins
I'm Shipping Up to Boston by the Dropkick Murphys
Moon Over Miami by Ray Charles
Midnight In Montgomery by Alan Jackson
Chattanooga Choo Choo by Glen Miller
The City of New Orleans by Steve Goodman
Blue Savannah by Erasure (although that's a name, not the GA city...)
New York Groove by Ace Frehley
Streets of Minneapolis/Philadelphia by Bruce Springsteen
Philadelphia Freedom by Elton John
Los Angeles by Disasteradio
Sweet Home Chicago by the Blues Brothers
Only Living Boy in New York by Simon and Garfunkel
El Paso by Marty Robbins
Callin' Baton Rouge by Garth Brooks
Walking in Memphis by Mark Cohn
Birmingham Blues by ELO (of course, that's the first Birmingham, but work with me here...)
You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive by Brad Paisley
stopdiggin
(15,614 posts)debm55
(61,390 posts)jmbar2
(8,119 posts)debm55
(61,390 posts)3catwoman3
(29,719 posts)...when our sons played travel soccer.
They don't call it travel for nothin'.
LisaM
(29,680 posts)I believe the group was the Bagatelles.
debm55
(61,390 posts)stopdiggin
(15,614 posts)We got Married in a Fever - June & Johnny Cash -
debm55
(61,390 posts)stopdiggin
(15,614 posts)Tehachapi to Tonopah
Driven every kind of rig that's ever been made
Driven the back roads so I wouldn't get weighed
And if you give me; weed, whites, and wine
And you show me a sign
I'll be willin' to be movin'
debm55
(61,390 posts)Endlessmike56
(235 posts)It took me four days to hitchhike from Saginaw
debm55
(61,390 posts)3catwoman3
(29,719 posts)Tiny Tabby
(69 posts)From the musical Oklahoma
Being an SF native - also San Francisco - from the movie with Clark Gable, Spencer Tracy and Jeanette MacDonald
debm55
(61,390 posts)Old Crank
(7,185 posts)Last edited Mon Apr 27, 2026, 03:46 PM - Edit history (1)
My teeth ran like chiclets
Down the streets of San Antone
debm55
(61,390 posts)Old Crank
(7,185 posts)I had typed in, on my phone Chicklets, it was changed after to chickens....
It is a fun song, I heard it a lot around 75-6
debm55
(61,390 posts)MichMan
(17,332 posts)Panic In Detroit- David Bowie
Detroit Rock City- Kiss
Albuquerque - Neil Young
L.A. - Neil Young
debm55
(61,390 posts)-misanthroptimist
(1,824 posts)"I met this woman down in New Orleans"
debm55
(61,390 posts)get the red out
(14,064 posts)The Monkees
debm55
(61,390 posts)Old Crank
(7,185 posts)debm55
(61,390 posts)Chuck Berry song
Also obscure "Portland Town" sung by Joan Baez. Most likely an old English ballad but we do have at least 2 Portlands - Maine and Oregon
debm55
(61,390 posts)Tiny Tabby
(69 posts)Jane and Marilyn
"We're just two girls from Little Rock" from Gentlemen Prefer Blonds.
Hard-hearted Hannah , the vamp from Savannah
debm55
(61,390 posts)fargone
(647 posts)Its inspiration was the Korean War. The Kingston Trio later stole Adams song changing some words to make it a love ballad.
A different Portland Town originated with Schooner Fare, a Portland, Maine trio. This one is about coming home.
debm55
(61,390 posts)I always think of think song when I stop in Lodi to gas up and hope I dont get stuck.
debm55
(61,390 posts)Eugene
(67,249 posts)Also "Midnight Train to Georgia" (lyrics - L.A. proved to much for the man...)
pat_k
(13,827 posts)It never came about, but there was a period that she was looking for work up there. My sister and I sang that song so much we wore it out!
debm55
(61,390 posts)Last edited Tue Apr 28, 2026, 05:22 PM - Edit history (1)
Maninacan
(332 posts)I just spent 2 days in KCK visited 3 museums and camped to the north. (TWA museum). (Miniatures and toys museum, saw an article in fine woodworking 35 yrs. ago about it.) (A book found in the whitewater WI. library took me to the Arabia Steam boat museum.)
debm55
(61,390 posts)MiHale
(13,138 posts)Born and raised in South Detroit
.except there is no such place
debm55
(61,390 posts)displacedvermoter
(4,921 posts)The Jayhawks
debm55
(61,390 posts)MyOwnPeace
(17,604 posts)in PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania
debm55
(61,390 posts)greatauntoftriplets
(179,284 posts)debm55
(61,390 posts)greatauntoftriplets
(179,284 posts)justaprogressive
(7,110 posts)Dirty Water (Boston you're my home)
'Hot 'Lanta
debm55
(61,390 posts)IbogaProject
(6,041 posts)By Elton John
debm55
(61,390 posts)boonecreek
(1,553 posts)debm55
(61,390 posts)50 Shades Of Blue
(11,494 posts)debm55
(61,390 posts)Diamond_Dog
(40,933 posts)Bruce Springsteen.
debm55
(61,390 posts)Bobstandard
(2,361 posts)debm55
(61,390 posts)unblock
(56,243 posts)Lots of cities in them lyrics there
debm55
(61,390 posts)unblock
(56,243 posts)And if anyone thinks that's cheating, the lyrics mention L.A.
debm55
(61,390 posts)eppur_se_muova
(42,361 posts)Now the Pennsylvania Western UniversityCalifornia.
But we still have Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) in Indiana, PA (not to be confused with IUPUI (Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis -- pronounced "eewie pewie"
.
3catwoman3
(29,719 posts)debm55
(61,390 posts)Ritabert
(2,567 posts)I love that dirty water
Oh Boston you're my home
WhiteTara
(31,272 posts)LogDog75
(1,357 posts)Chula Vista is the second largest city in San Diego County, Ca. This song was made a local favorite by a Charlie and Harrigan, a pair of radio DJs who provided comedy with rock-n-roll music, in the San Diego area in the 1970s.
ultralite001
(2,644 posts)The Eagles...
Take It Easy...
(That corner's really in Flagstaff, AZ -- Not Winslow... )
yellowdogintexas
(23,749 posts)There are bronze statues of the Eagles, and a mural on the side of the brick building of the Flatboard slowing down to take a look..... In the middle where the streets come together there is a large Route 66 highway sign. It's a neat spot
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standin%27_on_the_Corner_Park
Midnight Writer
(25,671 posts)Later versions by Bob Wills (1937), Louis Armstrong, the Osmonds, and many more.
Song refers to Dumas, Texas.
doc03
(39,144 posts)lpbk2713
(43,291 posts)Bobby Bare
Four Strong Winds (Alberta - although it's in Canada)
Tiny Tabby
(69 posts)The Beach Boys - little old lady from Pasadena
I'm guessing lots of places mentioned in "California girls like Waikiki.
VMA131Marine
(5,330 posts)VMA131Marine
(5,330 posts)legallyblondeNYC
(194 posts)If you learn a little bit of background, it's funny to me -- originally, Billy Joel tried to write this about Levittown. He just couldn't make it interesting, so it was put on a back burner and came back as Allentown.
Now as one who grew up on Long Island, I find this story hysterical!
VMA131Marine
(5,330 posts)There werent any coal mines in Allentown for a start. Steel mills, for sure, but no coal. That was further north and west.
legallyblondeNYC
(194 posts)VMA131Marine
(5,330 posts)"We'll shuffle off to Buffalo" sung by Dick Powell and Ruby Keeler. I think in 42nd Street.
VMA131Marine
(5,330 posts)VMA131Marine
(5,330 posts)Niagara
(12,028 posts)Lyrics mention Wichita.
Niagara
(12,028 posts)Niagara
(12,028 posts)msongs
(74,091 posts)ms liberty
(11,330 posts)"...all them high-class ladies, down in New Orleans..."
VMA131Marine
(5,330 posts)Tiny Tabby
(69 posts)Ron Howard sings "Gary, Indiana" in the movie The Music Man.
"Good Morning Baltimore" in Hairspray
VMA131Marine
(5,330 posts)Stargleamer
(2,767 posts)Since 'San Francisco (be sure to wear flowers in your hair) was already taken.
VMA131Marine
(5,330 posts)VMA131Marine
(5,330 posts)Niagara
(12,028 posts)Mentions Chicago, New Haven, Venice and LA
VMA131Marine
(5,330 posts)VMA131Marine
(5,330 posts)VMA131Marine
(5,330 posts)VMA131Marine
(5,330 posts)VMA131Marine
(5,330 posts)VMA131Marine
(5,330 posts)VMA131Marine
(5,330 posts)VMA131Marine
(5,330 posts)Its in Texas
VMA131Marine
(5,330 posts)VMA131Marine
(5,330 posts)MIButterfly
(3,063 posts)SharonAnn
(14,178 posts)eppur_se_muova
(42,361 posts)We had two 45s from the same company -- one had "The Alphabet Song" and "Rattlesnake" -- kids' songs -- and the other had "Waterloo" and "Battle of New Orleans", not exactly for kids(!) but we did learn who "John Bull" is. Don't remember who the singer(s) were.
thinkingagain
(1,353 posts)Theme song from Here come the brides.
The bluest skies youve ever seen are in Seattle
VMA131Marine
(5,330 posts)Flew in from Miami Beach BOAC,
Didnt get to bed last night
VMA131Marine
(5,330 posts)Janbdwl72
(279 posts)Wilbert Harrison has the most famous version of this. He recorded it in 1959.
eppur_se_muova
(42,361 posts)Janbdwl72
(279 posts)It was sung by Marty Robbins. San Angelo is a city of about 100,00 located in West Central Texas.
FoxNewsSucks
(11,902 posts)Dean Martin
FoxNewsSucks
(11,902 posts)Glen Campbell
dem4decades
(14,307 posts)and I'm still Willin
AKing
(514 posts)Wiz Imp
(10,327 posts)Wiz Imp
(10,327 posts)Wiz Imp
(10,327 posts)Wiz Imp
(10,327 posts)Wiz Imp
(10,327 posts)Wiz Imp
(10,327 posts)Wiz Imp
(10,327 posts)Wiz Imp
(10,327 posts)debm55
(61,390 posts)moose65
(3,460 posts)The theme for WKRP in Cincinnati.
Wiz Imp
(10,327 posts)Sung by Steve Carlisle
FullySupportDems
(477 posts)I didn't see this one yet. It was hard to check first, so many replies!
debm55
(61,390 posts)doc03
(39,144 posts)debm55
(61,390 posts)Fla Dem
(27,747 posts)"Dirty Water" The Standells (1966)
"Please Come to Boston" Dave Loggins (1974)
"M.T.A." The Kingston Trio (1959 version)
k55f5r
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dflprincess
(29,405 posts)debm55
(61,390 posts)Coventina
(29,915 posts)debm55
(61,390 posts)Coventina
(29,915 posts)debm55
(61,390 posts)Morbius
(1,075 posts)No, it's a different song. Sufjan Stevens:
And another different one, Graham Nash:
There are others but these two are special.
Coventina
(29,915 posts)Coventina
(29,915 posts)Coventina
(29,915 posts)Coventina
(29,915 posts)I'm not much of a Buffet fan, but this is a really sweet song.
Coventina
(29,915 posts)Coventina
(29,915 posts)CTyankee
(68,402 posts)Brother Buzz
(40,307 posts)The same grammar school Huey Lewis attended!
WestMichRad
(3,365 posts)although I see others have Wichita already covered with a Glen Campbell hit.
Rver
(272 posts)7 of em !!
Chicago, New York, Detroit
Dallas, Houston
New Orleans
Buffalo
What a long strange trip it's been
debm55
(61,390 posts)WestMichRad
(3,365 posts)debm55
(61,390 posts)CTyankee
(68,402 posts)MadLinguist
(911 posts)debm55
(61,390 posts)The Wizard
(13,831 posts)debm55
(61,390 posts)The Wizard
(13,831 posts)debm55
(61,390 posts)Coventina
(29,915 posts)eppur_se_muova
(42,361 posts)enid602
(9,743 posts)LA Woman, by the Doors
debm55
(61,390 posts)Coventina
(29,915 posts)Coventina
(29,915 posts)Signing off with the Queen!!
spooky3
(38,816 posts)"...and it don't snow in Indianapolis when the winter comes..."
Coventina
(29,915 posts)OK, I lied. I can't stop!!
Coventina
(29,915 posts)thucythucy
(9,133 posts)Song by Rancid, but I love this version:
Abolishinist
(3,032 posts)by Alicia Keys. And I absolutely love it to boot!
(not the version with JA-Z)
Morbius
(1,075 posts)Louie to Frisco.
VTderry
(137 posts)Sadly, both extra relevant these days.
Vadergator
(12 posts)That little ol' band from Texas...ZZ Top
lpbk2713
(43,291 posts)Last edited Thu Apr 30, 2026, 11:43 PM - Edit history (2)
Tom T Hall
I was sittin' in Miami pouring blended whiskey down
... at the 15:32 point.
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Wiz Imp
(10,327 posts)Wiz Imp
(10,327 posts)Wiz Imp
(10,327 posts)Wiz Imp
(10,327 posts)petronius
(26,700 posts)petronius
(26,700 posts)petronius
(26,700 posts)petronius
(26,700 posts)debm55
(61,390 posts)Doc_Technical
(3,781 posts)debm55
(61,390 posts)Doc_Technical
(3,781 posts)debm55
(61,390 posts)Doc_Technical
(3,781 posts)debm55
(61,390 posts)Doc_Technical
(3,781 posts)debm55
(61,390 posts)MIButterfly
(3,063 posts)Miami by Will Smith
debm55
(61,390 posts)moniss
(9,131 posts)"Houston" by Dean Martin
"Amarillo By Morning" George Strait
"Tulsa Time" Don Williams
"Detroit or Buffalo" Barbara Keith
"Dubuque Blues" The Association
debm55
(61,390 posts)flvegan
(66,472 posts)debm55
(61,390 posts)flvegan
(66,472 posts)debm55
(61,390 posts)flvegan
(66,472 posts)debm55
(61,390 posts)MIButterfly
(3,063 posts)debm55
(61,390 posts)u4ic
(17,115 posts)I imagine most Americans have not heard of this great Canadian band:
debm55
(61,390 posts)doc03
(39,144 posts)yellowdogintexas
(23,749 posts)Why Did I Leave O Hi O from My Sister Eileen I think
Chicago Illinois, is like a Shiny Toy from Victor Victoria
Shady Lady from Seville also Victor Victoria
One other song from that movie Jazz Hot "and they played it from New Orleans to La Paz "
I love that movie and the songs in it are great (Mancini )
debm55
(61,390 posts)electric_blue68
(27,183 posts)It showed up then didn't?
We'll see
debm55
(61,390 posts)Wiz Imp
(10,327 posts)Wiz Imp
(10,327 posts)Wiz Imp
(10,327 posts)Wiz Imp
(10,327 posts)Wiz Imp
(10,327 posts)Wiz Imp
(10,327 posts)retread
(3,930 posts)LeftishBrit
(41,514 posts)LeftishBrit
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(41,514 posts)eppur_se_muova
(42,361 posts)https://genius.com/Merle-haggard-huntsville-lyrics (about going to prison in Huntsville, TX)
I was actually looking for "The Bright Lights of Huntsville", a song from the '20s or '30s my dad told me about a long time ago. I found it online a few years back but can't locate it now because Google has gone totally downhill.
eppur_se_muova
(42,361 posts)I've never even been to New York, but this song was on my mind after the 9/11 attacks, FWIW.
nitpicked
(1,949 posts)(first done by Steve Goodman, but I remember the one Arlo Guthrie recorded)
LeftishBrit
(41,514 posts)Obviously Liverpool's not in the US, but the girl in the song is 'my sunshine daisy from L.A.'