I think the Kingston Trio's old song , M.T.A. , could be the anthem for anyone living in Boston. I'm trying to share the YouTube link but am having trouble on my phone.
While it’s not a town per say I spent many summers on Cape Cod and grew up listening to ‘Old Cape Cod’. It certainly is a different place now than it was then but the song still brings me back.
My parents played James Taylor a lot growing up. Even though I’m from Northern California, “Carolina in my mind” always takes me back to my childhood home.
Oh this is a great song! There’s something about James Taylor’s voice that sounds or feels like Northern California, no matter what he’s singing about. Thank you for reminding me of this song!
Great list, Susan, these are from growing up in Branford? Mellencamp's Small Town is spot on! And Fly Me to the Moon is an all-time favorite of mine. Sounds like you had a huge variety of music influences in your life at a young age.
Great sub-subjects Jan. I find myself anticipating what you will explore next. I’m enjoying even more since I’ve become a paid subscriber, an ownership interest. Thanks!
Thanks, Jessica! Your comment makes me really happy. And this song - Wow! I've never heard of this group, let alone this song, and yes you're right, it's magical! I love it. Thanks so much for sharing!
I always got so excited when Get Back came on the radio because it mentions my hometown, Tucson, AZ. I still feel a little hometown pride when I hear it now!
I think the Kingston Trio's old song , M.T.A. , could be the anthem for anyone living in Boston. I'm trying to share the YouTube link but am having trouble on my phone.
https://youtu.be/MbtkL5_f6-4
That’s brilliant!! Thank you, Elizabeth. I wasn’t familiar with this song.
It’s a great song!
And then there is Moonlight in Vermont.
Oh! I forgot about that one too! This is the version I know. So love Ella Fitzgerald! https://youtu.be/esynsha53A8
While it’s not a town per say I spent many summers on Cape Cod and grew up listening to ‘Old Cape Cod’. It certainly is a different place now than it was then but the song still brings me back.
Oh this is most definitely a place song! More descriptive than most- and perfectly so! I found this version. Does it sound familiar?
https://youtu.be/vLpqgBaly9g
My parents played James Taylor a lot growing up. Even though I’m from Northern California, “Carolina in my mind” always takes me back to my childhood home.
Oh this is a great song! There’s something about James Taylor’s voice that sounds or feels like Northern California, no matter what he’s singing about. Thank you for reminding me of this song!
https://youtu.be/Yx_LHSrjsCg
Home town songs, Branford, CT:
8 Days a week, Beatles
Seventeen, From me to YouFrom Me to You, Janis Ian
All I Want, Joni Mitchel
Small Town, Mellencamp
Fly me to tne Moon, Sinatra
Willin’, Little feet
What is Life, George Harrison
Taste of Honey, Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass
…and so much more
Great list, Susan, these are from growing up in Branford? Mellencamp's Small Town is spot on! And Fly Me to the Moon is an all-time favorite of mine. Sounds like you had a huge variety of music influences in your life at a young age.
Music has always been a savior of mine, a daily companion. Still is.
Yup..lots of versions.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=SIHs15lejJw&feature=share
Chicago.
Some of those clips certainly looked like Chicago! Hot, sticky, humid summers in the city.
Fun to see the ones at the end were definitely in Rome.
Great sub-subjects Jan. I find myself anticipating what you will explore next. I’m enjoying even more since I’ve become a paid subscriber, an ownership interest. Thanks!
Thank you, Phil. You are kind. I really appreciate you being a paid subscriber.
So, is there a Tulsa song?
Take Me Home to Tulsa, I’m to young to marry! 😩
Bob Wills!! Can’t believe I didn’t know that one!!
https://youtu.be/BCjbMdY8dZE
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Take Me Home to Tulsa, I’m to young to marry! 😩
Yep
Loved this post! Valley Winter Song by Fountains of Wayne is written about my town in Massachusetts, and it's positively magical.
Thanks, Jessica! Your comment makes me really happy. And this song - Wow! I've never heard of this group, let alone this song, and yes you're right, it's magical! I love it. Thanks so much for sharing!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDfEBmjtkAQ
I am so glad you checked it out! Welcome Interstate Managers is a wonderful album, and this group is so fantastic. I actually wrote about them recently on my Substack! https://jessicabsokol.substack.com/p/collecting-setlists-and-organizing
Thanks again for all of your awesome newsletters!
I always got so excited when Get Back came on the radio because it mentions my hometown, Tucson, AZ. I still feel a little hometown pride when I hear it now!
Ah! You’re right! Tucson IS in Get Back! That’s great! Love it
This is awesome- your early years in SF sound like a Patti Smith dream
lol!!