понедельник, 15 октября 2012 г.

American City Life



How many other songs that mention an American town or city
can you remember? 
Please add a link to music videos in the comment box!
Let's create a picture of American city life together!

19 комментариев:

  1. It`s my favourite when I am in bad mood

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mn67vSHIdOs

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  2. I've just noticed this one and liked it

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mtfnfQoAco

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    1. Mattafix - Big City Life. The guys are British, aren't they? But the song is about New York City, right?

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    2. Well, I've fount that both guys were born in London. But I do not know what city is this song about. I thought, it`s about American city.

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  3. One of my favorites.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ldf7T6TlV-o

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    1. Dropkick Murphys - I'm Shipping Up To Boston.
      This one was new for me. I like the melody. Thanks!

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  4. Сучкова Ксения, ПР-22

    It is a very patriotic song.

    Bates Katherine Lee — America The Beautiful
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3OK_1QyAgM

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  5. I think Liza's voice is fantastic!

    Liza Minnelli - NEW YORK, NEW YORK 1991
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxAnLJwsxII

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  6. My favourite singer is Sting.
    Sting – Englishman in New York.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d27gTrPPAyk
    ФК-21

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    1. I like Sting and the most of his compositions so much!

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    2. Nastya, check this post:
      http://goeenglish.blogspot.com/2011/02/sting-englishman-in-new-york.html
      If you guys want, you may join the discussion!

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  7. Here is the list of songs which I could remember:
    Scott MacKenzie - San Francisco / 1967(original)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJ_WG3d3GL8

    The Mamas & The Papas: California Dreamin'
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dN3GbF9Bx6E

    The Doors - L.A. Woman
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-wgIht3roA

    The Doors - Alabama Song (Whisky Bar)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FS8y-7B2pEk

    Bob Dylan - Stuck inside of Mobile with the Memphis blues again
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60k3fhp9kpY

    Shocking Blue- California here I come
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOKGUWjHWHA

    Shocking Blue - Alaska country
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTBf7BCheXw

    Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds - By The Time I Get To Phoenix
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zc2oKEXFL5w

    lots of songs by Tom Waits:
    San Diego Serenade
    Kentucky Avenue
    Johnsburg, Illinois
    I’ll take New York
    Instrumental (to the movie “Night on Earth”): Los Angeles Mood; Los Angeles Theme; New York Mood; New York Theme

    Red Hot Chili Peppers - Out In LA
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuY7Ht1J6pM

    Red Hot Chili Peppers - Dani California
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sb5aq5HcS1A

    The Dresden Dolls - Shores of California
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTs0EBCdPmk

    The Dresden Dolls - Boston
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hW8BmkxuVU

    The Dresden Dolls - Bank of Boston Beauty Queen
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oN9OJ5PDEk4

    and some punk rock:

    Dead Kennedys - California Über Alles
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UW8UlY8eXCk

    Sex Pistols - New York
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20yiElZg4XA

    Ramones - California Sun
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Z9iUdiS3hI

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  8. Frank Sinatra-New York, New York
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqlJl1LfDP4&feature=related

    Digital Daggers-New York New York
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgyydWsueg0

    Jason Walker – Seattle (This is my favorite song. I love it sooo much)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpVn3DUJsx4

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  9. Rihanna - California King Bed
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhBorPm6JjQ
    Mattafix - Big City Life
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mtfnfQoAco
    Scott McKenzie - San Francisco
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bch1_Ep5M1s
    ПР-21

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  10. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFw5a5Bp_Pw

    This is the only song I remember that is not mentioned yet :):):) I love it.

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