When you sing about a state, you're making a musical statement that could lead to stereotypes. Kind of like singing about a city. These are the Top 10 songs with a state in the title:
10. Private Idaho - B-52s
Quirky party band looks to the great Northwest.
9. Oregon - Anandi
Talented singer-songwriter at her best.
8. Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Overplayed, but turn it up anyway.
7. My Head's in Mississippi - ZZ Top
One of power trio's heaviest, funkiest efforts.
6. California Dreamin' - Mamas & the Papas
This is the '60s sound in living, vibrant color.
5. Mississippi Queen - Mountain
Leslie West turns on all burners and just plays.
4. Alabama Song (Whiskey Bar) - The Doors
Jim Morrison is both menacing and passionate.
3. Ohio - CSNY
Heartfelt tribute to the 1970 Kent State shootings.
2. Going to California - Led Zeppelin
One of Robert Plant's diamonds among gems.
1. Montana - Frank Zappa
Genius musician makes dental floss cool.
Good list. How about Beach Boys' California Girls and James Taylor's Carolina in my Mind.
Posted by: CRening | September 15, 2009 at 09:28 AM
How about the Pretenders' "Ohio"?
Posted by: Karen | September 16, 2009 at 08:12 AM