Each week, we run a global survey asking for a songs that represent hometowns.
This playlist contains 38 songs curated by people from around the world.
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"On, Wisconsin" by University Of Wisconsin
Nominated by: retired fiscal analyst (84) from Fall Creek, WI, USA
Why: Because I grew up in Wisconsin. I was in the high school band. The band performed On Wisconsin all of the time.
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"Hasretim" by İzel
Nominated by: Manager (35) from Kumkısık, Merkezefendi/Denizli, Turkey
Why: I have memories that this song, which is about the sea, beach, and various themes, reminds me of. I remember listening to it on a summer evening in my hometown.
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"É o Amor" by Zezé Di Camargo & Luciano
Nominated by: Administrator (23) from Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil
Why: This song reminds me of my childhood, when I stayed at home listening to this duo and people in my city listen to this song a lot
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"Pittsburgh Steelers Fight Song Polka" by Happy Louie and Julcia's Polka Band / Happy Louie
Nominated by: housewife (56) from Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Why: It is a classic for all Pittsburgh Steeler fans that grew up in the area during the glory days. I still know it by heart.
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"A Vava Inouva" by Idir
Nominated by: merchant (24) from Tizi Ouzou, Algérie
Why: I am Kabyle, Algerian and songs like that are close to my heart and remind me of my roots
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"Kuchh Kehta Hai Ye Savan - From "Mera Gaon Mera Desh"" by Mohammed Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar
Nominated by: Teaching (51) from Patna, Bihar, India
Why: Reminds the beauty weather of my hometown and makes me feel nostalgic
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"Allentown" by Billy Joel
Nominated by: Senior Associate (53) from Coplay, PA, USA
Why: Because I live near Allentown. So when I hear the song I think of home
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"Kotikonnut" by Korpiklaani
Nominated by: Postgraduate (24) from Harbin, 黑龙江省中国
Why: Cuz this title means home. And each time I leave for somewhere else, I usually listen to it. If you have to ask, let me tell ya. Harbin is a cold place in winter and early spring, that song also describe a cold place.
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"Guajira guantanamera" by Compay Segundo
Nominated by: Unemployed (26) from Santa Clara, Cuba
Why: Because I was born there damnit I'm from that place and okay the countryside the city the air the fields
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"Just the Way You Are" by Bruno Mars
Nominated by: Student (27) from Imphal, Manipur, India
Why: It was my favorite song of my childhood i used to hear all day so it reminds me of my hometown
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"부산의 시작 - Piano Version" by 새벽기차
Nominated by: teacher (41) from Busan, South Korea
Why: When you go to cheer for the Lotte Giants, singing this song makes you excited. Regardless of age or gender, singing 'Busan Seagulls' makes you feel good and you can see happy faces.
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"無名的人（電影《雄獅少年》主題曲）" by Mao Buyi
Nominated by: Freelancer (27) from Jiaozuo, Henan, China
Why: Because this song is about my hometown, I like it very much. I listen to it every day, and my friends like it very much too. They, like me, also really like it.
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"Snowman" by Sia
Nominated by: student (20) from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Why: In Ulaanbaatar snow is the everything. During winter when i was child i love to make snowman.
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"No Dia em Que Eu Saí de Casa" by Zezé Di Camargo & Luciano
Nominated by: Salesperson (25) from Monte Alto, SP, Brazil
Why: Because it reminds me of my home, with my mother and my siblings, talking with my father about life and its matters.
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"Bir Başkadır Benim Memleketim" by Ayten Alpman
Nominated by: retired (60) from Kocaeli, İzmit/Kocaeli, Turkey
Why: As a society, after our national anthem, we all sing this song together. It unites us. It describes us. It ensures our togetherness.
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"Photograph" by Nickelback
Nominated by: It support and development maintenance (27) from Jakarta, Indonesia
Why: because remind me so much about my hometown where i grew and get older. Every memory of looking out the back door I had the photo album spread out on my bedroom floor
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"Agnieszka Już Dawno… - Live '23" by Łzy
Nominated by: Student (19) from Kroczewo, Poland
Why: It reminds me of my village, because this song always played at parties.
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"天下(電視劇《大秦賦》主題曲)" by Tan Weiwei
Nominated by: Architect (29) from Baoji, Shaanxi, China
Why: It evokes the feeling of hometown, with the taste of hometown. Mainly, I personally like it.
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"Pompeii" by Bastille
Nominated by: Telemarketing (19) from Quixadá, CE, Brasil
Why: Because this song was playing on rádio when i out from my city, when i had four years
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"México Lindo Y Querido" by Vicente Fernández
Nominated by: Caregiver (33) from Naucalpan, State of Mexico, Mexico
Why: It speaks all the good things about this country and makes me feel proud
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"Hommage de Papa Wemba aux mamans" by Papa Wemba
Nominated by: Orientale Industrielle Mining Company, Bunia (42) from Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Why: It reminds me a lot of memories of my mother and the sacrifices she made so that I could grow up
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"august" by Taylor Swift
Nominated by: Student (22) from Montclair, Nueva Jersey, EE. UU.
Why: Because I arrived here in summer, so this song was in my mind all the time
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"El Corrido De Durango" by Los Huracanes del Norte
Nominated by: pruchasing manager (64) from Durango, Dgo., México
Why: talk about the city and it descrbes places in the city
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"Mbamba Na Yesu" by Frere Patrice
Nominated by: Student (22) from Kisangani, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Why: It's a song we used to sing in church when we prayed with our parents.
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"The Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades" by Timbuk 3
Nominated by: Accountant (55) from Kano, Nigeria
Why: It reminds me of my School days, when things were cheap and security of lives of the citizens was very important
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"Bình Yên Nhé" by Cao Thái Sơn
Nominated by: Human resource (38) from Biên Hòa, Đồng Nai, Vietnam
Why: I like the simple, gentle and profound lyrics that easily touch the heart.
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"Homage Pat Metheny" by You Hee Yeol
Nominated by: Part-time cleaning job (18) from Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Why: Mother used to listen to this calming song frequently.
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"Show Yourself" by Idina Menzel, Evan Rachel Wood
Nominated by: Admin (24) from Sidoarjo, Kabupaten Sidoarjo, Jawa Timur, Indonesia
Why: Because the song lifts my spirits and I can always remember home
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"Arafricain" by Sofiane, GIMS
Nominated by: Student (22) from Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo
Why: Sofiane's lyrics about African heritage and being proud of it...
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"Emazulwini" by DJ Ganyani, Nomcebo
Nominated by: Hr retailing (24) from Vlakbult, South Africa
Why: The time it was released we were celebrating the construction of a cellphone tower
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"Only Reminds Me Of You" by MYMP
Nominated by: Construction Company (60) from Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines
Why: Because it connects how I miss my born place and grow as a child.
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"إلهى" by مشاري بن راشد العفاسي
Nominated by: Chemist (24) from Alexandria, Egypt
Why: It matches my feelings because it renews my faith and therefore gives me strength.
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"willow" by Taylor Swift
Nominated by: self-employed (45) from Garut, Kabupaten Garut, West Java, Indonesia
Why: The song became a special memory, and it suited me and touched my heart
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"Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor
Nominated by: student (23) from Munich, Deutschland
Why: it transvers the feeling i had when i played with my friends in my childhood
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"Traveler’s Song" by Flatland Cavalry
Nominated by: Accountant (46) from Kijabe, Kenya
Why: The city has a number of missionaries who come and go. Its a diverse and interesting place.
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"Home (with Machine Gun Kelly, X Ambassadors & Bebe Rexha)" by mgk, X Ambassadors, Bebe Rexha
Nominated by: Investor (24) from Seeta, Uganda
Why: Because of the verse “home a place where I can go” in the song makes me thing about the people at home
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"It's Not Over" by Daughtry
Nominated by: operator (24) from St. Petersburg, Russia
Why: Helped during a difficult time, gave hope and confidence.
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"I Know Who I Am" by Sinach
Nominated by: Engineer (24) from Kabwohe, Uganda
Why: It has got the better lyrics for me to listen too and feel more comfortable
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