Each week, we run a global survey asking for a songs that represent hometowns.
This playlist contains 36 songs curated by people from around the world.
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"Down By The Boardwalk" by Trevor Sparks
Nominated by: Fitness (44) from Port Washington, NY, USA
Why: Because Port Washington is on the water and even though there is no specific Boardwalk I always think of walking along the water. Plus the movie Beaches with that song came out while I lived there.
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"好運來" by 祖海
Nominated by: Translator (24) from Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Why: There is a lot of warmth and local culture in my hometown, unlike the fast pace of a big city. Every time I think of this song, I remember my fellow townspeople, my dear teachers and classmates, and even when away from home, it reduces loneliness.
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"Nammuru Bengaluru (feat. Gubbi)" by Peepal Tree, Sandeep Chowta, Gubbi
Nominated by: Senior associate (28) from Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Why: This song gives good vibe and tells about my hometown.The song is in a chill mood and the song was in Bangalore days movie. The song tells about some friends enjoying their life in Bangalore
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"half of my hometown - ballerini album version" by Kelsea Ballerini
Nominated by: teacher (34) from Dallas, TX, USA
Why: because it has hometown in the title so it makes me think of my hometown and how "half of my hometown still hanging around" because some people never left
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"花海" by Jay Chou
Nominated by: Translator (24) from Jiangmen, Guangdong, China
Why: My hometown is very warm and has a strong local culture, unlike the fast pace of big cities. Every time I think of this song, I think of my folks back home, my dear teachers and classmates, and it makes me feel less lonely when away from home.
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"À bicyclette" by Yves Montand
Nominated by: IT director (32) from Buzy-Darmont, France
Why: It's a song my father used to sing a lot, and we also used to do a lot of travel by bycicle
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"Ghal Ghal" by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Nominated by: Student (19) from Bagepalli, Karnataka, India
Why: becausethis is the song which is written on the village environment, im living in a village and this will definetly connect to us.
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"月光" by Tiger Hu
Nominated by: administrative clerk (31) from Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Why: Because it expresses the voice and emotional expression of our hometown, the lyrics of this song are inspirational, the melody is easy to popularize, and it expresses the pursuit of freedom and equality, as well as respect for Mandela and hope for the future.
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"Mon amant de Saint-Jean" by Patrick Bruel
Nominated by: Teacher (52) from Châteaudun, France
Why: It's the song that opened the dance at my wedding in my hometown Saint Jean
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"เพลงชาติไทย Phleng Chat Thai - เพลงชาติไทย - ประเทศไทย" by The One World Ensemble
Nominated by: BI manager (35) from Bangkok, Thailand
Why: Because this song is unique and communicates the Thai national identity with the phrase 'รวมเลือดเนื้อชาติเชื้อไทย' (which can be translated as 'combining the flesh and blood of the Thai race').
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"양화대교 (Orgel Cover Ver.)" by Bom Kim
Nominated by: team leader (44) from Seoul, 대한민국
Why: Yanghwa Bridge is the bridge of the Han River. It represents Seoul and reminds people of Seoul's night view.
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"Machala" by Melfy, O4e4e
Nominated by: terapist (52) from Machala, Ecuador
Why: because it was heard often and it was a hymn that reflected the beauty of the city
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"สาวเพชรบุรี" by Paowalee Pornpimon
Nominated by: Retired (61) from Cha-am, Cha-am District, Phetchaburi, Thailand
Why: Makes me think of my hometown and the happiness and fun of childhood and school days.
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"Gostava Tanto De Você" by Tim Maia
Nominated by: administrative assistant (23) from Vitória, ES, Brazil
Why: I spent my childhood listening to this song in the car with my father
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"Xin Chào Việt Nam" by Ái Phương
Nominated by: Freelancer (23) from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Why: It evokes nostalgia for my homeland and the hometown where I was born and raised.
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"Jodi Bou Sajo Go" by Khurshid Alam, Runa Laila
Nominated by: Private Job (37) from Joypurhat Sadar Upazila, Bangladesh
Why: Singer Khurshid Alam born and brought up in my Joypurhat District. So this singer represent my district
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"Elijah Level" by Gaise Baba, Izee Smith
Nominated by: Housekeeping (60) from Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta City, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Why: Because this song is one of the most famous regional songs from Yogyakarta
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"Garoto Errado" by Manu Gavassi
Nominated by: content Creator (29) from Belo Horizonte, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil
Why: This song is very memorable when I started dating with my girlfriend in the past some years ago until today
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"Kuna Dawa" by Esther Wahome
Nominated by: Coordinator (26) from Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Why: Because it is a memory of the day I lost my grandmother. It was truly unforgettable.
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"Заповіт (feat. Кобзар)" by Змій Львівський, Кобзар
Nominated by: Social worker (63) from Kremenchuk, Poltava region, Ukraine.
Why: The song mentions the Dnipro river, on which Kremenchuk is located.
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"Suwe Ora Jamu" by Waldjinah
Nominated by: Housekeeping (60) from Yogyakarta, Kota Yogyakarta, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Why: Because this song is one of the very famous traditional songs from Yogyakarta
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"Hà Nội mùa vắng những cơn mưa" by Instrumetal Hòa Tấu
Nominated by: Accountant (36) from Hanoi, Vietnam
Why: Because the song reminds one of their hometown, bringing emotional feelings when listening
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"Я схожу с ума" by CUPSIZE
Nominated by: driver (21) from Saint Petersburg, Россия
Why: My whole childhood was spent in this city and it was this song that sounded from the speakers the most
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"Home" by Chris Tomlin
Nominated by: Teacher (63) from Ògbómọ̀ṣọ́, Nigeria
Why: It always reminds me of my home and that gives me Spirit of remember my family at home to eargerly wanted to meet them at all cost
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"Girwa Ni" by Prince Indah
Nominated by: enterprenuer (26) from Homa Bay Town, Kenya
Why: because it is of my mother tongue and also its content
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"Xuôi Dòng Cửu Long" by Diệu Kiên
Nominated by: translater (19) from Vĩnh Long, Việt Nam
Why: it has reminiscent of the beautiful scene and people in my hometown
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"Rotterdam (Or Anywhere)" by The Beautiful South
Nominated by: Account Director (29) from Hull, UK
Why: The Beautiful South are the only famous band from my hometown Hull
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"Balik Kampung" by Upin & Ipin
Nominated by: Housewife (31) from Ponorogo, Ponorogo Regency, East Java, Indonesia
Why: Because the song makes me miss my hometown
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"Aklanon Girl" by Carl Joash
Nominated by: Unemployed (27) from Banwa it Kalibo, Aklan, Philippines
Why: Because it is a lit song and proud aklanon and lastly, aklan is beautiful
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"Ring of Fire (Inner Space Mix)" by Desert Dwellers
Nominated by: Teacher (57) from Srinagar
Why: It's my favourite and best represents my town. It's well sung and excellently composed
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"هذه ليلتى" by Umm Kulthum
Nominated by: employee (25) from Giza, Al Omraneyah District, Egypt
Why: This song by Umm Kulthum is amazing and we've heard it many times everywhere.
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"Родная земля" by Lev Leshchenko, Инструментальный ансамбль «Мелодия»
Nominated by: Administrator (31) from Yaroslavl, Russia
Why: A soulful song that allows everyone to remember home
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"Home" by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
Nominated by: Accountant (33) from Battambang, Cambodia
Why: It make me miss my home and remind me of my childhood memories
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"But Not For Me" by Rod Stewart
Nominated by: geschäftsführer (68) from Magdeburg, Deutschland
Why: there is no song that is in connection with my great home town - i cannot explain it
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"None But Jesus - Live" by Hillsong UNITED, Brooke Ligertwood
Nominated by: Nothing (23) from Antsirabe, Madagascar
Why: I don't know really cause there is none song who remind me my hometown, I just choose this song cause there is no option to leave it blank. Sorry but nothing relate this song to my hometown
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"La Bamba - Single Version" by Ritchie Valens
Nominated by: Gerente general (29) from Pajapan, Ver., México
Why: because it is an emblematic song of my state and many know it
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