Each week, we run a global survey asking for a songs that represent hometowns.
This playlist contains 37 songs curated by people from around the world.
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"Kansas City" by Wilbert Harrison
Nominated by: Home maker (37) from Kansas City, MO, USA
Why: It's always played on local news and local sports events and different areas around the town and it says the name Kansas City in it, it always makes me feel nostalgic and proud to be from here
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"好汉歌" by 刘欢
Nominated by: Foreign trade sales work (34) from Weifang, Shandong, China
Why: My hometown is the birthplace of the stories of 'Water Margin'. The song 'Song of a Hero' is the theme song of 'Water Margin'. Everyone in my hometown can sing this song, and it also reflects the local customs and culture.
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"Idukki - From "Maheshinte Prathikaaram"" by Bijibal
Nominated by: ACCA faculty (28) from Idukki, Kerala, India
Why: The film is set in the idukki district of kerala and this song explains the beauty of Idukki district very vivdly. The different tourist destinations in the district, the life of people, the love, the food are also explained in this song.
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"My Girl" by The Temptations
Nominated by: Retired (72) from Connelly Springs, NC, USA
Why: It was popular when I was growing up in that town, along with some other Temptation songs, but this one sticks out
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"辣妹子" by 宋祖英
Nominated by: Electronic Science and Technology (20) from Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Why: "Spicy Girl" is a song full of local color and rich rural flavor, sung by Song Zuying. It depicts the customs and scenery of the southwestern region, with melodious and moving tunes that evoke deep memories of one's hometown.
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"From Home" by NCT U
Nominated by: Student (21) from Sebatik, Nunukan Regency, North Kalimantan, Indonesia
Why: This song is sung by Haechan. Haechan's unique voice and also the lyrics of 'From Home' remind me a lot of my hometown.
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"Hometown Glory - High Contrast Remix Instrumental" by Adele, High Contrast
Nominated by: Information technology (26) from Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Why: Because it relates my home town very very much and give me goosebumps the idyllic memories of childhood spent in a tranquil town by a lagoon. The speaker's sensory experiences with nature, including the breeze, flowers, and lagoon, trigger recollections of their innocent and carefree youth.
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"កំពង់ធំជម្រុំចិត្ត" by Sinn Sisamouth, Ros Serey Sothea
Nominated by: Teacher (44) from Kampong Thum, Cambodia
Why: This song tells about love between a man and his sweetheart, they first met on tour on the Santuk mountain which is in Kampongthom Province, my hometown.
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"Yeh Hai Bombay Meri Jaan (Aye Dil Hai Mushkil Jeena Yahan)" by O. P. Nayyar, Majrooh Sultanpuri
Nominated by: Student (18) from Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Why: Because it perfectly describes the Bombay life. The specific line that describes Bombay is, 'Kahi building, kahin trams, kahi motor, kahi mill milta hai yahan sab kuch, ek milta nahin dil. Kahi building, kahin trams, kahi motor, kahi mill milta hai yahan sab kuch, ek milta nahin dil.'
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"With Or Without You" by U2
Nominated by: Jobless (37) from Rajshahi, Bangladesh
Why: actually I heard this song a lot in my childhood, It's one of their most famous tracks and was released in 1987 as part of their album The Joshua Tree. The song features a haunting melody and explores themes of love, longing, and the struggle between desire and commitment. The iconic guitar riff and bono's emotive vocals are central to tis appeal. It's often regarded as one of U2's signature songs and has been a staple in their live performances for decades.
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"Indonesia Pusaka" by Rossa
Nominated by: Not working (58) from Demak, Demak Regency, Central Java, Indonesia
Why: often sung during independence celebrations in elementary school because I went to elementary school in my hometown
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"Paisagem Da Janela" by Lô Borges
Nominated by: director of finance (44) from Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
Why: I think that besides representing a significant period of my life, it has many aspects that bring back fond memories of things from my city, from the side window of the bedroom, to the church, a sign of glory.
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"Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)" by Big & Rich
Nominated by: Municipal and stakeholder affairs advisor (28) from Ridgetown, ON, Canada
Why: Idk we listened to it a lot in high school and it's a very country song. We would always put it on our party playlists and everyone would belt out at parties when it came on.
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"Alma Llanera" by Simón Díaz
Nominated by: Head of Human Resources (41) from Caracas, Capital District, Venezuela
Why: It is the second national anthem of Venezuela and being away from my country it makes me very happy
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"Oliver De Coque in USA" by Oliver De Coque
Nominated by: Engineer (25) from Afikpo, Nigeria
Why: Tho can't find my main town song from the list you gave me- this one can pass cus it was my grandpa favorite song and it reminds me so much of my home town each time I hear it
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"A Volta Do Boêmio (Ao Vivo)" by Nelson Gonçalves
Nominated by: Self-employed (55) from Garanhuns, PE, Brazil
Why: My father sang a lot, even sang with Nelson Gonçalves. My father was an alcoholic and this song has great significance because he always sang it in bars.
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"Adana Köprü Başı" by Murat Kursun
Nominated by: Dietitian (27) from Adana, Reşatbey, Seyhan/Adana, Turkey
Why: The word 'Adana' is mentioned in it. Different locations of Adana are also shown in the music video.
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"A Ciudad Juárez" by Juan Gabriel
Nominated by: Housewife (23) from Ciudad Juárez, Chih., Mexico
Why: It talks about how beautiful and nice Juárez is, about the people who always support anyone in need, and about how we love to party
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"Major Tom (Völlig losgelöst) - Single Version" by Peter Schilling
Nominated by: Financial advisor (22) from Cologne, Germany
Why: Because it is very close to home and brings a lot of joy. It directly reminds me of my childhood.
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"Ondel-Ondel" by Gambang Kromong Setia Muda
Nominated by: Teacher (47) from East Jakarta, City of East Jakarta, Special Capital Region of Jakarta, Indonesia
Why: Reminds me of a happy childhood, free without burdens
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"Palakkattu Pakkathile" by Yuvan Shankar Raja, Hariharan, Suchitra, Vinaya
Nominated by: Manager (71) from Palakkad, केरल, भारत
Why: we are Brahmins and this song is for us sung ridiculing us, even though we are a peace loving people
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"La Vie en rose" by Édith Piaf
Nominated by: retired (80) from Marseille, France
Why: This is where I first heard the song on the radio. I was then living there with my grandmother she always enjoyed hearing it
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"Resham Firiri" by Tirtha Gandharbha, Akal Birahi, Kharka Bahadur Budha, Krishna Gurung
Nominated by: Artist/illustrator (68) from Biratnagar, Nepal
Why: Alternatively, considering instrumental folk music with instruments like the bansuri (flute) or madal (drum) for something that reminds me of the natural beauty and simplicity of village life.
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"Carnaval de Ayacucho" by Raúl García Zárate
Nominated by: Negotiated (25) from Ayacucho, Peru
Why: Because my relatives are dancers and they like to dance
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"Сибирь" by Николай Емелин
Nominated by: freelancer (57) from Novosibirsk, Russia
Why: Siberians are respected in our country, and the song is about that. I am proud to be a Siberian woman.
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"روح الروح - موسم الرياض 2024" by Abdul Majeed Abdullah
Nominated by: Filmmaker (22) from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Why: It is a song for Riyadh Season, as this season is filled with entertainment and cultural events.
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"Sraboner Megh" by Different Touch
Nominated by: Business (46) from Khulna, Bangladesh
Why: This song is the song of our city's popular band group Different Touch, where the rain is beautifully depicted.
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"Home" by Kit Chan
Nominated by: Director (57) from Singapore
Why: This song is catchy and meaningful and it is played on our national day each year.
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"Como Si Nada" by ADSO
Nominated by: BARBER 💈 (19) from Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela
Why: Because the guy who sings it is from my hometown
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"None Of Your Concern (feat. Big Sean)" by Jhené Aiko, Big Sean
Nominated by: Temporary unemployed (26) from Pattoki, Pakistan
Why: It takes me back to the old days I had with my buddies in my hometown
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"Sensualité" by Axelle Red
Nominated by: McDonald's (35) from Corbeil-Essonnes, France
Why: Because it's french and I like it a lot irlt reminds me of people that are no longer here and thst i miss a lot
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"স্বপ্ন যাবে বাড়ি" by Chandrabindoo
Nominated by: non govt job (36) from Patuakhali, Bangladesh
Why: The dream will go home my... The dream will go home my, I will cross the road of yours... I will return to you again and again. O o o ho... the dream will go home my, in the evening when everything is decorated, rushing towards the attraction of that smile, I will go to the lap of memories, where all is mine. Forgetting bonds... driven by memories, I'm returning to the familiar path, thinking of many colorful stories, with dreams... filled in both eyes... The dream will go home my, I will cross the road of yours... I will return to you again and again. O o o ho... I will return to my courtyard, touching the green world, with the scent of white earth in my chest in your dream... o o o ho... I will return to you again and again. O o o ho... I will return to you again and again. O o o ho o...
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"Hello" by Adele
Nominated by: Accounting (24) from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Why: It reminds me of my loved ones who live far away from me
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"Respire" by Mickey 3d
Nominated by: IT Project Manager (40) from Saint-Étienne, France
Why: One of my first concerts with this local band was in this city
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"هذا الاردن اردنا" by NAJEM ALSALMAN - نجم السلمان
Nominated by: Engineer (22) from Al-Salt, Jordan
Why: Because it carries beautiful and nice meanings and represents the country and its goals.
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"Українська народна" by BITZ
Nominated by: nurse (18) from Ivano-Frankivsk, Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast, Ukraine
Why: memories of a good childhood, of growing up, and about concerts in the city
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"Diferenciado" by Bielzin, Ajaxx, Mainstreet
Nominated by: Kitchen assistant (18) from Lucma, Peru
Why: Because it creates mixed feelings that make me think about the city
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