Each week, we run a global survey asking for a songs that represent hometowns.
This playlist contains 47 songs curated by people from around the world.
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"The Boys Are Back In Town" by Thin Lizzy
Nominated by: Student (18) from Trikala, Greece
Why: After i left my hometown for the university in Thessaloniki , i used to listen to the song every time i visited my hometown . Something that still goes on till today . It makes me feel happy cause as the tittle says i am going back to my town . I specifically remember the first time i heard it while travelling back to my hometown and how happy i felt with the lyrics
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"告别重庆" by 吴振熙
Nominated by: automotive industry human resources manager (28) from Chongqing, Chongqing, China
Why: Chongqing is my home, it is my deeply cherished and beloved homeland. This is a song written by a musician for their hometown, with gentle melodies that are moving and every word and tune is filled with sincere and deep emotion.
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"Payippattaattil Vallam Kali" by K. J. Yesudas
Nominated by: Freelance nurse (28) from Haripad, Kerala, India
Why: About my home town .This song denotes our culture and about boat race . especially on the festival time it's our signature song.without this song there is no boat race .onam is the most important festival of Kerala as a part of it so many games especially boat race are done in our place .
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"Good Times Bad Times - 1993 Remaster" by Led Zeppelin
Nominated by: Standardized patient (53) from Glen Ellyn, IL, USA
Why: This was my class in high schools official song.It reminds me of school and where I grew up. My friends still can sing the lyrics.
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"Bate o sino pequenino" by Músicas de Natal e canções de Natal
Nominated by: Private tutor (46) from Pires do Rio, GO, Brazil
Why: I remember spending several Christmas nights in Pires do Rio listening to this song, gathered with my family.
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"天下(電視劇《大秦賦》主題曲)" by Tan Weiwei
Nominated by: Construction Engineer (30) from Baoji, Shaanxi, China
Why: A song that resonates with our local cultural sentiments and makes people think of the most glorious dynasty in our region, which makes me feel enthusiastic and proud, so I really like this song.
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"Sweet Child O' Mine" by Guns N' Roses
Nominated by: Student (43) from San Diego, CA, USA
Why: I used to hear this song growing up all the time, and I associate memories of it with San Diego and going to the beach
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"Helwa Ya Baladi" by Dalida
Nominated by: Human Resources (29) from Minya, Minya District, Minya Center, Egypt
Why: Because it makes me feel belonging and constant nostalgia for the beauty and authenticity of my country.
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"Quê Hương" by Cẩm Ly
Nominated by: assistant (26) from Huyền Sơn, Lục Nam, Bắc Giang, Vietnam
Why: because it expresses patriotism, and my longing for home
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"Kiss an Angel Good Mornin'" by Charley Pride
Nominated by: substitute teacher (64) from Raymond, SD, USA
Why: It was on the radio a lot when I was little and my dad listened to KXRB, country station from somewhere in South Dakota
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"Mi Viejo" by Piero
Nominated by: Systems Engineer (50) from Sucre, Bolivia
Why: Because it was a song that my father used to listen to when I was a child, and it reminds me of places where I lived and visited in my hometown.
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"Teri Aakhya Ka Yo Kajal" by DC Madana
Nominated by: Student (19) from Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
Why: many people of my hometown dance on this song on weddings. My late uncle danced on this at a wedding which i didnt go to and my dad showed me his video of dancing on this song and that was the last time i saw him (in the video)
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"Soco (feat. Wizkid, Ceeza Milli, Spotless & Terri)" by StarBoy, Wizkid, Ceeza Milli, Spotless, Terri
Nominated by: SOFTWARE DEVELOPER (42) from Sango Otta, Nigeria
Why: it was one of the most played song around the time i was growing up in my hometown anytime i remember this song it feels really nostalgic i get memories of me playing with friends in the neighborhood
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"Calma - Remix" by Pedro Capó, Farruko
Nominated by: Homemaker (29) from Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico
Why: Because I lived near the sea in Los Mochis, I like to see it but not get in.
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"Alma Gêmea (feat. Fábio Jr.)" by Agnaldo Timoteo, Angela Maria, Fábio Jr.
Nominated by: Invoicer (44) from Guarulhos, SP, Brazil
Why: I remember my grandparents who always listened to this song, it brings back the love they felt for each other.
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"Killing Me Softly With His Song" by Fugees, Ms. Lauryn Hill
Nominated by: saleswoman (63) from Reims, France
Why: because we listened to this song all the time at home, it was the family anthem, during Sunday lunch. Sharing and exchanging with family
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"La Playa" by La Oreja de Van Gogh
Nominated by: Medical surgeon (21) from Cancún, Q.R., Mexico
Why: Because I am close to the coast and my parents love this band that sings very beautifully
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"北京歡迎你（08奧運會）" by 譚晶, 譚智元
Nominated by: Warehouse Designer (41) from Beijing, Beijing City, China
Why: There are many Beijing elements, such as hutongs, kids, bird-walking, various unique sights, Temple of Heaven, Forbidden City, Beihai, etc., it feels very Beijing and also very familiar.
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"Badge" by Cream
Nominated by: retired (71) from East Maitland NSW, Australia
Why: It was one of the first that I learned to play drums to and which I used to get better over time listening to Ginger Baker
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"Sio Mama" by Melky Goeslaw
Nominated by: Private Employee (60) from Ambon, City of Ambon, Maluku, Indonesia
Why: a song about people who are far from home and miss Ambon, their hometown, and their mother who is there.
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"La Vie en rose" by Édith Piaf
Nominated by: retired (80) from Marseille, France
Why: this is the song that my mother used to play often and sing along. Every time I hear this song, and it is not often, it reminds me of my childhood, which I spent in that towm
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"Easy - Single Version" by Commodores
Nominated by: Lecturer (23) from eMalahleni, South Africa
Why: My neighbors love this song every Saturday and Sunday morning they play this song , so everytime I hear this song I think about home.
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"Janam Janam Jiula Sangai" by Ananda Karki, Milan Newar
Nominated by: Teaching (35) from Nepalgunj, Nepal
Why: I had been to cinema hall to watch new Nepali movie.In mobile also I used to listen and still have this song in mobile ,the music and lyrics of the song resembles with my real life
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"Bicho do Paraná - Coral UTFPR Curitiba" by Grupos artísticos da UTFPR
Nominated by: retired with a part-time job (67) from Curitiba, PR, Brazil
Why: diversity of culture, while in Rio de Janeiro there are beautiful young people walking around Ipanema beach called 'gatos', in Paraná we are more agricultural, that is why we are called 'bicho do Paraná'.
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"وحشاني بلادي" by Carole Samaha
Nominated by: Employee (55) from Giza, El Omraniya, Egypt
Why: Because when I go far from my country and family, I feel that words represent my state.
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"Ayah" by Koes Plus
Nominated by: Freelance (57) from Klaten, Klaten Regency, Central Java, Indonesia
Why: this is the song that is often played at home and reminds us of our father who has passed away
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"Small Town Boy" by Dustin Lynch
Nominated by: Afterschool care worker (18) from Lake Jackson, TX, US
Why: The town I grew up in was very small town and everyone knew everyone so this song reminds me of living in a small town.
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"Señora Bucaramanga - Bambuco" by Hermanos Martínez
Nominated by: Trader (60) from Bucaramanga, Santander, Colombia
Why: Because it talks about my city and specific places that I have known
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"Hekimoğlu" by elapro SAHNE
Nominated by: Automotive (24) from Ordu, Altınordu/Ordu, Turkey
Why: The song talks about the cities from those places; Fatsa and Ünye are mentioned.
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"Forever Young" by Alphaville
Nominated by: Self-employed (38) from Natore, Bangladesh
Why: My home town acts as a time frame of my life.I always feel the memories every corner of this town which makes me as a young & happy.
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"سودانية سُود" by ايمان الشريف
Nominated by: Housewife (55) from Omdurman, Sudan
Why: It expresses Sudan and the dark skin color which most of the inhabitants of Sudan have.
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"Rosine" by Aurlus Mabélé
Nominated by: Teacher (24) from Djibo, Sahel, Burkina Faso
Why: I've liked it since my childhood. It's a love song with a beautiful African melody.
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"Konyalım" by Nadide Sultan
Nominated by: Housewife (46) from Konya, Turkey
Why: This is the song that best reminds me of my hometown. Because it mentions the name of my hometown in it.
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"Happier Than Ever" by Billie Eilish
Nominated by: Merchant (20) from Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia
Why: because the song reflects my feelings every time I travel around Surabaya
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"Реве та стогне Дніпр широкий" by Національний український народний хор ім. Григория Верьовки
Nominated by: Social worker (63) from Kremenchuk, Poltava region, Ukraine
Why: My city Kremenchuk is located on the Dnipro. Dnipro is the largest river in Ukraine, wide, full of water, with picturesque banks.
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"Ayrılık" by Selda Bağcan
Nominated by: Artist (34) from Iğdır, Iğdır Center/Iğdır, Turkey
Why: I think it is the song that best reflects my homeland because it is very old and sung in Azerbaijani Turkish.
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"Crazy for You" by Madonna
Nominated by: Self employed (57) from Malabon, Metro Manila, Philippines
Why: It was very popular during the time that I was working on my first job and I can sing it well, too. There was no personal attachment in the song. It was just really popular at that time.
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"Peso Pluma: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 55" by Bizarrap, Peso Pluma
Nominated by: Supervisor (26) from Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico
Why: I used to hear it everywhere, in every store, bus, or restaurant, and the neighbors where I used to live also played it.
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"Amar vaier rokte rangano" by Major M A Jalil
Nominated by: Business (37) from Dhaka, Bangladesh
Why: The Shahid Minar is located in Dhaka, so when I hear this song, it reminds me of my city.
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"Ekang" by MICHEL LIMIS
Nominated by: Artist (49) from Mbalmayo, Cameroon
Why: It comes from a popular song that lulled my childhood
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"Vino Griego" by José Velez
Nominated by: HVAC Installations (48) from Cochabamba, Bolivia
Why: Because when I left my city I found myself in a new city without knowing anyone or having any friends, I came practically alone to seek life
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"กรุงเทพมหานคร" by Asanee & Wasan
Nominated by: Private business (55) from Bangkok, Thailand
Why: Describes Bangkok clearly, captures the essence of Bangkok well, provides historical knowledge.
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"Coffee Houser Sei Addata Aaj Aar Nei" by Manna Dey
Nominated by: Job (43) from Dinajpur, Bangladesh
Why: Friends from the university and I used to roam around the city, eat at restaurants, chat, and do many other things. Now, friends are in different professions in different places.
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"Sài Gòn Đẹp Lắm" by Nah, Thai Viet G, Wowy
Nominated by: Accountant (57) from Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
Why: Remembering the beautiful past of life in the old days. A beautiful city that the future may never have again.
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"Amon noude" by Sagbohan Danialou
Nominated by: Building Electrician (24) from Porto-Novo, Benin
Why: Because it talks a lot about the realities and the facts happening in my locality
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"بسم الله الله أكبر" by Kareem Abd El-Wahab
Nominated by: Accountant (28) from Assiut, Al-Hamra Al-Thaniya, Al-Fath, Egypt
Why: October Victory and a great history that reminds us of the defeat and downfall of our enemy
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"คิดถึง... คิดถึง" by P Saderd
Nominated by: Trading (55) from Nakhon Ratchasima City Municipality, Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima District, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
Why: It has a good meaning, it's touching when you listen to it, meaningful, a slow melody, makes you think of father and mother.
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