Each week, we run a global survey asking for a songs that represent hometowns.
This playlist contains 48 songs curated by people from around the world.
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"HAPPY" by NF
Nominated by: Arbitration manager (45) from Skaneateles, NY, USA
Why: At one point in time Happy was a song that was performed by multiple groups of people in the town. They were videoed and posted on tictok for the world to see. It always makes me feel good seeing it since I don’t currently live there
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"Yeh Hai Bombay Meri Jaan" by Mohammed Rafi, Geeta Dutt
Nominated by: Photographer (31) from Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Why: Mumbai is the jaan (piece of heart) of every mumbaikars, I love my hometown mumbai and this song is very related to mumbai
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"La Belle De Jour" by Alceu Valença
Nominated by: Information technology (24) from João Pessoa, PB, Brazil
Why: Because it reminds me a lot of moments spent at the beach of my city listening to this song
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"Luci a San Siro" by Roberto Vecchioni
Nominated by: Sales assistant at La Rinascente in Milan (19) from Milan, MI, Italy
Why: It reminds me of my first love... when, without my mother's knowledge, I would go to watch the football match at the S.Siro stadium... there, I met my great and only love... but then destiny separated us... not through any fault of mine... but my parents did not want me to be with him... they said he was a street boy... but I loved him just the same... but destiny did not allow it... now I still go to S.Siro with friends, but it's not like before when I would go with him. Over time, I gradually learned to forget him... and with time I found out that the boy I loved so much was a delinquent who was into drugs and stealing... I have to thank my parents for sparing me the danger of what could have been for my future.
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"Small Town USA (made popular by Justin Moore) [backing version]" by Party Tyme
Nominated by: Disabled (48) from Festus, MO, USA
Why: Small enough to feel safe and like you can trust your neighbors but large enough to take care of your basic needs. Every one knows every one and there's a few stores churches and a movie theater.
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"İzmir Marşı" by Volkan Konak
Nominated by: writer (35) from Izmir, Turkey
Why: Related to Atatürk. I love Atatürk very much. He has important messages. Related to the liberation of Izmir from enemy occupation.
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"Sagar Sang Kinare Hai" by Kumar Sanu, Alka Yagnik
Nominated by: Homemaker (38) from Karwar, Karnataka, India
Why: Because it reminds me of beaches and serenity at my hometown.
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"Rule Britannia" by Thomas Arne, Della Jones, Royal Choral Society, BBC Concert Orchestra, Barry Wordsworth
Nominated by: Retired (66) from Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Why: I am a British expat so reminds me of home and whatever your background it is a rousing lively and emotional song and since it is English it reminds me of my English hometown
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"Lembata Tanah Luwu" by ElectroMix, Imha Muntaha
Nominated by: student (23) from Palopo, Kota Palopo, South Sulawesi, Indonesia
Why: I am a wanderer and the lyrics of the song really relate and remind me of my hometown.
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"ความฝันอันสูงสุด" by University of North Texas Symphony Orchestra
Nominated by: Farmer (32) from Ubon Ratchathani Municipality, Mueang Ubon Ratchathani District, Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand
Why: Because it's fun, inspiring, patriotic, has good content, is melodious, beautiful, and relates to Thailand.
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"Lilly Marleen" by Ben Zuur & Henk Puister, 24 Originele Geheime Zenderhits
Nominated by: Pharmaceutical Technical Assistant (36) from Bremerhaven, Germany
Why: Lale Andersen comes from Bremerhaven and she sang the original version of this song
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"Le Premier jour (Du reste de ta vie)" by Étienne Daho
Nominated by: Assistant (57) from Rennes, France
Why: Out of nostalgia and regrets for another distant era
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"Mabalash" by Mohamed Hamaki
Nominated by: teacher (23) from Oujda, Morocco
Why: I feel a sense of belonging, the words affect me, and I remember my mother and my nostalgia for the past.
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"Fuiste Tú (feat. Gaby Moreno)" by Ricardo Arjona, Gaby Moreno
Nominated by: mason (23) from Guatemala City, Guatemala
Why: because it reminds me of the video of my beautiful country and city, like the landscapes, the ruins, the people
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"Из алма-аты" by Ногу Свело!
Nominated by: Administrator (36) from Almaty, Kazakhstan
Why: About my favorite city, description of the locality and the city of apples
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"Bubuy Bulan" by Wini
Nominated by: operational supervisor (43) from Bandung, Bandung City, West Java, Indonesia
Why: because every day my father always sings this song
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"Viva Venezuela" by Un Solo Pueblo
Nominated by: Director of Citizen Service Line (38) from Altagracia De Orituco, Guárico, Venezuela
Why: because there for the parties that song is often heard, since people like to dance to drum songs.
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"Uwa Cholu Obi Umeani" by Chief Dr. Oliver De Coque
Nominated by: Sales person (39) from Nnewi, Nigeria
Why: My dad plays it alot when we were young so each time it plays it brings good memories
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"Onde Canta o Sabiá" by Sirano & Sirino
Nominated by: Agriculture (25) from Quixadá, CE, Brazil
Why: Because it reminds me of the countryside and where we lived
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"موطني بدون موسيقى" by Mohammad Bashir
Nominated by: University student (22) from Fayoum, Fayoum district, First Fayoum, Egypt
Why: Because it makes me feel close to my country and belonging to it, and it is one of the most beautiful national anthems.
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"Egun On" by Dellachaouen, Jay Cas
Nominated by: Company Director (38) from San Sebastián, Spain
Why: Because it reminds me of some really good moments in my homeland
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"País do Futebol" by MC Guime, Emicida
Nominated by: Self-employed (28) from São Paulo, SP, Brazil
Why: Because I'm very passionate about football and it has everything to do with the city.
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"Алматы түні" by Дос-Мукасан
Nominated by: Manager (26) from Almaty, Kazakhstan
Why: Very many favorite moments, reminders. A gentle song. I imagine the moments like I walked in this city.
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"Jingle Bell Rock" by Bobby Helms
Nominated by: Internet service provider (42) from Leipzig, Germany
Why: Because Christmas is always a vibe and it's the most beautiful here
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"Bir Başkadır Benim Memleketim" by Ayten Alpman
Nominated by: Retired (63) from Türkiye Petrolleri, Adıyaman Merkez/Adıyaman, Türkiye
Why: An emotional and enthusiastic song that describes every part of my country.
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"قتال العرب" by سيد فاقد الموسوي
Nominated by: Driver (24) from Borg El Arab, Borg El Arab City, Borg El Arab District, Egypt
Why: Because it reminds me of my childhood days when I came to Borg El Arab.
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"Sister Golden Hair (made popular by America) [backing version]" by Party Tyme
Nominated by: Data Developer (24) from Zhuhai, Guangdong, China
Why: My hometown is near the sea
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"Mawu Akpenawo" by Bethel Revival Choir, Eugene Zuta
Nominated by: Student (20) from Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana
Why: It is traditional and involves a lot of culture
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"ふるさと" by 童謡スーパースター
Nominated by: Uber Eats (39) from Toronto, Ohio, United States of America
Why: Because it allows you to think about how your parents are living. Truly, the value of one's hometown is in three generations coming together.
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"Auld Lang Syne" by Guy Lombardo
Nominated by: Housewife (76) from Hornsea, UK
Why: Brings back lovely memories of my homeland and friends and family
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"Karneval" by T-$tarProduction
Nominated by: Full-time (60) from Aachen, Germany
Why: Because my city is very connected with the carnival.
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"Yine Yeşillendi Fındık Dalları (Akustik)" by Zeyn'el, Gizem Dalgıç
Nominated by: Retired (74) from Samsun, Turkey
Why: A song that mentions the common product of the Black Sea, hazelnuts
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"Joe Black" by Oumar
Nominated by: QUALITY MANAGER (58) from Diourbel, Senegal
Why: it reminds me of old childhood memories and my maternal grandmother
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"Dilika Ntaba" by Shushubaby
Nominated by: Security Officer (49) from Engcobo, South Africa
Why: I like the rhythm of the song and it is being sung ithe language I understand
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"Islas Canarias" by Los Guayres
Nominated by: Services (42) from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
Why: It reminds me of the paradise where I live and its characters
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"Road Back Home" by Zakk Wylde
Nominated by: รับราชการ (30) from เทศบาลนครนครราชสีมา อำเภอเมืองนครราชสีมา นครราชสีมา ประเทศไทย
Why: I love it and so much love artict and song listen
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"القمرة طلعت" by Cheba Hanan
Nominated by: Marketing (22) from Tata, Morocco
Why: Because I love it and adore it and it is beautiful when hearing it in addition to that
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"Veloma ry tanana" by Razafindrakoto Barimana
Nominated by: Waiter (21) from Ambohimiadana, Madagascar
Why: Because after my 10th grade I went to Antananarivo until today
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"Barcelona" by Freddie Mercury, Montserrat Caballé
Nominated by: ADMINISTRATIVE (51) from Barcelona, Spain
Why: IT MARKED A VERY IMPORTANT EVENT FOR MY CITY WHICH WERE THE 1992 OLYMPICS
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"Antakshari" by Lata Mangeshkar, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Usha Mangeshkar, Shailendra Singh
Nominated by: Jobless (23) from Abbottabad, Pakistan
Why: The word pahar ( mountains) remind me about my hometown
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"Sentir Zuliano" by Cardenales Del Exito
Nominated by: I sell clothes (47) from Santa Bárbara del Zulia, Zulia, Venezuela
Why: because it speaks of the love one has for the land where one is born.
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"Firework" by Katy Perry
Nominated by: Student (24) from Abano Terme, PD, Italy
Why: Abano feels tight to me, sometimes I feel lost in it as if I don't belong there.
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"ثورة 25 يناير" by صالح بوخشيم
Nominated by: student (23) from Cairo, Egypt
Why: Because it reminds us of the time of change against the oppressors who destroy the people.
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"Locked Up" by Akon
Nominated by: Chefs (21) from Kampala, Uganda
Why: Reminds me of the times when I am not with my family and friends in my home town
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"Sister Golden Hair" by America
Nominated by: Data Developer (24) from Zhuhai, Guangdong, China
Why: My hometown is near the sea
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"Salma Ya Salama - Arabic Version" by Dalida
Nominated by: Marketing (27) from Luxor, Luxor City, Luxor, Egypt
Why: I don't know exactly why, but it always reminds me of my city.
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"Sister Golden Hair - Live" by America
Nominated by: Data Developer (24) from Zhuhai, Guangdong, China
Why: My hometown is near the sea
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"I Know" by Polo G
Nominated by: Student (18) from Limbe, Cameroon
Why: Because it reminds me and teach me allot how the world works
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