Each week, we run a global survey asking for a songs that represent hometowns.
This playlist contains 61 songs curated by people from around the world.
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"Got the Life" by Korn
Nominated by: Traffic clerk (27) from Plainfield, IL, USA
Why: I listened to it a lot growing up there so I associate it… when I hear it I think of walking to school in the morning.., it’s a strong connection because it was my favorite song back then
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"স্বপ্ন যাবে বাড়ী | Shopno Jabe Bari" by Grameenphone
Nominated by: Anchor (27) from Chattogram, Bangladesh
Why: This song just feels like home! Reminds of coming back to my own place every time! This song is an emotion! The lyrics go "স্বপ্ন টানে দিলাম পাড়ি অচিন পথে আপন ছাড়ি," and it's so true because we all have to leave our hometown at some point. The song talks about how we have to leave our place, our loved ones, so at the end when the song goes "এইতো সময় ফিরে আসার, স্বপ্ন যাবে বাড়ি আমার," meaning we're finally going back to our hometown just connects spiritually to any person, and makes us feel nostalgic about our hometown, and connects with us.
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"Tocando em Frente" by Almir Sater
Nominated by: Retired (55) from Pompéu, MG, Brazil
Why: Because I used to listen to it a lot when I lived there in my teenage years and it reminds me of the city's rhythm of life.
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"Sweet Caroline" by Neil Diamond
Nominated by: Sales Associate (42) from Charlotte, NC, USA
Why: It is the song that is usually played during our hometown games. Whenever we score, win or have a good play, the song is played during our Carolina Panthers game. I associate it with our sports here.
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"مصر التي في خاطري" by Kareem Abd El-Wahab
Nominated by: IT freelance (41) from Cairo, Egypt
Why: It reminds me of Egypt because it celebrates its ancient history, natural beauty, and sense of national pride. It makes me feel belonging and love for the country, motivating me to give my best for Egypt.
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"Stasiun Balapan" by Didi Kempot
Nominated by: ADMINISTRATOR (21) from Boyolali, Boyolali Regency, Central Java, Indonesia
Why: BECAUSE THE SONG TELLS ABOUT A STATION THAT IS IN A CITY NEAR MY HOMETOWN
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"Broadway (Karaoke Version) - Originally Performed By The Goo Goo Dolls" by Golden Bear Karaoke
Nominated by: Retired (67) from Buffalo, NY, USA
Why: The Goos are a Buffalo band and the song talks about things in Buffalo. It reminnds me of days in the past I wasted sitting at a bar.
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"Bayan KO" by Freddie Aguilar
Nominated by: Retired (71) from Gasan, Marinduque, Philippines
Why: My present wife is from the Gasan, Marinduque. When I first met her one of our Filipino doctors always used to play this song on his quitar
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"Kokoroko" by Kefee
Nominated by: Secretary (23) from Kokori, Nigeria
Why: Kokoroko means strong, it's a song most Urhobo people sing and it has almost the same name as my hometown when I listen to this song I am very happy
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"النيل الخالد #1" by VBGM Girl
Nominated by: University professor (65) from Cairo, Egypt
Why: It tells the story of the Nile because it gives me the feeling of Cairo's beauty and its diverse beautiful landmarks.
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"Rule Britannia" by Thomas Arne, Della Jones, Royal Choral Society, BBC Concert Orchestra, Barry Wordsworth
Nominated by: I am retired (66) from Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Why: I am a British expat in Texas over 25 years - this is a rousing and nostalgic song that reminds me of both my home country and therefor my hometown
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"La Flor de la Canela" by Chabuca Granda
Nominated by: electronic engineer (56) from Lima, Peru
Why: since I was a child, my parents listened to it and it reminds me of family gatherings
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"Dil Se Maine Dekha Pakistan - Slow/Album Version" by Haroon
Nominated by: Freelancer (53) from Sahiwal, Pakistan
Why: It is patriotic song.and am most patriotic. I love my country my home town and country men and my family.
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"My Hometown" by Bruce Springsteen
Nominated by: Retired but still supporting non profit for their computer (61) from Coron, Palawan, Philippines
Why: It remind be my old house while Im young and also remind the culture for playing game like Patintero. A traditional filipino game.
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"Cidade do Sol (Ao Vivo)" by Allan Rastafeeling
Nominated by: Dental surgeon (27) from Natal, RN, Brazil
Why: Because it's the song I used to listen to in my childhood and it is from my hometown
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"Salma Ya Salama - Arabic Version" by Dalida
Nominated by: dentist (59) from Cairo, Egypt
Why: because i lived long time working away from egypt it used to remind of streets of egypt
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"How Great Thou Art" by The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square
Nominated by: retired (86) from Land O' Lakes,
Why: It reminds me of when we would all go to church as a family and come home and have a delicious noon dinner of roast beef, potatoes, gravy, and buttered corn!~! Comfort!!
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"Oyo State Anthem" by Naija Trends
Nominated by: Bsnking (23) from Oyo, Nigeria
Why: Because it's my native songs and the music is sweet and always makes me feel proud to play it outside my state or in the public
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"راح ورحل" by مشاري بن نافل
Nominated by: Engineer (23) from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Why: The song reminds me of my dear late father who passed away in Riyadh.
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"Chalk Dust Torture" by Phish
Nominated by: Teacher (50) from Singapore
Why: I used to listen to it on my bed at night while I dreamed of America.
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"Lagdi Lahore Di (From "Street Dancer 3D")" by Guru Randhawa, Tulsi Kumar
Nominated by: Owner of a tuition centre (61) from Lahore, Pakistan
Why: Guru Randhawa is praising my city. Most of the girls are beautiful. Boys want to marry Lahiri girls.
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"Kalianda" by Leo Werdi
Nominated by: foundation teacher (24) from Kalianda, South Lampung Regency, Lampung, Indonesia
Why: because this song very much tells about the situation in my village, a song that contains the story of life in the town of Kalianda
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"São Paulo (feat. Anitta)" by The Weeknd, Anitta
Nominated by: Executive director (23) from São Paulo, SP, Brazil
Why: I love it and it says a lot about my city and its culture, as well as gastronomy
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"Dogri" by Surinder Shinda
Nominated by: Computer Operator (27) from Jammu
Why: Because we are dogra and i proud of our language dogri i enjoyed it
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"Urfalıyam Ezelden" by Kazancı Bedih
Nominated by: civil servant (28) from Şanlıurfa, Turkey
Why: It is a song that describes our homeland, with historical roots going back to the Ottoman times. This song was written about Urfa back then, and Atatürk gave Urfa its glorious title.
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"How You Remind Me" by Nickelback
Nominated by: Assistant secretary (28) from Putilkovo, Moscow Oblast, Russia
Why: It evokes Nostalgic feelings. Because it reminds me of my childhood how beautiful it was and the memories I made with friends
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"Viva L'algerie" by Cheb Mahfoud, Sonia
Nominated by: None (22) from Central Algiers, Algeria
Why: A song that makes me feel love for my country, and it's somewhat old, which makes this song hold an ancient place in my memory.
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"İstanbul Beyefendisi" by Yaşlı Amca
Nominated by: Engineering (34) from Istanbul, Turkey
Why: Because it is a very peaceful song and clearly reminds me of Istanbul
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"목포는 항구다" by Moon Hee Ok
Nominated by: IT data (32) from Gwangju, Gwangju Metropolitan City, South Korea
Why: This is a song that my father likes. It reminds me a lot of my father, and I think a lot about my family. That's why I like it.
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"Dudu Ero Biro" by Otieno Jusper
Nominated by: admin (24) from Migori, Kenya
Why: it reminds me of where im from and my childhood life how i grew up.
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"سوهاج بلدي" by احمد تيتو
Nominated by: Veterinarian (42) from Sohag, El-Khouly, Sohag 1, Egypt
Why: These songs praise my hometown and showcase many aspects of life there.
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"মিলন হবে কত দিনে" by Lalon Geeti
Nominated by: Freelancer (27) from Sirajganj, Bangladesh
Why: Our village women waited for her love one and sing this song. When I listen thsi song I can remained my village girls,this song also talks aboutour culture.
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"Es gibt kein Bier auf Hawaii" by Paul Kuhn
Nominated by: Retiree (66) from Waldenbuch, Germany
Why: We always sang it in the beer tent during my youth
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"Rariya" by Umar M. Shareef
Nominated by: Artist (32) from Kano, Nigeria
Why: It was the song from my local language and we used the thing rariya in my locality from one ofy people
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"Wszystko będzie Ok" by Big Cyc, Jelonek
Nominated by: Retiree (67) from Ostrów Wielkopolski, Poland
Why: Because the band partly comes from my town
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"Tanah Air Beta" by Noxa
Nominated by: Tailor (55) from Jakarta, Indonesia
Why: This song is about Indonesia, about its nature and about its beauty.
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"Dintr-o mie de femei - Ce frumoasa esti" by Nicolae Guta
Nominated by: Photographer (34) from Bucharest, Romania
Why: Manele were listened to at home, and with my mom, I would go to the singers.
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"Bybanen" by Den 12. Mann
Nominated by: Analyst (35) from Bergen, Norway
Why: It tells something essential about the city and plays on the clichés about the people who live here.
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"Dinah" by Barakina
Nominated by: Student (22) from Niamey, Niger
Why: It reminds me of my life and everything I loved about myself.
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"Die With A Smile" by Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars
Nominated by: Education (19) from Meru, Kenya
Why: Every time I hear this song it reminds me of my parents and siblings whom I really wanna be together with all the time and for the rest of my life
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"İstanbul'da Sonbahar" by Teoman
Nominated by: Dietician (29) from Istanbul, Turkey
Why: I think this song describes the romantic side of Istanbul.
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"Maracaibo Es Maracaibo" by Ricardo Cepeda
Nominated by: Retired (66) from Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela
Why: It makes me feel like I'm in my homeland and wish to return someday
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"Город, которого нет" by Игорь Корнелюк
Nominated by: manager (34) from Yekaterinburg, Russia
Why: a mysterious and melodic song with meaning. In some way, it expresses patriotism and love for the city
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"A Million Dreams" by Ziv Zaifman, Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams
Nominated by: Student (20) from Almaty, Kazakhstan
Why: Reminds me of the time when I still lived there and dreamed
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"Y Nada Más (aka 'Hala Madrid... Y Nada Más')" by Real Madrid, RedOne, Plácido Domingo
Nominated by: Student (21) from Madrid, Spain
Why: My family and my friends sing this song at the stadium
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"Trzynastego" by Katarzyna Sobczyk, Czerwono Czarni
Nominated by: preschool director (64) from Kadłub Wolny, Poland
Why: it's a song from my youth, I have been singing it since my earliest years
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"Brigadier Sabari - 2010 Remastered Edition" by Alpha Blondy
Nominated by: Computer instructor (62) from Sunyani, Ghana
Why: The I always play when I came back from ivory coast
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"Atotonilco" by Hermanas Huerta
Nominated by: Finance (42) from Atotonilco el Alto, Jal., Mexico
Why: Because it mentions my hometown and what characterizes it
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"Sweet Home Alabama" by Lynyrd Skynyrd
Nominated by: Consultant (73) from Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Why: Its a happy tune which fits in with my happy place.
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"Тополя" by Mikhail Shufutinsky
Nominated by: apparel/fashion (41) from Tula, Russia
Why: touches the soul, warms, native and understandable, close in spirit
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"Será Que Hoy" by Armando Manzanero, Bebu Silvetti
Nominated by: Industrial Engineer (44) from Guayaquil, Ecuador
Why: Any sound of salsa or boleros, that's what played in my childhood everywhere
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"Một Vòng Việt Nam" by Tùng Dương
Nominated by: Office worker (38) from Thu Dau Mot, Binh Duong, Vietnam
Why: Makes me love Vietnam more, national pride increases
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"Zindagi Milke Bitayenge - Happy Version / From "Satte Pe Satta"" by Kishore Kumar, R. D. Burman, Sapan Chakraborty, Bhupinder Singh
Nominated by: Civil Engineer (27) from Siraha, Nepal
Why: The life is going to be spent in this hometown with family, friends and relatives.
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"El Rey" by Vicente Fernández
Nominated by: Teacher (34) from Monterrey, N.L., Mexico
Why: Because it talks about poverty and about a place of mountains
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"España" by Emmanuel Chabrier, Arthur Fiedler
Nominated by: secretary (19) from Almería, Spain
Why: because it has many meanings for my hometown, because my hometown is calm
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"Valle Kosovare" by Shpat Kasapi
Nominated by: Accountant (30) from Tirana, Albania
Why: Because we always dance to this song. At every celebration.
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"Jealous Down (feat. Dr Skaro)" by Makhadzi Entertainment, Dr Skaro
Nominated by: Graphic designer (30) from Xhumo, Botswana
Why: Because people back home have a lot of jealous to a point of using witch craft.
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"Kabhi Kabhi Aditi" by Rashid Ali
Nominated by: Manager - Shipping (56) from Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Why: Kabhi Kabhi Aditi Song from the Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na album is voiced by famous singer Rashid Ali. The lyrics of Kabhi Kabhi Aditi Song from Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na ...
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"Magdeburger Kind" by GNMD, Jester Jay
Nominated by: Retiree (65) from Magdeburg, Germany
Why: It is a part of our community and also of the sport
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"Born To Be Wild" by Steppenwolf
Nominated by: Retiree (69) from Stuttgart, Germany
Why: this connects my longing for freedom and recognition
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"Tumi Madhur Ange Nacho Go Range" by Kheya Chatterjee
Nominated by: Retired (60) from Madhupur Upazila, Tangail, Bangladesh
Why: When the song is sang it reminds me the name of my town.
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