12 tunes to take you round the US

[twilsbach]

Indianapolis~The Bottle Rockets

[mojobone]

How did I miss that? They're only my favorite band. Wasn't Indianapolis a Brian Henneman solo release, though?

[ernstinen]

Good ones! Man, I've gotta dig DEEP here! El PasoDeep In The Heart Of TexasNashville CatsThe Erie CanalTennessee WaltzMississippi Mud (racist!)The Little Old Lady From PasadenaVentura HighwayGary, IndianaSwanee RiverAnd how about a couple of orchestral pieces for balance!?Grand Canyon SuiteAppalachian SpringEdit: A few more!America - Paul Simon (Also recorded by Yes)California - Joni MitchellAcross The Great Divide - The BandLook Out Cleveland - The BandI'll bet if you look at Robbie Robertson's output, you'll find TONS of songs! Ern

[mazz]

Another of my faves: "Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans?"

[squids]

Mazz, that one is jes plain good. And Billie's version of Stars Fell is damn good. That girl could do stuff with all five notes in her range toward the end that most singers couldn't do with four octaves. It's tragic that I loved her work more and more toward the end while she suffered so. Shame on me. Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd's response to Neil Young's Southern Man. Heh. Mentioned above but without the history lesson. I Love L.A. - Randy Newman. Cute video. He also looks like a tater. Also mentioned above but without the vegetable reference, which is eerily true. Check it out, you don't believe me. Mississippi - Dylan. Nuff said.Streets of Philadelphia - The BossNew York, New York - The Chairman's version, natch. Mentioned by mojo above but we should stipulate whose version was the best. Stuck Inside Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again - also Dylan. Also probably the longest title for a song I've ever seen. The boy could write though. Not his biggest fan. I think we know who that is around here. Jackson - Cash and Carter's version, natch. Atlanta - Stone Temple PilotsViva Las Vegas - Also mentioned above but seriously, nobody do this song like the King. Who is currently residing in Brazil gettin' fatter by the day and ain't nobody tell me different.

[squids]

I get bonus points for Dylan's title. It has two cities in it! Hee! You can hand the crown on over. I graciously accept my appointment to the position of Ambassador of Super Long Titles. Thank you, thank you. No, no, please. Stay seated, please. Yes, I love you too! You rock! I would especially like to thank the little teeny people I shoved outta the way to get here......... Heh.

[spiritinthesky]

Wow! Some great songs you all listed!

[spiritinthesky]

Hotlanta-Allman BrothersBirmingham-Drive By TruckersStarkville City Jail-Johnny CashOn the Bayou-Hank WilliamsEl Paso-The GourdsGoing to California-Led ZeppelinLA Woman-The DoorsVentura Highway-BreadSan Francisco-Scott McKinzieI Love Vegas-Dean MartinRoute 66-Chuck BerrySt. Louis Blues-Django Reinhardt and Stephan GrappelliSweet Home Chicago-Robert JohnsonOhio-CSN&YTalkin' New York-Bob Dylan

[ernstinen]

How could I forget one of my favorite songs of all time!!!??Wichita Lineman - Jimmy WebbTHAT one puts raises the hair on my arms each time I hear it! And the aforementioned "Panic In Detroit" by Bowie along with "Rebel Rebel" are Bowie at his rockin' best! Great records --- What a dynamic duo!Ern

[mazz]

Wichita Lineman is a fantastic tune!! What a vibe that song sets. Yes, I have the same reaction Ern! Excellent!!I recommend checking out Webb's fairly recent album "Ten Easy Pieces". He plays piano and sings and it's great to hear his harmonic conception of these tunes all these years later. Cheers!!MazzEDIT: Oh man, let's not forget Webb's "Galveston", another great tune!!