Friday Five: American cities songs

With Baltimore in the news, what are the best songs with American cities in the title?

The rankings are determined by Jamie, David and Scott on three factors: how big or iconic a song was, how does it stand the test of time, and personal preferences.

This is this week’s Friday Five.

5. The Doors — L.A. Woman

4. Bob Seger — Hollywood Nights

3. KISS — Detroit Rock City

2. Elton John — Philadelphia Freedom

1. ZZ Top — La Grange

 


Honorable Mentions

Tony Bennett — I Left My Heart in San Francisco

The Outlaws — Knoxville Girl

Elvis Presley — Viva Las Vegas

Frank Sinatra — Theme From New York, New York

Marc Cohn — Walking in Memphis

Beastie Boys — No Sleep Till Brooklyn

Blues Brothers — Sweet Home Chicago

NWA — Straight Outta Compton

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