Over the years, songs about one's hometown have become sources of pride. If you're a New York City or Los Angeles, chances are your anthem cup runneth over, but even less obvious cities have gotten the musical treatment, including San Diego, Portland, San Jose, and Denver. Below are lists of some of the best songs about cities ever made. For this reflection, choose three hometown anthems to explore. In your analysis, consider why the songs work. How do they illicit hometown pride and are the true to their musical locales?
Choose three songs from any of the following lists:
- "The 50 Best Hometown Anthems" (Complex)
- "Tell 'Em Where You're From: The Regional Anthems That Move Us" (NPR)
- "The Best Songs Named After US Cities" (Ranker)
Required:
- MLA Style
- 250 words
- Works cited
Due: Thu 3.21
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