Places in Song Quiz for Experts | Geography in Songs

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1. I have stuck sweet smelling buds in my hair. What city am I heading off to?

Answer: San Francisco

"San Francisco (Be sure to wear flowers in your hair)" was recorded in 1967 by Scott McKenzie.

"If you're going to San Francisco, be sure to wear some flowers in your hair."

2. I've hopped aboard the only steaming locomotive left and I am heading out. Where am I going?

Answer: Clarksville

The Monkees recorded "Last Train the Clarksville" in 1966.
"Take the last train to Clarksville,
And I'll meet you at the station.
You can be be there by four thirty,
cause I made your reservation.
Don't be slow, oh, no, no, no!
Oh, no, no, no!"

3. I am stuck between the big cheese in the sky and a big piece of fruit. What city am I tangling with?

Answer: New York

Christopher Cross was the artist that recorded "Best That You Can Do"
Once in your life you find her
"Someone who turns your heart around her
Next thing you know
You're closin down the town
Wake up and it's still with you
Even though you left her way across town
Wonderin to yourself
Hey what have I found
When we get caught between the moon and New York City
I know it's crazy
But true
If you get caught between the moon and New York City
Best that you can do
Best that you can do"
Is fall in love

4. It's freezing outside, and I want to be someplace else. Perhaps if I was there, it would all be secure and cozy. What city am I longing for?

Answer: L.A.

The Mamas and the Papas were "California Dreaming" in 1966 and thinking "I'd be safe and warm, if I was in L.A."

5. We're going away at top speed, but don't worry, once we get there we will put on the brakes.

Answer: Kokomo

The Beach Boys recorded "Kokomo" in 1988 for the "Cocktail" soundtrack. After the movie's release the song skyrocketed to the top of the charts.
"We'll get there fast and then we'll take it slow.
That's where we wanna go way down to Kokomo."

6. Well, he was in hell, but he decided to take a trip to catch up on his work, he decided to enter into a musical competition, thinking it might help; too bad he lost. Where was this contest held?

Answer: Georgia

"Devil Went Down to Georgia" was recorded by the Charlie Daniels Band.
"The Devil went down to Georgia, he was looking for a soul to steal. He was in a bind, 'cause he was way behind, he was willing to make a deal. When he came across this young man sawing on a fiddle and playing it hot. And the Devil jumped up on a hickory stump and said, "Boy let me tell you what: I guess you didn't know it, but I'm a fiddle player too, And if you'd care to take a dare, I'll make a bet with you. Now you play a pretty good fiddle, boy, but give the Devil his due. I bet a fiddle of gold against your soul 'cause I think I'm better than you.""

7. They have the finest fillies ever to behold, ones that are real nice to you too. What place am I describing?

Answer: Abilene

George Hamilton dreamed of "Abilene" in 1963
"Abilene, Abilene,
Prettiest town I've ever seen
Women there don't treat you mean
In Abilene, my Abilene
I sit alone most every night
Watch those trains pull out of sight
Don't I wish they were carrying me
Back to Abilene, my Abilene."

8. Just blew in from Florida, and the Sandman hasn't paid me a visit and it wasn't smooth sailing. Where have I landed?

Answer: U.S.S.R.

"Back in the U.S.S.R. appeared on The Beatles 1968 "White Album"

"Flew in from Miami Beach BOAC
Didn't get to bed last night
On the way the paper bag was on my knee
Man, I had a dreadful flight
I'm back in the U.S.S.R.
You don't know how lucky you are, boy
Back in the U.S.S.R."

9. Don't know why I hung around so long, it's almost time for leaves to start falling and I have a woman drawn on my body I don't remember having before. Where does this song put me?

Answer: Margaritaville

Jimmy Buffet's, "Margaritaville" will send you looking for your "lost shaker of salt"

"Don't know the reason,
Stayed here all season
With nothing to show but this brand new tattoo.
But it's a real beauty,
A Mexican cutie;
How it got here
I haven't a clue.

Wastin' away again in Margaritaville,
Searchin' for my lost shaker of salt.
Some people claim that there's a woman to blame,
Now I think,-- hell it could be my fault."

10. Everything happens one right after another, life is pretty nuts here. Of course we can always take advantage of position and soak up some rays. What planet is being referred to by the clues above located in a song?

Answer: Earth

Joe Diffie scored a hit with "Third Rock from the Sun" in 1994
"Cause and effect, chain of events,
all of the chaos makes perfect sense,
when we're spinnin' round,
things come undone.
Welcome to the Earth, third rock from the sun"

Source: Author sestovall

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Places in Song Quiz for Experts | Geography in Songs

Many songs talk about places in the lyrics, let's see if you can figure out what location I am talking about from clues I give you about the song. (eg: This place seems made for kids. Answer: Hell. "Hell is for Children" by Pat Benetar)

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