10 places famous for music

From New York (USA) to Paris (France), there are many cities that have appeared in famous songs. Instead of going there and seeing it with your own eyes, you can still feel the nostalgic emotions for a certain place just by listening to the descriptive words in the song lyrics. Many people call this the power of music.

Some places were already famous before they became part of the song. On the other hand, the following locations only gained more attention after the song they were featured in became popular around the world.

Penny Lane, Liverpool (UK)

Penny Laneis one of the beloved songs of the legendary band The Beatles, released in 1967. The song once held the highest position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. By 2004, the magazineRolling StonerankPenny Laneon the list of "500 Greatest Songs of All Time".

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Penny Lane has not only left its mark in music. In real life, this street is also closely associated with the artistic activities of The Beatles.

After being used as the title of a song, the place became so famous that the city of Liverpool promoted Penny Lane as a special tourist attraction for fans of the band.

You can walk down the street, catch the bus The Beatles used to ride on, and visit the barbershop mentioned in the song.

Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Rock band Toto releasedAfricain 1982 and the song quickly swept major music charts around the world. One of the members once revealed that the lyrics expressed their love for Africa.

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The Serengeti, a destination featured in the song's lyrics, also gained popularity.

This is the name of a large national park located in Tanzania. This place has the presence of many wild animals such as zebras, giraffes... The landscape is characterized by endless fields, wild grass, and few traces of humans.

Kathmandu, Nepal

In 1975, the name of Nepal's capital was used as the title of one of Bog Seger's songs. However, there is no evidence that the singer had traveled there before writing the song.

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In addition to being the economic, political and cultural center of Nepal, Kathmandu is also a popular religious pilgrimage destination among international tourists.

The city is known for its trekking and adventure sports. It is also home to many historical sites and several ancient temples.

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

British band Duran Duran rose to global popularity with the release of their hit singleRioin 1982. NameRiostands for Rio De Janeiro, the magical city located in the south of Brazil.

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This place has beautiful natural scenery with tropical beaches and many unique paved roads.

When visiting Rio De Janeiro, tourists cannot miss the Carnival festival to witness the Samba dance of the indigenous people. There is also the statue of Christ the Redeemer, the cultural symbol of the country.

2120 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois (USA)

2120 South Michigan AvenueNot only is it the title of an instrumental track released by The Rolling Stones in 1964, it is also the address of a real building in Chicago.

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The location is known as Chess Records Office and Studio, where the band recorded some of their songs.

On the other hand, this is also a famous place, giving birth to many hits in the Blues and Rock N Roll genres, such asJohnny B. Goode, Rescue MegoodRed Rooster.

Jamaica

Jamaica Farewell(1956) by singer Harry Belafonte is a folk song that evokes a tropical Jamaican atmosphere. Just listening to the lyrics, you can imagine sunny skies, green palm trees and windy beaches in this island nation.

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As one of the largest islands in the Caribbean, Jamaica cannot lack an economic center like the city of Kingston, where magnificent buildings are interspersed with rows of green trees.

Alternatively, you can snorkel at Antonio Beach, wade through the cool waters of Mayfield Falls or simply sunbathe at Doctor's Cave Beach.

No matter where you are, Jamaica offers a bustling day of fun and entertainment for visitors.

Havana, Cuba

Rising from the captivating Latin melodies of Camila Cabello's song of the same name, Cuba's capital Havana is known as a hospitable city with plenty of attractions.

Prominent among them is Old Havana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Lonely Planetonce rated Havana as the best city to explore art and architecture.

Singer Camila Cabello herself revealed that half of her heart is in Havana, something you might also feel after visiting this place.

Argentina

Don't Cry for Me Argentina(1976) is perhaps one of Julie Covington's most successful works. After this song was used on stage in the musicalEvita, a story about the life of former first lady Eva Peron, it became famous all over the world.

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Some tourists hum the tune while visiting popular Argentine destinations, demonstrating the song's influence on the country.

However, in recent years, Argentina has also become famous for something else, which is football superstar Lionel Messi.

Kashmir, India

British band Led Zeppelin had a brilliant career with the success of the songKashmir(1975).

The song depicts the beauty of one of the most beautiful states in India through the perspective of a tourist, making anyone want to visit this land once in their lifetime.

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Kashmir is located in northwestern India, between the Himalayas and Pir Panjal. It is famous for its majestic snow-capped mountains, crystal clear lakes that reflect the sky, and lush green meadows.

This place is known as "heaven on earth" with the most beautiful natural scenery lasting from about March to October every year.

Mozambique

Mozambiqueis a work released by music legend Bob Dylan in 1976. He revealed that the reason for writing the song was because he wanted to visit this African country, where the sky is still blue on sunny days.

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In Mozambique, not only the sky but also the sea is always blue. Visiting this country, tourists cannot miss the pristine islands, long beaches, nature reserves and towns with strong historical traces.

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