An unscientific guide to the tracks that evoke the Golden State. By Soumya Karlamangla Katy Perry and Snoop Dogg performed “California Gurls” at the 2010 MTV Movie Awards in Los Angeles.Credit...Mario ...
Whether you're a California native, a transplant, or simply dream of living there, the world of music offers no shortage of tunes written in tribute to the Golden State. These songs span a wide range ...
A song about the most upscale city in the Cali and one that is one of the most commercially successful ones by American Rock Band, Weezer, rightfully deserves a place on the list of most popular songs ...
Our playlist dedicated to the Golden State continues to grow. By Soumya Karlamangla For several months now, we’ve been regularly adding songs to our California playlist, and the eclectic collection ...
California native Shannon Koehler plays with the Bay Area band The Stone Foxes. He tells us what inspired him to write about San Francisco's homeless population in their song, "Goodnight Moon." It's ...
In April, the California Songs series featured Grammy-winning songwriter Dave Alvin, who talks about the man behind his song, "Everett Ruess." Born in Los Angeles in 1914, Ruess was an artist, poet ...