A Homesick for Boston Playlist
Today I am very homesick for the motherland of good ole’ Boston, land of the Irish and bad drivers and delicious pizza…so heres a playlist FOR BOSTON (and Massachusetts in general).
1. I’m Shipping Up To Boston by Dropkick Murphys
“I’m shipping up to Boston…” Soon I hope.2. Mass Pike by The Get Up Kids
“Last night on the Mass Pike, thought I was losing you, last night on the Mass Pike, I fell in love with you…” This is mine an Maryclare’s traditional song for any highway driving in the state of Massachusetts…on or off the pike.3. State of Massachusetts by Dropkick Murphys
The State of Massachusetts…enough said.4. For Boston by Dropkick Murphys
For Boston, for Boston…yup.5. Boston by Augustana
“Think I’ll go to Boston…I’ll get out of California…”6. Dirty Water by The Standelles
“Love that dirty water…Boston you’re my home…”7. Boston (Ladies of Cambridge) by Vampire Weekend
A great song about Boston at night. “I’ve held dreams of boston all of my life…”8. Walcott by Vampire Weekend
Well actually…I’d rather be going into Cape Cod tonight!9. Logan to Government Center by Brand New
“You’re what makes New England so great…”10. Massachusetts by The BeeGees
“Feel Im goin back to massachusetts,Somethings telling me I must go home.
And the lights all went out in massachusetts
The day I left her standing on her own.
Tried to hitch a ride to san francisco,
Gotta do the things I wanna do.
And the lights all went out in massachusetts
They brought me back to see my way with you.”
11. They Came to Boston by The Mighty Mighty Bosstones
Bosstones…totally essential, and really hilarious the song is about watching the annoying tourists in the city. “I was here before they came. I’ll be here long after…”12. Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond
Well this song was written about MA, thought it doesn’t actually mention it…and some street performer is always playing it late night in the subway stations. “The good times never seemed so good…”