27 Songs About London (Pop, Rap & More)
I. Rock Songs About London
1. Waterloo Sunset by The Kinks
Artist: The Kinks
Album: Something Else by the Kinks
Year: 1967
Waterloo Sunset is a song by The Kinks, released in 1967. The song is about two lovers meeting at Waterloo station in London. The song is written from the perspective of one of the lovers, who is watching the other lover leave on a train. The song is sad and nostalgic, but also has a sense of hope and optimism.
2. Brompton Oratory by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
Artist: Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
Album: The Boatman’s Call
Year: 1997
3. Eight Miles High by The Byrds
Artist: The Byrds
Album: Fifth Dimension
Year: 1966
The song is about flying high in an airplane. The lyrics talk about the feeling of being up in the air, and how it can be both exhilarating and scary. The song also mentions how flying can be a lonely experience, and how it can be hard to come back down to earth.
4. London’s Brilliant Parade by Elvis Costello
Artist: Elvis Costello
Album: Brutal Youth
Year: 1994
5. LDN by Lily Allen
Artist: Lily Allen
Album: Alright, Still
Year: 2006
6. Werewolves Of London by Warren Zevon, Jackson Browne
Artist: Warren Zevon, Jackson Browne
Album: The Offender Meets The Pretender
Year: –
7. London Calling by The Clash
Artist: The Clash
Album: London Calling
Year: 1979
8. Up the Junction by Squeeze
Artist: Squeeze
Album: –
Year: –
9. West End Girls by Pet Shop Boys
Artist: Pet Shop Boys
Album: Please
Year: 1986
II. Rap Songs About London
1. London Bridge by Fergie
Artist: Fergie
Album: The Dutchess
Year: 2006
The song is about the city of London and how it is a great place to live. The singer talks about all the different things that make London a great place to be, from the food to the people.
2. Has It Come to This? by The Streets
Artist: The Streets
Album: Original Pirate Material
Year: 2002
3. Galang by M.I.A.
Artist: M.I.A.
Album: Arular
Year: 2005
4. LONDON by BIA
Artist: BIA
Album: LONDON
Year: 2022
5. Take Me Back to London by Ed Sheeran
Artist: Ed Sheeran
Album: No.6 Collaborations Project
Year: 2019
6. The London by J. Cole
Artist: J. Cole
Album: –
Year: –
7. Graftin’ by Dizzee Rascal
Artist: Dizzee Rascal
Album: Showtime
Year: 2004
8. Straight Out Of London by Wiley
Artist: Wiley
Album: –
Year: –
9. Sheila by Jamie T
Artist: Jamie T
Album: Panic Prevention
Year: 2007
III. Latest Songs About London
1. One Night In Hackney by Chris Liberator, Henry Cullen
Artist: Chris Liberator, Henry Cullen
Album: 3 Nights In Hackney
Year: 2018
2. Down In The Tube Station At Midnight by The Jam
Artist: The Jam
Album: –
Year: –
3. Up the Junction by Squeeze
Artist: Squeeze
Album: –
Year: –
4. Take Me Back to London by Ed Sheeran
Artist: Ed Sheeran
Album: No.6 Collaborations Project
Year: 2019
5. A Foggy Day by Ella Fitzgerald
Artist: Ella Fitzgerald
Album: –
Year: –
6. Werewolves Of London by Warren Zevon, Jackson Browne
Artist: Warren Zevon, Jackson Browne
Album: The Offender Meets The Pretender
Year: –
7. LONDON by BIA
Artist: BIA
Album: LONDON
Year: 2022
8. LDN by Lily Allen
Artist: Lily Allen
Album: Alright, Still
Year: 2006
9. Blessed by Simon & Garfunkel
Artist: Simon & Garfunkel
Album: FM Broadcasts 1965-1970, vol. 2 (Live)
Year: 2020
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