Since the dawn of blues music, cities have been stealing the hearts and lyrics of songwriters. In fact, there are not many destinations around the world that don't have at least one song about it. Why not heed the advice of your favourite artists and bands if you're stuck for inspiration on where to take your next holiday.
Barcelona - Freddie Mercury - Not only is this a great song about a holiday destination, it is widely considered the greatest Olympic song of all time. Freddie Mercury impressed the world, as did his operatic co-singer Montserrat Caballe, when they sang about this dynamic Spanish city.
After bringing operatic elements into Bohemian Rhapsody, Mercury had long been a fan of the opera. So, naturally when Caballe recorded a song for the 1992 Olympic Games, she asked rock legend Mercury to join her - a request he couldn't refuse. The duo ended up recording an entire album together, as they had such a great chemistry together.
With the Sagrada Familia cathedral with its indulgent Gaudi design, the city is punctuated with affirming architecture making Barcelona a city as grandiose as this song. La Rambla is a tree-lined boulevard of shops, cafes and bistros, so Barcelona is also a great city to explore by foot. There you'll be able to watch the street artists and listen to buskers, before exploring the medieval streets of the old town.
Going to Ibiza - Vengaboys - Although it might be cheesy, this is a song that everyone knows and sings along to. Producing a few hits in the late nineties, the Vengaboys were a short-lived band. Their most popular and catchy track was without doubt 'Going to Ibiza', which was not only played on the island, but up and down the strips of Spain and Majorca too.
Barcelona - Freddie Mercury - Not only is this a great song about a holiday destination, it is widely considered the greatest Olympic song of all time. Freddie Mercury impressed the world, as did his operatic co-singer Montserrat Caballe, when they sang about this dynamic Spanish city.
After bringing operatic elements into Bohemian Rhapsody, Mercury had long been a fan of the opera. So, naturally when Caballe recorded a song for the 1992 Olympic Games, she asked rock legend Mercury to join her - a request he couldn't refuse. The duo ended up recording an entire album together, as they had such a great chemistry together.
With the Sagrada Familia cathedral with its indulgent Gaudi design, the city is punctuated with affirming architecture making Barcelona a city as grandiose as this song. La Rambla is a tree-lined boulevard of shops, cafes and bistros, so Barcelona is also a great city to explore by foot. There you'll be able to watch the street artists and listen to buskers, before exploring the medieval streets of the old town.
Going to Ibiza - Vengaboys - Although it might be cheesy, this is a song that everyone knows and sings along to. Producing a few hits in the late nineties, the Vengaboys were a short-lived band. Their most popular and catchy track was without doubt 'Going to Ibiza', which was not only played on the island, but up and down the strips of Spain and Majorca too.
About the Author:
Steve Alexander is a travel writer in London who has recently been writing about the top songs about destinations in Europe. The latest hotel deals in Ibiza can be found by clicking here or go to Hotels4u for information in hotels in Majorca.
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