Snow has arrived on the east coast. It’s cold. I’m sitting in my house wearing a snowsuit and drinking hot chocolate. The outside is a mess of fallen branches and frozen roads, and so I can’t replenish my dwindling soup supply. Now would be a great time to get on a plane and fly to California, the land of non-cold.
I welcome you to join me. For the trip, I’ve built a playlist of nine grooving songs to put us in a California state of mind. You may be wondering why I have chosen nine songs to feature rather than ten despite the fact that there are hundreds of California-centric songs to choose from. The explanation is obvious: Everything about California is odd. Let’s get started!
What better way is there to take off than with Flea and crew? …show more content…
It’s ridiculously catchy. Anyone can sing along with it because there are no true words included. There is only a mumbling vocal melody paired with overly-excited instrumentation. “California Sun” has a secure spot on this list, as the sum of its parts is a fun time indeed.
While New York was given Jay Z’s inspiring “Empire State of Mind,” California was blessed with Katy Perry’s frothy “California Gurls.” “West coast represent / now put your hands up” is one of the many declarations of Californian pride within the song. Snoop Dogg adds an additional layer to the track, providing his insightful lyricism to the already solid tune. Okay, I truly don’t care for the song very much, but it’s a staple of the California playlist. Nobody vacations alone, and so you’ll need a poppy song to please whomever you’re traveling with. Throw “California Gurls” into the playlist for their sake.
Tupac’s “California Love” hits hard. Featuring Dr. Dre and Roger Troutman, this classic hip-hop track has endless good vibes. It’s a lively salute to California, and a bumping one at that. The instrumental is fresh, highlighted by looping piano that is amplified by the inclusion of horns and whistles. Add this song to your vacation mix and
I welcome you to join me. For the trip, I’ve built a playlist of nine grooving songs to put us in a California state of mind. You may be wondering why I have chosen nine songs to feature rather than ten despite the fact that there are hundreds of California-centric songs to choose from. The explanation is obvious: Everything about California is odd. Let’s get started!
What better way is there to take off than with Flea and crew? …show more content…
It’s ridiculously catchy. Anyone can sing along with it because there are no true words included. There is only a mumbling vocal melody paired with overly-excited instrumentation. “California Sun” has a secure spot on this list, as the sum of its parts is a fun time indeed.
While New York was given Jay Z’s inspiring “Empire State of Mind,” California was blessed with Katy Perry’s frothy “California Gurls.” “West coast represent / now put your hands up” is one of the many declarations of Californian pride within the song. Snoop Dogg adds an additional layer to the track, providing his insightful lyricism to the already solid tune. Okay, I truly don’t care for the song very much, but it’s a staple of the California playlist. Nobody vacations alone, and so you’ll need a poppy song to please whomever you’re traveling with. Throw “California Gurls” into the playlist for their sake.
Tupac’s “California Love” hits hard. Featuring Dr. Dre and Roger Troutman, this classic hip-hop track has endless good vibes. It’s a lively salute to California, and a bumping one at that. The instrumental is fresh, highlighted by looping piano that is amplified by the inclusion of horns and whistles. Add this song to your vacation mix and