Songs (And Bands) With States In The Titles: Part 3 Of 5

In case you couldn't tell by the title, this is the 3rd in a mini-series of posts where I am posting a song (or a band) with a U.S. state in the title. I'm going through the states alphabetically. If you're just starting here, you may want to back up and catch the earlier installments. Part 1 goes from Alabama to Georgia, and you can read it here. Part 2 spans from Hawaii to Maryland, and you can read it here. Today's installment will include the next 10 states, from Massachusetts to New Jersey. As before, I have included actual video links for each song (or band) whenever possible. Enjoy!


21)  MASSACHUSETTS:  Let's kick things off with the simply titled "Massachusetts" by the Bee Gees, pre-disco era (i.e., the 1960s). A simple, folksy tune that ought to make any homegrown Bay Stater lonesome for their birthplace.

22)  MICHIGAN:  Next up, a nice tribute to the state of Michigan by the Red Hot Chili Peppers, written by frontman and native Michiganian, Anthony Kiedis. It's called "Especially In Michigan"...

23)  MINNESOTA:  Here's a little ditty called "Minnesota Girl" by Green Day lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong. It's a surprisingly mellow and sweet tune from a normally raucous rocker...

24)  MISSISSIPPI:  There's no shortage of songs about the state of Mississippi. But I narrowed it down to just one, "Mississippi Queen" by a band called Mountain. I have no clue what the singer's saying (screaming?) for most of the song, but every now and then you are able to make out the words "Mississippi Queen"...I think. Good electric guitar and bass riffs, though...

25)  MISSOURI:  'Bout time we had a state-named band in this mix, huh? Here's "Movin' On" by the rock band Missouri...

26)  MONTANA:  This one's sure to please a few of my younger readers and annoy everybody else – especially anyone reading this who happens to be from Montana. Oh, well! Here's "The Best Of Both Worlds" by Hannah Montana...

27)  NEBRASKA:  Okay, so maybe this one will make up for that last one. Maybe not. Regardless, here's a song called "Nebraska" by Bruce Springsteen...

28)  NEVADA:  This song has more to do with the guy's lost love than it does the state of Nevada, but it fits the basic criteria. Here's "So On, Nevada" by Damien Jurado...

29)  NEW HAMPSHIRE:  Jason Reeves gives mad props to girls from New Hampshire in this lo-fi pop song, titled simply "New Hampshire"...

30)  NEW JERSEY:  This swingin' little number, sung by John Pizzarelli, is called "I Like Jersey Best." I know, I know, there's no "New" in the title. But let's not get technical here – the "New" is obviously implied. Just listen to the song – it's all about New Jersey...