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- “Kansas City” by Fats Domino
- “Kansas City/Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey Medley” by The Beatles
- “Everything’s Up to Date in Kansas City” by Rodgers and Hammerstein
- “Kansas City” by The New Basement Tapes
- “Kansas City Blues” by Jim Jackson
- “Kansas City Star” by Roger Miller
- “Kansas City Lights” by Steve Wariner
- “Kansas City” by Tech N9ne Ft. The Popper and Rich The Factor
- “The Train from Kansas City” by The Shangri-Las
- “Kansas City Southern” by Pure Prairie League
Though rock n’ roll legend Antoine “Fats” Dominowas from New Orleans, he penned one of the most well-known songs about Kansas City. The theme of traveling to KC is a common one, which isn’t all that surprising considering its central location. It was also the hub of much of the arts, technology, and entertainment in the late 1800s and early 1900s. ...
We can’t discuss the most famous songs of any theme without including one of the most famous bands of all time! Even though they hailed from the UK, The Beatlesweren’t immune to Kansas City’s intrigue. Case in point, “Kansas City/Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey Medley.” This song mirrors the structure and sound of the Fats Domino version but with words that are...
Ironically, “Everything’s Up to Date in Kansas City” by Rodgers and Hammerstein is from the musical Oklahoma! The classic Broadway songwriting team goes tongue-in-cheek for this number. The lyrics follow small-town cowboys who explain to the townspeople the various wonders of the big city. Their perspective is quaint and hilarious. They talk about ...
Our next song on the list is a modern American classic. “Kansas City” by The New Basement Tapesrolls back the tempo and takes on a somber feel. The lyrics follow a lover who mourns his failed relationship. Though there is still love present, he understands that the connection has faded. He returns to his hometown, Kansas City, to lick his wounds. “...
With this next tune, we go so far back in time that you can hear the record crackling on the audio recording! Written in 1927, “Kansas City Blues” by Jim Jacksonprovides one of the foundational blues-rock sounds when both genres were still in their nascent stages. Jackson’s bluesy vocals layer over a series of repetitive guitar chords for this simp...
Released in 1965, “Kansas City Star” is an entertaining song that conveys loyalty to the “Heart of America.” This classic song with “Kansas City” in the title was released from Roger Miller’s album The 3rd Time Around. In this silly narrative, a TV actor receives an attractive job offer from Omaha. He is offered a better job, higher pay, and things...
Singer-songwriter Steve Warinernever saw monumental commercial success. But his song, “Kansas City Lights,” from his self-titled album, is moderately well-known. This 1982 track is an early ’80s staple of country music. It takes on a mid-tempo feel, with a traditional band setup plus orchestral strings in the background. The lyrics tell of a lover ...
Moving down the list, our next song is a departure from Kansas City’s rock-n’-roll and blues traditions. Hip-hop artist Tech N9negives a new perspective on the area through his song “Kansas City.” In the lyrics, he raps about his upbringing in the KC “projects.” He references local restaurants and other landmarks for a modern twist on Missouri’s bi...
Our next song bears “Kansas City” in its lyrics. The American girl group The Shangri-Lasreleased “The Train from Kansas City” in 1965. Kansas City is not just an entertainment destination. It has always been a famous connection site for various forms of transportation. Its central location in the middle of the country meant it got heavy train traff...
Another song with Kansas City in the lyrics and trains is “Kansas City Southern” by Pure Prairie League. This is another classic, released in 1975 from the album Two Lane Highway. In the lyrics, the narrator sings of a train he watches take off from the station every night. He wishes he were on board so he could visit the big city and wistfully dre...
Fretz' novel Onder de Paramariboom was published in 2018, a hilarious and disarming road trip through Surinam. It is a search for roots and identity for someone of mixed blood, but above all about a reconciliation between a mother and a son. The book won the Bookseller's Prize in 2019.
Mar 8, 2017 · In 2017 we began celebrating our 144th year in business. We are really proud to have this special designation! And, as one of the oldest companies in Kansas City, to be a part of its rich history. George N. Renne founded this business in 1873 moving houses with horses and providing a solid base for…
Photograph looking north on the west side of Walnut Street between 10th Street and 11th Street. Pictured establishments include Woolf Brothers, Kirschbaum Clothes, Johnston's Cafe, and J. W. Jenkins and Sons.
Feb 25, 2024 · In Amsterdam, the February strike of 1941 will be commemorated again on Sunday afternoon on the Jonas Daniël Meijerplein. Mayor Femke Halsema and writer Johan Fretz, among others, will give a speech. Wreaths and flowers are also laid at the statue of De Dokwerker on the square.
Jan 18, 2020 · Fretz' novel Onder de Paramariboom was published in 2018, a hilarious and disarming road trip through Surinam. It is a search for roots and identity for someone of mixed blood, but above all about a reconciliation between a mother and a son.
