Top Four Songs Ever About The Sunshine State California

For decades the state of California was known for prosperity and glamor and to a certain extent those are still the good qualities about the state despite the many challenges it faces.

MANY STILL CONSIDER CALIFORNIA AS THE PLACE WHERE LIFE SLOWS DOWN

Before the homeless problems became the face of California many song writers reflected the lifestyle many were seeking in the state and still seek today. It's why California has been the subject of many number one hit songs. No matter if they're singing about surfing or beach life or Hollywood there's no shortage of things to sing about in the state. Your playlist could be topped with songs all about the state.

ARE YOU LISTENING TO ANY OF THE TOP SONGS? NUMBER ONE IS A CALIFORNIA LOVE

The top 4 songs ever about California are popular and no doubt may already be in your song lineup.
According to the folks at https://hellomusictheory.com the number one song about the state is “California Love" by Tupac.Released in 1996 the song spent 2 weeks on top of the Billboard Hot 100 and is still one of the most recognizable songs about California. It was released during the East Coast-West Coast hip-hop controversy in the 1990's.

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CALIFORNIA GIRLS IS NUMBER TWO ON THE LIST

"California Girls" By The Beach Boys is still popular today. The Beach Boys music music and music videos are always highlighting the glitzy nature of the state and the laid back lifestyle especially with a song like "California Girls."

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NUMBER THREE IS CALIFORNIA DREAMIN

The song by The Mamas & The Papas is on the list of the top 4 songs ever about California. The group produced some of the best music of the era that represented the sound from San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury district.

MAYBE YOU'RE LISTENING TO THIS SONG TODAY IT'S STILL HUGELY POPULAR

“Hotel California” By The Eagles is number 4 on the list. A classic song that's still very popular today. The group represented the sound of the '70's.
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