Sweet Home Chicago
Robert Johnson
1936
A classic blues anthem celebrating the city of Chicago.
Homecoming
Kanye West ft. Chris Martin
2007
Kanye West reflects on his hometown of Chicago.
Lake Shore Drive
Aliotta Haynes Jeremiah
1971
A soft rock tribute to Chicago’s scenic expressway.
Chicago
Sufjan Stevens
2005
Indie folk track rich with emotional imagery and city symbolism.
Crook County
Twista
2009
Hard-hitting rap track referencing Chicago’s political and street realities.
The El
Rhett Miller
2006
Alt-country homage to Chicago's elevated train lines.
Chicago at Night
Spoon
2000
A minimalist rock track that evokes the city's urban energy.
Back to Chicago
Styx
1997
A ballad about returning home to Chicago.
Somewhere on Fullerton
Allister
2002
Pop-punk anthem referencing Fullerton Avenue in Chicago.
Chicago
Graham Nash
1971
A protest anthem inspired by the 1968 DNC in Chicago.
Only the Beginning (album)
Chicago (the band)
1969
Uplifting rock song from the city's namesake band.