How Many Of These Songs That Mention Michigan Do You Know?

Michigan is home to so many famous artists, bands, and musicians.

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Some of my favorites are Bob Seger, Kid Rock, Anthony Kedis from The Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Eminem. I've had a chance to see all of them live and they were some of the best shows of my life.

I recently realized that all of those artists have a song that is about or mentions Michigan.

Popular Songs That Mention Michigan

Bob Seger - Back In '72 

Lyrics: Houston, yes, was a good old guest
Lord knows how bad we wanted to play
But we got homesick for Lincoln Park, imagine
And man we just couldn't stay

Kid Rock - All Summer Long

Lyrics: It was 1989, my thoughts were short my hair was long
Caught somewhere between a boy and man
She was seventeen and she was far from in-between
It was summertime in Northern Michigan

Red Hot Chili Peppers - Especially In Michigan

Lyrics: Life is my friend
Rake it up to take it in
Wrap me in your cinnamon
Especially in Michigan

Eminem - Lose Yourself 

Lyrics: Mom, I love you, but this trailer's got to go,
I cannot grow old in Salem's Lot So here I go, is my shot

These songs are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to songs mentioning Michigan.