All Over the Map: More Washington place-name mini song parodies
Oct 4, 2019, 7:32 AM | Updated: 7:37 am
It's time for another round of mini-song parodies. (Pexels)
(Pexels)
This week for “All Over The Map,” back by popular demand, it’s time for more mini-song parodies, inspired by the names of Washington towns.
We first did this back in August, and we had help from the multi-talented Aaron Mason, co-host of KIRO Nights. Who can forget his haunting renditions of “Mount Vernon For You,” “La Push It,” and “Girlfriend in Tacoma”?
After that iconic moment in KIRO Radio history, a commenter at MyNorthwest named Paul Schmidt helpfully suggested some brilliant additional songs. Aaron and I each thought of a few more, and then Aaron went into the studio to cut some new tracks.
“Smoke on LaConner” (“Smoke on the Water” by Deep Purple)
Deep Purple tribute to the tulip capital of the Skagit Valley.
“Semiahmoo Bay” (“Send Me on My Way” by Rusted Root)
Rusted Root song about a harbor in Whatcom County.
“Lynden Let Die” (“Live and Let Die” by Paul McCartney)
James Bond/Paul McCartney tribute to a Dutch community in Whatcom County.
“Baby, You’re in Richland” (“Baby, You’re a Rich Man” by The Beatles)
The Fab Four take Benton County by storm!
“Blaine” (“Fame” by David Bowie)
1970s glam pop for a Whatcom County border town.
“We Will Rockport” (“We Will Rock You” by Queen)
This track asks the question, what if Freddie Mercury and Brian May had grown up along the North Cascades Highway?
There were a few more we couldn’t get to for this round, including “Startup Me” by The Rolling Stones; “Livin’ in Belfair” by Bon Jovi; and “My Algona” by The Knack.
Give us more ideas – or tell us to PLEASE STOP THIS NONSENSE NOW – in the comments!
