My attempt to tie classic rock, pop and R&B songs to the landmarks of Manchester. (Bonus: bookmark and listen to this compilation of soundtracks via Queen City’s playlist on YouTube.)
Currier Museum: “Every Image Tells a Story” (Rod Stewart, 1971)
Statue of a mill girl: “Silver thread and gold needles” (Linda Ronstadt. 1969)
The Merrimack River and Mt. Uncanoonuc: “River Deep Mountain High” (Tina Turner, 1966)
Mall of New Hampshire: “Material Girl” (Madonna, 1984)
UNH Manchester and SNHU: “You better think” (Aretha Franklin, 1968)
Derryfield Park: “I can see for miles” (The Who, 1967)
Manchester Courthouse: “Can I get a witness“(Marvin Gaye, 1964)
Creepy Santa: “Every Breath You Take” (Police, 1983)
New England International Institute: “People Must Be Free” (The Rascals, 1969)
Delta Dental Stadium: “Centerfield” (John Fogerty, 1985)
SEE Science Center: »Dream of Moonag“(David Bowie as Ziggy Stardust, 1972)
Oscillate Rimmon Park: “Take a walk on the wild side” (Lou Reed, 1972)
Amoskeag Falls: “Over the tears” (Marianne Faithfull, 1965)
Manchester Highways Department: “Fixing a Hole” (The Beatles, 1967)
