Ween—"Freedom of 76"
My favorite song about Philadelphia. The title, of course, is a reference to Philly's key role in the founding of the United States. The lyrics talk about the Liberty Bell, cheesesteaks, Boyz II Men, Fairmount Park, the movie Mannequin, and South Street (though the ho hired for tricks there seems out of place twenty years and a lot of gentrification later). What I like about this song is what is what I like about Philly: it's cool and low key but doesn't take itself seriously at all and isn't afraid to engage in some self-deprecating humor.
The video, which I didn't even know existed until this morning, adds even more with appearances by Independence Hall, the Philly skyline, the Schuykill River, various neighborhoods, and the Liberty Bell itself. The 1:45 minute intro is a little long but kind of amusing.
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