For decades, musicians sang their hearts out to their favorite destinations, and these great songs over the years are as good a source of inspiration for Christmas ideas as any. These top topics will help you choose your next vacation abroad.
River – Duran Duran
Ever since Duran Duran captured her feelings about Rio de Janeiro, dancing in the arena has never been the same. The song was written as an ode to the band’s experiences during their tour of Brazil in the 1980s.
Long Live Las Vegas – Elvis
The King is so influential that any destination he would recommend is well worth a visit. The best nightlife in the world can only be found here in Sin City. In fact, it’s Long Live Vegas.
Barcelona-Freddie Mercury
Freddie Mercury commissioned for the 1992 Barcelona Olympics and combined his own unique vocal talents with the excellent operatic voice of Montserrat Caballé. Without Queen, this song is his most successful single and a brilliant advertisement for Spanish City.
America – Razorlight
Razorlight’s second album was titled America. He said that when there is “nothing on TV, nothing on the radio”, then go on vacation to the United States.
Vienna – Ultravox
The song Vienna is synth pop at its finest. It combines a classic piano melody backed by an ’80s synth. The 1948 film The Third Man was the source behind the song’s title, which is based on the capital city of Austria.
Stranger in Moscow – Michael Jackson
This song is one of MJ’s slightly lesser known songs. However, it achieved critical success but flopped in terms of record sales compared to her big hits like Billie Jean, Black or White and Thriller. During the 90’s when he toured Russia, this song touches on Jackson’s loneliness.
Africa – Toto
A huge hit in 1982, this is Toto’s best-known song. Africa is a great place to explore when planning a holiday destination, but the Serengeti National Park mentioned in the song is in Tanzania, also perfect for a Far Away Safari.
Yellow – Tony Christie
Amarillo is a city in Texas with a population of 200,000. The place is extraordinary and you have to find a way to be there. It is between Albuquerque and Oklahoma on Interstate 40.
Down Under – Men at Work
Men At Work’s lyrics have already pointed out that going on vacation to Australia is a great experience. Make sure you have thunder, chunder, and vegemite sandwiches in equal proportions. Australia is a wonderful country with one of the friendliest populations in the world.
New York New York – Frank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra’s classic song inspired even the holidays to America. Tourists from all over the world traveled to the Big Apple to see the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building and various interpretations of this song by street artists.