Los Angelas, CA

Music connected to Los Angelas

Sun-drenched and dream-fueled, Los Angeles is more than just a city; it's a feeling etched into countless songs. From 2Pac & Dr. Dre's iconic "California Love" to Frankie Ballard's "L.A. Woman," the City of Angels has inspired artists across genres. It's a place where the entertainment industry reigns supreme, where the hustle of Hollywood meets the hope of endless possibilities, all under that famous California sun.

Beyond the music, Los Angeles is a sprawling landscape shaped by the Los Angeles Basin and defined by its car culture. This is a city where Marilyn Monroe lived, where the shortest railway in the world still operates, and where the views from Runyon Canyon stretch from the mountains to the ocean. Artists like Charlie Robison, Brett Young and many more have all been drawn to this magnetic metropolis, making it a must-explore destination for any music lover. With over 50 songs and 40+ artists referencing the city, let RoadyGoat be your guide to discovering the soundtrack of L.A.

About Los Angelas

• Marilyn Monroe, a legendary actress, spent much of her life in Los Angeles.
• The car culture that defines Southern California began with Los Angeles's growth.
• Hollywood's film industry boom put Los Angeles on the global stage.
• The shortest railway in the world, Angels Flight, is located in downtown.
• The Great Flood of 1938 caused massive damage and prompted infrastructure changes.
• "The Angels" was founded in 1781 and incorporated as a city in 1850.
• With nearly 4 million people, it's the second-most populous US city.
• Downtown LA sits at 300 feet, offering views of both mountains and ocean.
• Entertainment, including film, television, and music, employs many residents.
• It feels like chasing dreams under sunny skies, with a mix of hope and hustle.
• The area's geology is largely shaped by the Los Angeles Basin, a sedimentary basin formed during the late Miocene and Pliocene epochs.
• Runyon Canyon, known for its hiking trails, offers panoramic views of the city.
• The Los Angeles River is a heavily channelized waterway flowing through the city.
• California sea lions are frequently seen along the Los Angeles coastline.
• The chaparral ecosystem, characterized by drought-resistant shrubs, dominates the surrounding hillsides.
• The Tongva people were the primary inhabitants of the Los Angeles Basin before European contact.
• On August 13, 1942, a Japanese submarine shelled an oil field near Ellwood, west of Los Angeles.
• The Bradbury Building, known for its intricate Victorian-era ironwork, was completed in 1893.
• Mulholland Drive, a scenic road, offers views of the city and San Fernando Valley.

Songs About Los Angelas

65 days in L.A. by

three flights to L.A. by

california love by

L.A. Woman by

ticket to L.A. by

godspeed, los angelas by

what am i doing in L.A. by

L.A. by

l.a. by

men's room, L.A. by

l.a. blues by

california by

angel city by

these canyons by

Beautiful day by

Natalie by

hotty toddy by

I threw the rest away by

90s rap mashup by

you're the reason god make oklahoma by

I sang dixie by

too much fun by

somewhere in the middle by

come Monday by

hello texas by

greatest of all time by

american kids by

moves like jagger by

payphone by

she will be loved by

california dream by

taking punches from the breeze by

dominoes by

hellbent for leather by

resurrection by

does thie wind still blow in oklahoma by

best of me by

the streets of san francisco by

there goes the town by

all my exes live in L.A. by

city of angels by

under the bridge by

give it away by

scar tissue by

californication by

can't stop by

main street USA (RT 66) by

carolina blue by

angel by

ramblin kind by

missin' you, mississippi by

L.A. Freeway by