It is a fact that some of the most iconic pieces of art came from the complex relationship between the artist and his feeling toward the city that shaped him.
That's why this week Gaz will take you around the globe with 14 songs that were inspired by real cities and locations.
Make sure to tune in every Thursday to &ldquo;Gaz Guides&rdquo; from 1- 3 PM where Gaz talks all things travel!&nbsp;&nbsp;
1) Night Boat to Cairo &ndash; Madness
<iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/lLLL1KxpYMA" width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> Cairo is the capital city of Egypt and one of the largest and historically richest cities in the world&nbsp;how could anyone be left uninspired by it?&nbsp; The song tells a story about a late-night boat that was stranded on the&nbsp;River&nbsp;Nile. Definitely, one that will make you want to dance.&nbsp; 2) Ethiopia - Red Hot Chilli Peppers
<iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/xikjLdQyQoo" width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> This funk jam track was inspired by a life-changing trip bassist Flea and guitarist Josh Klinghoffer took to Ethiopia. 3) Havana &ndash; Camila Cabello ft. Young Thug
<iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/HCjNJDNzw8Y" width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> Camila Cabello&rsquo;s tribute to the capital of her home country, Cuba. Co-written by Pharrell Williams, "Havana" is an upbeat, summer jam.&nbsp; 4) L.A. Woman &ndash; The Doors
<iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/wkNU7KTG2Wo" width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> In their hit song, L.A. Woman, the legendary The Doors show their admiration for the band&rsquo;s hometown, Los Angeles, the city of glamour. Although the title hints that the song is about a woman, it&rsquo;s in fact about the beauty and magic of L.A. The band sings about men, women, children, and all the wonders that the city offers.&nbsp;
5) Viva Las Vegas &ndash; Elvis Presley
<iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/R_ijlnDtKa4" width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> When we think of Las Vegas, our minds immediately think of glamour, glitz, and of course the king himself Elvis Presley. Elvis definitely knew how to make a timeless hit. &lsquo;Viva Las Vegas&rsquo;, first played in the movie of the same name, perfectly captures the heart and soul of the city. 6) New York, New York &ndash; Frank Sinatra
<iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/le1QF3uoQNg" width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> There&rsquo;s hardly a person who hasn&rsquo;t dreamed of starting their life anew in New York City, and no one captures the spirit of the city that never sleeps like Frank Sinatra.&nbsp; The song perfectly evokes the elegance of NYC. 7) Paradise City - Guns N' Roses
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Much like their hit "Welcome To The Jungle," this was inspired by Los Angeles, where the band was living. The verses deal with the rough life on the streets, but the chorus was based on Axl Rose's memori,es of the Midwest, with images of green grass, innocence, and possibility. 8) Budapest &ndash; George Ezra
<iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/VHrLPs3_1Fs" width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> Budapest&rsquo;s beauty and rich culture are sure to leave many of us inspired. Or, in the case of George Ezra, its nightlife might make you miss your morning train.&nbsp; The song is not about the capital of Hungary. Although inspired by the singer&rsquo;s adventure. 9) Barcelona &ndash; Freddie Mercury and Montserrat Caballe
<iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/Y1fiOJDXA-E" width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> if you're looking for sandy beaches, vibrant nightlife, beautiful architecture, and rich culture all in one place? Barcelona is all that and more.Spanish opera singer, Montserrat Caballe, recorded this famous song with Mercury back in 1988, and in the song, the powerful duo sings about meeting a lover in the breathtaking Catalonian city.&nbsp;
10) Last Train&nbsp;To&nbsp;Clarksville &ndash; The&nbsp;Monkees
<iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/OA-KO04_KgM" width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> This&nbsp;Monkees' 1966 bubblegum pop song actually tells the story of a Vietnam soldier, as the track served as a Vietnam War protest song.&nbsp; 11) Galway Girl &ndash; Ed Sheeran
<iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/87gWaABqGYs" width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> Galway is known as the festival capital of Ireland, so it comes as no surprise that Sheeran&rsquo;s Galway girl is as exciting as the city it was inspired from.&nbsp; The beginning of the song is inspired by Niamh Dunne, the singer&rsquo;s friend, who played the fiddle in an Irish band.&nbsp; 12) Kansas City &ndash; The Beatles
<iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/4xvW-Nf9VAw" width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> Filled with rich jazz history and known worldwide as the city of steaks and barbecue, the song is an homage to the one and only Kansas City.&nbsp;
13) Somewhere in Stockholm &ndash; Avicii
<iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/9WZN3S_j9dQ" width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> Although a beautiful European city, Stockholm isn&rsquo;t really a place where you can reach the peak of fame and fortune. In this homage to his hometown, Avicii opens up about his dreams of Stockholm, and leaving the&nbsp;city&nbsp;he was born in to pursue his dreams, but that doesn&rsquo;t stop him from&nbsp;missing his home.&nbsp; 14) Bagpipes From Baghdad &ndash; Eminem
<iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/FZbNCQjE3JA" width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> Baghdad is known for being one of the biggest Arab cultural centers, which is why this instrumental from Eminem has a Middle Eastern feel to it.&nbsp;
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