Songs of Glasgow: 12 songs that remind you of Glasgow - according to Glaswegians

By Declan McConville

Digital Reporter

Published 22nd Apr 2025, 14:29 BST

These are the songs that make Glaswegians think of their home city Glasgow.

Many songs have been written about Glasgow over the years but there are some that are absolute classics that people will always think of.

We’ve put together a list of the songs that remind you of Glasgow according to Glaswegians that covers everything from old folk songs up to tunes that have been performed live on the main stage at TRNSMT.

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Here are 12 songs that will remind you of Glasgow according to Glaswegians.

Tinseltown in the Rain was released as the second single from The Blue Nile's 1984 debut album 'A Walk Across the Rooftops'.

1. Tinseltown in the Rain - The Blue Nile

Tinseltown in the Rain was released as the second single from The Blue Nile's 1984 debut album 'A Walk Across the Rooftops'. | Supplied

Coatbridge duo Hue and Cry mention a number of familiar things associated to the city such as St Mungo, Billy and Tim and also the city’s coat of arms.

2. Mother Glasgow - Hue & Cry

Coatbridge duo Hue and Cry mention a number of familiar things associated to the city such as St Mungo, Billy and Tim and also the city’s coat of arms. | The Scotsman

This song by Aztec Camera focuses on one particular Glasgow street as the song is said to be about Scottish migration with it being based around Buchanan Bus Station.

3. Killermont Street - Aztec Camera

This song by Aztec Camera focuses on one particular Glasgow street as the song is said to be about Scottish migration with it being based around Buchanan Bus Station. | © Harry Papadopoulos, courtesy Street Level Photoworks.

Written in 1920, the song is said to be inspired by a drunk man who Will Fyffe met at Glasgow Central Station.

4. I Belong to Glasgow - Will Fyfe

Written in 1920, the song is said to be inspired by a drunk man who Will Fyffe met at Glasgow Central Station. | Spotify

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