As well as many Scottish artists paying homage to the city, there are a number of songwriters and bands who have also mentioned Glasgow in their tunes.
Some of these songs are about familiar places as well as terms you’d associate with the city.
Take a look at the 20 tracks which we’ve picked out that give a nod to Glasgow.

17. Johnny the Horse
The ska band Madness mention Glasgow where they have played a number of times over the years in the track ‘Johnny the Horse’. Photo: subm

18. Feather On the Clyde
The river that runs through the centre of the city is at the very heart of this song by Passenger. Photo: Canva/Getty Images

19. Big Dipper
The track appears on Too Old to Rock ‘n’ Roll: Too Young to Die which was the ninth studio release by Jethro Tull. | AFP via Getty Images

20. Trash Away
Like other tracks included on this list, The Buzzcocks track mentions Glasgow alongside other cities such as LA, Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds.


