Compilations and classic songs that put you in the mind of the city, from Traveler's city playlist.
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Compilations:
Are You Experienced, The Jimi Hendrix Experience (1967)
Seattle-born legendary guitarist’s most acclaimed album, with hit songs including “Purple Haze,” “Hey Joe,” and “Foxy Lady.”
Ten, Pearl Jam (1991)
Local band’s debut album that helped launch the grunge movement and includes “Even Flow,” “Alive,” and “Jeremy.”
Nevermind, Nirvana (1991)
Grunge went mainstream with this Seattle band’s surprise hit album and the single “Smells Like Teen Spirit.”
Breathless, Kenny G (1992)
Grammy award-winning Seattle saxophonist’s best-selling instrumental album with singles “Forever in Love” and “By the Time This Night Is Over.”
Like, Love, Lust & the Open Halls of the Soul, Jesse Sykes & the Sweet Hereafter (2007)
The husky-voiced, Seattle-native Sykes mixes folk, country, and rock in this introspective album garnering national attention.
Classic Songs:
From hip-hop artist Sir Mix-A-Lot to grunge greats, Seattle has inspired a wealth of musical talent. Here are some tunes to help you explore:
- “Seattle” by Perry Como
- “The Mud Shark” by Frank Zappa
- “Seattle” by Bobby Sherman
- “Viva! Sea-Tac” by Robyn Hitchcock
- “Frances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge on Seattle” by Nirvana
- “Goodbye Seattle” by Andrew Lloyd Webber
- “Emerald City” by United State of Electronica
- “Sub Pop Rock City” by Soundgarden
- “Acres of Clams” by Francis Henry
- “Seattle the Peerless City” by Arthur Dillon
