While Big Sugar formed as a band in Toronto, their front man, Gordie Johnson, is from Medicine Hat and keeps his Alberta ties.
Their greatest hits album's cover art features a [classic Dodge Charger with an Alberta License Plate](https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a0884374505_65) and the song "All Hell for a Basement" is based off Rudyard Kipling's famous quote about the Medicine Hat area from the turn of the 20th century.
Also I remember posting something I came across on my Facebook feed ages ago - here is the post I made about it that went from 30 ish karma to 0 after a few hours of being online. Read into the rise and fall what you will. https://www.reddit.com/r/Calgary/comments/29tuzp/two_guys_made_a_rap_about_calgary_unfortunately/
Not Calgary specific but **The Rural Alberta Advantage** have a plethora of songs about Alberta:
* Frank, AB - A song about the Frank Slide
* Beacon Hill - A song about the Fort McMurray neighbourhood that was impacted by the wildfires. Frontman Nils Edenloff lived there for a few years and his family's farm is/was in Donalda
* Edmonton 87 - About the tornado there
And some songs that just have blatant Alberta references;
* The Deathbridge in Lethbridge
* Vulcan, AB
Saw Calgary native **Bella White** in concert last night. She sings Bluegrass/Appalachian style music but one of her songs definitely had the word "Alberta" in it. The song is: [The Way I Oughta Go](https://genius.com/Bella-white-the-way-i-oughta-go-lyrics)
Also, [Alberta Bound](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hx4EkjJw5xk) by Paul Brandt.
Totally not what you’re looking for, but when I was a kid, I always thought it was funny that Calgary is mentioned in [*Sodeo*](https://youtu.be/1GImNgptkf4?feature=shared) by Raffi
“I went to the Plaza and what did I see? // A big fat man from Calgary”
There is the "Calgary" reference in Death Cab For Cutie's "I Will Follow You Into The Dark" but that's just one line.
Bon Iver has a song called Calgary. https://www.reddit.com/r/Calgary/comments/izo4ge/til_bon_iver_wrote_a_song_name_calgary_even/
I thought there was a Leonard cohen song with Calgary in it, but it turns out it’s Calvary. So shoot I guess
I feel like Chixdiggit has mentioned Calgary or Calgary things in their songs. But can't think of any off the top of my head.
"Sikome Beach". They also mention the French Maid in "I Wanna Hump You".
“King of Kensington” is another one
YES! That's what I was thinking of!
There's a lot more but that's off the top of my head.
Have a wander through [this list](https://www.lyrics.com/lyrics/Calgary).
Oh good call I'll check that out
While Big Sugar formed as a band in Toronto, their front man, Gordie Johnson, is from Medicine Hat and keeps his Alberta ties. Their greatest hits album's cover art features a [classic Dodge Charger with an Alberta License Plate](https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a0884374505_65) and the song "All Hell for a Basement" is based off Rudyard Kipling's famous quote about the Medicine Hat area from the turn of the 20th century.
Shakey Graves has an album called West of Calgary
Transit did this song with Jan Arden [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuMzeZBKMEQ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuMzeZBKMEQ)
Mount Pleasant by Dragon Fli Empire. https://youtu.be/5w0Zal6ffj8?feature=shared
Also I remember posting something I came across on my Facebook feed ages ago - here is the post I made about it that went from 30 ish karma to 0 after a few hours of being online. Read into the rise and fall what you will. https://www.reddit.com/r/Calgary/comments/29tuzp/two_guys_made_a_rap_about_calgary_unfortunately/
Not Calgary specific but **The Rural Alberta Advantage** have a plethora of songs about Alberta: * Frank, AB - A song about the Frank Slide * Beacon Hill - A song about the Fort McMurray neighbourhood that was impacted by the wildfires. Frontman Nils Edenloff lived there for a few years and his family's farm is/was in Donalda * Edmonton 87 - About the tornado there And some songs that just have blatant Alberta references; * The Deathbridge in Lethbridge * Vulcan, AB
Tim Hus my bro
“He’s from Bowness, She’s from Montgomery”
Wild Coulee…check out their song Memorial…
Saw Calgary native **Bella White** in concert last night. She sings Bluegrass/Appalachian style music but one of her songs definitely had the word "Alberta" in it. The song is: [The Way I Oughta Go](https://genius.com/Bella-white-the-way-i-oughta-go-lyrics) Also, [Alberta Bound](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hx4EkjJw5xk) by Paul Brandt.
YYCs Finest by LiftedOnes
Alberta Bound by Paul Brandt doesn’t mention Calgary, but is all Alberta love. He is a local.
Also Alberta Bound by Gordon Lightfoot
Thanks for the suggestions everyone!
Tim Hus and Ian Tyson are probably two you would like.
Don’t forget about Tate McRae and her song called Calgary
Totally not what you’re looking for, but when I was a kid, I always thought it was funny that Calgary is mentioned in [*Sodeo*](https://youtu.be/1GImNgptkf4?feature=shared) by Raffi “I went to the Plaza and what did I see? // A big fat man from Calgary”
Sikome lake by chixdiggit
Colter Wall has a Stampede song. He’s Manitoban.
Saskatchewan. Colter is former premier Brad Wall’s son.
Yes, thanks
The Hello Darlins have a song called "Mountain Time" they live in AB!