Gweedoe Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Ok... So I wanted to start a post where we talk about references made to specific locations in Wilco songs.... and if you have ever been to that place... I.E. Via Chicago... Chicago... I went there once when I was in High school.. get the idea! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lost highway Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 I had thought maybe Triremes Row was some scenic street in the old country, then I figured out that it is a reference to ancient Greek ships and the manner in which they are rowed. I also didn't know rowed was a word, but I can think of no other way in which to conjugate it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jokin' dealer Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Let's see.....I've been to Pekin (Kingpin). I've been to FLA but not to Pensacola to hide from the snow. Nor have I been on a tour of Japan (Monday). I've been to Arizona (Hotel Arizona). I've been on a Michigan shore, live there actually (Spiders). Lived in California (California Stars). You've got the landing in St. Louis (Heavy Metal Drummer). Impossible Germany, Unlikely Japan. That's all I can think of that's Wilco. Certainly tons of references in Jeff's Uncle Tupelo songs and the Ruling Class from Loose Fur/solo stuff also comes to mind. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SGL Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Casino Queen (Riverboat casino in downtown stl)ill post more if I can think of them... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouisvilleGreg Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 I walked by the fountain from "New Madrid" in Belleville once on a cross country trip. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caliber66 Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 I have sat on the passenger side of a vehicle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ThisIsNowhere Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 I've been to the Casino Queen, Impossible Germany, and down to FLA. I'm sure there are some others as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WilcoFan Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Embarcadero Skies.. (S.F.) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gogo Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 I walked by the fountain from "New Madrid" in Belleville once on a cross country trip.I was in San Diego for a Wilco show, and immediately after the show I walked past a restaurant called "Ole' Madrid", but in my Wilco-addled state I read it as "Ol' Madrid". Embarcadero Skies.. (S.F.)I've always wondered about that, is that a reference to the Embarcadero in SF? There must be other places where the waterfront is referred to as the Embarcadero. And this doesn't really count, but I've been on Mermaid Avenue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dude Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 I've been back in my old neighborhood. Can't say if I've been back in yours. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
W(TF) Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 I hate it 'here'...sometimes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kimcatch22 Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 The Kiss 'n' Ride on the CTA is where you get dropped off at the train station. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sweetheart-mine Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 i've been to the hell that is chrome. did not stay. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jnrjr79 Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 I guess this is Uncle Tupelo, but I've been to Sauget of Sauget Wind. Also, there's another Germany reference in I'm a Wheel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmacomber68w Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 I have cut class Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lessthanIthink Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Big city blinking? been there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
evil horn Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 in the deep chrome canyons of the loudest Manhattans ? yep. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MunkyKayse Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I've always wondered about that, is that a reference to the Embarcadero in SF? There must be other places where the waterfront is referred to as the Embarcadero. Living in the Bay Area, I always think of the Embarcadero and the Ferry Building when I hear that one line. Also been to.. Deep chrome canyons of the loudest ManhattansFLACalifornia (Stars)Arizona (Although never actually went in a hotel in Arizona) And it doesn't really count as a Wilco reference, but I've been to L.A. (Ruling Class - Loose Fur) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Larrivee Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 every year I go to a private beach in Michigan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
watchtower41 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I've bought handshake drugs downtown. I've rode in a city cab blinking. I've wathced a parade in blue skies. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HungryHippo Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Jeff Tweedy asked me if i was, "Via Chicago," and i told him no. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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