“Streets of Sorrow/Birmingham Six” is a political song by punk rockers The Pogues. The second part of the song, written and sung by Shane MacGowan, is a demonstration of support to the Birmingham Six and Guildford Four who were sentenced to life in prison following the Birmingham bombings. Their convictions were declared unsafe and unsatisfactory and quashed in1991 | Getty Imagesplaceholder image
“Streets of Sorrow/Birmingham Six” is a political song by punk rockers The Pogues. The second part of the song, written and sung by Shane MacGowan, is a demonstration of support to the Birmingham Six and Guildford Four who were sentenced to life in prison following the Birmingham bombings. Their convictions were declared unsafe and unsatisfactory and quashed in1991 | Getty Images | Getty Images

Songs of Birmingham: 9 songs which mention Birmingham in their title

These are the bands and musicians which have paid homage to Birmingham in song

Many well known bands and musicians have been inspired by Birmingham with some mentioning the city in the lyrics of their songs or sometimes the titles.

With the likes of ELO, Ocean Colour Scene, Lady Leshurr, Laura Mvula, Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, Brum has produced many top artists over the years.

But which songs actually mention the city itself in the songs title?

Here are 9 songs which mention Birmingham in their title.

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