Living in Lowcountry is definitely unique. Of many beautiful beaches, to nice food and culture, it is not difficult to believe that Charleston could inspire a song (or two or three). We have put together some songs that are Lowcountry Artists or songs that are simply inspired by the coastal city + Palmetto State.
Dive and play outside to these songs that will certainly put Carolina in your mind.
🎵 “You can have charleston”| Darius Rucker | It’s no secret – Darius Rucker, once a member of the popular group Hootie and the Blowfish, is a jewel of Charleston + living legend (there is even a street with his name). Hear him paint a picture of a Charleston scene that includes The battery, cobblestone streets, oak trees + more.
🎵 “Sink ‘Em Low”| Ranky Tanky | This Gullah musical group from Lowcountry perfectly incorporates Gullah culture + history in this song with the sound of jazz, rhythm and blues + more. Music is full of Charleston’s soul.
🎵 ”Carolina coast”| Jimmy Buffet | The coastal city we live in may have inspired Jimmy Buffet to sing this song + some people may have seen him surfing Folly Beach years ago.
🎵 “Under the boardwalk”| The Drifters | Did you know that there is a state dance called “The shag”? This song about fun + admiring the sidewalk is known to accompany the dance of the state. The mention of the music to admire the boardwalk makes it a timeless beach tune.
🎵 “Carolina in the morning”| Judy Garland | “Nothing could be better than being in Carolina in the morning …” This song speaks of the appreciation of being in the Carolinas.
🎵 “Waltz for a girl in South Carolina”| Brett Shady | This singer talks about the “sweet summer wind” in South Carolina + a girl from the state of Palmetto that he can’t stop thinking about.
🎵 “South Carolina Blues”| Junior League Band | This song about the “South Carolina Blues” is joyful and fun to hear + includes several instruments throughout the song.
🎵 “Carolina County Ball”| Elf | Imagine a “Carolina County Ball” in a “boogie woogie Friday night”. This song is exactly as the title describes, a party with friends in good old Carolina.
🎵 “Ascending Water”| The High Divers | Ever wanted to make a song about all the floods that occur in the Holy City? This local rock band did just that.
🎵 “The Twist”| Chubby Checker | How can you have a Lowcountry-inspired playlist without the South Carolina native Chubby Checker? This 1960s song became a huge hit (and it’s still classical dance music today). Come on, do The Twist.