Warner Robins has a theme song!

Well, the city of Warner Robins has a song written about them and if you’re from out of town, your hometown may have a theme song as well. I stumbled upon this concept on my Spotify. I got curious and decided to type in my hometown. (That’s Grand Junction, Colorado, for those wondering.)

I found many songs written about my town, mostly alternative rock, for some reason, a few indie hits and an electronic song, but there was one that stood out to me above all else.

It was called “A Great Grand Junction Song.” The artist behind it was literally named The Guy Who Sings Songs About Cities & Towns.

On a mission, The Guy, as I will now refer him as, released an album for every state in the country, and even a few albums for the U.K., France, Canada and Australia.

Naturally, I had to listen to Georgia’s album, aptly titled “Georgia City Songs Forever and Always!” Scrolling through, I wasn’t expecting to see Houston County represented. I was thinking there would definitely be Atlanta, Savannah, Columbus, maybe Macon, but there it was on the playlist: “Warner Robins Spectacular Song.”

I couldn’t believe it. I listened to it on repeat, so much that it became no. 15 on my most played songs recently, somewhere between the sped up remix of “Sure Thing” by Miguel and “Something in the Orange” by Zach Bryan.

With a banjo strumming in the background, The Guy gave it his all hyping up the city, saying it is a wonderful community, a wonderful place to raise a family.

My favorite line? “Hop on Interstate 75 and go to Warner Robins! Oh yeah!” I chuckle every time I hear it.

The Guy gave a special shout out to the Museum of Aviation, Warner Robins Little Theatre, Houston Healthcare, Houston County High School, Northside High School and the Nola Brantley Memorial Library.

As the Warner Robins reporter for city council, I am very tempted to tell the council about it and I suggest we play it at council meetings.

Now, as a musician myself, I had some critiques. The Guy is a little pitchy and he pronounced Houston wrong; regardless, his song is thoroughly entertaining.

If The Guy writes a second round of songs for Georgia, I implore him: PLEASE don’t leave Houston County out! I would love to hear a song written about Perry and Centerville.

For Perry, call it “Perry! Perry! Perry!” He could mention the Dogwood Festival, the National Fairgrounds, Perry Players, Muse Theatre, Perry High School, The Westfield School, The Perry Area Historical Society. The list goes on and on of staples in the community that he could draw inspiration from.

Centerville’s song could be called “Centerville, Oh Yeah!” Center Park is a good candidate for mentioning. He could also shout out the Recycling Center, Centerville Library, Galleria Mall, Thomson Middle School and Snellgrove Seafood.

While we’re waiting, if you want to hear the Warner Robins masterpiece for yourself, go to www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPCtYG8Cdjg

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