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Songs About Food

Sometimes the food is the whole point; sometimes it is a stand-in for something sweeter. Either way, here is a playlist to cook, snack and sing along to.

Updated 2026

  1. 1

    American Pie by Don McLean 1971

    Not really about pie, but the title earns its spot.

    Read the meaning behind the song
  2. 2

    Sugar, Sugar by The Archies 1969

    Bubblegum pop at its sweetest.

  3. 3

    Cheeseburger in Paradise by Jimmy Buffett 1978

    A craving turned into a whole philosophy.

  4. 4

    Watermelon Sugar by Harry Styles 2019

    Summer fruit as pure pleasure.

  5. 5

    Banana Pancakes by Jack Johnson 2005

    A lazy rainy morning, no plans but breakfast.

  6. 6

    Strawberry Fields Forever by The Beatles 1967

    A childhood place, named for the fruit.

  7. 7

    Peaches by The Presidents of the United States of America 1995

    Millions of peaches, peaches for free.

  8. 8

    Coconut by Harry Nilsson 1971

    Put the lime in the coconut and drink it all up.

  9. 9

    Milkshake by Kelis 2003

    The one that brings all the boys to the yard.

  10. 10

    Tutti Frutti by Little Richard 1955

    Rock and roll, hollered over a nonsense breakfast.

  11. 11

    Red Red Wine by UB40 1983

    A drink to forget, set to a reggae sway.

  12. 12

    Savoy Truffle by The Beatles 1968

    A whole song built from a box of chocolates.

Sweet tooth

For when only sugar will do.

  1. 1

    Sugar by Maroon 5 2014

    Sweetness as the thing you cannot live without.

  2. 2

    Pour Some Sugar on Me by Def Leppard 1987

    Arena rock at its stickiest.

  3. 3

    Lollipop by The Chordettes 1958

    A bright, bouncy ode to a treat.

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