TOLEDO, Ohio — We decided to create our own version of Spotify Wrapped - one built entirely around songs with Toledo ties. Some were written by artists born here, some reference our city directly and others highlight the musical roots that connect Northwest Ohio to stages around the world.

Here are the 15 tracks that made our WTOL 11 Wrapped: Toledo Edition , the story behind each one and why it earned a spot.

1. “Saturday Night in Toledo, Ohio” | John Denver

One of the most famous Toledo references in music history, this satirical 1970s song has become a permanent part of the city’s pop-culture identity. Whether you laugh or cringe, it’s impossible to make a Toledo playlist without it.

2. “Holy Toledo” | Crystal Bowersox

A Toledo native and “American Idol” finalist, Crystal B

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