Happy Birthday, Abie Baby! Today is a state holiday in Illinois, the Land of Lincoln, so in honor of the 16th President, here are 18 songs by artists with ties to Illinois. Some were born here, other groups got together here, and some were even named after cities or other places in the state.

1. "He Will Break Your Heart" (1960)
2. "Duke of Earl" (1962)
3. "Kind of a Drag" (1967)
4. "Vehicle" (1970)
5. "Superfly" (1972)
6. "Saturday in the Park" (1972)
7. "Shining Star" (1975)
8. "Best of My Love" (1977)
9. "I'm Every Woman" (1978)
10. "I Want You to Want Me" (1979)
11. "How 'Bout Us" (1981)
12. "Leader of the Band" (1982)
13. "Mr. Roboto" (1983)
14. "Can't Fight This Feeling" (1985)
15. "Glory of Love" (1986)
16. "1979" (1996)
17. "I Belive I Can Fly" (1996)

Bonus: "Soul Man" (1979)