Ypsi: American Idol

The author of the Kibbles & Knits blog, a former Ypsilanti resident, describes some of the city’s highlights before lobbying an American Idol finalist – Matt Giraud, who grew up in Ypsi – to sing “Back to Ypsilanti” for his final Idol performance: “Ypsilanti is also well known from the smash 1983 hit song “Back to Ypsilanti” by native Lee Osler. You can download and listen to that song here. I love the dotcoms and the fact that you can find randy crappy music about obscure towns from 26 years ago.” [Source]