WHY I LOVE BIRMINGHAM, AL - Raquel Lily Vlog #6

[@raquellily]

BIRMINGFAMMMM Gather all your friends and families because I'm playing some shows this upcoming month and I am SO excited!! Keep the 2nd weekend of September free and come see me play! Friday, Sept 10th @ The Nick and Sunday, Sept 12th @ Trimtab BirmingFAM Festival You can buy tickets here: raquellily.com/ or follow me on my Instagram @ instagram.com/raquel_lily/ to win some free tickets! Leave me a comment and let me know if I'll be seeing you in 2 weeks!

[@dslick6234]

I love you ❤

[@mirandaalexis]

I love people who vlog in Alabama because it rarely happens

[@avriellejanaee3588]

yeahmirandaa me to

[@mikenotnobody]

I live in brimingham

[@mikenotnobody]

My goal is to be a famous youtuber from alabama

[@EvilEnsembleStars]

I live in Birmingham but I want to move to Montreal, England, or Japan(probably will move to Montreal)

[@MerahMonaexoxo]

Mobile Alabama vlogger here, we vlog from Alabama because we said the same thing there isn’t enough Alabama vloggers

[@Loverofnothing00]

Finally someone showed the amazing parts of my home city

[@hiboo9877]

I love my home town too!!!! ^-^

[@man1ac47]

It feels good to hear somebody say they love Birmingham , because i see so many people talk down on our city and you hear nothing but negative things about Birmingham in the media . I love this 🖤

[@raquellily]

I Def mean it! Thanks for watching 💜💜 Birmingham is a great city

[@mhg4721]

Like if you love Birmingham, and if you live in the region.

[@patrickjamesmurphy]

my wife and i are moving to Birmingham from Chicago this autumn. we just watched your video. very informative. thanks!

[@thrashfan4ever]

sounds like you made the right choice i here chicago is a hell hole youll love the south in the fall time

[@patrickjamesmurphy]

@@thrashfan4ever amen to that. we just crossed the two-year mark here and are loving it. never planned to leave Chicago but it's been a blessing to find ourselves in Alabama.

[@jm-je4tl]

@@patrickjamesmurphy , have you gained weight?

[@patrickjamesmurphy]

@@jm-je4tl no

[@hodgequinn6919]

@@patrickjamesmurphy yo Pat did you make it here to the ham, I would love for you to visit my restaurant here I'm Birmingham AL, I'm the Midfield area the name of the restaurant is called “Under The Sea" would love a visit from you buddy great people and great food, look us up and check with me, the chef sent you

[@vns259]

the number of record stores, hipster ice cream/ pharmacy/video game themed bars and music venues in birmingham is insane, i love visiting my family there. i live in philly and birmingham is the perfect mix of suburbs/small town but you’re always 5 minutes from the city

[@MsSunshineBrown]

I have lived here all my life but your blog just gave me a total different prospective of Birmingham. Thanks!

[@chocolatechipslime]

While I wouldn’t want to live in the inner city of Birmingham I’d definitely live in those nice suburbs south of the city though. My wife and kids moved here from the San Antonio area. We wanted to be in the Deep South also and Alabama has lots to offer, we are in a smaller town in south Alabama and I hope more people don’t discover this state. I don’t want this place turning into a North Carolina or Atlanta are or even Tennessee. Alabama is a hidden gem. Affordable living, pretty scenery, good soul food, close to the beach and other cities and nice winters.

[@perfectshot9285]

My favorite spot in Birmingham is the Golden Temple in five points south. Do you know about it?

[@jennagriggs5200]

Yesss!!!! I love the GT sooooo much❤️❤️❤️

[@cc_h.arrison1354]

I live in Alabama in Birmingham so ...this is weird bc I finally know the places KZbinrs are going

[@MerahMonaexoxo]

We are from mobile, a few years ago we went to Birmingham to the steel city jazz festival it was awesome

[@marktastic86]

Great video. I live in California now and I sing Birmingham's praises every time I'm asked where I'm from. I refer to it as the Austin of Alabama because it really is nothing like the rest of the state. The music scene is highly underrated (nice shout out to the amazing Tragic City), and the barbecue is unmatched anywhere in the country. It's a beautiful place and I miss it quite a bit. I don't miss the humidity, though, haha. Glad you're happy there. Keep spreading the good word about the 'ham!

[@kencarter1115]

My daughter is from Bham and live in Cali kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpeXgKttptpla8U&feature=share

[@CokoMonroe333]

Love the energy and the positivity of this vlog! My family and myself will be moving to Birmingham this month! Took a little trip there over the holiday and we love everything about Birmingham! You appreciate the South more when you’re from up North! Thanks so much for sharing and look forward to catching one of your shows 💜

[@raquellily]

I love Bham! Can't wait to see you at a show!

[@shendawg22]

This is one of the best city tour videos I've seen! Thanks for promoting the Ham Raquel! I've seen you play around town several times your an amazing artist as well!!

[@dodblg03]

I was just thinking this is the best video I've seen and there you were.

[@anatejada1100]

Girl Omg thank you for this video, I’m from NYC and looking at homes in Alabama, we are ready for the move…NY has officially priced us out unless we move like 4 hours upstate, and nope! So looked at states and Alabama looked like a good fit, my family and friends are so confused 😂😂😂

[@Arginne]

Did you move? How did it go?

[@CFGossettAbbasHealingArts]

I love living in Birmingham too. It's a great place to be for so many reasons. Sure, there is a down side but the good out weights the bad.

[@ChandanKumar-mj9xt]

I miss you

[@latoyakennedy5122]

Dope video ,I am from Birmingham, al ,i am an artist myself i left i. 2007 ,i current live in Denver Colorado and i use to always hangout in 5 points south and I am glad to see I can go home and visit and look back were I began. And how far I have come from that slow life living ,enjoy my hometown ma

[@lowmofo]

That was way better than any tourist or travel blog from people just passing through. You can really did a great job by showing off sooooooo many places that make this city so wonderful and make us happy to call ut home. Nice job!

[@mannguyen4797]

I grew up in garden grove California for 13 years and moved here in 2003 . Birmingham al it’s a special safe haven for me.

[@riomcguire9645]

I just realized this was posted years ago! I’ve been living in Birmingham for almost two years, highlands, and I’m about to move deeper into the highland cliff area, I love it here! I’m from New York as well and smiled when you mentioned being asked why would you leave Ny to Bham?! Hahah I don’t think they’d understand without experiencing both places. Thank you for the tour, it was lovely seeing what I see everyday thru your lenses. Solidifies my choice of move! Plus you put me on to a bunch of places I haven’t even discovered yet. Good insight 😉 I noticed in your recent videos you’re back in Ny. I always add, that will always be my home. Well, Best to you! And thank you for this lovely capture ☺️

[@michaelwtm]

To this day, best vlog of Birmingham, no one has done it better. I can show this to anyone and explain why I love it here. Thank you Raquel!

[@raquellily]

Wow, thank you!

[@aaliyahetc.6687]

I was born in enterprise, AL but moved to new York when I was 4 and pretty much raised here. I plan on getting a job and saving my money as soon as I can to move back or at least take a long trip.

[@fazbell]

Hard to beat Birmingham. Tragic past, exciting future. Birmingham is one of my favorite cities.

[@shelly7108]

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[@yourwitchbesti]

As someone that was born and raised in Birmingham, and that has family in Georgia; I actually think that Georgia’s bbq is actually better. And the best place I’ve ever had bbq was in Lyons, Ga and it’s called Papa Bucks Bbq.

[@TheKeithboykin]

Great video!!! I'm a native of Birmingham and I really enjoyed seeing so many of the places that I have visited around town. Your message is so like many others that I have met that moved to Birmingham that get that very question, why Birmingham? The funny thing is most people who may not be so kind on B;ham have never visited our city. Is it perfect, the answer to that is, show me a city that is. Birmingham deserves a little good recognition and your video does a wonderful job!. Welcome to the Ham!!!

[@awesomeatitsfinest]

Holy shit i just saw myself in your blog, haha. At 440, i was your barista that day ;) totally surreal feeling to see myself in your video lol.

[@awesomeatitsfinest]

I recognize you from the neighborhood :) glad you like it, it keeps me in a job ;)

[@shainastars07]

I love my home state Alabama! I'm from Hoover, AL, but I love my home town Hoover, AL. 🇺🇸🇺🇸💜❤

[@trix5884]

shainastars07 sweet home Alabama

[@markitaj7646]

shainastars07 I live in Hoover

[@heidi3011]

SAME

[@TheMikeLucid]

This was an amazing video. As someone who isn't from Birmingham either I can relate alot it how you feel. This city has quite the charm. I feel like you could be 3 or 4 parts on all the stuff we have here lol. Sorry I'm just now hearing about you! Hopefully I'll bump into you around town! Keep up the great work.

[@DavidDiMuzio]

You look younger now than 3 years ago 🤩 PS: I love Birmingham as well 💜

[@glennzac63]

Love this Beauty’s spirit and great productions quality. Thanks for showing us this awesome city!

[@raquellily]

Thank you for the kind words and for watching!

[@twinklybird]

Just stumbled upon this video. I’m a theater maker (writer and performer) from Belgium and am planning a new project, which would require two three-week-periods of filming in Birmingham. Was wondering what the best area would be to stay in? (Travelling with a small crew of 3 or 4). Any bed and breakfasts you’d recommend? I keep reading about high crime rates, so would love to pick a safe place for my crew and I. This video sheds a different light on it though, looks like a wonderful place to be! Hope we can catch a music gig while we’re there.

[@jamesinbrooklyn9574]

IF you have not come already, finding an airbnb or hotel in these neighborhoods would be great for you. Highland Park, Lakeview, Avondale, Parkside...not in any order. Parkside is closest to downtown and not as much of a "neighborhood". Tell us how you enjoyed your trip!

[@phillynash]

Growing up in Birmingham, I have to say....I LOVE THIS!!! Thanks for making this, Raquel Lily...like, seriously.

[@craigdoriety9798]

I think Birmingham is in a golden age of growth now. So many new things happening now. Lots of growth downtown with people moving back in as old buildings are being renovated for housing and business. Really excited for the future. Ain't no ham like Birmingham.

[@phillynash]

I totally agree! I have a lot of fun in the city.

[@JasonJFlippingLife]

I'm originally from Southern Cali/OC, went to school in Champaign Illinois, spent a decade in Middle Tn, have lived in Bham for a 1 1/2 yrs now and I absolutely love it. Thanks much for making this vid.

[@kencarter1115]

My daughter is from Bham and now live in Cali. Check her out kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpeXgKttptpla8U&feature=share

[@comfyoldchair3771]

I’ve lived in Birmingham since I was 6 years old. I’m now 66. Usually, the worst things in the world are said about Alabama, and yes, while we aren’t perfect, this is still a very interesting place to live. You showed a lot of the highlights....you featured many places I’ve been. Thanks for this wonderful video and for showing some of the good things about B’ham. That’s why it’s called “The Magic City.”

[@genarachannel8134]

I’m from Alabama it’s the best place you could ever live ❤️ I’m a youtuber to it’s nice to see more youtuber from Alabama ❤️❤️

[@mhg4721]

Also finally someone who shows how nice Birmingham is. I grew up here and still live here. As a person who has grown up here I probably don’t see the full potential. But I love it. Also Alexander Shunnarah 😂😂 yep. cantina is to die for.

[@laurenmoffett4421]

It’s so weird to see places I recognize on here 😂

[@user-tb3xq5mu7z]

The magic city

[@bostonjohnny1410]

This is gold! RAQUEL LILY be translating 💕!

[@LifewithMiyahh]

I live in Birmingham

[@aksah6102]

Birmingham is beautiful but I thought it is a very dangerous violent city?

[@QuillTCO]

Belen rivera The history behind it.

[@cesarmartinez8739]

Me to

[@saimacase2289]

I do too

[@wildplatypusg7944]

same

[@scottyboyhomie]

Just moved here myself from Texas, and I also make music. Awesome video by the way I'm excited to try lots a places you showed. Gracias!!!

[@DubyaB83]

You filmed this perfectly, I have lived here all my life and i swear it felt like i was watching " worlds best places to tour' on tv...lol.

[@fiendga]

Raquel thanks for the video. I am active duty navy from Atlanta. Atlanta is so over crowded I do not want to deal with it when I retire in 4 yrs. Thanks for the help I have really been looking at Birmingham. This video helped me a lot, looking like an awesome city.

[@RockSmithStudio]

As someone from Birmingham, I'm so glad you spent like half the video on food. I agree with what you said about people there not understanding how good food is in Bham

[@callmetjayy3386]

And now we have topgolf‼️‼️‼️❤️

[@chadly805]

"i mean Jesus Christ we have a bacon truck" 😂 thank you for sharing, thinking about moving there

[@gachasadd5373]

I was born in Tennessee but I now live in Letson Farms, AL. I love it here! I've been raised with a northern family and I'm the only southerner. I don't mind it! It's fun, loving, and DELICIOUS!

[@gachasadd5373]

:3

[@Bng2015]

I’m moving to Birmingham from Asheville N.C I was so nervous now I’m so excited!

[@Arginne]

How is it?

[@Bng2015]

@@Arginne lol I moved back to the Carolina’s

[@RK-ep8qy]

Came for the American pronunciation of Birmingham now I'm lowkey considering moving there

[@alejandrabriceno8362]

Hey Raquel! I don’t know if you remember, but you had a show at patriot park for the street fest a few years ago. I was there, and you were amazing, and I am so happy you are doing very well. Thank you for showing the beauty of Birmingham, and I hope you continue succeeding. Love, a big fan. Ps: I shared a few words with you, as I bought a cd. You were so sweet

[@artofvalor9396]

There's so much to do in Birmingham. So much fun!

[@Johnathanb09]

Just arrived to Birmingham via train traveling by train isn’t bad at all found it to be pretty cool

[@drizzyfoster]

Highland musical is my grandpas music shop if you don’t believe me ask if the managers name is Don Murdoch

[@1101millie97]

Love the video, you make it sound like it is so much fun and hip to live there! How come you out since then?

[@RovinJaime]

Thanks for the vlog! I am moving to Birmingham in November so I need to find out some cool spots to hangout. Maybe I can catch one of your shows one day

[@RovinJaime]

Ok I have to check out that place when I get there. I won't be able to go on Black Friday because I will be coming home on holidays. But I'll try to keep up with your page to catch one of your shows!

[@drewh4084]

I’ve lived in Indiana all my life. Pretty boring and basically just corn. I think I might be making the move to Birmingham. I’ll have to let you know if I do!

[@mbrad1969]

I'm from Birmingham and haven't been home since 87. Wow! A lot has changed!!!

[@cvyblazer]

You should really come back to visit. It's a different city. I grew up here and still live here and remember how bad it was in the 80s and 90s. I have traveled all over the country, coast to coast and don't want to live anywhere else.

[@puntallstar3]

Great vlog Raq! I love my home state of NY but you've got me thinking i should check out that southern style

[@symphonybrown7724]

Thanks for sharing your story. Very inspirational. Many of us start out on one path and end up in another. I know I have. Had a stroke after 18 years on my job. Just knew I would retire there. Didnt happen now Im on a new path. Very scary at times. But know regrets. Much success to you.

[@AcousticKngt]

!swearjar Nice Vlog, Raquel! Will have to put Birmingham down as a place to visit. You should get a paid commision by the Alabama Tourist Bureau.

[@softpornpopcorn]

Visiting Birmingham for a couple of days next April. This is going to sound so narrow-minded, but as a British Indian, I've no idea what to expect (I've heard the stereotypes..). This video puts me at ease somewhat hahaha.

[@softpornpopcorn]

Raquel Lily Yeah, I'm actually staying in Highland Park so I have no excuse to miss out the stuff you mentioned haha.

[@lcoop3505]

The racism was bad 60 years ago in Birmingham, but now it isn’t more racist than any other city. It’s just unfortunate that the stereotypes still stuck.

[@softpornpopcorn]

Bruce Lee Sorry you didn't have a great experience. I'm no longer a student so it's not a case of transferring. I'll literally be staying there for one night in the Highland Park area. As someone who was born and raised in London, crime is nothing new to me so I'm not worried. Well, maybe the guns aspect but I'll just have stay aware and keep my wits about me at all times (as with any city).

[@TubaGlider2]

You know that could have happened in any American city right? Hell, if it was Memphis, New Orleans, or Chicago the guy probably would have killed you and then took your money. Don't walk around in the wee hours of the morning in any American city if you're not familiar with it. If you go on the other side of the mountain, Bham is really nice. Just be mindful of your surroundings. If the grass is long and there are bars on the windows, get out of there, no matter what city.

[@RiccFBA]

Very great video. Im from Birmingham, now lives in Los Angeles. Just visited Birmingham 2 weeks ago, and it was fantastic. Had sooo much food Lol

[@kencarter1115]

My daughter is from Bham and live in LA. See her channel kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpeXgKttptpla8U&feature=share

[@davidharrison6615]

i am English and visit the southern states a lot . Alabama is always on my list . great people great country . Birmingham is a great place to visit and i am sure to live . your very lucky !

[@chrashxm2]

OMFG, you put the devil statue in the blog. I used to love laughing at that shit with my family every time we drove by it. I used to go down there all the time cause they had this great comic store with all the back issues I hadn't collected yet.

[@Kishafamily]

I’m thinking about moving to Birmingham and would love to be a musician there tell me how I can join

[@Noahsoak]

Thnx! I wondered. If there were any decent eateries, coffee shops, music!

[@Knowledge-dn7wq]

Great edits great music and definitely a made for tv personality. Plan a 5 city tour and find tour guides in each city and film an episode like this in each one. Definitely some Anthony Bourdain no reservations vibes with this 👍 great content

[@WillCash]

Great video!!! Cracked me up with the Gin and Juice bit lol

[@tinacollins3937]

I'm was thinking about moving to Montgomery, Alabama next year. Florida just too expensive for a family of 5 lol!!!

[@tinacollins3937]

Raquel Lily Thanks

[@extrof]

Look at Huntsville Alabama

[@Arginne]

How is it? Im in tampa and its just too damn expensive

[@jamesgaszak3685]

Awesome video. Im trying to decide on either Charlotte or Birmingham to move to. Thanks for sharing your love for the town. Peace.

[@jamesgaszak3685]

Good to know. Im coming from Austin Tx and your city seems to have that fun, musical indy vibe as well. You would enjoy the ATX life. We should do a city switch! Haha.

[@lcoop3505]

I was born in Charlotte but live in Birmingham now. Very similar, but Birmingham is more like Austin with more of a music, hippie vibe in downtown. Charlotte is more family oriented although Birmingham is as well.

[@jamesgaszak3685]

I do love me some music. Now you got me swinging toward a fun adventure in Alabama!

[@yeseniaelena8709]

I live in Birmingham Alabama and it's rlly cool bc u feel free but also it's kinda boring and my dad actually put up lights in UAB

[@eoleol4750]

She had me flying high for a moment then I read the comments below and was brought back down to earth. Black American male, in my 50's now and live elsewhere. I had some cool outings, years ago in Birmingham. The Southside was my favorite, some of the best herb(Not MJ) shops in the country, went to cool neighborhood African American bars and clubs. Met some of the coolest, radical white people in the country. But like in the other comments, there are always racial and economical barriers (higher in Birmingham) . People living an art, film making, music lifestyle but no real talent, because they have money. Connect with a female of a different race and it goes nowhere because she has to worry about the racial implications.

[@SixTenVisuals]

So have you ventured out of your small square mileage of BHam area you showed in this vid since 2017?

[@scherylb]

I wonder if your still in the Ham? I live outside of Bham but so far I don't find it all that great ... maybe I just need to explore more....Where are those parks at that I seen in the video? Everyone only talks about the railroad park....some info would be great.

[@susannorman8549]

She showed the parks in Highland Park on Highland Avenue. There are 3 close together, Caldwell, Rhodes and Rushton are their names.

[@billboardbirdy]

Bham has the best food in the south in my opinion. I used to go to this place called “The Purple Ribbon” their food was so good 😂

[@marcososorio7012]

I live in birmingham. birmigham is beautiful

[@Squidicus23]

It also sucks being a catholic in Alabama surrounded by the many baptist of first baptist church getting questions like “Can you date outside your religion” “Do you worship Mary” “Do you even read the Bible” “Why is it so strict” “Your church is so boring”

[@sorethumbs379]

Serious question, do Catholics worship Mary? I’m genuinely curious and I mean no disrespect

[@Arginne]

In birmingham though?

[@Mark_R_Tho]

I loved living in Birmingham🙂

[@kw872]

I love this! Thanks for vlogging the social scene. I may be transplanting soon and it’s good to see an artsy vibe.

[@galeabernathy3921]

Saw's in Avondale is Saw's Soul Kitchen.

[@Video-Games-Are-Fun]

such a nice place with great weather too! not freezing and dark like new york city (fake pace salsa is made here)

[@williamfarmer578]

Just found this channel an you have just earned a new follower. Thank you for telling people about our kick ass city.

[@jarmani3447]

I'll be there Monday for job training. I'll be sure to check out some of those spots!

[@digitalvalor8275]

Very Cool video. I moved to Huntsville, AL from Florida in 2006. My family and I enjoy BHM, we were just there visiting the McWane Science Center.

[@Arginne]

I live in tampa fl. How are yall liking BHM now?

[@kamauriaclay636]

THANK YOU! people always think we are country

[@Picklejam08]

Read somewhere that in 1960 Birmingham population was 340,000 and today it is about 210,000. That is a massive loss of people in 60 years. Why? What the hell happened? Why did so many leave? In that same time period the USA population grew from 180 million to 330 million today.

[@jamesinbrooklyn9574]

The plague of surburbanization and racism that infected so many cities in the 60s and 70s....Detroit, Baltimore, Buffalo, St. Louis, etc. Plus ineffective leadership that didn't now manage and had no vision for the transition from an industrial/manufacturing economy, among other things. Leadership and vision much much better now.

[@slashol8710]

I was born in Birmingham and my mom works at Birmingham and I went inside in Sloss furnace, when I went in there I was scary cat xD

[@danielbyrne5402]

im from Birmingham England, the only place in the usa wanna visit is Birmingham alabama ,are you guys called brummies too?

[@otterinbham9641]

We prefer the term Birminghamsters.

[@makailaf8448]

Looking to move here and I’m happy to see this video.

[@ChiefTrapHustle]

Yo didn't know we had vloggers who loves our city so much!! Respect

[@xoxojesilynxoxo803]

My grandma worked at uab but she retired. I also live in Birmingham.

[@solomondavid329]

Nice video! Can I ask ? Does it still have its Southern Charm ?

[@jklmn101]

When you got to Rojo I said yeah she gets it. Not best, not worst. Just hits the right buttons.

[@jklmn101]

Oh, you're so right Raquel. Southside has had a nice vibe for decades, and Rojo is like a sweet little bleacher for us to enjoy it from. Doesn't at all hurt that the food is good!

[@danzemer76]

Beautifully edited and presented.

[@raquellily]

Thanks, Dan!

[@michaeldonley7741]

I’m really thinking about moving there, St. Louis is so old to me. Wish I knew people there.

[@badwater]

Hey Raquel. This is a fantastic video about my hometown, thank you! I'm so glad you like it here; sometimes it takes a person from somewhere else to notice and appreciate the good things about our city. I wish you much success.

[@ExploringAlabama]

It is interesting, like you I've been all over the world yet still ended up back here

[@bamaVOX]

I luv it! I've hit all those spots. Born and raised. Thanx for shattering all the stereo types.

[@rtsgraham]

I'm coming down for hotdogs and Avondale. Pick me up at the airport, please.

[@TheSinisterMinister666]

Avondale is awesome! You wouldn’t believe how the area is making a comeback From what it once was! Downtown, railroad park, Lakeview...... Birmingham is definitely on an upswing!

[@TheSinisterMinister666]

Raquel Lily ..... Indeed! Maybe I’ll catch you down at Avondale brewery sometime. I’ll be more than glad to buy you a beer!

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Raquel Lily .... Are you on Facebook?

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The Sinister Minister is

[@galeabernathy3921]

I've lived in Avondale since May, 1978. I love it here.

[@sthomasond]

I have lived in birmingham damn near my whole life save for a few stints and it really ain't that bad of a city.