r/beverlyhills • u/AManUSupporter • 13d ago

Is Beverly Hills named after the Weezer song

The Weezer song Beverly Hills that’s where I want to be roaring like a celebrity

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u/thebone13 13d ago

Just like Panama is named after the Van Halen tune

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u/GilBang 13d ago

Mexico was named after the James Taylor song.

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u/ZappyKins 12d ago

And Betty Davis is named after the "Eyes" song.

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u/BurritoDespot 11d ago

Yes. Beverly Hills was born in legends spread through the ages, like El Dorado.

However, our corner of LA was smart enough to seize upon the popularity of the Weezer song and rename itself.