Name that song! What are your favorite songs with a name in the title?

Question

This question was inspired by my response to a contact's question. It was in regards to a song dedication for her dog that passed away. I responded with Henry Gross - "Shannon"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kSrV_CubiQ

&feature=related

I always get a kick when on YouTube, I read comments such as "My name is _______ and my parents named me after this song"..

That said, one of my faves was a power ballad that I used to dedicate to an ex girlfriend of mine..

Boston - "Amanda"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jXMlFidJEc

I know The Beatles have had many..What's your favorite? Oh, and BTW, no generic list in alphabetical order, please.

Thanks!

Answer 1

Favorite Answer

I'm listing songs from my high school sock hop years:

Norman - Sue Thompson

Denise - Randy & the Rainbows

Harvey's gotta girlfriend - The Royal Teens

Bobby's girl - Marcie Blaine

Sherry - The Four Seasons

Lucille - The Everly Brothers

Claudette - The Everly Bros.

Johnny Jingo - Hayley Mills

Sheila - Tommy Roe

Donna - Ritchie Valens

Jim Dandy - Lavern Baker

Please don't ask about Barbara - Bobby Vee

I saw Linda yesterday - Dickey Lee

Oh, Carol - Neil Sedaka

Just tell her Jim said hello - Elvis Presley

Maries's the name of his latest flame - Elvis

Tammy - Debbie Reynolds

Peggy Sue - Buddy Holly

Michael (row the boat ashore) - The Highwaymen

Hello, Mary-Lou - Ricky Nelson

Gina - Johnny Mathis

Diana - Paul Anka

Betty in Bermudas - The Dovells

Runaround Sue - Dion

Hey, Paula - Paul & Paula

Judy's turn to cry - Lesley Gore

Frankie (my darling) - Connie Francis

Teddy - Connie Francis

Cindy's birthday - Johnny Crawford

James (hold the ladder steady) - Sue Thompson

Eddie my love - The Teen Queens

Johnny Angel - Shelley Fabares

Amy - Paul Peterson

Tall Paul - Annette Funicello

Sally go 'round the roses - The Jaynetts

Maria Elena - Los Indios Tabajaras

Hit the road, Jack - Ray Charles (from 1961 but it's still popular within American society)

Source(s): I hope this wasn't what you called a generic list. If it is I'll start shortening my future answers.....I need to squelch my prolixity, Harvey.

Answer 2

Amber- Stick To Your Guns

Erida- Stick To Your Guns (She's the Goddess Of Hate, so I think it counts)

To Izzy And The Boys- The Last Starfighter

Logan Circle: A New Hope

You're Not Salinger, Get Over It- The Wonder Years

Solo & Chewy: Holdin' It Down- The Wonder Years

Jesus Of Suburbia- Green Day

Mike Kennedy Is A Bad Friend- The Wonder Years

Gaia Bleeds- Set Your Goals (Earth Goddess)

Polly- Nirvana

Franco Un-American- NOFX (Like James Franco lol)

Buzz Aldrin: The Poster Boy For Second Place- The Wonder Years

Washington Square Park- The Wonder Years

Andria- La Dispute

New Years With Carl Weathers- The Wonder Years

Ramirez- The Acacia Strain

See God- Trapped Under Ice

Raphael- Set Your Goals

My Life As Rob Gordon- The Wonder Years

Hey There Delilah- Plain White T's

Source(s): Itunes

Answer 3

Ah, so many..

Guys First-

Chuck E's In Love - Rickie Lee Jones

Jimmy Mack - Martha and the Vandellas

Mark on the Bus - Beastie Boys

Sweet Baby James - James Taylor

You Can Call Me Al - Paul Simon

Louie Louie - The Kingsmen

Jesse's Girl - Rick Springfield

Hey Jude- Beatles, yes it's a Guy..lol.

Girls-

4th of July Sandy - Bruce Springsteen

Rosalita - Bruce Springsteen

Bobby Jean- Bruce Springsteen

Amanda -Boston

Jenny- Tommy Tutone

Proud Mary - Ike and Tina Turner

Sarah Smiled - Hall & Oates

Jefferson Starship - "Jane"

Valerie -Steve Winwood

Cecilia -Simon & Garfunkel

Layla -Eric Clapton

Rosanna-Toto

Oh Sheila - Ready for the World -

Roxanne -The Police

Melissa -The Allman Brothers

Penny Lane- Beatles..(most from the Beatles)

....and many more.... :)

Source(s): Sandy Songs - Personal Audio File..(That's Me : )

Answer 4

Favourite song of all time = Bruce Guthro - Without Words

Runrig - Clash Of The Ash

Skillet - One Day Too Late

The Fray - How To Save A Life

MIKA - My Interprotation

Daniel Powter - If Only I Could Cry

David Glen Eisley - Sweet Victory

Guns N Roses - Sweet Child O Mine

Lyrnyrd Skynyrd - Sweet Home Alabama

Gary Jules - Mad World (rock version)

Smash Mouth - All Star

Blink 182 - All The Small Things

Green Day - American Idiot

Paramore - That's What You Get

Evanescence - Bring Me To Life

Answer 5

Billie Jean...Michael Jackson

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Bf6AST5Itw

&feature=player_embedded#at=337

Nikita...Elton John

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKmXRwjWYUM

Answer 6

Ummm...

I'd say my favourite song with a name in was Tom Sawyer by Rush.

My top 5 would go:

Rush - Tom Sawyer

Police - Roxanne

Rhiannon - Fleetwood Mac

Boston - Amanda (fantastic choice man, love Boston)

Foreigner - Luanne

I have no specific reason for liking the songs unfortunately, other than how awesome they are.

Favourite Beatles named song is probably Hey Jude, can't help it, it's a great song (I don't profess to be a huge Beatles fan!).

Answer 7

From all Genre's

Zoey Jane - Staind

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOuLvuzQqeo

&feature=fvst

Jolene - Dolly Parton

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gtv3idYAC8I

Arlene - Crystal Bowersox

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0V132Ma7whs

Alison - Elvis Costello

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfZ5m-oGmtQ

I also like Linda Ronstadt's cover.

Johnny B Goode - Chuck berry

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWNykOk2ckE

Rhiannon - Fleetwood Mac

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqEiiVvxyMc

Eleanor Rigby - The Beatles

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xajQUEPXRyg

Angie - The Rolling Stones

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXRExocnpUw

Baba O'Riley - The Who

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2KRpRMSu4g

Jessica - The Allman Brothers Band

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oidm5Zfw_SA

Answer 8

Cecila by Simon and Garfunkel

Jack and Diane by John Cougar Mellancamp

Sherry by Franki Valli and The Four Seasons

Janie's Got A Gun by Aerosmith

Jamie's Cryin by Van Halen

Brandy You're A Fine Girl by Looking Glass

Jessie's Girl by Rick Springfield

Oh Donna by Ritchie Valens

Answer 9

Andy You're A Star - The Killers.

Angie - Rolling Stones.

Come On Eileen - Dexys Midnight Runner.

Hey Joe - Jimi Hendrix.

Roxanne - The Police.

Answer 10

Youtube Alison Elvis Costello

Source(s): https://shorte.im/baF9e