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Post by greendemon on Jun 18, 2023 10:14:41 GMT 1
We have that thread in the Games forum where we list songs where the title is or contains a name... but which ones do people actually like, or dislike?
Two favourites that come to mind instantly:
Steve Winwood - Valerie
Toto - Rosanna
Obviously there are loads more great ones...
On the 'hate' side: I've always despised Kaiser Chiefs 'Ruby', partly though not entirely due to overplay.
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Post by Earl Purple on Jun 18, 2023 10:32:23 GMT 1
Those two songs you mentioned both NM #1 in 1982.
Obviusly add to my list of favourites Oliver's Army (The title contains a name rather than just being one).
and on the subject of Valerie, that song title has been NM #1 twice, with the Zutons in 2006 being the other.
For a worst song, ignoring anything in the 21st century as I'm sure there are a lot of terrible ones there, go back to the 1950s and the worst song I encountered along the way there, "My Son John" by David Whitfield.
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Post by raliverpool on Jun 18, 2023 11:16:10 GMT 1
A Best & Worst contender using the same name..... Best: Cat Stevens - Matthew & Son (1967)
^ Plus musically the bridge inspired one of Tears For Fears best songs ....
Worst:
Karel Fialka - Hey Matthew (1987)
^ This tries to be Prince - Sign O' The Times and fails miserably.
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Post by TheThorne on Jun 18, 2023 11:17:21 GMT 1
Good ones Rick Springfield - Jessie's Girl
Marillion - Kayleigh  |
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Post by TheThorne on Jun 18, 2023 11:21:37 GMT 1
bad ones
Ali G and Shaggy - Me Julie
Westlife - Mandy
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Post by Earl Purple on Jun 18, 2023 12:06:04 GMT 1
and of course a brilliant Mandy song
and the best John or Johnny song.
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Post by Whitneyfan on Jun 18, 2023 12:19:14 GMT 1
Some classics off the top of my head:
Fleetwood Mac - Rhiannon
Elton John - Daniel
Michael Jackson - Billie Jean
ABBA - Fernando
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Post by greendemon on Jun 18, 2023 15:58:01 GMT 1
Billie Jean, of course!
Elvis Costello was mentioned earlier but I can't believe I didn't think of this one until now...
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Post by Jordan on Jun 18, 2023 18:46:19 GMT 1
I wouldn't say its among the best, but this is the first song that came to mind from one of my fave albums
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Post by Jordan on Jun 18, 2023 18:48:14 GMT 1
And another which I think is stunning, and with an incredible backstory - discovered it recently after watching the Bessie Smith biopic with Queen Latifah.
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Post by SheriffFatman on Jun 20, 2023 23:02:17 GMT 1
Name songs from my recently updated All Time Top 100 Favourite Songs playlist:
Stan - Eminem
Hey Jude - The Beatles
Sloop John B - Beach Boys
Jolene - Dolly Parton
Lola - The Kinks
Suzanne - Leonard Cohen
Ode To Billie Joe - Bobbie Gentry
Sally Cinnamon - Stone Roses
Vincent - Don McLean
Crikey, I didn’t realise there would be so many! 9%!
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Post by greendemon on Jun 23, 2023 15:41:37 GMT 1
Another one I can't believe I forgot
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Post by Earl Purple on Jun 23, 2023 16:23:30 GMT 1
Even "Come On Eileen" would be on my list. My #2 single of the year of 1982.(thus above Valerie which was 4th)
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Post by paulgilb on Jun 23, 2023 23:23:57 GMT 1
Some good ones (IMO):
Lily Allen - Alfie
Mr Big - Romeo
Raydio - Jack And Jill
Equals - Viva Bobby Joe
Thrills - Whatever Happened To Corey Haim?
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Post by Whitneyfan on Jun 24, 2023 15:37:21 GMT 1
Does this one count?
Christopher Cross - Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)
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