Can you name a song that.............

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Top of pageBottom of page   By FAYETTE (64.12.97.7) on Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 06:59 pm:

can you name as many songs as you can that
refers to a certain indivual such as.

MESSAGE TO MICHAEL-DIONNE WARRICK
GLORIA-ENCHANTMENT

Top of pageBottom of page   By Soul Sister (65.43.150.250) on Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 07:19 pm:

Desiree-The Charts
Valarie-Jackie & The Starlighters
Sherry/ Dawn/ Ronnie-The Four Seasons
Jan-Marvin Gaye
My Dear Mr. Gaye/Cassanova Brown-Teena Marie
Barbara Ann- ?
Peaches-Jackie Wilson
Toby-The Chi-Lites
Brandy-The O'Jays
Proud Mary-Ike & Tina Turner
Michelle-The Beatles
Eddie My Love-The Teen Queens
Johnny Angel- ?
Johnny-Areatha Franklin
Song For Donny/Olivia-The Whispers
Oh! Carol- Neil Sedaka
Jeanie With The Light Brown Hair-Stephen Foster (?)
Jenny Jenny Jenny-Mitch Rider & The Detroit Wheels
Tall Paul-Annette Funechello
Venus-Frankie Avalon
Venus in Blue Jeans-Jimmy Clanton
Tell Laura I Love Her- ?
PeggySue-Buddy Holley & The Crickets
Wake Up Little Suzy-The Everly Brothers
Florence-The Jesters

Top of pageBottom of page   By Soul Sister (65.43.150.250) on Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 07:25 pm:

Stella By Starlight-Johnny Hartman
Gingi-Jon Lucien
Sweet Lorraine-Louis Armstrong
Lorraine-Dizzy Gillespie
Mona Lisa- Nat King Cole
Caldonia-Louis Jordan & The Timphany Five
Jazzy Mary-The Jazz Expressions (Jimmy's Band)!
Jeanie-Jimmy Scott

Top of pageBottom of page   By Soul Sister (65.43.150.250) on Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 07:30 pm:

Caldonia-also covered by JB.
You can tell I have nothing else to do today!(chuckle)!

Top of pageBottom of page   By motown01 (216.208.81.22) on Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 07:55 pm:

Don't Mess With Bill - The Marvelettes
Billy, Come Back As Quick As You Can - Gladys Knight & The Pips
Bill, When Are You Coming Back - The Supremes
Wedding Bell Blues - The Fifth Dimension

Top of pageBottom of page   By motown01 (216.208.81.22) on Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 07:57 pm:

Maria (You Were The Only One) - Jimmy Ruffin
Jimmy - Kiki Dee
Cindy - The Temptations
This Child Needs Its Father - Gladys Knight & The Pips

Top of pageBottom of page   By medusa9e (66.73.12.5) on Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 08:03 pm:

Jimmy Lee~Aretha Franklin
Georgia~Ray Charles
Lillian~Main Ingredient
(oh) Donna~Richie Valens
Mabelline~Chuck Berry
Michael (The Lover)~???
Anna~Beatles
(All the names in the name game)~Shirley Ellis
Alvin Stone~Fantastic Four
Jimmy Mack~Martha & VanDellas
(I think U better call) Tyrone~Erica Badu

Top of pageBottom of page   By Soul Sister (65.43.150.250) on Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 08:15 pm:

Jimmy Mack -(You guys are gonna kill me but my memory slips!).
Georgia-Smitty & Manhattans
Cindy-The Vibrations
Sloopy The Vibrations
Patches-Clarece Carter

Top of pageBottom of page   By Soul Sister (65.43.150.250) on Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 08:21 pm:

(Its)Gloria(not Sheree) Here I go again"? ! 1950s ?
Frankie & Johnny- Lloyd Price
I get spirts of memory back!!!

Top of pageBottom of page   By STUBASS (64.12.97.7) on Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 08:22 pm:

"TAKE A LETTER MARIA"...RB GREAVES (A KEVGO FAVORITE)!!!...STUBASS

Top of pageBottom of page   By fayette (64.12.97.7) on Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 08:40 pm:

what about billy jean by michael and patches
clarence carter

Top of pageBottom of page   By fayette (64.12.97.7) on Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 08:42 pm:

oops sister beat me to patches, then what
about marry me bill, i got the wedding bell
blues-marilyn mcoo.

Top of pageBottom of page   By stranger56 (24.47.50.195) on Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 08:55 pm:

How about.....

....Bernadette, MacArthur's Park(lol) and Barbara's Boy--Four Tops
....Sadie-The Spinners
...Clementine-Bobby Darin
...Nancy (With The Laughing Face)-Sinatra
...Sweet Caroline-Neil Diamond
....Mandy-Manilow

Stranger56

Top of pageBottom of page   By Edgar (200.46.132.80) on Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 09:47 pm:

More,
Nathan Jones - Supremes
Johnny Raven - Supremes
Melodie - Supremes & Four Tops
Cecilia - Simon & Garfunkel
Ode to Billie Joe, Fancy - Bobbie Gentry
Willie and Laura Mae Jones - Dusty Springfield
Till Johnny Comes - Brenda Holloway
Lucille / Jenny Jenny / Miss Ann / Long Tall Sally / Good Golly, Miss Molly - Little Richard
Helena - Bill Haley & His Comets
Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry
Maria - several musicals (W.S. Story, The S of M, Paint You W)
Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds, Julia, Eleanor Rigby - Beatles
Lucy in Disguise (With Glasses) - John Fred & His Playboy Band
Signed Gladys - G. Knight and the Pips
Electra - Phoebe Snow
Xica da Silva - Miriam Makeba
Benjamin - Martha Reeves and the Vandellas

Top of pageBottom of page   By MEL&THEN SOME (212.159.51.87) on Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 10:59 pm:

Angelina,oh Angelina-Stewart Ames-J&W(1000)magic!
Michael-The COD's-Kellmac(1003)
Carlena-Just Brothers-Garrison(3003)
Oh Jane-Bill "tarzan" Jones-Tishman(715)
Elijah,rockin'with soul-Hank Jacobs-Call Me(5385)
Bernadine-Freddy and the Turnbines-Cenco(?)
Yvonne-Jerry Williams-Calla(116)
Tracy(all I have is you)-Barry White&Atlantics-Faro(613)
Gloria-Young Mods-Gangland(1469)
Oh Linda-Leroy Taylor-Brunswick(55345)
Thank you John-Willie Tee-Atlantic(2287)
Bobby is my baby-Barbara Mason-Arctic(120)
Johnny's gone away-Ruby Andrews-Zodiac(1003)
Popeye-Anthony La Mont-Anna(1125)
Benny the skinny man-Anthony La Mont-Anna(1125)
GiGi-Talmadge Armstrong and the Escotts-Spindletop(15)
Sally Sally From tin pan Alley-Athens Rogue-Stop(185)
Fran-Thomas Bailey-Federal(12559_
Percy's place-Thomas Bailey-Federal(12567)
Robin at the Go-Go-Butch Baker-St.Lawrence(1010)
Sallys party-Barbara&Brenda-Dynamo(108)
Waiting for Joey-Orthea Barnes-Coral(62529)
Danny Boy-Jackie Wilson-Brunswick(55277)
Juliets theme-Jimmy Wisner-Atlantic(2315)
Maggie-Johnnie Williams-Twinight(109)
Gino is a coward-Gino Washington-WMC(358)
Smokey-Lou D.Washington-Steeltown(195)
Jeanette-Wade Flemons-Ramsel(1001)
Jr.Walker-Cleo's mood-Harvey(117)
Jr.Walker-Willie's blues-Harvey(113)
Sister Lee-Sam Ward-Groove City(205)
Big Moe Joe-Singing Sammy Ward-Tamla(54057)
Sweet Lorene-Paul Varisco-Kapp(883)
Oh Freddy-Connie Van Dyke-Motown(1041)
Connie-The Servicemen-Chartmaker(408)
Roscoe James McClain-Tymes-Parkway(871)
Mary had a little lamb-Travellers-Glad-Hamp(2024)
Stagger Lee and Billy-Ike&Tina Turner-Sue(139)
Fanny Jo-Jerry Tiffe-Scepter(12271)
Ruby Tuesday-Traditions-Abet(9435)
Sweet Louie-Martha Starr-Thelma(113)
Scott's on swingers-Edwin Starr-Ric Tic(109x)
Rossi's sound-Ronnie and the Parleys-Kerwood(1001)
Rona's theme-RPM Generation-Romar(702)
Sidras theme-Ronnie and Robin-Sidra(9007)
Party at Lesters-Lou Ragland&The Bandmasters-Way Out(2605)
Suzy's Serenade-Bob Wilson-Sound Stage Seven(2578)
Billy's Bag-Billy Preston-Vee Jay(653)
Sad Sam-Billy Prophet-Sue(133)
Jamie-Eddie Holland-Motown(1021)
Brenda-Eddie Holland-Motown(1043)
Stevie-Patrice Holloway-VIP(25001)
Sally sayin'something-Billy Harner-Kama Sutra(226)
Humphry Stomp-Earl Harrison-Garrison(3001)
Polly Wolly-Larry Hale-Diamond(203)
Angelica-Roy Hamilton-Gap(116)
Bonie Moronie-Damon Fox-Fairmount(1021)
G.I.Joe-Fantasions-Thomas(308)
Lily Lou-Donnie Elbert-Gateway(748)
Work with me Annie-Fred Lowery&the Arrows-Gay Shell(7868)
Mojo Hanna-Henry Lumpkin-Motown(1029)
Juicie Brucie-Milestones-Andre(706)
Work with me Annie-Jock Mitchell-Impact(1004)

Thats it for now,
Mel(the 45 rpm spinner)

Top of pageBottom of page   By Soul Sister (65.43.150.250) on Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 11:54 pm:

Forgot about Jamie by Eddie Holland-GOOD one Mel!
Corinna Corinna- (?)... Johnny Burnette ?
How could I ever forget "Danny Boy" by Jackie / Patti La Belle & The Bluebells also but Jackie..Wheeew!!!!!!!

How about Santa Claus Is Coming To Town-by Anyone. I'm loosing my mind tonight...I making myself laugh...time to call it a night, so I bid a goodnight to all!

Top of pageBottom of page   By Soul Sister (65.43.150.250) on Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 11:56 pm:

Just one more "Sam"-The Jive Five.

Top of pageBottom of page   By MEL&THEN SOME (217.14.178.5) on Sunday, May 25, 2003 - 12:54 am:

Hey Soulsister,
how about Corrina,Corrina
by Big Joe Turner.
Mel.
p.s.
pass the pipe over(hee,hee)

Top of pageBottom of page   By Kegtapper (67.74.232.125) on Sunday, May 25, 2003 - 01:10 am:

Nathan Jones -The Supremes
Abraham Martin and John - The Miracles
Alfie - Dionne
Alfie - Eivets Rednow (stevie wonder)
Ben - Michael Jackson
Eddie's Love - Eddie Kendricks
Gotta See Jane - R.Dean Taylor
Stu, You Da Man - The Angels

(just kidding on that last one)

Kegtapper

Top of pageBottom of page   By fayette (205.188.209.109) on Sunday, May 25, 2003 - 06:07 am:

i shot the sheriff and buffalo soldier by
bob marley
frankie and johnny by sam cook
sara smile by hall and oats
lady soul by the temptations
son of a preacherman by aretha franklin

Top of pageBottom of page   By Pogo (66.129.43.61) on Sunday, May 25, 2003 - 08:44 am:

Anyone remember:
Bennie's From Heaven"
by Eddie Jefferson?
For you young folks do yourself
a favor and check it out.
Pogo

Top of pageBottom of page   By Soul Sister (65.43.150.250) on Sunday, May 25, 2003 - 09:58 am:

Benny & The Jets_Elton John.

MEL(Andyouarethensome!); You crack me up!!!!!!!
Yeah Baby! Big Joe, forgot his original version.

Top of pageBottom of page   By Pogo (66.129.43.61) on Monday, May 26, 2003 - 04:36 pm:

Elizabeth - Hollywood Flames
Louie, Louie - Kingsmen
Florence - Paragons
Marvella - Spinners
Willette - Chuck Jackson & Del Vikings
Mama Loocie - Marvin Gaye & Moonglows
Aurelia - Pelicans
Pamela Jean - Tuneweavers
Pamela - Toto
Pamela Jean - Survivors (Beachboys)
Pamela Jo - Donovan

My wife's name is Pamela so I know a few songs with that name in the title
Pogo

Top of pageBottom of page   By John Lester (217.40.235.49) on Monday, May 26, 2003 - 06:52 pm:

Pamela Pamela - Wayne Fontana!!

Elsie's Promenade - Marcus Belgrave
Elaine My Dear - Marcus Belgrave

Top of pageBottom of page   By Pogo (66.129.43.61) on Tuesday, May 27, 2003 - 02:51 pm:

Thanks John, forgot about that one!
How about:
Donna, the Prima Donna
Little Diane
Runaround Sue
Sandy
Abraham, Martin & John - all by Dion
&
Ruby Baby - the Drifters and Dion

Top of pageBottom of page   By Soul Sister (65.43.150.250) on Tuesday, May 27, 2003 - 04:50 pm:

You just brought back another memory for me (chuckle) Donna DiMuchi, Dion's sister used to be my hairsylist 1965, she had a shop in Mayfield, N.J. even though originally from Belmont Avenue area of the Bronx. She gave me Grecian Curls which was suppose to be a hot hairstyle of the day! Dion wrote Donna The Prima Donna for her.

Top of pageBottom of page   By sdl (63.72.98.2) on Tuesday, May 27, 2003 - 05:25 pm:

Dinah - The Temptations

Honey Brown & This Used to be the Home of Johnny May - Sweet Eddie Kendricks

Top of pageBottom of page   By Pogo (66.129.43.61) on Tuesday, May 27, 2003 - 07:26 pm:

Let's not forget Nolan Strong & the Diablos:
You're The Only Girl, Delores
Harriet
Goodbye Mathilda

Top of pageBottom of page   By medusa9e (66.73.1.131) on Tuesday, May 27, 2003 - 10:51 pm:

Eddie My Love~??????(female group)
Sweet Caroline~??? & Bobby Womack
(hang on)Snoopy~???
(help me) Rhonda~Beach Boys
Venus~???
(oh please stay with me)Diana~Paul Anka
Honey~Bobby Goldsboro
Stormy~??(the same guys that recorded 'Traces')
Billy Jean~Michael Jackson
Gloria~Enchantment
Henry the 8th~Hermans Hermits
BeeBop Lula(she's my baby)~???
Eleanor Rigby~Beatles
Hercules~Johnny Nash
Alvin & the Chipmunks
Sadie~Spinners...(this topic sounds so familiar***)
Kellys Eyes~???
Dirty Diana~Michael Jackson
Maria~West Side Story
Jessie's Girl~???
Bonnie & Clyde~???
Mona Lisa~Nat King Cole

Top of pageBottom of page   By Soul Sister (65.43.150.250) on Tuesday, May 27, 2003 - 11:13 pm:

Betty Davis Eyes- ?
Sweet Caroline-Neil Diamond
Mary- The Association
Lucille-Little Richard

Top of pageBottom of page   By Mark Speck (199.183.75.50) on Monday, June 02, 2003 - 01:10 am:

"Barbara"--The Temptations (the white doo-wop group, not the Motown group)
"Tracy"--The Cuff-Links
"Waldo P. Emerson Jones"--The Archies
"Cracklin' Rosie"--Neil Diamond
"Jean"--Oliver (or if you prefer a more soulful version, "Gene" by Barbara Mason)
"Bobbie Sue"--The Oak Ridge Boys
"Elvira"--The Oak Ridge Boys
"Rhonda"--Wild Man Fischer
"My Name is Larry"--Wild Man Fischer
"My Sweet Little Cathy"--Wild Man Fischer
"Nancy With the Laughing Face"--Frank Sinatra
"Linda"--Jan & Dean
"Diane"--The Bachelors
"Roll With Me, Henry"--Etta James
"Hey Dean, Hey Jean"--Dean & Jean
"Frankie & Johnny"--Brook Benton/Sam Cooke/Elvis
"Alison"--Elvis Costello
"Janice"--Skip Mahoney
"Katrina"--Lifestyle
"Mr. Bojangles"--Jerry Jeff Walker/Nitty Gritty Dirt Band/Sammy Davis Jr.
"Gwen (Congratulations)"--Tommy Overstreet
"Ann (Don't Go Runnin' to Him)"--Tommy Overstreet
"Jeannie Marie (You Were a Lady)"--Tommy Overstreet
"Hey Loretta"--Loretta Lynn
"Jan Jan"--Fabulous Counts
"Sheila"--Tommy Roe

Best,

Mark

Top of pageBottom of page   By Pogo (66.129.43.61) on Monday, June 02, 2003 - 03:42 pm:

How about:
Anna - Arthur Alexander also by the Beatles
Goodnight Irene - Little Richard

Top of pageBottom of page   By Aba21 (208.191.121.196) on Monday, June 02, 2003 - 05:34 pm:

Take A Letter Maria!

Top of pageBottom of page   By Mark Speck (67.73.185.184) on Wednesday, June 04, 2003 - 01:41 am:

"Message to Martha" (male version of "Message to Michael")--Jerry Butler
"Martha, My Dear"--Beatles
"Julia"--Beatles
"Lovely Rita, Meter Maid"--Beatles

Best,

Mark

Top of pageBottom of page   By R&B (138.238.41.118) on Friday, June 06, 2003 - 12:38 pm:

WHAT WILL MY MARY SAY,JOHNNY MATHIS..BIG JOHN,JIMMY DEAN..BERNADETTE,THE 4 TOPS..ANNIE'S AUNT FANNIE,THE MIDNIGHTERS..RUBY,RAY CHARLES..LUCILLE,THE DRIFTERS..NADINE,CHUCK BERRY..LOIS,MY CHERIE AMOUR,STEVIE WONDER.

Top of pageBottom of page   By Handsome (170.118.157.134) on Friday, June 06, 2003 - 12:46 pm:

You're the one for me Bobby & Don't mess with Bill-The Marvelettes
Maria-O'Bryan
Jimmy Mack-Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
The House that Jack Built-Aretha Franklin

Top of pageBottom of page   By Handsome (67.73.135.180) on Saturday, June 07, 2003 - 10:10 pm:

Always David-The Sweet Inspirations

Top of pageBottom of page   By douglasm (68.113.13.31) on Sunday, June 08, 2003 - 11:35 am:

Mark....
...."MERRY Go Round"?--Wild Man Fisher

Top of pageBottom of page   By MEL&THEN SOME (217.14.178.3) on Sunday, June 08, 2003 - 11:56 am:

Rosemary
by popcorn Wylie
mel.


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