Classic rock songs with girl names 1960sĦ.) Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds – The Beatlesĩ.) Proud Mary – Creedence Clearwater RevivalĨ.) Jackie Blue – Ozark Mountain Daredevilsġ3.) Sheena is a Punk Rocker – The RamonesĢ0.) Rikki Don’t Lose That Number – Steely DanĤ.) Come On Eileen – Dexy’s Midnight Runnersĩ.) Betty Lou’s Gettin Out Tonight – Bob Segerġ.) Mary Jane’s Last Dance – Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Here is just a sampling of some other well-known (and some lesser-known) songs with girl names in the titles from all styles of music. Speak once again of my love, my own More songs with girl names in the title Lips so sweet and tender, like petals falling apart Moon in all your splendor, known only to my heart The “New San Antonio Rose” was the first nation-wide hit for the band, charting in 1941 and again in 1943. His chatter included wisecracks and compliments, as well as his trademark, high-pitched “Ahh-hah.” He maintained a banter throughout most of his songs, usually while bandmates played instrumental parts. After band members added lyrics, the song became known as “New San Antonio Rose.” The new recording, sung by Tommy Duncan, was released in 1940.īandleader Bob Wills is one of the most unique performers from his era. Wills first recorded it as an instrumental in 1938. We wrap up our list with a classic country swing song from Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys.
This girl will leave me with a broken heartĪ keep away from a Runaround Sue yeah 17.) San Antonio Rose – Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys Yeah, I should have known it from the very start charts in 1961 and is listed in the Rolling Stone’s “The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.” Key lyrics: In a twist of musical irony, Dion married a woman named Sue two years after “Runaround Sue” was released. So the song was a reaction to that kind of woman.”
It was about, you know, some girl who loved to be worshiped but as soon as you want a commitment and express your love for her, she’s gone. But when I actually wrote the song and brought it into the studio to record it, well, her name wasn’t actually Sue. I gave everyone parts like the horn parts we’d hear in the Apollo Theater and it became a jam that we kept up for 45 minutes. He wrote, “It came about by partying in a schoolyard. Inspiration for “Runaround Sue” came from Dion’s younger days growing up in New York. Key lyrics:Ī list of the best revenge songs for a breakup. The song reached #1 on Billboard’s Country Songs chart in 1974. I’m going to write a song about that.’”Īdditional inspiration came from a red-headed bank teller who flirted with Parton’s husband Carl Dean when they were newlyweds. So what is your name?’ And she said, ‘Jolene.’ And I said, ‘Jolene – Jolene – Jolene – Jolene. I said, ‘Well, you’re the prettiest little thing I ever saw. Parton described to NPR one of the inspirations for her song: “She had this beautiful red hair, this beautiful skin, these beautiful green eyes, and she was looking up at me, holding out for an autograph. In reality, Jolene was a 10-year-old girl who approached the country star for an autograph. You got me in a spin but everythin’ is A.In her hit song “Jolene,” Dolly Parton describes a heartless home-wrecker eyeing up her man. I wanna kiss you every minute, every hour, every day My heart’s in overdrive and you’re behind the steering wheel I Believe In A Thing Called Love, The DarknessĬan’t explain all the feelings that you’re making me feel To me, you’re strange and you’re beautifulĪnd when I wake you I’ll be the first thing you see Oh my love, you always leave me surprised
Morning sun is sweet and soft on your eyes You’ve got to promise not to stop when I say when If anything could ever be this good again If everything could ever feel this real forever I’ll tell you one thing, it’s always better when we’re together Like why are we here? And where do we go? Our dreams, and they are made out of real thingsĪt least for most of the questions in my heart No song that I could sing, but I can try for your heart There is no combination of words I could put on the back of a postcard You’re the closest to heaven that I’ll ever be Trying to find some unique ceremony readings? Struggling with writing your vows without being cheesy? Why not call upon the true poets of our time, the rock stars?! Here are some of the most romantic lyrics from the most beautiful rock love songs.