We did songs named after women, Enthusiasts, so now let’s hear it for the boys.
Holy shit, that was terrible.
I’m owning it. I stand by that sentence.
You shouldn’t. It was fucking dire.
You’re not getting pardoned. I’m pardoning everyone else–Red Metal Stool and Jenkins and everyone–and you’re going to jail.
For what?
“Hello, I’m Cher.”
THWOMP
“Oh, no, I’ve been shot by an arrow.”
FLUMP
You’re going to prison for killing Cher, dipshit.
I didn’t do that!
She was a national treasure!
I hate you.
That’s a given, but what did Cher ever do to you besides make you dance? And make you feel?
I’m calling my lawyer.
Your lawyer is Anthony Scaramucci.
Goddammit.
May I continue, or do I have to keep modifying reality around you?
Go on.
Thank you. So, Enthusiasts: let’s do guys!
Do you even hear yourself?
SHUT UP! Best song with a man’s name in the title is the question. Unlike the gynonymically-named songs, there’s not many where the name is strictly the dude’s name, so this time around there can be words other than the name in the title, such as Bad, Bad Leroy Brown or Careful With The Axe, Eugene. HOWEVER, we are still keeping the restriction on Dead songs, so no Casey Jones.
First person to suggest Hey Jude gets banned. Not even kidding. I would like to see someone try to argue for Jimmy Olson’s Blues by the Spin Doctors, though. Also: Dylan’s Joey is not making the finals because it’s not even the best song named Joey. (That would be the one by Concrete Blonde.)
Since it’s my site, I’ll go first.
Whatcha got?
Willie Nelson.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRNIJwt2DtA
Without thinking about it, I was going to say Johnny Ryall after seeing Paul Revere. But after ReadingDoonesbury’s post I’ll go with Duran which was from an album named for a guy.
And since this is a GD related site how about honorable mention for Kid Charlemagne.
Adam raised a Cain – Bruce Springsteen,
Dooley- by the Darlins.
Yes indeed
“Michael Rockefeller” by Guadalcanal Diary
https://youtu.be/qS0viTB5K4c
The correct answer, of course, is “Hey Joe”, sung by Jimi. I would have been “Hang on Sloopy”, but Sloopy’s a gal…
Fernando — ABBA
Richard Cory — Simon and Garrkunkel
Johnny’s Gonna Die — The Replacements
Making Plans for Nigel — XTC
Levon — Elton John
Frankie Teardrop — Suicide
Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner — Warren Zevon
Stagger Lee — I till take the Nick Cave version here.
Tom Sawyer — Rush
Joe Stalin’s Cadillac, and We Saw Jerry’s Daughter — Camper Van Beethoven
Abraham Lincoln — Clutch
(I thought this one would be harder than the lady’s list, but it’s not. I guess dude songwriters like writing story songs about other dudes . . .)
You are right that there just are not many songs named after a man, but I love an excuse to put up a video or three(sorry I am schizophrenic):
1st Choice:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3JsuWz4xWc
2nd choice:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKJNBxDCMIs
3rd Choice:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGLvxlnTMaU
Once I got to Andy Warhol, the flood gates of songs named after men opened up so I will stop after this one because Glenn Frey looks too cool in this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xo5rYD_Lb1Y
From the ridiculous, “Corporal Clegg”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nn_E4bGgYJE
To the sublime, “Biko”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luVpsM3YAgw
Steve Biko (Stir It Up) by Tribe Called Quest
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sCUW6VznAnU
cops been lookin’ for the Son of A Gun, who’s been rippin’ the tar off the 401
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtySGSuKZe8
take it away Billy Boy…….
“Lester Hayes” by Lateef and the Chief
https://youtube.com/watch?v=W4UyUAkNAIo
Ron Sexsmith – Brandy Alexander
https://youtu.be/eqscOh6z5SA
“Johnny Too Bad”notable versions Taj Mahal Jerry Garcia, originally done by the slickers and written by a real bad man ( brother cousin? Of the band who ended on death row in ja.
Does anyone know of any footage of Jerry doing Johnny too bad?
Good song..
https://youtu.be/yDMvqcWCZnI
The Phoshes have a song called David Bowie that deserves consideration…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgG8mXfhpCQ
I’ll be the d bag who actually names a Dead song. Lets be real though. it’s a truly great Dead song
https://youtu.be/HRuaRcqvnzc
Well this is Ben, absolutely.
JES voted 3million times, but Ben wins the electoral college
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxKd2uZSkgU
Fake rat! Sad!
Tragic Mullato “Freddy”
Okay… you have to listen through till 1:40 when the lady sings the understandable part. From then on you will be hooked.
This one is pure 80’s american punk. Topic is safe sex. Oh it is wonderful.
“Don’t let em cum in your shoe, no don’t let em cum in your pooh”
“Don’t let em cum in your butt, no don’t let em cum in your cut”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWv7HSDmiRg
Whoa! I freakin’ LOVE Tragic Mulatto . . . Hooray to see them referenced anywhere, but most surprised to see it here!
Their take on “Whole Lotta Love” is definitive, and Flatula wins best scream ever for her efforts on that one.
I just inflicted “Rise Up/Get Down” on an unsuspecting friend via a mix CD, too. Still shilling for the most deserving and awesome TM.
(Though I would have picked “My Name Is Not O’Neil” in this contest from them . . . )
Changed my mind, “boy named sue”
I was trying to think about a song sung by a chick about a guy but got reminded about this.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftTOEJfzdq0
boom…….Susan Pesklevits
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6zD8Y_WUPg
key change. it builds tension.
I’d second both Miles’ “Willie Nelson” and “Bad Bad Leroy Brown.”
Also:
John Lee Hooker “I’m Bad Like Jessie James” (Cafe a Go Go live version)
Cortez the Killer – Neil Young
Spoonman – Soundgarden
David Bowie – Phish
The Man Who Sold the World – David Bowie
Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way – Waylon Jennings
Willie, Waylon, and Me – David Allen Coe
Things have become too circular so I should quit.
Sean Flynn was the son of Errol Flynn. He left Hollywood of the 1960’s to become a wartime photojournalist. Things were slow in 1967 Vietnam so he bolted to cover the Six-Day War in Israel. After a week of hell, he went back to Vietnam. In 1970, he was traveling with some special forces in Cambodia when he was captured and never heard from again.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBWRyzQSJQM
I am sorry, I can not stop.. should have thought more before I voted..
I cast my vote for “Roland the headless thompson gunner”
Sean Flynn reminded me of it.
Pablo Picasso song.
https://youtu.be/GFSbLwAy5BQ
Since I’m late to the party, I brought a dessert. The name “Mister” is right there in the title. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-lX-Ovf6s0
Lenny (SRV)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEuKbE4MXPE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBwua-h6_VY
ANOTHER “Mr.” – how cool.
I don’t know if anyone is still reading this thread but how about Frankenstein?
Also, Victoria was mentioned for the ladies, but no one picked Arthur (Kinks).
Hmm. I want a ruling from the Comment Section on this: is “Frankenstein” a man’s name? It’s a family name, technically, but in general parlance it refers to Victor. (Or the monster, who is also male.)
And High Water for Charley Patton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08fOqihDIdk
.
ronald shannon jackson’s Decoding Society live at Montreaux 1983
‘Tricky Vic’
https://youtu.be/bZL88zT-LsM
Marvin Gaye 1972 ‘Frankie’
https://youtu.be/jo-5MI9-yjU
Frankie a.k.a (what’s going on’) by Marvin Gaye
Much better incredible historical footage of the son of a minister Marvin Gaye live 1972
Frankie, aka what’s going on
Peace.
https://youtu.be/EbZYRZpNc64
Gil Scott heron
‘Bill’. The Bottle everybody needs something
https://www.discogs.com/Gil-Scott-Heron-And-His-Amnesia-Express-Tales-Of-Gil-Scott-Heron-Somewhere-Live-In-Europe/release/1885170
https://youtu.be/MnOVbMFiGVg
Defunkt
‘Alejandro’
https://youtu.be/F9OZZxvPG5g