You should not be surprised to learn that some of the girls name songs on the list are songs written about the writer's or artist's own mother. John Lennon wrote the song Julia about his mum. Singer-composer and guitar player, Damon Johnson, of Brother Crane, wrote the song Voice of Eujena about his mother. And Philomena was written for his mother by Phil Lynott, founder, front man, and primary song writer of the Irish rock band Thin Lizzy. The song speaks of a son’s love and his wish to let her know how he feels. Lynott also wrote a song called Sarah dedicated to his Grandmother, Sarah, for whom he named his daughter. He also wrote a different song, also called Sarah, for his daughter! Legendary Phil Lynott passed away at the age of 36 in 1986.
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Young Singing Stars
Michael Jackson began his professional singing career at age six when he joined his brothers’ group, The Jackson Brothers. When Michael began singing lead vocals the band changed their name to The Jackson 5. At that same time period, Donny Osmond began singing with his brothers professionally. Donny made his public debut on the Andy Williams show at age five and began his trip to stardom with his brothers, The Osmonds.
Hi Hi Hazel was a regional hit in 1966, sung by Gary and The Hornets. Back in 1966 Gary & The Hornets band members ranged from 6 to 13 years old! They were from Franklin, Ohio and were popular in the Dayton and Cincinnati area in 1966 and 1967. The number of young singing stars is far too many to include in this short post, but I cannot end without mentioning that Paul Anka was just sixteen when he wrote and recorded his hit song, Diana, in 1957.
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Hi Hi Hazel was a regional hit in 1966, sung by Gary and The Hornets. Back in 1966 Gary & The Hornets band members ranged from 6 to 13 years old! They were from Franklin, Ohio and were popular in the Dayton and Cincinnati area in 1966 and 1967. The number of young singing stars is far too many to include in this short post, but I cannot end without mentioning that Paul Anka was just sixteen when he wrote and recorded his hit song, Diana, in 1957.
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Bubble-Gum
Tracy charted at number five and was the title song on the 1969 album, Tracy, by the Cuff Links. The lead singer was Ron Dante, the bubble-gum music king who also sang lead for The Detergents and The Archies as well as numerous commercial jingles and other anonymous studio gigs. The Cuff Links (Ron Dante) followed Tracy with a not-so-successful girls name song, When Julie Comes Around. These songs were the work of songwriter-producer team, Paul Vance and Lee Pockriss. With The Archies, Dante performed the 1969 hit, Sugar Sugar, the number one best selling single in 1969.
Ron, who was born Carmine Granito, is a talented singer, songwriter, and producer. When performing with “The Archies” he sang all the parts, including the female parts by singing falsetto! Dante went on to be a successful producer for Barry Manilow and often sang backup on Barry’s recordings. He sang backup with Barry Manilow on the 1974 hit single, Mandy. Ron Dante continues to be active in the music industry; recently, in 2006, releasing the CD, California Weekend.
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Ron, who was born Carmine Granito, is a talented singer, songwriter, and producer. When performing with “The Archies” he sang all the parts, including the female parts by singing falsetto! Dante went on to be a successful producer for Barry Manilow and often sang backup on Barry’s recordings. He sang backup with Barry Manilow on the 1974 hit single, Mandy. Ron Dante continues to be active in the music industry; recently, in 2006, releasing the CD, California Weekend.
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English only?
I started out trying to keep my list to English-only songs but soon I became aware of some very significant non-english girls names songs that I wanted to add to the list. I invite you to listen to the song, Esther as sung by Lucius Banda.
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Learn about other songs with female names in the title or lyrics at www.GirlsNameSongs.com/list with the song List page with over 2,200 songs!
Love Sick
And Aubrey was her name. David Gates wrote the hit song Aubrey in 1972 and released it on Bread's album Guitar Man. It peaked at number 15 on the Billboard charts. This is a beautiful melancholy song about a love that was never fully realized. The song is about loving a girl and wishing to spend a lifetime with her but for some reason she disappeared. We are never really told why in the song, but just that the relationship was short-lived and now she is gone and he misses her so. I have not seen any official explanation but some have theorized that she died. One person said that they heard it was written by David about a neighbor whom he never really got to know. After she died suddenly, he felt remorse and wished he had gotten to know her. Another person pointed to the recent split with his wife. But no matter what the motivation, the song Aubrey is one of the most beautiful and heart-wrenching songs written about an unrealized love. Try not to cry when you listen to it!
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Learn about other songs with female names in the title or lyrics at www.GirlsNameSongs.com/list with the song List page with over 2,200 songs!
All the Greats
Richard Wayne Penniman, also known as Little Richard, recorded eight Girls Name Songs in 1956 and 1957. His best known and one of his biggest hits ever was Lucille, recorded in 1957 and written by himself and Albert Collins. Another one from Little Richard was on the flip side of his hit Bama Lama Bama Loo and it was called Annie's Back.
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Learn about other songs with female names in the title or lyrics at www.GirlsNameSongs.com/list with the song List page with over 2,200 songs!
Music for all tastes
One thing I have learned since embarking on this song-list project is that there are Girls Name Songs in just about any music style you can think of. I have really enjoyed discovering songs that I truely enjoy from artists and groups that I normally would not have listened to. I have listed songs from Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, Neil Diamond, Fleetwood Mac, Fountains of Wayne, Sarah McLachlan, The Calling, Dead Kennedys, LFO, Ray-J, Notorious B.I.G. and the list goes on and on! I hope you enjoy my list and please let me know of any songs I missed! Thanks, DJD
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Learn about other songs with female names in the title or lyrics at www.GirlsNameSongs.com/list with the song List page with over 2,200 songs!
What is so special?
What is so special about a Girls Name Song? Who writes such a song and why? These are songs written about a friend, mother, sister, girlfriend, wife, or any girl or woman we care about. Someone cared enough about this girl to write a song about her. Is there anything more important than music written about a key person in our life; a person we admire, love, despise or cherish? Sure, some of these songs are just plain fun. But usually they are written about real people and real strong feelings. Listen to Steve Perry singing Oh, Sherrie. I first became interested in this kind of song as a young teenager. I remember feeling the unrequited love when Paul Anka sang about his yearning for Diana in 1957. And I remember the heart-break sadness of Ray Peterson in 1960 who sang Tell Laura I Love Her! And just like when we read a book, watch a movie, or listen to a story, these songs touch our hearts. We can easily relate to the words and feelings of the song; we feel the love. We smile, sigh, and cry right along with the singer. I hope you enjoy this list of songs and please feel free to share with me with suggestions for songs I missed or corrections to anything I post here or on my web site. Thanks, djd
Learn about other songs with female names in the title or lyrics at www.GirlsNameSongs.com/list with the song List page with over 2,200 songs!
Learn about other songs with female names in the title or lyrics at www.GirlsNameSongs.com/list with the song List page with over 2,200 songs!
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