Songs with Lady's Names

Songs with Ladies Names

As a public service, I'd like to come up with a list of songs which feature lady's names. That way, all the romeos in the world can check the list and know how to impress the women in their lives

For this list, e-mail me title and artists here, including what name or e-mail address you'd like me to post with your suggestion. I'll post all the ones I receive, including my assessment of the chance these songs have of impressing a woman.

Name	Title and Artist	Will it Impress?	From

Alice	Alice's Restaurant, Arlo Gutherie	It's a folk classic! I don't know the words, though, so I don't know if it will impress a lady or not.	Rich D.
Allison	Allison, Elvis Costello Allison Road, Gin Blossoms Allison's Starting to Happen, Leamonheads	Avoid the address, go with Elvis (Costello). Though ME says that the Leamonheads' tune is a perfect second date song...	MJ, MJ, ME
Amanda	Amanda, Boston	A pretty good one, very romantic - plus rockin' guitars.	MJ
Amy	Amy, Pure Prairie League	Fairly romantic tome, though it's hard to make someone feel good towards you by twanging, "Amy, what you gonna do?"	MJ
Angela	Angie, Rolling Stones Mambo #5, Lou Bega Angie, Helen Ready	Rolling Stones: unlikely. Mick is singing about breaking up with Angie, after all. I don't know the Helen Ready song, though...	MJ MJ Henry L.
Ann	Annie Get Your Gun, Squeeze Annie's Song, John Denver.	Squeeze is not very romantic, but a great song. Give it a try. John Denver's song is good if the folk vibe is palatable to your ears.	Hal H. Rich D.
Arizona	Arizona, Mark Lindsay	I don't know the song, but if you find a woman named Arizona, she should be awfully impressed you have researched this song for her.	Rich D.
Athena	Athena, The Who	No, no, no. Well, maybe if you sing just the title word over and over again and don't play the actual song.	MJ
Aubrey	Aubrey, Bread	I don't know the song, so use at your own risk	Rich D.
Barbara Ann	Barbara Ann, Beach Boys	Sure, why not? I mean, it's a classic, even though most people think they're saying, "Barber Ran."	MJ
Bernadette	Bernadette, The Four Tops	The song didn't manage to make the name popular, so user beware.	Henry L.
Billie Jean	Billie Jean, Michael Jackson	Maybe. I don't find it very romantic, but at least the kids can dance to it.	MJ
Blue Jean	Blue Jean, David Bowie	Is anyone really named Blue Jean? I didn't think so.	MJ
Brandy	Brandy by Looking Glass	Absolutely. It's a fabulous song and very romantic, a woman pining for her sea-faring love. AND, I'm terribly embarrassed I didn't think of it myself.	Mike K.
Brenda	Scenes from an Italian Restaurant, Billy Joel Brenda, The Embers	Billy Joel's is good song about a bad relationship. Don't use it for courtship unless the woman really likes pasta. I don't know about the Embers.	MJ David G.
Candy	Candy Says, the Velvet Underground	It probably requires the right woman.	ME
Carmen	Carmen (the Opera), ?? They Don't Sing Like Carmen No More, Jimmy Buffett	Depends on the lady's taste. The Opera will appeal to some, and Jimmy Buffett will work for female Parrotheads.	MJ
Caroline	Sweet Caroline, Neil Diamond Carrie Anne, The Hollies Carrie Doesn't Live Here Anymore, Cliff Richards	To Neil Diamond: Yup, absolutely. A classic. I don't know about Carrie Anne, but be sure to check the lady's middle name before trying. And I also can't vouch for the Cliff Richards tune	MJ Henry L. Kathy E.
Cecilia	Cecilia, Simon and Garfunkel	Not a good idea. "When I come back to bed, someone's taken my place," is not romantic.	MJ
Chaka Khan	I Feel for You, Chaka Khan	What, you think there's no one else named Chaka Khan out there?	MJ
Charlotte	Charlotte Sometimes, The Cure	It's nice, moody, and the words are indecipherable, so sure, go ahead.	MJ
Chere	Oh, Chere (Sherri?), Steve Perry	Yeah, why not. Once you get past the, "I shoulda been gone" bits at the end, it's pretty endearing.	MJ
Cheryl	Cheryl, Bob Lind	No idea; Try it if you like.	Henry L.
Christian	Sister Christian, Night Ranger	The perfect song to impress motorin' girls named after popular religions.	Rich D.
Christine	Christy Lee, Billy Joel	This is a tough call, but I'd say no. The Christy Lee in the song isn't the type of woman you'd take home to Mama.	MJ
Claudia	Claudia, The View	ME says it's a pretty song.	ME
Corrina	Corrina Corrina, Bob Dylan	A classic if you like Dylan and if you find someone called Corrina she'll probably be named after the song	ME
Daisy Jane	Daisy Jane, America	I don't know the song, but at least if she's a blond headed woman you can always fall back on "Sister Golden Hair."	Rich D.
Delilah	Fire, Bruce Springsteen (and others) Samson & Delilah, Saint Sans	You can't go too wrong with Fire, and the classical tunes will appeal to others. So you're in good shape with Delilah, if you can find her.	MJ
Denise	Randy and the Rainbows	A doo-wop classic, for that doo-wop darling out there.	David G.
Diane	Jack and Diane, John Mellencamp	Only if the lady in question still wears Bobbi Brooke's Jeans.	MJ
Domino	Domino, Van Morrison	Oh, Domino! It's a cryptic song, but it's easy on the ears and great to dance to; I give it an 87.	Rich D.
Donna	Oh Donna, Richie Valens	The way Richie's voice nearly breaks will break anyone's heart.	David G.
Eileen	Come on Eileen, Dexy's Midnight Runners	I think so. I mean, the only happier, bouncy song out there is "Walking on Sunshine." A friend of a friend named Eileen has told me she hates this song, though, because everyone she meets starts singing it to her, so use with caution.	MJ
Eleanor	Eleanor Rigby, The Beatles	I'd say no. You don't want to tell a woman she keeps her face in a jar by the door.	MJ
Elise	Für Elise, Ludwig von Beethoven	No words to interrupt the message; a keeper. I mean, if you can't impress a woman with a lovely song like that, it's just not gonna happen.	MJ
Elvira	Elvira Madigan, Wolfgang Amandeus Mozert Elvira, Oak Ridge Boys	When faced with a choice like this, always go with the little boy from Salzburg.	MJ
Elizabeth	Beth, Kiss	Probably only good if you are a rock star and are spending too much time in the studio.	MJ
Erica	Mambo #5, Lou Bega	I think so. I mean, the only happier, bouncy songs out there is, "Walking on Sunshine" and "Come on Eileen." If you're the demure type of man, though, this song might be a shade too erotic for ya.	MJ
Evageline	Evageline, Mathew Sweet	I don't know. If you're a Mathew Sweet fan, I'll let you decide for yourself.	Hal H.
Faleena	Faleena, Marty Robbins	See comments about "Arizona," above.	Rich D.
Frankie	Frankie and Johnny, Many Artists	Yeah, why not...	MJ
Gloria	Gloria, Laura Branigan	Yeah, why not...	MJ
Guinevere	Guinevere, CSN	Only if the lady in question has green eyes.	MJ
Henrietta	Henrietta, The Fratellis	Good song, pretty name.	ME
Jane	Jane, Jefferson Starship Games without Frontiers, Peter Garbiel Happy Birthday, Jane, The Enemy	Absolutely (to Startship)! No, it's not too romantic, but it's a great song. For Peter Gabriel, you'll have to take your own chances, I can't decide. Finally, if it's Jane's birthday, you know what to do.	MJ Pat G. ME
Janet	Planet Schmanet, Janet - The Rocky Horror Picture Show Dammit, Janet - The Rocky Horror Picture Show	Good songs, sure, but the words, "Schmanet" and "Dammit" really don't have the romantic quality I'd feel comfortable recommending.	Rich D.
Jean	Little Jeanie, Elton John Jean, Oliver	The Elton John song is sweet, and the "I want you to be my acrobat," line definitely gets the point across. As to the Oliver song, I hear it's a beautiful song, simply the best - from a man who's wife's name is Jean.	MJ Henry L.
Jessica	Mambo #5, Lou Bega	I think so. I mean, the only happier, bouncy songs out there is, "Walking on Sunshine" and "Come on Eileen." If you're the demure type of man, though, this song might be a shade too erotic for ya.	MJ
Jennifer	867-5309 (Jenny), Tommy Tutone Jenny - Gordon Lightfoot Jennifer Juniper - Donovan	No, probably not for Tommy Tutone. It's a great song, but you don't want to tell a woman you got her phone number from a bathroom wall. I don't know about the Lightfoot or Donovan songs.	MJ Henry L. Jennifer W.
Joey	Joey, Concrete Blond	Yeah, why not...	MJ
Jolene	Jolene, Dolly Parton	No. I mean, Jolene is stealing Dolly's man away - really bad karma.	MJ
Josephine	Josephine, Terrorvision	Good for a rock chick with a bit of imagination.	ME
Judy	Suite Judy Blue Eyes, CSN	I guess so; I don't remember them saying Judy in the whole song...	MJ
Julia	Julia, The Beatles	"So I sing a song of love, Julia," my my. This song is solid gold, romantically speaking.	Hal H.
Juliet	Fire, Bruce Springsteen and others	Sure. "When we kiss, fire," is a nice thing to say.	MJ
Kathy	Kathy's Waltz, Dave Brubeck Quartet Kathy's Song, Simon & Garfunkel What Katy Did Next, Babyshambles	Yes to both. Dave Brubeck's waltz has no words, so not chance of being offensive, and it's a sweet melody. And Simon and Garfunkel harmonizing is romantic no matter what words they're singing. For Katy, it may work, but it's a long shot. Kate Moss might like it.	Rich D., ME
Kayleigh	Kayleigh, Marillion	Well, it's sort of an autopsy of a failed relationship, but it's such a beautiful song I'd say go for it. After all, finding a woman named Kayleigh is the hard part. Thanx for this on, Hal; I'd forgotten about it for too long.	Hal H.
Kelly	The Kelly Song, Woody Harrelson	I think so. It'd be good for a laugh anyhow.	MJ
Kristie	Kristie, Bobby Vinton	No idea.	Henry L
Laura	Laura, Billy Joel Think of Laura, Christopher Cross	I'd say no to both. The first is a nice song, but using Billy Joel's only deployment of the F-Bomb to impress a woman might not work. In the other, she's dead, dude!	MJ
Leah	Ah! Leah! Donnie Iris	Sure. He does say Leah is looking, "better than a body has a right to."	MJ
Lena	All for Lena, Billy Joel	No; more unhealthy relationship music from Mr. Joel.	MJ
Leyla	Leyla, Derek and the Dominos	Well, it's not quite romantic, but it's pretty powerful all the same.	MJ
Lil	Rocky Raccoon, the Beatles	Not much romantically, I'm afraid, but a nice song for the special lady named McGill, who calls herself Lil, but everyone knows as Nancy.	Hal H.
Linda	Go Down Easy, Dan Fogelberg Looking for Linda, Hue & Cry	For the Dan F. song, probably not; the song starts with, "Linda lost a lover / in the early part of autumn." For Hue & Cry, ME says it's an eighties classic.	MJ ME
Lisa	Lisa, Jesse Coulter	No recommendation available.	Henry L.
Lola	Lola, The Kinks Copacabana, Barry Manilow	No way, Romeo! "I know what I am and man I'm a man and so's Lola?" Just say no. Copacabana's better, but things don't turn out so well in that song, either.	MJ Hal H.
Lois Lane	Pocket Full of Kryptonite, Spin Doctors	If you know a woman named Lois Lane, unless you're Superman you're in big trouble. This song won't improve your chances at all.	MJ
Louise	Louise, Human League	I don't know the song, but at least someone is looking out for women named after their Granfather Lou.	Kathy E.
Lorraine	Lorraine, Bad Manners	Give it a go.	ME
Lotte	Games without Frontiers, Peter Gabriel	You'll have to figure it out for yourself; I can't decide.	Pat G.
Lucille / Lucy	Lucille, Chuck Berry Lucille, Kenny Rogers Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds, The Beatles When Lucy's Down, Kingmaker	Neither Lucille song is exactly romantic. For the Beatles, depends on the strength of the drugs you are ingesting. Finally, the Kingmaker song let's you show your empathetic side in the form of loud guitars	David G. MJ ME
Mandy	Mandy, Barry Manilow	Especially helpful when dating Mandy Moore.	Hal H.
Maria (Mary)	Ave Maria, Schubert (and others) My Beautiful Maria, Antonio Banderas Mambo #5, Lou Bega My Maria, Brooks and Dunn Mary, The Subways I Just Met a Girl Named Maria	Stick with Ave Maria. It's a classic.	MJ Hal H. ME Robin & Robbie Bruncher
Margaret	Maggie May, The Beatles Maggie Mae, Rod Stewart	The Beatles, no. Stay away from songs that include, "My dirty, no good, lovin' {woman's name}." The Rod Stewart song is a classic, true, but unless you really want to emphasize the damage a woman did to your bed, it's probably not a good idea.	Henry L. Mike K.
Mariah	They Call the Wind Mariah, the musical "Paint your Wagon"	Hmm... I guess it's not a bad force of weather to compare a woman to; better than the Scorpion's "Rock you Like a Hurricane."	MJ
Martha	Martha, My Dear, The Beatles Martha's Harbour, All About Eve	Absolutely for the Beatles; it's a sweet song. ME says the All About Eve is also wonderful.	MJ, ME
Mary Anne (or Marianne)	Mary Anne, Marshall Crenshaw Marianne, Terry Gilkyson & the Easy Riders (1957) The Blizzard, Jim Reeves (1964) So Long Marianne, Leonard Cohen	Well of these four, I'd recommend the Terry Gilkyson & the Easy Riders song. At least it's about a boy who's interested in a girl; The Blizzard is guys freezing in a blizzard and Leonard Cohen is parting ways with Marianne.	Hal H. Mary Anne Landers Mary Anne Landers MJ
Mary Jane	Mary Jane, Alanis Morrsette Mary Jane, Spin Doctors	Neither are that romantic.	MJ
Mary Lee	Mary Lee, The Rainbows	No idea; I've never heard it.	David G.
Mary Lou	Hello, Mary Lou - Ricky Nelson	Well, the Mary Lou in the song doesn't sound so sweet ("Hello, Mary Lou / Goodbye Heart."). So, I'd say probably not.	Mike K.
Mathilda	Waltzing Mathilda, Every Single Aussie in the World	Sure, especially if she's Australian.	MJ
McGill	Rocky Raccoon, the Beatles	Not much romantically, I'm afraid, but a nice song for the special lady named McGill, who calls herself Lil, but everyone knows as Nancy.	Hal H.
Melissa	Melissa, Almond Brothers Band	"Sweet Melissa" is all you need to know.	MJ
Melody	In the Mood, Robert Plant	Depends on the woman. She may find the line, "I'm in the mood for a Melody" funny, but I wouldn't count on it.	MJ
Melanie	Melanie, Weird Al Yankovich	Not if it were the last song on Earth. Songs about stalkers and stalkees are not romantic.	MJ
Michelle	Michelle (my Belle), The Beatles	Excellent! Almost worth finding a woman named Michelle so you can sing this song to her.	MJ
Molly	Good Golly, Miss Molly Ob La Di, Ob La Da, The Beatles Molly's Chamber, Kings of Leon	Neither of the first two is really that romantic, but the singer is certainly impressed by Molly in each case. ME says the third is a good tune.	Luster G. Hal H. ME
Mona Lisa	Mona Lisa, Nat King Cole (?) Mona Lisa, the Galactic Cowboys	Perfect for the woman who smiles at everything.	MJ Luster G.
Monica	Mambo #5, Lou Bega	Only if she Mambos.	MJ
Nadine	Chuck Berry	I'm not familiar with the song, but I think it's probably better to use this song than the Kim Basinger movie to impress a lady named Nadine.	NadinePhyllis
Nancy	Rocky Racoon, The Beatles For Nancy, Peter Yorn	The Beatles tune is not much romantically, I'm afraid, but a nice song for the special lady named McGill, who calls herself Lil, but everyone knows as Nancy. ME thinks the Yorn tune is brilliant.	MJ, ME
Nicole	Darling Nicky, Prince and the Revolution	Uh... no. No, no, not on your life.	MJ
Pamela	Polythene Pam, The Beatles Mambo #5, Lou Bega	The Beatles tune may be the perfect song for Pamela Anderson, but otherwise beware.	MJ
Paula	Paula, Paul and Paula	Absolutely! It's as romantic as a pair of singers with the cutsy names Paul and Paula.	Henry L.
Peaches	Peaches, The Stranglers	ME says this is the perfect tune in case you meet Bob Geldof's daughter.	ME
Peggy	Peggy Sue, Buddy Holly Peg, Steely Dan	Buddy's song is a safe bet coming from a hip cat romeo. Peg is perfect if the lady's favorite color is blue.	MJ
Polly	Polly, Nirvana	Only for a woman who's a big Nirvana fan.	ME
Prudence	Dear Prudence, The Beatles	I suspect this falls into the, "Everyone sings that song to me" category. Try "Afternoon Delight" by the Starlight Vocal Band instead.	Hal H.
Rhiannon	Rhiannon, Fleetwood Mac	I say sure. I don't know what Stevie Nicks is singing about, but she sounds great singing it.	Kayleigh Green
Rhonda	Help Me, Rhonda, The Beach Boys	Maybe; "Help me Rhonda (yeah) get her out of my heart," is nice, but it doesn't make Rhonda feel very special.	MJ
Rio	Rio, Duran Duran	"Her name is Rio, and she dances on the sand..." Where the heck did these nice British boys find a woman named Rio?	Hal H.
Rita	Lovely Rita Metermaid, The Beatles Mambo #5, Lou Bega	Well, the Beatles' song is a nice tune, but you might want to stop the record after the bit about taking some tea with me.	MJ
Robin	Rockin' Robin, The Jackson Five	It's a little bit sappy, but I guess it'll do.	Robin and Robbie Bruncher
Rosanne	Rosanne, Toto	Why not? It's a great song, and there doesn't seem to be a good or bad message being passed on.	MJ
Rosalyn	Sweet Rosalyn, Sheryl Crow	If the lyric, "Sweet Rosalyn, sometimes you gotta give in," matches your intentions, go for it.	MJ
Rosemary	Scarborough Fair, Simon and Garfunkel	Only if the lady is also into parsley, sage, and thyme.	MJ
Roxanne	Roxanne, The Police	Depends on the woman. The chorus sounds OK, just stay away from the bits about the "Red Light" and "Sell You Body to the Night."	MJ
Ruby	Ruby, Kenny Rogers Ruby Tuesday, Rolling Stones Ruby, Kaiser Chiefs	Kenny: Good for a country couple, focusing on the lyric, "Ruby - don't take your love to town." As to Rolling Stones, I'd say probably not since he's saying good bye to Ruby T. ME says the Kaiser Chiefs are sure to impress.	MJ Mike K. ME
Sacha	Games without Frontiers, Peter Gabriel	You'll have to figure it out for yourself; I can't decide.	Pat G.
Sadie	Sexy Sadie, The Beatles	As the ad says, "When a silly moment becomes the right moment..."	Hal H.
Sally	Mustang Sally, The Commitments (and others) Sally (Be My Girl), The Police Lay Down Sally, Eric Clapton	For "Mustang Sally," only if you're courting Sally Ride. For the Police, no way, no how. For Mr. Clapton, only if you are feeling lucky, so to speak.	MJ MJ Mike K.
Sandra	Look at me, I'm Sandra Dee, Olivia Newton-John Mambo #5, Lou Bega	Neither is terrific, but at least Mambo #5 is upbeat.	MJ
Sarah	Sarah, Fleetwood Mac Welcome to the Room, Sarah, Fleetwood Mac Sara Smile, Hall and Oates	I'd stick with Hall and Oates; very romantic.	MJ
Sarah Jane	Me and Sarah Jane, Genesis	The lyrics talk about a coming ice age and the pain of relationships; I'd say stick with one of the "Sarah's" above.	Hal H.
Savannah	Savannah, Shooter Jennings	I've never heard it, so I'll leave the use of this song to the user's discretion.	Jeff R.
Shannon	Shannon, Henry Gross	It's a great song if you like high-pitched vocals.	Henry L.
Sharona	My Sharona, The Knack	Not if you're over 16, and even teenagers may want to think twice.	MJ
Sheila	Sheila, Tommy Roe	Only if the woman in question has blue eyes and a pony tail.	David G.
Shelly	Shelly Brown, Shack	ME says this song is brilliant	ME
Sherry	Sherry, Frankie Vali and the Four Seasons	How can anyone not like a song with the lyrics, "Mmm, you look so fine"?	Hal H.
Stella	Stella, The Tubes	Only if your name is Stanley Kowalski...	MJ
Sue / Susan / Susie	Runaround Sue, Donnovan Muskrat Love, The Captain and Tennille Susan, Buckinghams Inside Susan, Pulp	Are you nuts (for Donnovan)? Only if you want to end the relationship, and right quick at that. Muskrat Love is much better, as long as the lady in question doesn't mind being compared to varmit. I don't know anything about the Buckingham's or Pulp's song, so I'll leave that to the users to decide.	MJ Hal H. Henry L. ME
Suki	Games without Frontiers, Peter Gabriel	You'll have to figure it out for yourself; I can't decide.	Pat G.
Suzanne	Fire and Rain, James Taylor Wake Up Little Suzy, Everly Brothers O Susanna, traditional	Stay away from James T. (She's dead in the song, dude.) "Wake up," isn't too romantic, but it is a nice teen rebellion motif. And "O Susanna," only for those moving to Alabama with their banjo.	MJ
Taylor	Taylor, Jack Johnson	Very romantic if you don't listen to the words. If you do, not so much so.	MJ
Tina	Mambo #5, Lou Bega	Only if the lady in question Mambos.	MJ
Tracy	Tracy, The Cuff Links	Reaching deep into the way back file for this one; you'll have to make up your own mind.	Henry L.
Valerie	Valerie, Steve Winwood Valerie, The Zutons / Amy Winehouse	For Steve W., sure; why not? ME thinks the other song is a bit cliched.	MJ ME
Venus	Venus, Bobby Vee (or Bananarama)	Maybe, maybe. It's a catchy tune, anyhow.	Henry L.
Vera	Vera, Pink Floyd	As Hal says, "It's from The Wall, so romance is out of the question." Unless we're talking about "Young Lust..."	Hal H.
Veronica	Veronica, Elvis Costello	Sure; why not?	MJ
Victoria	Victoria, The Kinks	The submitter says it's great for women who like to hear their name repeated repetitively.	VL
Virginia	Only the Good Die Young, Billy Joel Virginia, Train	Tell you what. Call up Mr. Joel, and if he says it worked for him, then you try it. Train's song I'm not familiar with, so use at your own risk.	MJ Hal H.
Wendy	Wendy, The Association Wendy, The Beach Boys.	For the Association: absolutely! Especially if the lady in question has stormy eyes that flash at the sound of lies. And then, the Beach Boys are sort of an acquired taste, I'll let you decide that one for yourself.	Rich D. Henry L.
Yoko	The Ballad of John and Yoko, The Beatles Be My Yoko Ono, Barenaked Ladies	Which one you choose depends on if you are staying at the Amsterdam Hilton or not...	MJ Hal H.