Songs with a boy's name in the title: A handy list

20 April 2022, 13:50

Boys names
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By Tom Eames

There have been many songs over the years dedicated to men or boys, but how many of them have actually got a boy's anme in the title?

Whether you're looking for a song dedicated to a certain someone (or yourself), or simply need to complete the latest 30-Day Song Challenge, here's a handy list for you all.

And if you're looking for girl's names, head here!

  1. Christopher Cross - 'Arthur's Theme'

    Christopher Cross - Arthur's Theme

  2. Dionne Warwick / Cilla Black - 'Alfie'

    Dionne Warwick - Alfie

  3. Blink-182 - 'Adam's Song'

    blink-182 - Adam's Song

  4. Lady Gaga - 'Alejandro'

    Lady Gaga - Alejandro

  5. Brotherhood of Man - 'Angelo'

    Brotherhood Of Man - Angelo • TopPop

  6. Jim Croce - 'Bad, Bad, Leroy Brown'

    Jim Croce - Bad Bad Leroy Brown (Midnight Special - 1973)

  7. Michael Jackson - 'Ben'

    Michael Jackson singing Ben..beatifull!!!!!!

  8. Paper Lace - 'Billy Don't Be a Hero'

    Paper Lace - Billy don't be a Hero 1974

  9. Rednex - 'Cotton Eye Joe'

    Rednex - Cotton Eye Joe (Official Music Video) [HD] - RednexMusic com

  10. Elton John - 'Daniel'

    Elton John - Daniel 1973

  11. Robbie Williams - 'David's Song'

    Robbie Williams - David's Song live

  12. Taylor Swift - 'Dear John'

    Dear John

  13. Blondie - 'Denis'

    Blondie - Denis

  14. ABBA - 'Fernando'

    Abba - Fernando

  15. Sister Sledge - 'Frankie'

    Sister Sledge - Frankie (TOTP 1985)

  16. Robert Palmer - 'Johnny and Mary'

    Robert Palmer - Johnny and Mary (Official Video)

  17. Jimi Hendrix - 'Hey Joe'

    Jimi Hendrix - Hey Joe Monterey Pop Festival 1967

  18. The Beatles - 'Hey Jude'

    The Beatles - Hey Jude

  19. Ray Charles - 'Hit the Road Jack'

    Hit the road Jack!

  20. Sham 69 - 'Hurry Up Harry'

    Sham 69-Hurry Up Harry

  21. Pearl Jam - 'Jeremy'

    Pearl Jam - Jeremy (Video)

  22. Rick Springfield - 'Jessie's Girl'

    Rick Springfield - Jessie's Girl (Official Video)

  23. Jilted John - 'Jilted John'

    Jilted John's First TOTP Appearance

  24. David Bowie - 'John, I'm Only Dancing'

    David Bowie – John, I'm Only Dancing (Official Video)

  25. Chuck Berry - 'Johnny B Goode'

    Chuck Berry - Johnny B. Goode (Live 1958)

  26. Fine Young Cannibals - 'Johnny Come Home'

    Fine Young Cannibals - Johnny Come Home

  27. John Leyton - 'Johnny Remember Me'

    John Leyton - Johnny Remember Me

  28. Rolling Stones - 'Jumpin' Jack Flash'

    The Rolling Stones - Jumpin' Jack Flash (Live) - OFFICIAL

  29. The Kingsmen - 'Louie Louie'

    Louie Louie The Kingsmen {Stereo}

  30. Modern Talking - 'Brother Louie'

    Modern Talking - Brother Louie (Official Music Video)

  31. XTC - 'Making Plans for Nigel'

    XTC-Making Plans For Nigel #258.

  32. Cat Stevens - 'Matthew and Son'

    Cat Stevens Matthew And Son 1966 Stereo

  33. Toni Basil - 'Mickey'

    Toni Basil "Hey Mickey" Official Music Video

  34. Elvis Costello - 'Oliver's Army'

    Elvis Costello & The Attractions - Oliver's Army (Official Video)

  35. Bernard Cribbins - 'Right Said Fred'

    'RIGHT SAID FRED' - BERNARD CRIBBINS 1960s Animated Video

  36. Elton John - 'Song for Guy'

    Elton John - Song For Guy

  37. Eminem - 'Stan'

    Eminem - Stan (Short Version) ft. Dido

  38. James Taylor - 'Sweet Baby James'

    Sweet Baby James by James Taylor [LIVE]

  39. Rod Stewart - 'The Killing of Georgie'

    Rod Stewart - The Killing Of Georgie (Part I & II) (Official Video)

  40. Suzanne Vega - 'Tom's Diner'

    Suzanne Vega - Toms Diner (Official Music Video)

  41. Don McLean - 'Vincent'

    don mclean - vincent

  42. REM - 'What's the Frequency, Kenneth?'

    R.E.M. - What's The Frequency, Kenneth? (Official Music Video)

  43. Busted - 'Who's David?'

    Busted - Who's David

  44. The Hoosiers - 'Worried About Ray'

    The Hoosiers - Worried About Ray (Official Video)

  45. Paul Simon - 'You Can Call Me Al'

    Paul Simon - You Can Call Me Al (Official Video)

  46. Jim Croce - 'You Don't Mess Around with Jim'

    YOU DON'T MESS AROUND WITH JIM by JIM CROCE on the DICK CAVETT SHOW