Songs with a Woman’s Name in the Title
This upbeat song asks, “Why’d you have to go away?” to a girl named Sue.
“Runaround Sue“
These two singers asked each other, ‘Islands in the Stream’
Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton
This folk group’s harmonies helped bring folk music to TV audiences.
Peter, Paul and Mary
This WWII-era song became popular again during the pandemic
We’ll Meet Again By Vera Lynn
This Neil Diamond hit is often sung loudly at ballgames
“Sweet Caroline“
This pop duo sang “I Got You Babe.”
Sonny & Cher
This singer performed Hello Dolly! and brought Broadway to TV.
Barbara Streisand
This song made teenagers scream when it debuted on national TV in the 1950s.
Hound Dog by Elvis Presley
This Beach Boys hit repeats a girl’s name over and over while the group harmonizes and claps along.
“Barbara Ann“
These R&B legends recorded “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” as a duet.
Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
This female singer was known for powerful emotion and phrasing
Etta James
This song looks back on a love remembered many years later
The Way We Were by Barbara Streisand
This 1957 hit written and performed by a 15 year old Paul Anka begs a girl not to break his heart and launched his teen-idol career.
“Diana“
These two singers asked, “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart.
Elton John & Kiki Dee
This Motown singer performed elegant ballads in the 1960s
Smokey Robinson
This song describes a famous Tennessee train route
Chattanooga Choo Choo