these toons are dedicated to the fairer
sex welcome to watchmojo.com and today
we’re counting down our picks for the
top 10 songs named after women for this
list we’ve chosen songs named after
women based on a mix of their quality
success the story behind the lyrics
their pop culture relevance and iconic
status
we’ve only included songs that have a
woman’s first name in the title so sorry
– mrs. Robinson and miss Jackson’s
father miss Jackson number 10 Maggie Mae
Rod Stewart
Oh
though it was only the b-side to his
reason to believe single Maggie Mae
ended up being the favorite among
American DJs
as such the folk-rock number became Rod
Stewart’s first chart-topper as a solo
artist based on his real-life experience
of losing his virginity to an older
woman the every picture tells a story
track also offered relatable lyrics and
an easy listening vibe that made it one
of his signature tunes
number nine Sweet Caroline Neil Diamond
reach an outfit on several versions of
this soft rock song exists but it’s the
sweet sentiment and memorable melody
that have made this Neil Diamond track
so popular
never feels so good
charting within the Billboard top 5
Sweet Caroline touched many music lovers
and romantics around the world selling
over 1 million copies
over 30 years after its release diamond
confessed the song was inspired by JFK’s
daughter Caroline Kennedy
number eight come on Eileen Dexys
Midnight Runners
nixing soul and Celtic folk for their
sophomore effort the English pop group
found chart-topping success in both
their native UK and in the US with that
album’s second single
featuring fiddle saxophone accordion and
trombone to name a few
come on Eileen had us humming this tune
forever though the Dexys had a previous
number one in the UK Eileen and her
pretty red dress remained the band’s
biggest chart success in most countries
around the world
I
number seven
Jolene Dolly Parton Tony Johnny
country music is known for its
straightforward and often literal lyrics
gonna be pretty duct tape
so it’s not surprising that many songs
from the genre are based on real-life
experiences please don’t take you test
because you
Dolly Parton’s Jolene is no exception in
fact the singer-songwriter has revealed
that the singles namesake is based on a
bank teller with flaming locks of auburn
hair that she thought was flirting with
her husband he talks about – in sleep
there’s nothing I can do to keep him cry
title track to her 13th solo record went
on to top the American country charts so
we guess the jealousy was worth it
please don’t take it even
number six Cecilia
Simon and Garfunkel
this follow-up to Simon and Garfunkel’s
chart-topping bridge over troubled water
single is usually believed to be about a
woman who breaks the singer’s heart
every day they’re together
which is he
but it’s also been suggested that the
pop and folk rock tune refers to the
patron saint of music Saint Cecilia
regardless of how you interpret it
there’s no denying its up-tempo and
catchy nature which undoubtedly helped
Cecilia make the top ten of various
charts worldwide
number five Roxanne the police rocks
thanks to their fusion of reggae rock
and new wave the second single ever by
the police clinch them their first top
40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 but it’s
the tale of a man’s love for a hooker
that really makes Roxanne stand out
frontman sting came up with the idea
while the band was on tour in France and
found their hotel surrounded by
prostitutes it since become a top 20 UK
hit and one of their most well known
songs
number four Angie the Rolling Stones
those clouds out there are several
rumors about who or what the ng in this
Rolling Stone song is ranging from David
Bowie’s ex-wife to Keith Richards
daughter and even heroin
Oh
make what you will about the lyrics but
the acoustic blues rock ballad does seem
like it’s directed to a particular woman
on the surface at least written by
Richards and Mick Jagger the single also
topped the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked
in the top 10 of the UK charts number
three Eleanor Rigby the Beatles
Eleanor Rigby except for ice and a judge
where a wedding is being since Michelle
isn’t as well known and Lucy in the Sky
with Diamonds is allegedly about LSD
we’ve picked this two minute revolver
track for our lips
with its baroque pop sound and use of
strings the Fab Four created a moody
piece that really brought out its theme
of loneliness
especially during old age
it may not be based on anyone they
personally knew but Eleanor Rigby still
connected with fans and music critics so
well it not the Beatles three Grammy
nods one of which they took home from
his hands as he rose from the grave
do
number two Leila Derek and the Dominos
often considered Eric Clapton’s magnum
opus Layla and other assorted love songs
is a blues rock classic
but it’s thanks to its standout title
cut with its distinctive guitar riff
complemented by duane allman slide
guitar chops that Leila is ingrained
into our memories
yeah
not to mention the fact that it’s
actually about slow hands unrequited
love for George Harrison’s then wife
Patty boy
the love song proved it’s staying power
when Clapton’s unplugged solo version
won a Grammy over two decades later
please don’t say
tell me
yeah
got me
before we unveil our number one hip here
are a few honorable mentions
Phenix family down below back betting
family down back Betty had a child down
the damn thing go
Oh
why
come on me
number one Billie Jean Michael Jackson
though we could have chosen Dirty Diana
irreplaceable baseline and Michael
Jackson’s trademark vocal hiccups on
Billie Jean have made it a pop classic
with its perfect blend of dance pop and
R&B the song earned critical acclaim and
topped the Billboard Hot 100 for seven
weeks
but it’s the track story of a groupie
claiming Jackson fathered her son that
lands it here with over three million
copies sold and a music video that
shattered racial boundaries Billie Jean
also helped cement the king of pops
place in music history you agree with
our list what’s your favorite song named
after a woman
for more entertaining top 10s published
every day be sure to subscribe to
watchmojo.com
sex welcome to watchmojo.com and today
we’re counting down our picks for the
top 10 songs named after women for this
list we’ve chosen songs named after
women based on a mix of their quality
success the story behind the lyrics
their pop culture relevance and iconic
status
we’ve only included songs that have a
woman’s first name in the title so sorry
– mrs. Robinson and miss Jackson’s
father miss Jackson number 10 Maggie Mae
Rod Stewart
Oh
though it was only the b-side to his
reason to believe single Maggie Mae
ended up being the favorite among
American DJs
as such the folk-rock number became Rod
Stewart’s first chart-topper as a solo
artist based on his real-life experience
of losing his virginity to an older
woman the every picture tells a story
track also offered relatable lyrics and
an easy listening vibe that made it one
of his signature tunes
number nine Sweet Caroline Neil Diamond
reach an outfit on several versions of
this soft rock song exists but it’s the
sweet sentiment and memorable melody
that have made this Neil Diamond track
so popular
never feels so good
charting within the Billboard top 5
Sweet Caroline touched many music lovers
and romantics around the world selling
over 1 million copies
over 30 years after its release diamond
confessed the song was inspired by JFK’s
daughter Caroline Kennedy
number eight come on Eileen Dexys
Midnight Runners
nixing soul and Celtic folk for their
sophomore effort the English pop group
found chart-topping success in both
their native UK and in the US with that
album’s second single
featuring fiddle saxophone accordion and
trombone to name a few
come on Eileen had us humming this tune
forever though the Dexys had a previous
number one in the UK Eileen and her
pretty red dress remained the band’s
biggest chart success in most countries
around the world
I
number seven
Jolene Dolly Parton Tony Johnny
country music is known for its
straightforward and often literal lyrics
gonna be pretty duct tape
so it’s not surprising that many songs
from the genre are based on real-life
experiences please don’t take you test
because you
Dolly Parton’s Jolene is no exception in
fact the singer-songwriter has revealed
that the singles namesake is based on a
bank teller with flaming locks of auburn
hair that she thought was flirting with
her husband he talks about – in sleep
there’s nothing I can do to keep him cry
title track to her 13th solo record went
on to top the American country charts so
we guess the jealousy was worth it
please don’t take it even
number six Cecilia
Simon and Garfunkel
this follow-up to Simon and Garfunkel’s
chart-topping bridge over troubled water
single is usually believed to be about a
woman who breaks the singer’s heart
every day they’re together
which is he
but it’s also been suggested that the
pop and folk rock tune refers to the
patron saint of music Saint Cecilia
regardless of how you interpret it
there’s no denying its up-tempo and
catchy nature which undoubtedly helped
Cecilia make the top ten of various
charts worldwide
number five Roxanne the police rocks
thanks to their fusion of reggae rock
and new wave the second single ever by
the police clinch them their first top
40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 but it’s
the tale of a man’s love for a hooker
that really makes Roxanne stand out
frontman sting came up with the idea
while the band was on tour in France and
found their hotel surrounded by
prostitutes it since become a top 20 UK
hit and one of their most well known
songs
number four Angie the Rolling Stones
those clouds out there are several
rumors about who or what the ng in this
Rolling Stone song is ranging from David
Bowie’s ex-wife to Keith Richards
daughter and even heroin
Oh
make what you will about the lyrics but
the acoustic blues rock ballad does seem
like it’s directed to a particular woman
on the surface at least written by
Richards and Mick Jagger the single also
topped the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked
in the top 10 of the UK charts number
three Eleanor Rigby the Beatles
Eleanor Rigby except for ice and a judge
where a wedding is being since Michelle
isn’t as well known and Lucy in the Sky
with Diamonds is allegedly about LSD
we’ve picked this two minute revolver
track for our lips
with its baroque pop sound and use of
strings the Fab Four created a moody
piece that really brought out its theme
of loneliness
especially during old age
it may not be based on anyone they
personally knew but Eleanor Rigby still
connected with fans and music critics so
well it not the Beatles three Grammy
nods one of which they took home from
his hands as he rose from the grave
do
number two Leila Derek and the Dominos
often considered Eric Clapton’s magnum
opus Layla and other assorted love songs
is a blues rock classic
but it’s thanks to its standout title
cut with its distinctive guitar riff
complemented by duane allman slide
guitar chops that Leila is ingrained
into our memories
yeah
not to mention the fact that it’s
actually about slow hands unrequited
love for George Harrison’s then wife
Patty boy
the love song proved it’s staying power
when Clapton’s unplugged solo version
won a Grammy over two decades later
please don’t say
tell me
yeah
got me
before we unveil our number one hip here
are a few honorable mentions
Phenix family down below back betting
family down back Betty had a child down
the damn thing go
Oh
why
come on me
number one Billie Jean Michael Jackson
though we could have chosen Dirty Diana
irreplaceable baseline and Michael
Jackson’s trademark vocal hiccups on
Billie Jean have made it a pop classic
with its perfect blend of dance pop and
R&B the song earned critical acclaim and
topped the Billboard Hot 100 for seven
weeks
but it’s the track story of a groupie
claiming Jackson fathered her son that
lands it here with over three million
copies sold and a music video that
shattered racial boundaries Billie Jean
also helped cement the king of pops
place in music history you agree with
our list what’s your favorite song named
after a woman
for more entertaining top 10s published
every day be sure to subscribe to
watchmojo.com
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