You may not recognize this song from the title which should be "Bird's the Word." Now do you remember it? Sorry if it triggers flashbacks. Believe it or not, this silly gem reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1963. The song has been used in a number of movies including "Pink Flamingos," "E.T. - The Extraterrestrial" and "Full Metal Jacket" as well as being featured in a "Family Guy" episode.
2. "Free Bird"
Answer: Lynyrd Skynyrd
"Free Bird" is considered Lynyrd Skynyrd's signature song. It was released on their first album in 1973 and subsequently as a single the following year reaching number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100. A live version was also released as a single in 1976. The guitar solo was ranked number eight on "Guitar World's 50 Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time."
3. "Blackbird"
Answer: The Beatles
"Blackbird" was released on the 1968 "White Album," officially titled "The Beatles." It was written and performed by Paul McCartney though also credited to John Lennon as was their custom for writing credits. Many artists have done cover versions. As of 2008, "Blackbird" was the eighth most recorded song of all time.
4. "Mockingbird"
Answer: Carly Simon
Carly Simon began her career in a group with her sister Lucy. She went solo in 1971 releasing her first album to great success winning the Grammy Award for Best New Artist. "Mockingbird" (1974), performed as a duet with James Taylor, was one of her 13 top 40 hits and one of five top ten hits on the Billboard Hot 100.
5. "Birdhouse in Your Soul"
Answer: They Might Be Giants
"Birdhouse in Your Soul" is the highest charting single from the alternative rock band They Might Be Giants. It was released as the lead single from their 1990 debut album "Flood" and reached number six on the UK Singles Chart and number three on the US Modern Rock Tracks chart.
6. "Snowbird"
Answer: Anne Murray
"Snowbird" was written by Canadian Gene MacLellen and was recorded by numerous singers. The best known version is by Anne Murray who recorded it in 1969. It was released as a single in 1970 reaching number one on the Canadian Adult Contemporary and Country charts and number two on the Pop chart.
In the US, it hit number one on the Billboard Easy Listening chart and number eight on the Hot 100.
7. "Bird Dog"
Answer: Everly Brothers
"Bird Dog" was written by prolific composer Boudleaux Bryant who often wrote songs with his wife Felice. Many of their songs were recorded by the Everly Brothers. This song was released in 1958 and hit number one on the Billboard Country Chart and number two of the Hot 100 and R&B charts.
8. "I'm Like a Bird"
Answer: Nelly Furtado
"I'm Like a Bird," written and performed by Nelly Furtado, was released as the first single from her debut album "Whoa, Nelly!" (2000). It became a worldwide hit and won the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 2002. She subsequently released five more albums.
9. "Three Little Birds"
Answer: Bob Marley and the Wailers
"Three Little Birds" was released on the group's "Exodus" album in 1977 and then as a single in 1980. You might not recognize the title because of the repeated phrases "Don't Worry About a Thing" and "Every Little Thing is Gonna Be Alright" which each seem like they could be the title. The song peaked at number 17 on the UK Singles chart.
10. "The Bird"
Answer: The Time
"The Bird" was composed by Prince (as Jamie Starr) along with Morris Day and Jesse Johnson. The Time was formed in Minneapolis in 1981 by Prince and had Day as lead singer. The group released four albums and "The Bird" is considered their signature song. It was used in "Purple Rain" and peaked at number 36 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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