Songs With a Male Name in the Title Quiz

Answer: Jim Croce

Jim Croce was an American folk and rock singer-songwriter born on January 10, 1943. Some other songs by Jim Croce include "Time in a Bottle," "I Got a Name," and "I'll Have to Say I Love You in a Song." "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown" was released in March 1973 and ranked number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 charts in 1973. "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown" was written by Jim Croce.

Answer: Chuck Berry

Chuck Berry was an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter born on October 18, 1926. Some other songs by Chuck Berry include "Roll Over Beethoven," "Sweet Little Sixteen," and "Maybellene." "Johnny B. Goode" was released in March 1958 and ranked number eight on the US Billboard Hot 100 charts in 1958. "Johnny B. Goode" was written by Chuck Berry.

Answer: Ray Charles

Ray Charles was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist born on September 23, 1930. Some other songs by Ray Charles include "Georgia on My Mind," "Unchain My Heart," and "What'd I Say." "Hit the Road Jack" was released in August 1961 and ranked number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 charts in 1961. "Hit the Road Jack" was written by Percy Mayfield.

Answer: Janis Joplin

Janis Joplin was an American singer-songwriter and musician born on January 19, 1943. Some other songs by Janis Joplin include "Piece of My Heart," "Ball and Chain," and "Kozmic Blues." "Me and Bobby McGee" was released in January 1971 and ranked number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 charts in 1971. "Me and Bobby McGee" was written by Kris Kristofferson and Fred Foster.

Answer: Dixie Chicks

Dixie Chicks (now just The Chicks) are an American country music band from Dallas, Texas, formed in 1989. Some other songs by the group include "Not Ready to Make Nice," "Travelin' Soldier," and "Long Time Gone." "Goodbye Earl" was released in February 2000 and ranked number nineteen on the US Billboard Hot 100 charts in 2000. "Goodbye Earl" was written by Dennis Linde.

Answer: Counting Crows

Counting Crows are an American rock band from Berkeley, California, formed in 1991. Some other songs by Counting Crows include "Big Yellow Taxi," "A Long December," and "Round Here." "Mr. Jones" was released in December 1993 and ranked number one on the Canadian Top Singles chart between 1993 and 1994. "Mr. Jones" was written by David Bryson and Adam Duritz.

Answer: Elvis Costello

Elvis Costello is an English singer, songwriter, record producer, author, and television host born on August 25, 1954. Some other songs by Elvis Costello include "Accidents Will Happen," "Pump It Up," and "Radio Radio." "Oliver's Army" was released in February 1979 and ranked number two on the UK Singles Chart in 1979. "Oliver's Army" was written by Elvis Costello.

Answer: AC/DC

AC/DC is an Australian rock band formed in Sydney in 1973. Some other songs by AC/DC include "Thunderstruck," "Highway to Hell," and "T.N.T." "Big Jack" was released in December 2008 and ranked number eighty-three on the Canadian Hot 100 charts in 2009. "Big Jack" was written by Angus Young and Malcolm Young.

Answer: David Bowie

David Bowie was an English singer, songwriter, and actor born on January 8, 1947. Some other songs by David Bowie include "Space Oddity," "Rebel Rebel," and "Let's Dance." "John, I'm Only Dancing" was released in September 1972 and ranked number twelve on the UK Singles Chart in 1972. "John, I'm Only Dancing" was written by David Bowie.

Answer: Elton John

Elton John is a British singer, composer, and pianist born on March 25, 1947. Some other songs by Elton John include "Your Song," "Tiny Dancer," and "Philadelphia Freedom." "Daniel" was released in January 1973 and ranked number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 charts in 1973. "Daniel" was written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin.