Female Names in Songs: Part II Quiz

Answer: Johnny Cash

This 1969 song peaked at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100. This was Johnny Cash's biggest hit on the Hot 100 chart. However, it did reach number one on the US Billboard Country Single Chart from August 23-September 20, 1969.

Answer: Rod Stewart

The song is a true refection of Rod Stewart's relationship with an older woman when he was a young lad. The song peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 for five weeks from October 2, 1971. It also peaked for five weeks on the UK charts.

Answer: Michael Jackson

"Dirty Diana" charted at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 for one week in July 1988. The song is about groupies and not about Diana Ross or Diana, Princess of Wales, which was thought at the time of the song's release.

Answer: Everly Brothers

"Cathy's Clown" was released by the Everly Brothers in 1960 and it peaked for five weeks on the US Billboard Hot 100 in May-June 1960. This song was the Everly Brothers' third and last number one hit on the US charts.

Answer: The Knack

The Knack was an American rock band that released "My Sharona" and it peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 from August 25-September 29, 1979. The band's guitarist wrote the song about his one time relationship with Sharona Alperin.

Answer: Helen Reddy

Helen Reddy is an Australian singer, actress and activist who had three number one hits on the US Billboard Hot 100. "Angie Baby" peaked at number one on the US charts for one week in December 1974. Reddy has refused to explain the lyrics and much prefers listeners to offer their own interpretation.

Answer: Plain White T's

Plain White T's is an American rock band out of Lombard, Illinois (USA). The group were formed in 1997 originally by three high school friends. The song was recorded in 2004 and released in May 2006. However, it was not until July 2007 that it reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Tom Jones released the song "Delilah" in 1968 but it only reached number 15 on the US Charts after reaching number two in the UK.

Answer: Dion

"Runaround Sue" was a pop song by Dion in 1961. It peaked at number one for two weeks from October 23, 1961. The lyrics are about a former girl-friend named Sue who was unfaithful and cautions other potential lovers of her.

Answer: Santana

The song is by Santana and also featured The Product G&B. The song peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 in April 2000. It also won a Grammy Award in 2000.

Answer: Dexys Midnight Runners

Dexys Midnight Runners is an English pop band with soul influences. This was their second number one hit in the UK charts of the 1980s. "Come On Eileen" also reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 in April 1983. It knocked Michael Jackson's hit "Billie Jean" from the top of the Us charts. The band was formed in 1978 and is still active.