Fun Music Information -> America

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Band Name Origins:

The band's name developed from many sources, including a deep homesickness for the USA. When they noticed a jukebox with the "Americana" label, they discovered (at least in part) their permanent name. Taken from the biography "America: A Short History". Submitted by: Brenna McAdow
Three boys in England performed their pop/folk rock songs at pubs in England where their fathers were stationed (American servicemen). Locals began calling the the Americans. Not to be confused with "Jay & the Americans" they simply decided on America for their name/ Submitted by: Bill Stoner

Why the Name is Stupid:

Naming a band after a continent is both ridiculous and excessive. The same goes for Asia and Europe. Submitted by: Jonathan S.
They're cockneys. Is that good enough? Submitted by: Bobo

Literally Impossible Song Titles:

Song/Performer	Comment	Submitter Name
"You Can Do Magic,"	It's just an illusion	Bobo
"Tin Man,"		Bobo

Use a Song Title to Answer a Different Song:

Song & Band Name	Song & Band Name	Comments & Submittor Name
"What I Like About You"	"You Can Do Magic," America	Kathy
"If It's Magic"	"You Can Do Magic," America	Kathy
"You Needed Me"	"I Need You," America	Kathy
"Abracadabra"	"You Can Do Magic," America	Edward
There are additional songs titles that answer other songs available.

Remove a Letter From a Song Title:

"Sister Golden Air" originally "Sister Golden Hair"

Mallory

"You Can Do Magi" originally "You Can Do Magic"

Mark Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire

"Tin Ma" originally "Tin Man"

Song about the Tin Man's mother!

Ashley Michelle McGowan

"A Hose With No Name" originally "A Horse With No Name"

Regina Olsen

Add a Letter To a Song Title:

"Tin Mane" originally "Tin Man"

On a tin horse with no name

Ashley Michelle McGowan

"Sister Golden Chair" originally "Sister Golden Hair"

nally

"Twin Man" originally "Tin Man"

Pam Tabor

"Tiny Man" originally "Tin Man"

A. Person

"Thin Man" originally "Tin Man"

Serafina

Change a Letter In a Song Title:

"Venture Highway" originally "Ventura Highway"

Anyone can venture on the highway, I suppose.

Jen

"A Horst With No Name" originally "A Horse With No Name"

A horst is a geological uplift.

Thessaly Danes

"Sister Golden Heir" originally "Sister Golden Hair"

Tiffany Furlong

"Sister Golden Pair" originally "Sister Golden Hair"

Tiffany Furlong

"Sister Golden Lair" originally "Sister Golden Hair"

Tiffany Furlong

There are additional America song titles with a letter changed available.

Song Parodies:

Original Song Name	Parody Song Name	Parody Author
"Sister Golden Hair"	"Sister's Underwear"	Alvin Rhodes
"Sister Golden Hair"	"With Her Golden Ware"	Guy DiRito
"A Horse With No Name"	"A Course With No Dame"	Jim Rotondo
"A Horse with No Name"	"A Course with No Fame"	Leo Keough
"Horse With No Name"	"His Force Was His Fame"	Alvin Rhodes
"I Need You"	"I Knead You"	Merry & Pippin
"Horse With No Name"	"Horsemen Of Fame"	Alvin Rhodes
"Sister Gold Hair"	"Sister's Golden Grahams"	KintarosTiger
"Horse With No Name"	"Corpse With No Brain"	The Stinker
"Sister Golden Hair"	"Former Gold Azera"	The Stinker
There are additional America song parodies available.

Untapped Commercial Ideas:

Song Name	Product	Submittor
You Can Do Magic	Lance Burton's Las Vegas magic show	Edward
You Can Do Magic	Magic Shop	Edward

Duets Not Yet Performed:

First Band/Song Name	Second Band/Song Name	New Song Name	Submittor
Poem To A Horse Shakira	A Horse With No Name America	Poem To A Horse With No Name	nally
When A Man Loves A Woman Percy Sledge	Horse With No Name America	When A Man Loves A Horse With No Name	Josh
My Name Is Eminem	Daisy Jane America	My Name Is Daisy Jane	crazydon
Hazy Jane II Nick Drake	Daisy Jane America	Hazy Daisy Jane She needs to lay off the sedatives.	Martha Irvin
There are additional America duets that haven't been done yet available.

If Groups Combined, Their Names Might Be :

American Cars

America combined with The Cars

Ford and GM, to name a few.

Submitted By: pfannes

Misheard Lyrics:

"The Last Unicorn" Misheard Lyrics: of the last unicorn I'm a lie Original Lyrics: of the last unicorn I'm alive	"Sister Golden Hair" Misheard Lyrics: Well, I keep on thinkin' 'bout you, Sister Golden Hair so bright Original Lyrics: Well, I keep on thinkin' 'bout you, Sister Golden Hair surprise
"Sister Golden Hair" Misheard Lyrics: I've been one for correspondin' Original Lyrics: I been one poor correspondent	"Ventura Highway" Misheard Lyrics: And the day surrounds the day like air Original Lyrics: And the day surrounds the daylight there
There are additional America misheard lyrics available.

Misheard Lyrics Story:

"Horse With No Name"

Misheard Lyrics:

In the desert you can't remember your name
'Cause there ain't no one for to give you no fame.

Original Lyrics:

In the desert you can remember your name
'Cause there ain't no one for to give you no pain.

Story about this misheard lyric by: Rob Stuart

While watching a show on TV regarding the 'Cowboy Rock?' genre, I blurted out what that this was such an excellent example of crappy lyrics (repeating my misheard version) and was promptly corrected. Embarrassing ......? Yes.

There are additional America misheard stories available.

Funny Lyrics:

"A Horse With No Name" The Funny Lyrics: I've been to the dessert, with a horse with no name,in the dessert you can't remember your name. Why They're Funny: He sure sound's like, a mixed-up guy., doesn't he?. Submitted by: Art	"Tin Man" The Funny Lyrics: And cause never was the reason for the evening Or the tropic of Sir Galahad Smoke glass stained bright colors Image going down, down, down, down Soapsuds green like bubbles Why They're Funny: It's a great tune...but the lyrics really don't make any sense!!! :) Submitted by: Kathy
There are additional America Funny lyrics available.

Repetitive Lyrics:

"Only In Your Heart"

The Repetitive Lyrics:

Mary, have you seen better days?

Why They're Repetitive:

This line is sung over and over. Hey Mary, answer that question already!

Submitted by: JD

Nonsensical Lyrics:

"Ventura Highway"

The Nonsensical Lyrics:

Alligator lizards in the air

Why They're Nonsensical:

Dewey Bunnell said he got the vibe for this song while standing on the side of Ventura Blvd. While some other guy he was with was changing a flat tire or something. The whole California scene flashed before him and what came out? 'Alligator lizards in the air?' Still, alligators and lizards are two different kinds of reptiles; a hybrid of them just seems nonsensical.

Submitted by: Mike

"Horse With No Name"

The Nonsensical Lyrics:

In the desert, you can't remember your name
Cause there ain't no one for to give ya no pain.

Why They're Nonsensical:

Triple negative plus conjoined prepositions. That is really crappy English just to complete the rhyme and meter. And why is it (we're told) that one cannot remember one's name because there's no one else around to cause one pain?

Submitted by: Mr. Critic

There are additional America nonsensical lyrics available.

Inappropriate Lyrics:

"A horse with no name"

The Inappropriate Lyrics:

In the desert there are rock and things

Why They're Inappropriate:

ah, the keen observation of rockers...

Submitted by: The Killer Piglet

"Sister Golden Hair"

The Inappropriate Lyrics:

Well, I keep on thinkin' 'bout you, Sister Golden Hair surprise And I just can't live without you; can't you see it in my eyes? I been one poor correspondent, and I been too, too hard to find But it doesn't mean you ain't been on my mind

Why They're Inappropriate:

The last two lines above are pretty typical of the song's overall message. The singer is telling the title character about how he keeps failing to get around to see her. But that pretty much refutes his claim of 'I just can't live without you', and as for 'can't you see it in my eyes?', well, duh! How is she to see anything in his eyes if he never comes around?

Submitted by: Ashley Michelle McGowan

There are additional America inappropriate lyrics available.

Songs That Open With Their Titles:

"Amber Cascades"

Opening Lines:

Amber cascades all over today.

Comments:

Submitted by: Red Ruffcorn

Bad Grammar in Song Lyrics:

"Horse with No Name"

The Lyrics:

In the desert you can remember your name 'Cause there ain't no one for to give you no pain

Why:

Double negative.

Submitted by: John Barry

"A Horse With No Name"

The Lyrics:

In the desert you can remember your name
'Cause there ain't no one for to give you no pain

Why:

Do I really have to point out the problem here? "for to give you no pain"? I mean, no one talks like that. I think the desert heat has gotten to him.

Submitted by: MDSmiff

Song Title Anagrams:

"A Horse With No Mane" originally "A Horse With No Name"

I know, subtle

Submitted by: Raphael

Real Places Mentioned in Songs:

"Ventura Highway"

The Lyrics:

Ventura Highway in the sunshine

Why:

A highway to Ventura is referred to. And it's a pretty safe bet it means Ventura, California. the best known Venura in the U.S. at least. After all, California and places therein enjoy many references in songs.

Submitted by: Penelope Beckinsale