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:
- 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 |
| "You Can't Always Get What You Want" | "I Need You," America | Kathy |
| "I Put A Spell On You" | "You Can Do Magic," America | Raphael |
| "What's Your Name" | "Sister Golden Hair," America | Kathy |
| "Do You Believe In Magic?" | "You Can Do Magic," America | Kathy |
| There are additional songs titles that answer other songs available. | ||
Remove a Letter From a Song Title:
"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:
"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
"Ton Man" originally "Tin Man"
A world weight record?
Ashley Michelle McGowan
There are additional America song titles with a letter changed available.
Song Parodies:
Original Song Name | Parody Song Name | Parody Author |
| "Tin Man" | "Inn Man" | Guy DiRito |
| "Sister Golden Hair Surprise" | "Wistful Songs Of Air Supply's" | Stuart McArthur |
| "Sister Golden Hair" | "404 Error" | Guy DiRito |
| "Ventura Highway" | "Endure The Highway" | Guy DiRito |
| "A Horse With No Name" | "A Whore With No Name" | Guy DiRito |
| "Amber Cascades" | "Hammered With Raid" | Guy DiRito |
| "Sister Golden Hair" | "Sitzmark-Molded Chair" | John A. Barry |
| "A Horse With No Name" | "Of Course He'll Be Slain" | Guy DiRito |
| "Don't Cross The River" | "What Cost Your Quibble?" | Guy DiRito |
| "Sister Golden Hair" | "Mr. Foldin' Chair" | Guy DiRito |
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. | |||
Misheard Lyrics:
"Ventura Highway"
Misheard Lyrics: And the day surrounds the day like air
Original Lyrics: And the day surrounds the daylight there
| "Tin Man"
Misheard Lyrics: Soapsuds, green light, bubbles
Original Lyrics: Soapsuds green like bubbles
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"Ventura Highway"
Misheard Lyrics: Chewin' on a pizza walking down the road
Original Lyrics: Chewin' on a piece of grass walking down the road
| "Clarice"
Misheard Lyrics: Tide is coming soon.
Original Lyrics: Time is coming soon.
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| There are additional America misheard lyrics available. | |
Misheard Lyrics Story:
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"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:
"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
| "The Sandman (?)"
The Funny Lyrics: He rides the sky like an eagle in the eye of a hurricane that's abandoned.
Why They're Funny: Eagle in the eye of a hurricane? Hurricane that's abandoned? This makes sense to anyone?
Submitted by: American
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| 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
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Nonsensical Lyrics:
"Horse With No Name"
The Nonsensical Lyrics: In the desert you can remember your name
Why They're Nonsensical: Even if you have to spend a lot of time in a large urban area and you hate that, I'm sure you can still remember your own name.
Submitted by: Rich Braham
| "A Horse With No Name"
The Nonsensical Lyrics: I've been through the desert on a horse with no name
It felt good to be out of the rain Why They're Nonsensical: 'Out of the rain?' I couldn't stand the heat! To me, it's 'out in the rain,'
Submitted by: Mickey D.
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| 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
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| 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
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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
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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
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Song Title Spoonerisms:
"A Norse With Ho Name" originally "A Horse With No Name"
Submitted by: Regina Haniger
