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Fun Music Information -> Steve Miller Band
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Possible Misspelled Names:
These are the alternate spellings of the performer's name we've had to correct in submissions to amIright.
The Steve Miller Mand, The Steve Miller Bank, Steve MillerMusic Performer Nicknames:
Known informally as: Maurice. Submitted by: Martha Hankins
Vainity Songs:
Song Name | Comments & Submitter Name |
| "Gangster of Love" | Toward the end of the song, the question "Are you Guitar Stevie Miller?" is asked. This song is mentioned in "Space Cowboy" and "The Joker." - Martha Hankins |
Better Off Solo?:
Name | New Career | Comments & Submitter Name |
| "Boz Scaggs" | "William Royce Scaggs helped found the group in the 1960's. However, by the time Steve had struck gold with the "Fly Like an Eagle" and "Book of Dreams" albums, Boz had his own hits with such songs as "Lido Shuffle" and "Lowdown."" | - Martha Hankins |
Song Titles Not Used as Lyrics:
Song Name | Comments & Submitter Name |
| "The Joker" | "I"m a joker" He never says the joker.YY2 - Rich Connelly |
New Song Names:
Original Song Name | New Song Name | Submitter Name |
| "Take The Funny And Run" | "Take The Money And Run" | Sarah |
| "Fly Like A Beagle" | "Fly Like An Eagle" | Regina Haniger |
| "Avada Kedavra" | "Abracadabra" | Scandia |
| "Die Like A Beagle" | "Fly Like An Eagle" | oldsong |
| "Abracadaver" | "Abracadabra" | Nic |
Literally Impossible Song Titles:
Song/Performer | Comment | Submitter Name |
| "Jungle Love," | A jungle does not have its own type of love. | Rock Maninoff |
| "Space Cowboy," | There are no cowboys or cows in space. | GlamRockNinjaLord |
| "Swingtown," | There's no locality called Swingtown. | Open Mike |
| "Macho City," | There is no city with that name. | Paul Bear |
| "Your Cash Ain't Nothin' But Trash," | Cash has value. | Yvette Bristle |
Use a Song Title to Answer a Different Song:
Song & Band Name | Song & Band Name | |
| "Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)," Eurythmics | "Wild Mountain Honey," Steve Miller Band | |
| "Leaving On A Jet Plane," Peter, Paul & Mary | "Jet Airliner," Steve Miller Band | |
| "Up In The Air," 30 Seconds To Mars | "Jet Airliner," Steve Miller Band | |
| "Born In The U.S.A.," Bruce Springsteen | "Living In The U.S.A.," Steve Miller Band | |
| There are additional songs titles that answer other songs available. | ||
Remove a Letter From a Song Title:
"Bongo Bono" originally "Bongo Bongo"
Bono of U2 playing a bongo?
Yvette Bristle
"Bono Bongo" originally "Bongo Bongo"
A bongo belonging to Bono of U2?
Yvette Bristle
"Bong Bongo" originally "Bongo Bongo"
Yvette Bristle
"Bongo Bong" originally "Bongo Bongo"
Yvette Bristle
"Jet Airline" originally "Jet Airliner"
Serafina
There are additional song titles with a letter removed available.
Add a Letter to a Song Title:
"Sewingtown" originally "Swingtown"
A new store that sells sewing machines?
Isac
"Jungle Clove" originally "Jungle Love"
Evan
"Spaced Cowboy" originally "Space Cowboy"
Bambi (one with a gall bladder)
"Taken The Money And Run" originally "Take The Money And Run"
As in I've taken the money and run (p participles)
Serafina
"Fly Like Any Eagle" originally "Fly Like An Eagle"
Cheryl Jordan
There are additional song titles with a letter added available.
Change a Letter:
"Hock'n Me" originally "Rock'n Me"
Yvette Bristle
"Sock'n Me" originally "Rock'n Me"
Yvette Bristle
"Rack'n Me" originally "Rock'n Me"
Yvette Bristle
"Rock'n Ma" originally "Rock'n Me"
Yvette Bristle
"Dock'n Me" originally "Rock'n Me"
Yvette Bristle
There are additional song titles with a letter changed available.
Recordings:
Apr 16
a parody of "Takes The Money and Run" by Steve Miller Band
Flip side of the story, cop catches ‘em years later using DNA.
Songspace : (Mp3)
July 23
a parody of "Fly Like An Eagle" by Steve Miller Band
Wrote this prior to The Giants playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles last season.
YouTube: (Windows Media)
May 13
a parody of "Jet Airliner" by Steve Miller Band
A parody in regard to the Air Force One flyby in NYC, all for a photo op.
Youtube: (Windows Media)
Song Parody Lyrics:
Original Song Name | Parody Song Name | Parody Author |
| "Take the Money and Run" | "Leave Those School Days of Fun" | The Last School Day |
| "Jet Airliner" | "Long Stairs Climber" | the_conqueror_of_parodies |
| "Take The Money and Run" | "Feed the Pigeons Some Lunch" | Darius Whitehead |
| "Abracadabra" | "Grab a Viagra" | Rob S. |
| "Rock'N Me" | "Rocks at Me" | Darius Whitehead |
| "The Joker" | "The Bertman" | Darius Whitehead |
| "Fly Like An Eagle" | "Be Like Darius Matthews" | Darius Whitehead |
| "Take The Money and Run" | "Get Derailed and Get Banned" | Darius Whitehead |
| "Jungle Love" | "Cowboy Jones" | Darius Whitehead |
| "Jet Airliner" | "Mr. Fardeen Aly" | Darius Whitehead |
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Songs for Commercials, That Haven't Been Done Yet:
Song Name | Product | Submittor |
| Electro Lux Imbroglio | Electrolux Vacuums | Not the Same Bob |
| Abracadabra | Harry Potter movie promos | The Nerd |
| Fly Like An Eagle | Philadelphia Eagles NFL team | Mark Silverman |
| Fly Like An Eagle | American Airlines | moo |
| Take The Money And Run | Bank | Ratticis |
| There are additional commercials that haven't been done yet available. | ||
Bad Choices for On Hold Music:
Song Name | Company/Organization | Submittor |
| Your Cash Ain't Nothin' But Trash | Bank | Bob |
| Abracadabra | Magician | Larcen Tyler |
| Jungle Love | Zoophiliacs anonymous | Scrappleberry |
| Take The Money And Run | Bank | FussBudgetVanPelt |
| Take The Money And Run | Enron HQ | Syncronos |
Songs for Duets, That Haven't Been Done Yet:
First Band/Song Name | Second Band/Song Name | New Song Name | Submittor |
| I Won't Colbie Caillat | Take The Money And Run Steve Miller Band | I Won't Take The Money And Run | Kathleen |
| Jungle Fever Chakachas | Jungle Love Steve Miller Band | Jungle Love Fever | Bob |
| I Wanna Be A Cowboy Boys Don't Cry | Space Cowboy Steve Miller Band | I Wanna Be A Space Cowboy | Ariane |
| Two Steps Behind Def Leppard | The Joker The Steve Miller Band | Two Steps Behind The Joker Try to keep up, Batman! | Edward |
| There are additional duets that haven't been done yet available. | |||
If Groups Combined, Their Names Might Be:
Steve Miller Dazz Band
Steve Miller Band combined with Dazz Band
Submitted By: Candy Welty
Steve Miller Band Perry
Steve Miller Band combined with The Band Perry
Submitted By: Candy Welty
The Steve Miller Stain Limit Band
The Steve Miller Band combined with The Miller Stain Limit
Submitted By: Candace Troy Powers
Miller Time
Steve Miller Band combined with Morris Day and the Time
You know what brand of beer would be sold at these concerts! In addition, both these bands had a song called "Jungle Love"!
Submitted By: Martha Hankins
Misheard Lyrics:
"The Joker"
Misheard Lyrics: I’m a Joker, I’m a Smoker, I’m the Midnight Tolkien.
Original Lyrics: I’m a Joker, I’m a Smoker, I’m a Midnight Toker.
| "Fly Like An Eagle"
Misheard Lyrics: Time keeps on 7, 7, 7
into the future Original Lyrics: Time keeps on slippin', slippin', slippin'
Into the future. |
"Take the Money and Run"
Misheard Lyrics: This here's a story about Billy Joel and Dr. Seuss
Two known authors with nothin' better to do (later) Billy Joel shocked a man while walking to the castle or Billy Joel, the piano man was walking to the castle Dr. Seuss took the wrong way home Original Lyrics: This here's a story about Billy Joe and Bobbie Sue
Two young lovers with nothin' better to do (later) Billy Joe shot a man while robbing his castle Bobbie Sue took the money and run | "The Joker"
Misheard Lyrics: I'm a gopher
or I'm a golfer Original Lyrics: I'm a joker
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Misheard Lyrics Stories:
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"The Joker"
Misheard Lyrics: I’m a Joker, I’m a Smoker, I’m the Midnight Tolkien.
Original Lyrics: I’m a Joker, I’m a Smoker, I’m a Midnight Toker.
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Story about this misheard lyric by: Paul Tronson This happened when I was about 11. It was in 1973, the year it came out and the year J.R.R. Tolkien died. Me, my Parents, Grandparents, Brothers, Sisters, Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins, were all driving in an owned Bus to a Restaurant in Wisconsin on a Friday night. When this Song came on, we all sang along to it. When it got to that part, I sang “I’m the Midnight Tolkien”. My Dad said “Did you just say ‘I’m the Midnight Tolkien’?” I said “Isn’t that what he says in the Song?” My Dad replied “He actually says ‘I”m a Midnight Toker’”. I said “Ok. I just thought he was pretending to be J.R.R. Tolkien”. To this day, I’ll never forget that day! Lol! |
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Song Parody Fragments:
"Take The Money And Run"
Better Lyrics:
Peter T, is a TV host down in L. A.
And he always shows just exactly how to play
He tells the players to beware of the Whammies
He makes his livin' off of being on the airwaves
Bobbie Sue, oh, she hit one right away
Billy Joe, later had the the very same fate
They got no money, hey, and the Whammies got away
Dancin' across the screen and they're still dancin' today, singin
'I'm gonna take your money and run' (4x)
And he always shows just exactly how to play
He tells the players to beware of the Whammies
He makes his livin' off of being on the airwaves
Bobbie Sue, oh, she hit one right away
Billy Joe, later had the the very same fate
They got no money, hey, and the Whammies got away
Dancin' across the screen and they're still dancin' today, singin
'I'm gonna take your money and run' (4x)
Original Lyrics:
Billy Mac, is a detective down in Texas
And though he knows just exactly what the fact is
He ain't gonna let those two escape justice
He makes his livin' off of other people's taxes
Bobbie Sue, oh, she slipped away
Billy Joe, caught up with the her the very next day
They got the money,hey, you know they got away
They headed down south and they're still runnin' today, singin'
Go on, take the money and run (4x)
And though he knows just exactly what the fact is
He ain't gonna let those two escape justice
He makes his livin' off of other people's taxes
Bobbie Sue, oh, she slipped away
Billy Joe, caught up with the her the very next day
They got the money,hey, you know they got away
They headed down south and they're still runnin' today, singin'
Go on, take the money and run (4x)
Submitted by: twhamette
Funniest Song Lyrics:
"The Joker"
The Funny Lyrics: Some people call me the space cowboy, yeah
Some call me the gangster of love Some people call me Maurice (whew whoo) Why They're Funny: Maurice? Hehehe That's so random. Plus it does that sound afterwards which makes me laugh.
Submitted by: Lisa L.
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Repetitive Song Lyrics:
"Swingtown"
The Repetitive Lyrics: We've been workin' so hard.
We've been workin' so hard. Why They're Repetitive: Heck, I don't know! Maybe Steve Miller had nothing else to say so he had to repeat 'We've been workin' so hard.'
Submitted by: Donald Phillips
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Nonsensical Song Lyrics:
"Rockin' Me"
The Nonsensical Lyrics: ...Northern California where the girls are warm
Why They're Nonsensical: So are girls cold everywhere else?
Submitted by: mysticrose
| "The Joker"
The Nonsensical Lyrics: 'Cause I speak of the Pompatus of love
Why They're Nonsensical: Ever since I first heard this song I always wondered what a Pompatus was, and hence this line made no sense to me. Turns out, it's a neologism originating from "The Letter", a 1954 song by The Medallions. The lines "Oh my darling, let me whisper / sweet words of pizmotality / and discuss the puppetutes of love," which contain this reference, were apparently a description of that songwriter's dream woman. And when Steve Miller wrote "The Joker", he made reference to this, like he often does with most of his songwriting, to demonstrate R&B influences.
Submitted by: Ed
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Misrhymed Song Lyrics:
"Take The Money and Run"
The Misrhymed Lyrics: Billy Mack is a detective dowin in Texas
, You know that he knows just exactly what the fact is, He ain't gonna let those two escape justice, He makes his living off the people's taxes. Why They're Misrhymed: Let's see; Texas...facts is....justice...taxes. I still love Steve Miller. I'm sure this the whole song (rhymes and all) are toungue in cheek. Personally I think it's a great verse.
Submitted by: John
| "Take The Money And Run"
The Misrhymed Lyrics: They headed down to New Old El Paso
That's where they ran into a great big hassle Billy Mac is a detective down in Texas And he knows just exactly what the facts is Why They're Misrhymed: Ok, El Paso and hassle is at least an honest attempt (albeit a failed attempt), but 'Texas' and 'What the facts is'? WHAT THE FACTS IS? Come on Steve, at least try!
Submitted by: Disco 3:!6
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Inappropriate Song Lyrics:
"Jet Airliner"
The Inappropriate Lyrics: Big old jet airliner
Don't carry me too far away Big old jet airliner 'cause it's here that I got to stay Why They're Inappropriate: Uhh... Steve... if that's the case, shouldn't you be home instead of on an airliner? This guy's lyrics are generally pretty lame, but this is just 'plane' idiotic.
Submitted by: Kieran from Nevada
| "The Joker"
The Inappropriate Lyrics: Really love your peaches, want to shake your tree
Why They're Inappropriate: Is this supposed to be a metaphor referring to a womans breast, either complementing for the size or just wanting to motorboat them?
Submitted by: Lori
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Dated Song Lyrics:
"Mercury Blues"
The Dated Lyrics: Had my money
I tell you what I'd do I would go downtown Buy a Mercury or two Why They're Dated: Mercury ceased to exist in 2011, so if he wants a Mercury now, it'll have to be a used one.
Submitted by: David Jones
| "Jet Airliner"
The Dated Lyrics: But my heart keeps calling me backwards
As I get on the 707 Why They're Dated: Today, Steve would probably be boarding a 767 or 777.
Submitted by: Glenn
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Dirty Song Lyrics:
"The Joker"
The Dirty Lyrics: Really love your peaches
want to shake your tree Why They're Dirty: I think everyone picked up on this one right away. Of course 'peaches' is a euphamism for parts of female anatomy. And we know what tree he wants to shake!
Submitted by: Dar
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Song Lyrics That Mention Other Songs:
"Abracadabra"
The Song Lyrics: Silk and satin, leather and lace
Song They Mention: "Leather and Lace" by Stevie Nicks and Don Henley (it was a hit 1 year earlier).
Submitted by: Cody Finke
| "The Joker"
The Song Lyrics: Some people call me the Space Cowboy
Some call me the Gangster Of Love Song They Mention: Space Cowboy; Gangster Of Love. Those are two little-known songs of his, from early in his career.
Submitted by: Mark Richardson
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Made Up Words in Songs:
"The Joker"
The Made Up Words: Pompatus
Comments: Used in the lines "Some people call me Maurice, / Cause I speak of the Pompatus of love".
Submitted by: ChuckyG
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Song Title Space Change:
"I Want To Make The World Turn: A Round" originally "I Want To Make The World Turn Around"
Submitted by: Yvette Bristle
"A Bra Cad A Brad" originally "Abracadabra"
Cad: A man who treats women irresponsibly
Submitted by: Peter
"Mac Ho City" originally "Macho City"
Submitted by: Rock Maninoff
Bad Grammar in Song Lyrics:
"Take the Money and Run"
The Lyrics: Bobbie Sue took the money and run
Why: Shift in tense—should be "took the money and RAN"
Submitted by: RJSchex
| "Mercury Blues"
The Lyrics: You know that gal I love I stole her from a friend
Fool got lucky stole her back again Because she knowed he had a Mercury Why: I can't imagine Steve thinking the past tense of 'know' is 'knowed'!
Submitted by: Mark M
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Band Name Anagrams:
Vet Dan Mills Beer Submitted by: Peter
Reveal Mist Blend Submitted by: Alexis
Debit Never Small Submitted by: Alexis
Label Reminds Vet Submitted by: Alexis
Blamed Silver Net Submitted by: Alexis
There are additional Band Name Anagrams available.
Song Title Anagrams:
"Men Rock" originally "Rock'n Me"
Submitted by: Yvette Bristle
"Cork Men" originally "Rock'n Me"
Submitted by: Yvette Bristle
"Rock Men" originally "Rock'n Me"
Submitted by: Yvette Bristle
"Go Comical" originally "Cool Magic"
Submitted by: Yvette Bristle
"Comic Goal" originally "Cool Magic"
Submitted by: Yvette Bristle
There are additional Song Title Anagrams available.
Real Places Mentioned in Songs:
"Going to Mexico"
The Lyrics: You're much too slow,
I'm goin' to Mexico Why: Mexico - country in Central America
Submitted by: Adrian Smith
| "Rock'n' Me"
The Lyrics: I went from Phoenix, Arizona
All the way to Tacoma Philadelphia, Atlanta, LA Why: Phoenix, Arizona; Tacoma, Washington; Philadelphia; Atlanta; Los Angeles
Submitted by: crazydon
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Songs That Are Banned:
"Jet Airliner"
On the album we hear "and I don't want to get caught up in no
funky sh*t going down in the city". On the single edit played on the radio the profane word is replaced by "kicks".
funky sh*t going down in the city". On the single edit played on the radio the profane word is replaced by "kicks".
Submitted by: Space Cowboy Toker
Super Long Pop Songs:
"Macho City" Length: 16:26
The song took up the entire second side of the 1981 LP, "Circle Of Love".
Submitted by: rocky
Super Short Pop Songs:
"Space Intro" Length: 1:14
Believe it or not, this is considered a separate track from Fly Like An Eagle on the LP FLAE...
Submitted by: G
Song Title Spoonerisms:
"Swish Upon a Tar" originally "Wish Upon a Star"
Submitted by: Bob
"Rake The Money And Tun" originally "Take The Money And Run"
Tun = 252 gallons (Kinda hard to rake!)
Submitted by: Allison O'Silla
"Lie Like Fan Eagle" originally "Fly Like An Eagle"
However Fan Eagle Lies
Submitted by: Ron N. O'Connor
"Dan, Gang Foe" originally "Fandango"
Submitted by: Reese Witherspoonerism
