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Music Trivia -> Super Short Pop Songs -> B
Blame The Ramones, but there have been some very short songs that have made the radio. For the purposes of this page, please stick to songs with lyrics and also aren't interludes. Preferablly songs released as a single.
Entries Beginning with B
"Backstrokin'," Mr. Bungle Lenght:2:27
Evan
"Bad Role Models, Old Idols Exhumed," Car Seat Headrest Lenght:1:54
Evan
"Bad Toad," Lawnmower Deth Lenght:1:05
Clever Name
"Ballad Of Davy Crockett," Fess Parker Lenght:1:39
From the 1955-56 TV series "Davy Crockett" in which Fess Parker starred as the title character. The song hit #5 on the Billboard pop chart.
Candy Welty
"The Ballad Of Jimi Hendrix," S.O.D. Lenght:0:05
The group play chords similar to "Purple Haze" followed with vocalist Billy Milano saying "you're read". The group would do this for a number of artists when they did live shows, including Jimi Hendrix and Freddie Mercury
John Book
"Banned in D.C.," Bad Brains Lenght:2:12
Evan
"Be Scene Not Heard," Lawnmower Deth Lenght:0:07
Clever Name
"Beaded Curtains (Pt. 2)," Frenzal Rhomb Lenght:0:11
Lyrics: I like beads but no, no, no im not allowed to have them(X2) lol funny song
TrashAudio
"Because She Was," Angels of Light Lenght:0:40
track 6 off their album Everything Is Good Here/Please Come Home
Grillzforlife
"Before I Sleep," Mazzy Star Lenght:2:10
"Before I Sleep" is track #11 on the album, "She Hangs Brightly" (1990). Although it never released as a single, it was the album's shortest song. Remember that they are more known for their song, the melodic-styled song, "Fade into You".
Wisnu Aji
"Before the Next Teardrop Falls," Freddy Fender Lenght:2:30
His biggest hit single and also one of the biggest hit single in the 1970s. This song was also featured on his album, "Before the Next Teardrop Falls".
Wisnu Aji
"Behind The Wall," Tracy Chapman Lenght:1:47
There was no music in this song, only Tracy's vocals.
Mickey D.
"Ben," Michael Jackson Lenght:2:36
This was the soundtrack for the 1972 horror film Ben, the sequel to a 1971 horror film called Willard.
Adam
"Beneath A Steel Sky ," Abigor Lenght:1:54
track 3 off their album Verwüstung - Invoke the Dark Age
Grillzforlife
"Beside," The Fastest Group Alive Lenght:0:35
The B-side (get it?) of their 1966 Valiant single, "The Bears."
MikeM
"Big Bang Theory Theme," Barenaked Ladies Lenght:1:45
Yes, this is the theme to "The Big Bang Theory". It seems to be one minute and twenty-five seconds longer than the opening sequence.
Brian Kelly
"Big Man With A Gun," Nine Inch Nails Lenght:1:37
The shortest track from The Downward Spiral.
All-Starr
"Big Man With A Gun," Nine Inch Nails Lenght:1:37
The shortest track from The Downward Spiral.
All-Starr
"Big Wheels," Kevin Abstract Lenght:1:40
Evan
"Big Wheels," Kevin Abstract Lenght:1:40
Evan
"The Bill Harper Collection," Beastie Boys Lenght:0:24
Rad
"Bite Me," Weird Al Yankovic Lenght:0:06
Hidden track on Weird Al's album Off the Deep End. It is just six seconds of screaming. Commonly considered to be inspired by the hidden track on Nirvana's album Nevermind, "Endless, Nameless."
Joe
"Bizarre Love Triangle," Frente Lenght:2:01
JW
"Blame Me," Dropping Daylight Lenght:2:18
The second shortest song I know--but the only one I know the exact length of [I always guess on Prelude 12/21 by AFI, the shortest.]
Selo
"Blister in the Sun," Violent Femmes Lenght:2:24
Evan
"Blitzkrieg Bop (cover)," Rob Zombie Lenght:2:43
Travis
"Blood," My chemical romance Lenght:1:22
LOOOOOOOOOOOve this song! great for a hospital person.
amanda day
"Bluebird," Devendra Banhart Lenght:1:24
First verse compares a woman to a redbird and a bluebird. Also has a "mini-solo" with whistling, and "slows to a stop" at the end
Ra'akone
"Bluebirds over the Mountain," Ritchie Valens Lenght:1:45
The shortest song from 1959's 'Ritchie Valens'. The original Ersel Hickey version was peaked at #75 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1958. Four years later in 1962, The Echoes version peaked at #112 on the Billboard Hot 100. And again in 1968, The Beach Boys version peaked at #61 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song also covered by Dick and Dee Dee in 1963.
Wisnu Aji
"Bobo on the Corner," Beastie Boys Lenght:1:13
Evan
"Body Language," INXS Lenght:2:02
The song was taken off from the 1980's self titled debut album.
Mickey D.
"Bonehead," Naked City Lenght:0:54
Evan
"Bookends," Simon And Garfunkel Lenght:1:18
A theme song less than a minute and a half long.
Nicole Velocin
"Born on the Cusp," Hot Cross Lenght:1:28
TBuck
"Bottled Violence," Minor Threat Lenght:0:54
Evan
"Bounce," System of a Down Lenght:1:54
A semi-humorous song, considered by some to be full of innuendo, and known to have the "chattering"
Ra'akone
"Bow Tie Daddy," Frank Zappa Lenght:0:33
Joe Pearson
"Box 25/4 Lid," Soft Machine Lenght:0:48
Final track on the Soft Machine's debut album. I actually knew a local band who had this in their repertoire in 1969!
MikeM
"Boys Are Boys and Girls Are Choice," The Monks Lenght:1:22
Evan
"Brain Crack," Tracy Bonham Lenght:1:04
The shortest song from her album "The Burdens of Being Upright".
JohnHowarth
"Bron-Yr-Aur," Led Zeppelin Lenght:Under 2:00
instrumental on "Physical Graffiti"--might even clock in under 1:30.
Tim Kramar
"Brotherly Love," Slaves On Dope Lenght:0:05
The first track on their album "Inches From The Mainline"
Yvette Bristle
"Bubbles," System Of A Down Lenght:1:57
High-energy third track from 2002's 'Steal This Album!'
Jonathan S.
"Bubbly," Colbie Caillat Lenght:2:53
"Bubbly" is track #4 on the album, "Coco" (2007). It reaching #5 on Billboard's Pop Chart, making her one of her biggest hit singles. A short version of this song which was lasting at 2 minutes and 53 seconds is also available.
Wisnu Aji
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