The 50 Best Songs with a Name in the Title

Behind almost every incredible song is the muse (even if they're imaginary!) who inspired the artist. Some of those muses—or characters or dedications—even get songs named after them. That's how Julio ended up down by the schoolyard, Mary Jane got her last dance, and Earl said his final goodbye. We've rounded up 50 of the best songs with a name in their title, from an early Jay-Z and Beyoncé duet to a Dolly Parton ode to her romantic rival. Who knows—your name may even make an appearance.

Classic Songs with a Name in the Title

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1. "Rhiannon," Fleetwood Mac
2. "Eleanor Rigby," The Beatles
3. "Runaround Sue," Dion
4. "Come On, Eileen," Dexy's Midnight Runners
5. "Johnny B. Goode," Chuck Berry
6. "Darling Nikki," Prince
7. "Me and Bobby McGee," Janis Joplin
8. "Sweet Caroline," Neil Diamond
9. "A Boy Named Sue," Johnny Cash
10. "Daniel," Elton John
11. "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard," Paul Simon
12. "Mrs. Robinson," Simon and Garfunkel
13. "Fernando," ABBA
14. "Billie Jean," Michael Jackson
15. "Jack and Diane," John Mellencamp
16. "Mickey," Toni Basil
17. "Barbara Ann," The Beach Boys
18. "Gloria," Laura Branigan
19. "Romeo and Juliet," Dire Straits
20. "My Sharona," The Knack
21. "The Wind Cries Mary," Jimi Hendrix

Rock Tracks with a Name in the Title

22. "Buddy Holly," Weezer
23. "Josie," Blink-182
24. "Helena," My Chemical Romance
25. "Sam's Town," The Killers
26. "St. Jimmy," Green Day
27. "Jeremy," Pearl Jam
28. "What's the Frequency, Kenneth?" R.E.M.
29. "Mary Jane's Last Dance," Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

Hip-Hop and R&B Songs with a Name in the Title

30. "'03 Bonnie and Clyde," JAY-Z and Beyoncé
31. "We Are Trayvon," Plies
32. "Plain Jane," A$AP Ferg
33. "Tyrone," Erykah Badu

Pop Tracks with a Name in the Title

34. "Alejandro," Lady Gaga
35. "Diana," One Direction
36. "Penny and Me," Hanson
37. "Clementine," Halsey
38. "Nancy Mulligan," Ed Sheeran
39. "Valerie," Amy Winehouse
40. "Alfie," Lily Allen
41. "Grace Kelly," Mika
42. "Adia," Sarah McLachlan
43. "Iris," The Goo Goo Dolls
44. "Annie Waits," Ben Folds
45. "Stacy's Mom," Fountains of Wayne
46. "Georgia," Brittany Howard

Country Songs with a Name in the Title

47. "Goodbye Earl," Dixie Chicks
48. "Tim McGraw," Taylor Swift
49. "Fancy," Reba McEntire
50. "Jolene," Dolly Parton