The local classic rock station kicks off lunchtime every weekend with songs that are connected in some way, like sharing a word in their titles or featuring a common theme. A recent show lumped together a set of songs that had just four letters in their titles, even though the disc jockey quickly dismissed the Village People smash hit because its title was an acronym.
Lola by the Kinks immediately came to mind, but the station played three others before I got to that one. ZZ Top’s “Tush,” David Bowie’s “Fame” and The Beatles’ “Help” made up the trio of hits that preceded The Kinks’ aforementioned tune, though the Fab Four’s “Rain” and “Girl” also fit the bill. category. .
I spent the next half hour brainstorming other songs with four-letter titles that the station might have played, even though several of them wouldn’t classify as classic rock. Here are ten of the best songs with four-letter titles.
Isis by Bob Dylan
The highlight of the longed for The album is a narrative of the search for a treasure that had been at home all along.
Gone by Ben Folds
Attacking the piano is his way of dealing with the heartbreak he suffered when his girl left, according to this track by Rocking the Suburbs.
Pink Floyd Time
dark side of the moon It remains one of the most popular records, mainly because of timeless hits like this.
Iris from Goo Goo Dolls
Commonly known as I Don’t Want The World To See Me, this 1990s hit made make the girl dizzy a best selling album.
Sing for the carpenters
Karen and her brother had a great single with the simple command to make a happy sound.
Lodi from Creedence Clearwater Revival
Several states have cities by this name, but John Fogerty was most likely referring to the city in California.
Ohio by Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young
Neil Young wrote this short rock song shortly after hearing about the four National Guard victims at Kent State University.
Jody by Del Shannon
Justifiably the B-side to “Runaway,” this tune still serves as evidence of Shannon’s distinctive vocal style.
Amie from Pure Prairie League
The Cincinnati band’s first big hit is often misspelled on search engines, disappointing fans who remember the title as Amy.
Hair by the Cowsills
This catchy song was not only a huge hit for the family band, but also won awards like rock opera.
