Song Titles
Idea Stimulator # 8
Song Titles
Under the Sheets
Song Titles
Under the Sheets
Fifties people had a silly ritual played with a juke box at our local diner. As we flipped through the selections we would add the words under the sheets to each title. Some of the combinations were funny and risqué. For example, I’ve got the Whole World in my Hand… Under the Sheets. Or Wake up Little Suzie… Under the Sheets.
Force fit some concepts together. In this case, 1950’s song titles. These titles represent The Hit Parade -- the ten best selling singles for each year along with the performer who made it a hit. Why not get an Oldies album and listen to the music as you do this exercise. Pick any other decade you wish. Find the lyrics on the Internet. http://www.oldielyrics.com/
For example, what if you were working on an advertising campaign for a new soft drink? Search for all the features and benefits. Let’s say refreshing is the principle marketing position. Combine the word refreshing with any of the following song titles from the of the fifties. How does each help you see refreshing in a different way? For example, what is an If I knew You Were Comin' I'd've Baked a Cake refreshing image? What is a Little Things Mean A Lot refreshing image? Or Kiss of Fire. How about a fire breathing dragon using this new drink to put out the flames?
I invite you to conjure up ten ideas and post them on this blog.
1950
The Tennessee Waltz-- Patti Page
Goodnight, Irene-- Weavers with Gordon Jenkins
The Third Man Theme-- Anton Karas (also Guy Lombardo)
If I Knew You Were Comin’ I’d’ve Baked a Cake-- Eileen Barton
Chattanoogie Shoe Shine Boy-- Red Foley
Mona Lisa-- Nat King Cole
All My Love-- Patti Page
I Can Dream, Can’t I?-- Andrews Sisters
The Thing-- Phil Harris
Harbor Lights-- Sammy Kaye
The Tennessee Waltz-- Patti Page
Goodnight, Irene-- Weavers with Gordon Jenkins
The Third Man Theme-- Anton Karas (also Guy Lombardo)
If I Knew You Were Comin’ I’d’ve Baked a Cake-- Eileen Barton
Chattanoogie Shoe Shine Boy-- Red Foley
Mona Lisa-- Nat King Cole
All My Love-- Patti Page
I Can Dream, Can’t I?-- Andrews Sisters
The Thing-- Phil Harris
Harbor Lights-- Sammy Kaye
1951
Cry-- Johnnie Ray
Because of You-- Tony Bennett
How High the Moon-- Les Paul & Mary Ford
Sin-- Eddy Howard
If-- Perry Como
Come On-A My House-- Rosemary Clooney
Cold, Cold Heart-- Tony Bennett
Too Young-- Nat King Cole
Be My Love-- Mario Lanza
Mockin’ Bird Hill-- Les Paul & Mary Ford
1952
You Belong to Me-- Jo Stafford
Wheel of Fortune-- Kay Starr
I Went to Your Wedding-- Patti Page
Auf Wiederseh’n Sweetheart-- Vera Lynn
Kiss of Fire-- Georgia Gibbs
Why Don’t You Believe Me-- Joni James
Blue Tango-- Leroy Anderson
Half As Much-- Rosemary Clooney
Glow-Worm-- Mills Brothers
Slow Poke-- Pee Wee King
1953
Vaya Con Dios-- Les Paul & Mary Ford
Song from "Moulin Rouge"-- Percy Faith
Rags to Riches-- Tony Bennett
The Doggie In the Window-- Patti Page
You You You-- Ames Brothers
I’m Walking Behind You-- Eddie Fisher
Till I Waltz Again with You-- Teresa Brewer
Don’t Let the Stars Get In Your Eyes-- Perry Como
No Other Love-- Perry Como
St. George and the Dragonet-- Stan Freberg
1954
Sh-Boom-- Crew-Cuts
Little Things Mean a Lot-- Kitty Kallen
Oh! My Papa-- Eddie Fisher
Wanted-- Perry Como
Mr. Sandman-- Chordettes
Make Love to Me-- Jo Stafford
Hey There-- Rosemary Clooney
Secret Love-- Doris Day
This Ole House-- Rosemary Clooney
I Need You Now-- Eddie Fisher
1955
Rock Around the Clock-- Bill Haley & His Comets
Sixteen Tons-- Tennessee Ernie Ford
Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing-- Four Aces
The Yellow Rose of Texas-- Mitch Miller
Autumn Leaves-- Roger Williams
Learnin’ the Blues-- Frank Sinatra
Ain’t That a Shame-- Fats Domino
Moments to Remember-- Four Lads
I Hear You Knocking-- Gale Storm
A Blossom Fell-- Nat King Cole
1956
Don’t Be Cruel/Hound Dog-- Elvis Presley
Singing the Blues-- Guy Mitchell
The Wayward Wind-- Gogi Grant
Heartbreak Hotel-- Elvis Presley
Rock and Roll Waltz-- Kay Starr
The Poor People of Paris-- Les Baxter
Memories Are Made of This-- Dean Martin
Love Me Tender-- Elvis Presley
My Prayer-- Platters
Lisbon Antigua-- Nelson Riddle
1957
All Shook Up-- Elvis Presley
Love Letters In the Sand-- Pat Boone
Jailhouse Rock-- Elvis Presley
Teddy Bear-- Elvis Presley
April Love-- Pat Boone
Young Love-- Tab Hunter
Tammy-- Debbie Reynolds
Honeycomb-- Jimmie Rodgers
Wake Up Little Susie-- Everly Brothers
You Send Me-- Sam Cooke
1958
At the Hop-- Danny & the Juniors
It’s All In the Game-- Tommy Edwards
The Purple People Eater-- Sheb Wooley
All I Have to Do Is Dream-- Everly Brothers
Tequila-- Champs
Don’t-- Elvis Presley
Volare-- Domenico Modugno
Sugartime-- McGuire Sisters
He’s Got the Whole World In His Hands-- Laurie London
The Chipmunk Song-- David Seville/The Chipmunks
1959
Mack the Knife-- Bobby Darin
The Battle of New Orleans-- Johnny Horton
Venus-- Frankie Avalon
Stagger Lee-- Lloyd Price
The Three Bells-- The Browns
Lonely Boy-- Paul Anka
Come Softly to Me-- Fleetwoods
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes-- Platters
Heartaches By the Number-- Guy Mitchell
Sleep Walk-- Santo & Johnny
Cry-- Johnnie Ray
Because of You-- Tony Bennett
How High the Moon-- Les Paul & Mary Ford
Sin-- Eddy Howard
If-- Perry Como
Come On-A My House-- Rosemary Clooney
Cold, Cold Heart-- Tony Bennett
Too Young-- Nat King Cole
Be My Love-- Mario Lanza
Mockin’ Bird Hill-- Les Paul & Mary Ford
1952
You Belong to Me-- Jo Stafford
Wheel of Fortune-- Kay Starr
I Went to Your Wedding-- Patti Page
Auf Wiederseh’n Sweetheart-- Vera Lynn
Kiss of Fire-- Georgia Gibbs
Why Don’t You Believe Me-- Joni James
Blue Tango-- Leroy Anderson
Half As Much-- Rosemary Clooney
Glow-Worm-- Mills Brothers
Slow Poke-- Pee Wee King
1953
Vaya Con Dios-- Les Paul & Mary Ford
Song from "Moulin Rouge"-- Percy Faith
Rags to Riches-- Tony Bennett
The Doggie In the Window-- Patti Page
You You You-- Ames Brothers
I’m Walking Behind You-- Eddie Fisher
Till I Waltz Again with You-- Teresa Brewer
Don’t Let the Stars Get In Your Eyes-- Perry Como
No Other Love-- Perry Como
St. George and the Dragonet-- Stan Freberg
1954
Sh-Boom-- Crew-Cuts
Little Things Mean a Lot-- Kitty Kallen
Oh! My Papa-- Eddie Fisher
Wanted-- Perry Como
Mr. Sandman-- Chordettes
Make Love to Me-- Jo Stafford
Hey There-- Rosemary Clooney
Secret Love-- Doris Day
This Ole House-- Rosemary Clooney
I Need You Now-- Eddie Fisher
1955
Rock Around the Clock-- Bill Haley & His Comets
Sixteen Tons-- Tennessee Ernie Ford
Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing-- Four Aces
The Yellow Rose of Texas-- Mitch Miller
Autumn Leaves-- Roger Williams
Learnin’ the Blues-- Frank Sinatra
Ain’t That a Shame-- Fats Domino
Moments to Remember-- Four Lads
I Hear You Knocking-- Gale Storm
A Blossom Fell-- Nat King Cole
1956
Don’t Be Cruel/Hound Dog-- Elvis Presley
Singing the Blues-- Guy Mitchell
The Wayward Wind-- Gogi Grant
Heartbreak Hotel-- Elvis Presley
Rock and Roll Waltz-- Kay Starr
The Poor People of Paris-- Les Baxter
Memories Are Made of This-- Dean Martin
Love Me Tender-- Elvis Presley
My Prayer-- Platters
Lisbon Antigua-- Nelson Riddle
1957
All Shook Up-- Elvis Presley
Love Letters In the Sand-- Pat Boone
Jailhouse Rock-- Elvis Presley
Teddy Bear-- Elvis Presley
April Love-- Pat Boone
Young Love-- Tab Hunter
Tammy-- Debbie Reynolds
Honeycomb-- Jimmie Rodgers
Wake Up Little Susie-- Everly Brothers
You Send Me-- Sam Cooke
1958
At the Hop-- Danny & the Juniors
It’s All In the Game-- Tommy Edwards
The Purple People Eater-- Sheb Wooley
All I Have to Do Is Dream-- Everly Brothers
Tequila-- Champs
Don’t-- Elvis Presley
Volare-- Domenico Modugno
Sugartime-- McGuire Sisters
He’s Got the Whole World In His Hands-- Laurie London
The Chipmunk Song-- David Seville/The Chipmunks
1959
Mack the Knife-- Bobby Darin
The Battle of New Orleans-- Johnny Horton
Venus-- Frankie Avalon
Stagger Lee-- Lloyd Price
The Three Bells-- The Browns
Lonely Boy-- Paul Anka
Come Softly to Me-- Fleetwoods
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes-- Platters
Heartaches By the Number-- Guy Mitchell
Sleep Walk-- Santo & Johnny
Comments
I was able to sing a few lines toalmost all the songs. I was only 4years old at the start of 1950
Miss spent youth in country New South Wales
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