# Most well-known songs with the same exact title. **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [February 26, 2018, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-well-known-songs-with-the-same-exact-title/809629 "2018-02-26T23:07:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/burpo_the_wonder_mutt/32/365_2.png) [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2018, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-well-known-songs-with-the-same-exact-title/809629/21 "2018-02-27T01:21:27Z")
> [@RickJay](#): > > “One” is a huge U2 hit, and is also the name of hits by Ed Sheeran and Metallica. And Three Dog Night (via Harry Nilsson). ---
**Author:** ![Kent\_Clark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kent_clark/32/105_2.png) [@Kent\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kent_Clark)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2018, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-well-known-songs-with-the-same-exact-title/809629/22 "2018-02-27T01:50:49Z")
> [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](#): > > And Three Dog Night (via Harry Nilsson). Not to mention the soundtrack from _A Chorus Line_. ---
**Author:** ![John\_DiFool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_difool/32/19543_2.png) [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2018, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-well-known-songs-with-the-same-exact-title/809629/23 "2018-02-27T01:54:42Z")
> [@Kamino\_Neko](#): > > Crazy is the title of songs made famous by, among a bunch of others: Patsy Cline, Aerosmith, Seal, and Gnarls Barkley. And a Athens contemporary of REM, Pylon. ---
**Author:** ![burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/burpo_the_wonder_mutt/32/365_2.png) [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2018, 1:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-well-known-songs-with-the-same-exact-title/809629/24 "2018-02-27T01:57:01Z")
If Broadway tunes are included: America - Simon & Garfunkel; Neil Diamond; West Side Story; Spinal Tap (probably not all that popular, but how often do you get to include Tap in a list like this?) ---
**Author:** ![John\_DiFool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_difool/32/19543_2.png) [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2018, 1:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-well-known-songs-with-the-same-exact-title/809629/25 "2018-02-27T01:57:02Z")
> [@Maggie\_the\_Ocelot](#): > > On my phone I have individual songs titled “Stay” by David Bowie, Rhianna, Oingo Boingo, the Temptations, and the Poxy Boggards. > [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](#): > > Also, Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs. And Lionel Richie. ---
**Author:** ![Clothahump](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/51bf81/32.png) [@Clothahump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Clothahump)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2018, 1:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-well-known-songs-with-the-same-exact-title/809629/26 "2018-02-27T01:57:56Z")
> [@Maggie\_the\_Ocelot](#): > > On my phone I have individual songs titled “Stay” by David Bowie, Rhianna, Oingo Boingo, the Temptations, and the Poxy Boggards. And let’s not forget [Alison Krauss and Union Station.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hq_9vZ0udLA) ---
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2018, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-well-known-songs-with-the-same-exact-title/809629/27 "2018-02-27T02:15:35Z")
> [@DooWahDiddy](#): > > That’s a good one in terms of quantity; can anyone beat five? > > I think in terms of quality (i.e. popularity) I would have to go with “Just the Way You Are”. Song of the Year 1979 for Billy Joel, then a huge success for that other guy. [Billboard](https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/1549901/whats-the-most-common-billboard-hot-100-song-title) has 7 for “Hold On.” 1. Wilson Phillips 2. En Vogue 3. Santana 4. Triumph 5. Jamie Walters 6. Ian Gomm 7. Kansas ---
**Author:** ![Telperion](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/telperion/32/509_2.png) [@Telperion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telperion)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2018, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-well-known-songs-with-the-same-exact-title/809629/28 "2018-02-27T02:24:39Z")
_The Power of Love_ - Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Huey Lewis and the News, Jennifer Rush, The Everly Brothers, Luther Vandross, Charley Pride, Percy Grainger, 10cc, After the Anthems, Corona, Ray Conniff, Jennifer Cihi, Laura Branigan, Céline Dion, Nancy Wilson, Gabrielle Aplin, and I wouldn’t be the least bit surprised if there are more out there. ---
**Author:** ![wonky](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wonky/32/393_2.png) [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2018, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-well-known-songs-with-the-same-exact-title/809629/29 "2018-02-27T02:27:10Z")
> [@RickJay](#): > > And “Angel” is the name of popular songs by both Aerosmith and Sarah McLachlan. And Aretha Franklin. ---
**Author:** ![cornflakes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/9d8465/32.png) [@cornflakes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cornflakes)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2018, 2:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-well-known-songs-with-the-same-exact-title/809629/30 "2018-02-27T02:29:03Z")
> [@Kamino\_Neko](#): > > Crazy is the title of songs made famous by, among a bunch of others: Patsy Cline… Nitpick: Willie Nelson. ---
**Author:** ![burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/burpo_the_wonder_mutt/32/365_2.png) [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2018, 3:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-well-known-songs-with-the-same-exact-title/809629/31 "2018-02-27T03:45:15Z")
Brace yourself: Teddy Bear - Elvis Presley; Red Sovine ---
**Author:** ![pulykamell](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pulykamell/32/3166_2.png) [@pulykamell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pulykamell)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2018, 4:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-well-known-songs-with-the-same-exact-title/809629/32 "2018-02-27T04:07:09Z")
> [@DooWahDiddy](#): > > That’s a good one in terms of quantity; can anyone beat five? > > I think in terms of quality (i.e. popularity) I would have to go with “Just the Way You Are”. Song of the Year 1979 for Billy Joel, then a huge success for that other guy. The first song that came to me was “Jump” in terms of popularity. Pointer Sisters hit #3 on the Hot 100 with that. Van Halen hit #1. Kris Kross hit #1, as well. ---
**Author:** ![buddha\_david](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ee7513/32.png) [@buddha\_david](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/buddha_david)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2018, 4:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-well-known-songs-with-the-same-exact-title/809629/33 "2018-02-27T04:11:51Z")
“Heart & Soul” (1984) - #8 hit by Huey Lewis & the News, originally by Exile (1981) which did not chart. “Heart & Soul” (1987) - #4 hit by T’Pau. Also, the 30’s song “Heart & Soul” which has been covered by just about everybody, including [Robert Loggia & Tom Hanks.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CF7-rz9nIn4) 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![eunoia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eunoia/32/97_2.png) [@eunoia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eunoia)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2018, 4:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-well-known-songs-with-the-same-exact-title/809629/34 "2018-02-27T04:13:20Z")
Not a well-known song, but perhaps one of the most well-known bands ever, and the only track I have called “Stay”: [Pink Floyd - Stay](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rhge-ZOgfsw) ---
**Author:** ![Jeff\_Lichtman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jeff_lichtman/32/1531_2.png) [@Jeff\_Lichtman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jeff_Lichtman)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2018, 4:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-well-known-songs-with-the-same-exact-title/809629/35 "2018-02-27T04:13:49Z")
> [@Maggie\_the\_Ocelot](#): > > On my phone I have individual songs titled “Stay” by David Bowie, Rhianna, Oingo Boingo, the Temptations, and the Poxy Boggards. [Here’s another](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XhShqVwt24) by Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs (also recorded by Frankie Vallie and the 4 Seasons and by Jackson Browne). ---
**Author:** ![Jeff\_Lichtman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jeff_lichtman/32/1531_2.png) [@Jeff\_Lichtman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jeff_Lichtman)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2018, 4:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-well-known-songs-with-the-same-exact-title/809629/36 "2018-02-27T04:17:29Z")
> [@RickJay](#): > > “One” is a huge U2 hit, and is also the name of hits by Ed Sheeran and Metallica. Also [Three Dog Night](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNjEPHvDxZQ) and [The Bee Gees](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCVK96lTc5M). ---
**Author:** ![Defensive\_Indifference](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/defensive_indifference/32/6502_2.png) [@Defensive\_Indifference](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Defensive_Indifference)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2018, 4:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-well-known-songs-with-the-same-exact-title/809629/37 "2018-02-27T04:19:06Z")
“I Kissed a Girl” by Jill Sobule hit #20 in 1995. “I Kissed a Girl” by Katy Perry went to #1 in 2008. ---
**Author:** ![drad\_dog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/aeb1de/32.png) [@drad\_dog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drad_dog)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2018, 5:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-well-known-songs-with-the-same-exact-title/809629/38 "2018-02-27T05:28:23Z")
Think - James Brown Think - Aretha Franklin Think - The Stones I have thought about the question in terms of the best overall quality for the title. There have been 6 thinking of yous, but the quality is low. ---
**Author:** ![drad\_dog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/aeb1de/32.png) [@drad\_dog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drad_dog)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2018, 5:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-well-known-songs-with-the-same-exact-title/809629/39 "2018-02-27T05:30:56Z")
“Gloria” ---
**Author:** ![Kamino\_Neko](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kamino_neko/32/34_2.png) [@Kamino\_Neko](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kamino_Neko)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2018, 6:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-well-known-songs-with-the-same-exact-title/809629/40 "2018-02-27T06:14:09Z")
> [@cornflakes](#): > > Nitpick: Willie Nelson. Nah, he wrote it, but I stand by the claim that Cline made it famous. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-well-known-songs-with-the-same-exact-title/809629.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-well-known-songs-with-the-same-exact-title/809629.md?page=3)