Saturday Jams: I Want BRANDY

Enjoy listening, readers! Happy Saturday :)

"Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)", Looking Glass, 1972

"Brandy", the O'Jays, 1978

"Brandy", Scott English, 1971 (the original version of Barry Mainlow's "Mandy")

Saturday Jams: On a CLARE Day

My sister Clare celebrates her birthday next week! Here's a Saturday Jams devoted to my favorite (and only) little sister <3

*Of course, since the spelling is less common, I'm taking liberties with songs!

"Clair", Gilbert O'Sullivan, 1972

"Claire's Kitchen", Soho, 1992

"O Claire", Cheap Trick, 1978

"Planet Claire", the B-52's, 1979

"Clarabella", the Beatles, 1963

Saturday Jams: Since U BEN Gone

Songs about Ben, Benjamin, and Benny for your weekend :)

"Bennie and the Jets", Elton John, 1973

"Ben", Michael Jackson, 1972

"Sayonara Anyway/Ben Lee", Klinger, 2000

"Ellen and Ben", The Dismemberment Plan, 2001

"Ben Lee", Ben Lee covering the Atari's, 2009

Saturday Jams: Curious GEORGE

Songs about George for your weekend :)

"George Jackson", Bob Dylan, 1971

"Yo George", Tori Amos, 2007

"Poor Georgie", MC Lyte, 1991

"The Killing of Georgie", Rod Stewart, 1976

"George of the Jungle" theme, Stan Worth and Sheldon Allman, 1967

Saturday Jams: Go Ask ALICE

Songs about Alice for your weekend :)

"Alice", Moby, 2008

"Alice's Restaurant", Arlo Guthrie, 1967

"All the Girls Love Alice", Elton John, 1973

"Her Name is Alice", Shinedown, 2008

"White Rabbit", Jefferson Airplane, 1967

Saturday Jams: Cup of JOE

Songs about Joe for your weekend :)

"Joe the Lion", David Bowie, 1977

"Joe's Garage", Frank Zappa, 1979

"Joey", Sugarland, 2008

"Joey", Concrete Blonde, 1990

"Waitin' on Joe", Steve Azar, 2002

Saturday Jams: ABBY There for You

Songs about Abby and Abigail for your weekend :)

"Dear Abby", John Prine, 1973

"Gaslighting Abbie", Steely Dan, 2000

"Dear Abby", The Hearts, 1963

"Abigail", The Embers, 1962

"Abby Never", Mike Lombardo, 2010

Saturday Jams: MICHELLE My Belle

Songs about Michelle for your weekend!

"Michelle", The Beatles, 1965

"My Michelle", Guns N Roses, 1987

"Fly High Michelle", Enuff Z'Nuff, 1989

"Seasons in the Sun", Terry Jacks, 1974

Saturday Jams: Can't CHARLIE Wait

Songs about Charlie! (And only one about Charlie Brown, I promise!)

"Champagne Charlie", originally by George Leybourne, 1866

Performed by Leon Redbone, 1978

"Charlie", Red Hot Chili Peppers, 2006

"Charlie Brown", the Coasters, 1959

"Charlie Darwin", the Low Anthem, 2009

"Charlie Don't Surf", the Clash, 1980

Saturday Jams: Hey There DELILAH

Songs for the lovely, euphonic Delilah!

"Hey There Delilah", Plain White T's, 2005

"Delilah", Tom Jones, 1968

"Delilah", Florence + the Machine, 2015

"Delilah", Queen, 1991

"Delilah", Blake Shelton, 2010

"Delilah", The Dresden Dolls, 2006

Saturday Jams: St. STEPHEN'S Day

Happy Feast of St. Stephen, followers! Today's music will focus on the special Stephen, Steven, Steve in your life :) And this is the first time all the songs have been post-2000!

"Stephen", Ke$ha, 2010

"Stevie", Kasabian, 2014

"Steven", Senses Fail, 2003

"Stevie on the Radio", Pixie Lott, 2011

"Steve McQueen", Sheryl Crow, 2002

Saturday Jams: Jolly Old Saint NICHOLAS

Since Santa's arrival is just days away, here are some songs for St. Nick :)

"Little Saint Nick", the Beach Boys, 1964

"Jolly Old Saint Nicholas", Ray Conniff, 1962

"All I Want for Christmas is You", Mariah Carey, 1994

"Up on the Housetop", Jackson Five, 1970

Saturday Jams: Come On, EILEEN!

Songs for the Eileen or Aileen in your life :)

"Come On Eileen", Dexy's Midnight Runners, 1982

"Eileen", Bing Crosby, 1952

"Don't Walk Away Eileen", Sam Roberts Band, 2003

"Eileen", Keith Richards, 1992

"She's Got Medals", David Bowie, 1967

Saturday Jams: MIKE a Rolling Stone

Hello, listeners!

Today's Saturday Jam is dedicated to one of the most popular names of the 20th century, Michael. Have fun listening!

"Michael", Franz Ferdinand, 2004

"Michael Row the Boat Ashore", The Highwaymen, 1960

"Michael from Mountains", Joni Mitchell, 1968

"Michael and Heather at the Baggage Claim", Fountains of Wayne, 2007

"Michael's Bones", Morrissey, 1988

Saturday Jams: Sweet CAROLINE

Songs for the Caroline (and Carolina) in your life :)

"Sweet Caroline", Neil Diamond, 1969

"Carolina in My Mind", James Taylor, 1968

"Oh, Caroline", Cheap Trick, 1977

"Caroline", Fleetwood Mac, 1987

"Caroline, No", Beach Boys, 1966

"Cocaine Carolina", Johnny Cash and David Allan Coe, 1975

Saturday Jams: You Can't HARRY Love

With Henry and Harry rising up the charts, here's some legend-Harry jams! :)

"I'm Just Wild About Harry", Judy Garland, 1939

"Harry's Song", Ringo Starr, 2008

"Harry", Catherine Howe, 2009

"Harry's Place", Bruce Springsteen, 2014

"Harry was a Champion", Chas and Dave, 1985

"Hurry Up Harry", Sham 69, 1978

Saturday Jams: AMY Way You Want It

Songs about Amy for your weekend!

"Amie", Pure Prairie League, 1975

"Amy", Green Day, 2012

"Amy", Elton John, 1972

"Song for Amy", Jack Ingram, 2004

"Amy, Amy, Amy", Amy Winehouse, 2003

"Amie", Damien Rice, 2002

Saturday Jams: LOUIE, LOUIE

Today's songs are for the Louie or Louis in your life!

"Louie, Louie", The Kingsmen, 1963

"Brother Louie", Stories, 1973

"Captain Lou", NRBQ, 1970's

"Louisiana Lou and Three Card Monty John", The Allman Brothers Band, 1975

"Hey, Louis Prima", the Brian Setzer Orchestra, 1996

Saturday Jams - Halloween!

Happy Halloween!

"Sally's Song", sung by Catherine O'Hara, composed by Danny Elfman, 1993

"Johanna", sung by Jamie Campbell Bower, composed by Stephen Sondheim, 2007

"Frederick's Soliloquy", sung by Roger Bart, composed by Mel Brooks, 2007

"Then Came Jonny", sung by Richard Roland, composed by Dana P. Rowe & John Dempsey, 1993

"Whatever Lola Wants", sung by Gwen Verdon, composed by Richard Adler & Jerry Ross, 1955

Saturday Jams: I Want ANDY

Songs about Andy's and Andrew's this week! Comment with a name to see it show up in future Saturday Jam posts...

"Andy You're A Star", The Killers, 2004

"Andrew", Bowling for Soup, 2000

"Andy Warhol", David Bowie, 1971

"St Andrews", Bedouin Soundclash, 2007

"Hey Andrew", Oak and Gorski, 2006