And now, songs with references to actors or films:
"Boots" by The Killers, wherein is referenced It's a Wonderful Life.
"Bette Davis Eyes" by Kim Carnes, wherein is referenced Mae West...just kidding. It's Bette Davis.
"Beautiful Killer" by Madonna, wherein is referenced Alain Delon.
"January Wedding" by The Avett Brothers, wherein they mention Audrey Hepburn.
"Mrs. Potter's Lullaby" by The Counting Crows, wherein is referenced Monica Potter.
"Genius" by Warren Zevon, wherein is referenced Charlie Sheen.
"Calling it Quits" by Aimee Mann, wherein is referenced Judy Garland.
"L.A." by Amy MacDonald, wherein is referenced Jake Gyllenhaal.
"Steve McQueen" by M83, wherein is referenced Bette Davis...d'oh! I mean Steve McQueen.
"The Late John Garfield Blues" by Sara Watkins, wherein is referenced John Garfield.
"Footballer's Wife" by Amy MacDonald, wherein is referenced Marilyn Monroe.
"Thin Blue Flame" by Josh Ritter, wherein is referenced Laurel & Hardy.
"You Know I'm No Good" by Amy Whinehouse, wherein is referenced Roger Moore.
"River" by Natalie Merchant, written for the late River Phoenix. <3
ReplyDeleteYep. Love that song. Also, Belinda Carlisle's "California" which also mentions River.
DeleteAnd Shania Twain's classic reference to Brad Pitt in "Don't Impress Me Much" :)
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