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Post by irock on Jun 24, 2006 12:50:08 GMT -5
While reading about the new Superman movie it occurred to me that not only have there been numerous films about the world's greatest superhero, there've also been quite a few songs about him, either directly or indirectly, performed by prominent artists. I thought it might be fun to see how many we can name. I can think of several right away:
Kryptonite by Three Doors Down
Super Mann by Herbie Mann
Jimmy Olsen's Blues by The Spin Doctors
Sunshine Superman by Donovan
Man Of Steel by Hank Williams, Jr.
Superman Inside by Eric Clapton
Superman by The Ides Of March
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Post by Chato on Jun 24, 2006 13:03:51 GMT -5
Superman's Song by Crash Test Dummies
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Post by 620 Soul Train on Jun 24, 2006 13:14:01 GMT -5
I thought that you were going to put the song title itself, buddy! I'm surprised you missed this one,  Enimem's "Superman"!!! |
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Post by Hervard on Jun 24, 2006 13:37:38 GMT -5
"Superman" by R.E.M.
"Superman (It's Not Easy)" by Five For Fighting
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Post by A Thug Named Slickback on Jun 24, 2006 13:45:58 GMT -5
"Soopaman Lover" by Chico DeBarge
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Post by irock on Jun 24, 2006 13:54:13 GMT -5
Here's one I should have remembered: The Kinks' Fly Like Superman. I haven't heard it in a long time but it was a good song.
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Post by 620 Soul Train on Jun 24, 2006 14:01:31 GMT -5
"Soopaman Lover" by Chico DeBarge and...the original make of which Chico samples Superman Lover by Johnny "Guitar" Watson Superlover Man (if this counts) by Montell Jordan which also uses the same sample! |
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Post by top40dj on Jun 25, 2006 5:31:09 GMT -5
What about Rappers Delight?
"i said by the way baby what's your name
said i go by the name of lois lane
and you could be my boyfiend you surely can
just let me quit my boyfriend called superman
i said he's a fairy i do suppoose
flyin through the air in pantyhose
he may be very sexy or even cute
but he looks like a sucker in a blue and red suit
i said you need a man who's got finesse
and his whole name across his chest
he may be able to fly all through the night
but can he rock a party til the early light
he cant satisfy you with his little worm
but i can bust you out with my super sperm
i go do it, i go do it, i go do it, do it , do it"
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Post by dth1971 on Oct 9, 2007 9:56:11 GMT -5
What about the album Streisand Superman by Barbra Streisand?
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Post by Slinky on Oct 9, 2007 13:31:52 GMT -5
Should Soulja Boy be included in this topic? :)
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Post by Pipa on Oct 9, 2007 14:16:15 GMT -5
Oh, and "Super Hero" by Stereo Fuse.
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Post by johnnywest on Oct 10, 2007 21:28:23 GMT -5
He's mentioned in Genesis's "Land of Confusion." "Superman, where are you now?" And I think there's an awful looking puppet of him in the video.
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Post by Chase on Oct 13, 2007 22:36:10 GMT -5
The Flaming Lips: Waitin' For A Superman
Our Lady Peace: Superman's Dead
Sandi Thom: Superman
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Post by JCMF3 on Oct 18, 2007 9:29:44 GMT -5
Should Soulja Boy be included in this topic? :) No. The title says "songs" not over-annoying people pretending to put together lyrics. |
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Post by mst3k on Oct 19, 2007 21:44:34 GMT -5
"Jam On It" by Newcleus has a verse that mentions Superman.
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Post by johnnywest on Apr 3, 2010 17:55:15 GMT -5
"Superman Tonight" by Bon Jovi.
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