Songs About Bill

I like my name, William, but I've been called Bill for decades.  Which is lucky because there are simply some great songs about Bill out there.  And many of them pay homage to Bill because, well, they should.  Hahaha, I thought it might be fun for the man behind the BillyRocksPhilly blog to celebrate his own name, and link up with a couple of great songs that I hope you will enjoy. 

First up, it's the Fifth Dimension with Wedding Bell Blues.  Did you forget the lyrics?  Here is a sample:

Bill I love you so
I always will
I look at you and see
the passion eyes of May
Oh but am I ever gonna see
my wedding day?
Oh I was on your side Bill
when you were losin'
I'd never scheme or lie Bill
There's been no foolin'
but kisses and love won't carry me
till you marry me Bill

Hey, if you were named Bill and someone wrote that song, it would be an all-time favorite for you, too, right?  So check out this campy video and groove to the song. 

Next up, it's the Marvelettes with Don't Mess With Bill.  I'm going to let you listen to the lyrics on this one to be sure that you get the message.  Don't.  Mess.  With.  Bill.

Moving right along, we get the Crystals and their classic hit Da Doo Ron Ron.  Now, my name isn't Ron, but check out a sample of the lyrics and you'll know why this one is a Bill classic.

I met him on a Monday and my heart stood still
Da do ron-ron-ron, da do ron-ron
Somebody told me that his name was Bill
Da do ron-ron-ron, da do ron-ron

Yeah, my heart stood still
Yes, his name was Bill
And when he walked me home
Da do ron-ron-ron, da do ron-ron

Can you dig that?  Here's the video and it's a classic:

Is there more?  Oh, hell's yes!  Do you remember the song Billy Don't Be A Hero?  Well, if not, you're in luck because I'm going to give you the introduction.  Here are some choice lyrics:

Billy, don't be a hero, don't be a fool with your life
Billy, don't be a hero, come back and make me your wife
And as Billy started to go she said keep your pretty head low
Billy, don't be a hero, come back to me

This song was done a couple of times, and here is the Paper Lace version.  Yes, it is amazingly cheesy, and yeah, I was a bit concerned that the drummer was going to sing the lyrics above, but issue was averted as you can see below:

OK, one more, and it's waaaay off the beaten track.  The indie band Camper Van Beethoven did a song called Where The Hell Is Bill.  The lyrics are weird, but kind of appropriate, too, if you know me personally.  Here they are:

Where, where the Hell is Bill?
Well, maybe he went to get a sideways haircut
Maybe he went to get a striped shirt
Maybe he went to get some plastic shoes
Maybe he went to get some funny sunglasses
Well, maybe he went to get an Air Force parka
Maybe he went to get a Vespa scooter
Maybe he went to get a British flag
Maybe he went to go Mod Ska dancing
Well, maybe he went to get a mohawk
And maybe he went to get some gnarly thrash boots
Maybe he went to go ride his skateboard
Maybe he went to see the Circle Jerks

And without further ado, here is the youtube link:

And with that, my friends, I'm going to sign off.  Cool, right?  You have a good one, and I hope you enjoyed my little narcissist rock 'n roll shindig.