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Top Ten Telephone Songs

December 29th 2007 20:20
Ever thought about just how many songs have been written about the telephone?

No - I hear you say!

Well as I sat impatiently waiting for a connection through to Singapore yesterday - a thousand thoughts started to cross my mind - when by pure co-incidence ELO's 70's hit - Telephone Line made its way through the airwaves to no.1 daughter's room - up the hall and to my expectant (and exasperated) ears.


Now - as far as affording a timely reason to post on a subject matter - this was right up there.

So - while I 'hung on' I jotted down 5 or 6 ditty's which sprung to mind and added a few more after - just to round it out.

Would love to hear any you might have.

1) Pennsylvania 6 - 5000 - Glenn Miller Orchestra
2) Call Me - Blondie
3) Telephone Line - Electric Light Orchestra
4) Back Of My Hand (I've Got Your Number) - Jags
5) Rikki Don't Lose That Number - Steely Dan
6) Operator - Midnight Star
7) Baby Don't Forget My Number - Milli Vanilli
8) 777-9311 - The Time
9) Obscene Phone Caller - Rockwell
10) Memphis - Chuck Berry & Johnny Rivers
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Comment by Michaelie

December 30th 2007 16:05
Call Me When You're Sober?

Mich

Comment by Mr Nice Guy

December 30th 2007 19:31

Comment by Michaelie

December 31st 2007 04:21

Comment by Miswanderlust

December 31st 2007 05:20
MNG

My personal fav is Jenny 867-5309 by Tommy Tutone
Mis

Comment by Dee5

December 31st 2007 09:28
I was listening to some 80's music earlier and came across a song by the Carpenters (which I think suits this blog)... Beechwood 45789. Or how about "Operator" by the Manhattan Transfer?....

Dee

Comment by Mr Nice Guy

December 31st 2007 14:14
Hey Mis

I used to wonder about that number when I was a teen - but never had the gumption to call it up.

All I can say is Ricki Don't Lose That Number . . . .

Cheers

MNG

Comment by Mr Nice Guy

December 31st 2007 14:16
Hey Dee 5

Thanks for stopping by.

Yeah - both fit the bill most definitely.

Great to make your acquaintance - hope you find the time to call in again real soon.

Cheers

MNG

Comment by Anonymous

January 21st 2008 21:01
Much too WHITE !
- " Long Distance call " Muddy Waters
- " Operator " Gladys Knight
- " 634-5789 " Wilson Pickett
- " Beechwood 4-5789 " The Marvelettes
Etc...........

Comment by Anonymous

April 14th 2009 21:05
Chantilly Lace........Big Bopper
Bopper 486609........Donna Demaron
Telephone Man......Meri Wilson
As Soon As I Hang Up The Phone...Conway & Loretta
Bigelow 6-200.....Brenda Lee
Sylvia's Mother.......Dr. Hook
Operator...............Jim Croce
Don't Hang Up........Orlons
Answer Your Phone..........Marco & The Dukes
Phone Me Baby.............Bill Woods

Comment by Anonymous

September 25th 2009 20:32
How ABout Alice Cooper "Under My Wheels"??

Comment by Anonymous

April 12th 2010 16:23
My Picks

Call Me- Skyy
Video Phone- Beyonce
Don't Lose My Number -Phil Collins
Operator- Midnight Star
Request Line- Rock Master Scott and the D-3
Bug A Boo- Destiny's Child
Busy- Lyfe Jennings
Answering Service- Gerald Levert
Mr. Telephone Man- New Edition
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Comment by Anonymous

May 27th 2010 01:40
The Call- Backstreet Boys

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