The Name "Johnny" in Songs
These are the top songs that contain the name Johnny/John in their titles and/or lyrics.
| RANK | SONG TITLE | ARTIST(S) | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny B. Goode | Chuck Berry | 1958 |
| 2 | I Shot the Sheriff | Eric Clapton | 1974 |
| 3 | The Ballad of John and Yoko | The Beatles | 1969 |
| 4 | Come On Eileen | Dexys Midnight Runners | 1983 |
| 5 | New Kid in Town | The Eagles | 1976 |
| 6 | Creeque Alley | The Mamas & The Papas | 1967 |
| 7 | Shooting Star | Bad Company | 1975 |
| 8 | Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black) | Neil Young | 1979 |
| 9 | The Boys Are Back in Town | Thin Lizzy | 1976 |
| 10 | Abraham, Martin and John | Dion | 1968 |
| 11 | Let 'Em In | Paul McCartney and Wings | 1976 |
| 12 | Johnny Angel | Shelley Fabares | 1962 |
| 13 | It's My Party | Lesley Gore | 1963 |
| 14 | Walk of Life | Dire Straits | 1985 |
| 15 | Sloop John B | The Beach Boys | 1966 |
| 16 | I Shot the Sheriff | The Wailers | 1973 |
| 17 | (She's) Sexy + 17 | Stray Cats | 1983 |
| 18 | We Didn't Start the Fire | Billy Joel | 1990 |
| 19 | Long Tall Sally | Little Richard | 1956 |
| 20 | Judy's Turn to Cry | Lesley Gore | 1963 |
| 21 | Be Good Johnny | Men At Work | 1982 |
| 22 | Uncle John's Band | Grateful Dead | 1970 |
| 23 | Johnny Get Angry | Joanie Sommers | 1962 |
| 24 | The Devil Went Down to Georgia | The Charlie Daniels Band | 1979 |
| 25 | Johnny Are You Queer | Josie Cotton | 1982 |
| 26 | Finger Poppin' Time | Hank Ballard & The Midnighters | 1960 |
| 27 | Johnny Can't Read | Don Henley | 1982 |
| 28 | Johnny Come Home | Fine Young Cannibals | 1985 |