Superman songs

[klwilliams]

I've started a playlist on my iPod that consists of songs that are about or reference Superman, even one time. So far, I only have four:


Superman (It's Not Easy) --- Five for Fighting

Where are You Going? --- Dave Mathews Band

Kryptonite --- 3 Doors Down

White Wedding, Pt. 1 --- Billy Idol


Anybody have any to add?

Comments

[cryptocosm.livejournal.com]

"Sunshine Superman" by Donovan.

[cryptocosm.livejournal.com]

Does this count as cheating? Look here (http://www.lyricslook.com/query.aspx?Upper%24BigSearch%24searchText=superman&Upper%24BigSearch%24searchType=Lyrics&x=8&y=10).

[klwilliams.livejournal.com]

No, but it makes me feel stupid. :-)

[klwilliams.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I've been trying to remember the name of that one (which would have been obvious if I had been able to remember more about it than "that Superman song from like, the sixties or something").

[theodosia.livejournal.com]

I can set you up with at least two: Man of Metropolis by sufjan stevens and Sunshine Superman by Donovan (I have a really rocking version of that one). Shall I YSI them to you? Both are recommended....

[klwilliams.livejournal.com]

Thanks. Yes, please.

[theodosia.livejournal.com]

Also, one that I DON"T have: "Don't Mess Around With Jim" by Jim Croce, with the memorable line in the chorus: "You don't tug on Superman's cape."

[klwilliams.livejournal.com]

[slaps forehead] I already have that one. Thanks.

[fearless-em.livejournal.com]

Also: Superman by Lazlo Bane. The song they use at the begining of that show Scrubs.

[klwilliams.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

[maestrateresa.livejournal.com]

Superman's Song by the Crash Test Dummies

[klwilliams.livejournal.com]

Thanks. Do you have it?

[maestrateresa.livejournal.com]

But of course :)
I even had to go play it after I wrote the initial comment :):):)

[plutosonium.livejournal.com]

There's one by the Crash Test Dummies. Superman's Song.

[klwilliams.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

[fearless-em.livejournal.com]

Watin' For A Superman by The Flaming Lips

[klwilliams.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

[d-mon-chick.livejournal.com]

There is one by REM, called Superman. The lyrics go something like "...I am, I am, I am Superman and I can do anything...".

[klwilliams.livejournal.com]

Thanks. I didn't know who did that one, though it always seems to turn out that when I like a song but don't know who does it, it turns out to be REM.

additions from Rick

[d-mon-chick.livejournal.com]

Also, on the Spin Doctor's album called Pocket full of Kryptonite, the song is called "Jimmy Olsen's Blues".

And there is a classic rap song called "Rapper's Delight" by The Sugar Hill Gang. Funny... Here are the lyrics in question:

well i was comin home late one dark afternoon
a reporter stopped me for a interview
she said she's heard stories and she's heard fables
that i'm vicious on the mike and the turntables
this young reporter i did adore
so i rocked a vicious rhyme like i never did before
she said damn fly guy im in love with you
the casanova legend must have been true
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

Re: additions from Rick

[klwilliams.livejournal.com]

That's great! Please thank Rick for me.

[aimeric.livejournal.com]

Genesis, "Land of Confusion"

"Superman, where are you now..."

[klwilliams.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

The Kinks!

[learnteach.livejournal.com]

"Superman" and another one which I don't remember. "Wish I could fly like Superman..."

Re: The Kinks!

[klwilliams.livejournal.com]

Who does the "Superman" you're thinking of?

Re: The Kinks!

[klwilliams.livejournal.com]

Duh. I just noticed you had a subject line. Never mind.

Re: The Kinks!

[learnteach.livejournal.com]

Both Kinks songs. There's one about "Superman", and another one about America that references Superman obliquely.

[hrj.livejournal.com]

I assume you don't want to walk down the dark alley of filk songs ...?

[klwilliams.livejournal.com]

Filk songs are kind of cheating, don't you think? I mean, I could write one. Hmm....

[fionnbharro.livejournal.com]

Lazlo Bane: "Superman"

From the "The Tao of Steve" soundtrack.

[fionnbharro.livejournal.com]

Ah, and the website for Lazlo Bane also says it ('Superman') is the theme from "Scrubs".

Not that I watch it or anything, 'cause I don't.