Thanks to the lyrics of Lou Bega’s “Mambo No. 5,” we’ve been hearing more than a little bit of Monica, Erica, Rita, Tina, Sandra, Mary and Jessica (not to mention Angela and Pamela). Here, according to the book “Rock ‘N’ Roll Baby Names” (Avon Childcare), is a rundown of how often these names have been honored with rock songs of their own.
Monica: “Monica,” the Kinks.
Erica: None.
Rita: “Lovely Rita,” the Beatles.
Tina: None.
Sandra: “Sandy,” Dion; “4th of July, Asbury Park (Sandy),” Bruce Springsteen.
Mary: Worth a list all her own, with more than 20 songs.
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Jessica: “Jessica,” the Allman Brothers.
Angela: “Angela,” separate songs by Motley Crue, Toto and John Lennon; “Free Angela,” Santana.
Pamela: “Polythene Pam,” the Beatles; “Pamela,” Toto.