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Janice · 07-19-2006, 11:28 PM

'Uptown Girl '~ Billy Joel for Christie Brinkley

'Mother' and 'Julia' ~ Both songs, John Lennon wrote for his late mother

'Tears In Heaven' ~ Eric Clapton for his late son, Connor

'Everything I Own' ~ David Gates of Bread for his late father

'Rosanna' ~ Steve Porcaro of Toto wrote this ode to his ex-girlfriend, Rosanna Arquette

'Dance With My Father' ~ Luther Vandross sang this in tribute to his late father

'You're So Vain' ~ Carly Simon to...?? you tell me

sweetdiggity · 07-19-2006, 11:51 PM

Isn't She Lovely - Stevie Wonder for his daughter, Aisha.

Ireneparalegal · 07-19-2006, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

'Uptown Girl '~ Billy Joel for Christie Brinkley

'Mother' and 'Julia' ~ Both songs, John Lennon wrote for his late mother

'Tears In Heaven' ~ Eric Clapton for his late son, Connor

'Everything I Own' ~ David Gates of Bread for his late father

'Rosanna' ~ Steve Porcaro of Toto wrote this ode to his ex-girlfriend, Rosanna Arquette

'Dance With My Father' ~ Luther Vandross sang this in tribute to his late father

'You're So Vain' ~ Carly Simon to...?? you tell me

"In your eyes" by Peter Gabriel in 1986 is also abt Rosanna Arquette...hmmmm, what does she have???? LOL

"Hey Jude" - Beatles (written by Paul McCartney to Julian Lennon)

"Woman" - John Lennon to his beloved wife Yoko Ono

Courtnee · 07-20-2006, 12:21 AM

hmmm

Andrew Llyod Webber wrote "All I Ask of You" from the Phantom of the Opera soundtrack for his wife.

JoPol_wannabe · 07-20-2006, 01:47 AM

Carnie and Wendy Wilson wrote Flesh And Blood for there Dad Brian Wilson

sara · 07-20-2006, 02:21 AM

Stephen Stills wrote Suite Judy Blue Eyes for Judy Collins.

passionsfan79 · 07-20-2006, 07:59 AM

Lay Down Burden-Dedicated to his brother Carl Wilson

passionsfan79 · 07-20-2006, 08:00 AM

Forgot to mentinon the artist lol...Brian Wilson is the artist

HuntingtonM15 · 07-20-2006, 02:48 PM

For My Broken Heart - Reba McEntire

Song and album dedicated to the 10 members of her band who were killed in a plane crash.

Dr. Jazz · 07-20-2006, 03:46 PM

A Song for Donny - The Whispers, for Donny Hathaway

I Remember John W. Coltrane - Kool & The Gang

In Memory of Elizabeth Reed - Allman Brothers

Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder, for Duke Ellington

Man on the Moon - R.E.M., about Andy Kaufman

Songs dedicated to Marvin Gaye:

Missing You - Diana Ross (also dedicated to Florence Ballard of The Supremes, Paul Williams of The Temptations and Diana Ross' mother)

Silky Soul - Maze featuring Frankie Beverly

Nightshift - The Commodores (also dedicated to Jackie Wilson)

My Dear, Mr. Gaye - Teena Marie

Ireneparalegal · 07-20-2006, 03:47 PM

Hey Johnnie - Elton John; dedicated to his good friend John Lennon...btw, Elton is the godfather to John and Yoko's son, Sean.

Sweet Home Alabama - Lynard Skynard; a song made in response to Neil Young's SOUTHERN MAN...

Big wheels keep on turning
Carry me home to see my kin
Singing songs about the Southland
I miss Alabamy once again
And I think its a sin, yes

Well I heard mister Young sing about her
Well, I heard ole Neil put her down
Well, I hope Neil Young will remember
A Southern man don't need him around anyhow

jpcanes · 07-20-2006, 04:04 PM

The King Is Gone - Ronnie McDowell... dedicated to Elvis Presley

Always Tomorrow - Gloria Estefan ... dedicated to the victims of Hurricane Andrew

Janice · 07-21-2006, 04:31 PM

'Cry Me A River' ~ Justin Timberlake to Britney Spears after their breakup

'American Pie' ~ Don McClean's tribute to Buddy Holly

'Something' ~ George Harrison to his wife, Patti Boyd

'Wonderful Tonight' ~ Eric Clap to his wife, Patti Boyd

'The Living Years' ~ Mike & The Mechanics for his late father

passionsfan79 · 07-21-2006, 11:21 PM

God Only Knows Mike Love and Bruce Johnston dedicate to Carl and Dennis Wilson at Beach Boys concerts

sweetdiggity · 07-21-2006, 11:59 PM

Vincent - Don McLean... for Vincent Van Gogh

You Oughta Know - Alanis Morissette...rumored to have been for Full House star, Dave Coulier.

Haliie's Song - Eminem ...for his daughter, Hailie.

Die For You - Nelly...for his son and daughter.

07-19-2006, 11:28 PM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Songs that Singers Dedicate to Someone 'Uptown Girl '~ Billy Joel for Christie Brinkley 'Mother' and 'Julia' ~ Both songs, John Lennon wrote for his late mother 'Tears In Heaven' ~ Eric Clapton for his late son, Connor 'Everything I Own' ~ David Gates of Bread for his late father 'Rosanna' ~ Steve Porcaro of Toto wrote this ode to his ex-girlfriend, Rosanna Arquette 'Dance With My Father' ~ Luther Vandross sang this in tribute to his late father 'You're So Vain' ~ Carly Simon to...?? you tell me

07-19-2006, 11:51 PM	#2
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07-20-2006, 12:21 AM	#4
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07-20-2006, 01:47 AM	#5
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07-20-2006, 02:21 AM	#6
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07-20-2006, 07:59 AM	#7
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07-20-2006, 08:00 AM	#8
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07-20-2006, 02:48 PM	#9
HuntingtonM15 That Bothers Me Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jun 20, 2003 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 11,060	For My Broken Heart - Reba McEntire Song and album dedicated to the 10 members of her band who were killed in a plane crash.

07-20-2006, 03:46 PM	#10
Dr. Jazz The Evil Empire. . . . Forum Star Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Posts: 11,103	A Song for Donny - The Whispers, for Donny Hathaway I Remember John W. Coltrane - Kool & The Gang In Memory of Elizabeth Reed - Allman Brothers Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder, for Duke Ellington Man on the Moon - R.E.M., about Andy Kaufman Songs dedicated to Marvin Gaye: Missing You - Diana Ross (also dedicated to Florence Ballard of The Supremes, Paul Williams of The Temptations and Diana Ross' mother) Silky Soul - Maze featuring Frankie Beverly Nightshift - The Commodores (also dedicated to Jackie Wilson) My Dear, Mr. Gaye - Teena Marie

07-20-2006, 03:47 PM	#11
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	Hey Johnnie - Elton John; dedicated to his good friend John Lennon...btw, Elton is the godfather to John and Yoko's son, Sean. Sweet Home Alabama - Lynard Skynard; a song made in response to Neil Young's SOUTHERN MAN... Big wheels keep on turning Carry me home to see my kin Singing songs about the Southland I miss Alabamy once again And I think its a sin, yes Well I heard mister Young sing about her Well, I heard ole Neil put her down Well, I hope Neil Young will remember A Southern man don't need him around anyhow

07-20-2006, 04:04 PM	#12
jpcanes Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 28, 2005 Location: The L.R.G.'s Indiana Office Posts: 1,744	The King Is Gone - Ronnie McDowell... dedicated to Elvis Presley Always Tomorrow - Gloria Estefan ... dedicated to the victims of Hurricane Andrew
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07-21-2006, 04:31 PM	#13
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	'Cry Me A River' ~ Justin Timberlake to Britney Spears after their breakup 'American Pie' ~ Don McClean's tribute to Buddy Holly 'Something' ~ George Harrison to his wife, Patti Boyd 'Wonderful Tonight' ~ Eric Clap to his wife, Patti Boyd 'The Living Years' ~ Mike & The Mechanics for his late father

07-21-2006, 11:21 PM	#14
passionsfan79 Proud to be Sara fan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 13, 2002 Location: MN Posts: 2,265	God Only Knows Mike Love and Bruce Johnston dedicate to Carl and Dennis Wilson at Beach Boys concerts

07-21-2006, 11:59 PM	#15
sweetdiggity King of comedy!!! Senior Member Join Date: Oct 08, 2005 Location: L.R.G. Headquarters Posts: 2,258	Vincent - Don McLean... for Vincent Van Gogh You Oughta Know - Alanis Morissette...rumored to have been for Full House star, Dave Coulier. Haliie's Song - Eminem ...for his daughter, Hailie. Die For You - Nelly...for his son and daughter.