Help me make a compilation of Ohio songs please! (1 Viewer)

[John Watson]

I think Cincinatti is in OHIO. Therefore :

"Cincinatti Fireball" by Johnny Burnette

"The Cockroach that Ate Cincinatti" a novelty number on a Dr Demento compilation from Rhino

 

[Michael St. Clair]

That's Cincinnati.

 

[John Watson]

I cincerely apologize to all our Cincinnatians :b

 

[Michael Reuben]

The American Splendor soundtrack album.

M.

 

[Aaron Cooke]

You probably won't be able to find it, but New Franklin County Woman by the Haynes Boys (former band of alt. country singer tim easton) mentions a few columbus landmarks.

 

[Philip Hamm]

One of the early Devo singles (it has the chorus - 'Are we not men - We are Devo', etc. I think it's Jocko Homo, but I wouldn't swear to it). That defintely has a name check for Ohio in it.

The song is "Jocko Homo", the original version (called "Boojie Boy Version") not the album version.

 

[Peter Kline]

"Goodbye Columbus" by The Association (From the film of the same name)

 

[Grant B]

I believe the Song Lucille by Kenny Rogers starts out
"In a bar room in Toledo"

And don't forget the Ohio State Marching Band Song....great song to torch cars to!

 

[andrew markworthy]

The song is "Jocko Homo", the original version (called "Boojie Boy Version") not the album version.

Thanks Philip. I would have checked this myself, but I sold my early Devo singles along with my other new wave vinyl a few years ago (at a nice profit ).

 

[Paul D Young]

Thanks for all the great suggestions so far. I'm going to be checking out as many as I can.

 

[Mark Cappelletty]

"Dayton Ohio 19 Something And 5" by Guided By Voices
"Ohio" by Columbus' late, lamented Gaunt
"The Payback" by The Royal Crescent Mob

"This Town Is Our Town" (I think that's the title) by the Michael Stanley Band