THE NEW 'OLDIES' NAME GAME (Pre 1980)

[edna]

PRE 1980 SONGS ABOUT METHODS OF COMMUNICATION (that charted in the U.S. or the U.K.*)

1. Telegram Sam - T.Rex (1972)

2. The Letter - The Box Tops (1967)

3. Hello This Is Joannie (The Telephone Answering Song) - Paul Evans (1978)*

4. Hanging on the Telephone - Blondie (1978)*

5. Western Union--The Five Americans (1967)

6. (Blame It) On The Pony Express - Johnny Johnson and the Bandwagon (1970)*

7. Please Mr Postman - The Marvelettes (1961)

8. Video Killed the Radio Star - The Buggles (1979)

9. Jive Talkin' - Bee Gees (1975)

10. Song Sung Blue - Neil Diamond (1972)

11. Shout - Isley Brothers (1959)

12. Paperback Writer - The Beatles (1966)

13. Love Letters - Ketty Lester (1962)

14. Telephone Line - ELO (1976)

15. Ring Ring - Abba (1974)*

16. On The Radio - Donna Summer (1979)

[OLD 55]

PRE 1980 SONGS ABOUT METHODS OF COMMUNICATION (that charted in the U.S. or the U.K.*)

1. Telegram Sam - T.Rex (1972)

2. The Letter - The Box Tops (1967)

3. Hello This Is Joannie (The Telephone Answering Song) - Paul Evans (1978)*

4. Hanging on the Telephone - Blondie (1978)*

5. Western Union--The Five Americans (1967)

6. (Blame It) On The Pony Express - Johnny Johnson and the Bandwagon (1970)*

7. Please Mr Postman - The Marvelettes (1961)

8. Video Killed the Radio Star - The Buggles (1979)

9. Jive Talkin' - Bee Gees (1975)

10. Song Sung Blue - Neil Diamond (1972)

11. Shout - Isley Brothers (1959)

12. Paperback Writer - The Beatles (1966)

13. Love Letters - Ketty Lester (1962)

14. Telephone Line - ELO (1976)

15. Ring Ring - Abba (1974)*

16. On The Radio - Donna Summer (1979)

17. Dear Eloise - The Hollies (1967)

[edna]

PRE 1980 SONGS ABOUT METHODS OF COMMUNICATION (that charted in the U.S. or the U.K.*)

1. Telegram Sam - T.Rex (1972)

2. The Letter - The Box Tops (1967)

3. Hello This Is Joannie (The Telephone Answering Song) - Paul Evans (1978)*

4. Hanging on the Telephone - Blondie (1978)*

5. Western Union--The Five Americans (1967)

6. (Blame It) On The Pony Express - Johnny Johnson and the Bandwagon (1970)*

7. Please Mr Postman - The Marvelettes (1961)

8. Video Killed the Radio Star - The Buggles (1979)

9. Jive Talkin' - Bee Gees (1975)

10. Song Sung Blue - Neil Diamond (1972)

11. Shout - Isley Brothers (1959)

12. Paperback Writer - The Beatles (1966)

13. Love Letters - Ketty Lester (1962)

14. Telephone Line - ELO (1976)

15. Ring Ring - Abba (1974)*

16. On The Radio - Donna Summer (1979)

17. Dear Eloise - The Hollies (1967)

18. Words - The Bee Gees (1968)

[OLD 55]

That's a good one

PRE 1980 SONGS ABOUT METHODS OF COMMUNICATION (that charted in the U.S. or the U.K.*)

1. Telegram Sam - T.Rex (1972)

2. The Letter - The Box Tops (1967)

3. Hello This Is Joannie (The Telephone Answering Song) - Paul Evans (1978)*

4. Hanging on the Telephone - Blondie (1978)*

5. Western Union--The Five Americans (1967)

6. (Blame It) On The Pony Express - Johnny Johnson and the Bandwagon (1970)*

7. Please Mr Postman - The Marvelettes (1961)

8. Video Killed the Radio Star - The Buggles (1979)

9. Jive Talkin' - Bee Gees (1975)

10. Song Sung Blue - Neil Diamond (1972)

11. Shout - Isley Brothers (1959)

12. Paperback Writer - The Beatles (1966)

13. Love Letters - Ketty Lester (1962)

14. Telephone Line - ELO (1976)

15. Ring Ring - Abba (1974)*

16. On The Radio - Donna Summer (1979)

17. Dear Eloise - The Hollies (1967)

18. Words - The Bee Gees (1968)

19. I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter - Billy Williams (1957)

[cyberjudge]

PRE 1980 SONGS ABOUT METHODS OF COMMUNICATION (that charted in the U.S. or the U.K.*)

1. Telegram Sam - T.Rex (1972)

2. The Letter - The Box Tops (1967)

3. Hello This Is Joannie (The Telephone Answering Song) - Paul Evans (1978)*

4. Hanging on the Telephone - Blondie (1978)*

5. Western Union--The Five Americans (1967)

6. (Blame It) On The Pony Express - Johnny Johnson and the Bandwagon (1970)*

7. Please Mr Postman - The Marvelettes (1961)

8. Video Killed the Radio Star - The Buggles (1979)

9. Jive Talkin' - Bee Gees (1975)

10. Song Sung Blue - Neil Diamond (1972)

11. Shout - Isley Brothers (1959)

12. Paperback Writer - The Beatles (1966)

13. Love Letters - Ketty Lester (1962)

14. Telephone Line - ELO (1976)

15. Ring Ring - Abba (1974)*

16. On The Radio - Donna Summer (1979)

17. Dear Eloise - The Hollies (1967)

18. Words - The Bee Gees (1968)

19. I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter - Billy Williams (1957)

20. Message in a Bottle - Police (1979)

[OLD 55]

Excellent Would not have thought of that one.

PRE 1980 SONGS ABOUT METHODS OF COMMUNICATION (that charted in the U.S. or the U.K.*)

1. Telegram Sam - T.Rex (1972)

2. The Letter - The Box Tops (1967)

3. Hello This Is Joannie (The Telephone Answering Song) - Paul Evans (1978)*

4. Hanging on the Telephone - Blondie (1978)*

5. Western Union--The Five Americans (1967)

6. (Blame It) On The Pony Express - Johnny Johnson and the Bandwagon (1970)*

7. Please Mr Postman - The Marvelettes (1961)

8. Video Killed the Radio Star - The Buggles (1979)

9. Jive Talkin' - Bee Gees (1975)

10. Song Sung Blue - Neil Diamond (1972)

11. Shout - Isley Brothers (1959)

12. Paperback Writer - The Beatles (1966)

13. Love Letters - Ketty Lester (1962)

14. Telephone Line - ELO (1976)

15. Ring Ring - Abba (1974)*

16. On The Radio - Donna Summer (1979)

17. Dear Eloise - The Hollies (1967)

18. Words - The Bee Gees (1968)

19. I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter - Billy Williams (1957)

20. Message in a Bottle - Police (1979)

21. Top Forty, News, Weather And Sports - Mark Dinning (1961)

[MindCrime]

PRE 1980 SONGS ABOUT METHODS OF COMMUNICATION (that charted in the U.S. or the U.K.*)

1. Telegram Sam - T.Rex (1972)

2. The Letter - The Box Tops (1967)

3. Hello This Is Joannie (The Telephone Answering Song) - Paul Evans (1978)*

4. Hanging on the Telephone - Blondie (1978)*

5. Western Union--The Five Americans (1967)

6. (Blame It) On The Pony Express - Johnny Johnson and the Bandwagon (1970)*

7. Please Mr Postman - The Marvelettes (1961)

8. Video Killed the Radio Star - The Buggles (1979)

9. Jive Talkin' - Bee Gees (1975)

10. Song Sung Blue - Neil Diamond (1972)

11. Shout - Isley Brothers (1959)

12. Paperback Writer - The Beatles (1966)

13. Love Letters - Ketty Lester (1962)

14. Telephone Line - ELO (1976)

15. Ring Ring - Abba (1974)*

16. On The Radio - Donna Summer (1979)

17. Dear Eloise - The Hollies (1967)

18. Words - The Bee Gees (1968)

19. I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter - Billy Williams (1957)

20. Message in a Bottle - Police (1979)

21. Top Forty, News, Weather And Sports - Mark Dinning (1961)

22. London Calling - The Clash (1979)*

[OLD 55]

PRE 1980 SONGS ABOUT METHODS OF COMMUNICATION (that charted in the U.S. or the U.K.*)

1. Telegram Sam - T.Rex (1972)

2. The Letter - The Box Tops (1967)

3. Hello This Is Joannie (The Telephone Answering Song) - Paul Evans (1978)*

4. Hanging on the Telephone - Blondie (1978)*

5. Western Union--The Five Americans (1967)

6. (Blame It) On The Pony Express - Johnny Johnson and the Bandwagon (1970)*

7. Please Mr Postman - The Marvelettes (1961)

8. Video Killed the Radio Star - The Buggles (1979)

9. Jive Talkin' - Bee Gees (1975)

10. Song Sung Blue - Neil Diamond (1972)

11. Shout - Isley Brothers (1959)

12. Paperback Writer - The Beatles (1966)

13. Love Letters - Ketty Lester (1962)

14. Telephone Line - ELO (1976)

15. Ring Ring - Abba (1974)*

16. On The Radio - Donna Summer (1979)

17. Dear Eloise - The Hollies (1967)

18. Words - The Bee Gees (1968)

19. I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter - Billy Williams (1957)

20. Message in a Bottle - Police (1979)

21. Top Forty, News, Weather And Sports - Mark Dinning (1961)

22. London Calling - The Clash (1979)*

23. Dialogue (Part I & II) - Chicago (1972)

[Crazy Don]

PRE 1980 SONGS ABOUT METHODS OF COMMUNICATION (that charted in the U.S. or the U.K.*)

1. Telegram Sam - T.Rex (1972)

2. The Letter - The Box Tops (1967)

3. Hello This Is Joannie (The Telephone Answering Song) - Paul Evans (1978)*

4. Hanging on the Telephone - Blondie (1978)*

5. Western Union--The Five Americans (1967)

6. (Blame It) On The Pony Express - Johnny Johnson and the Bandwagon (1970)*

7. Please Mr Postman - The Marvelettes (1961)

8. Video Killed the Radio Star - The Buggles (1979)

9. Jive Talkin' - Bee Gees (1975)

10. Song Sung Blue - Neil Diamond (1972)

11. Shout - Isley Brothers (1959)

12. Paperback Writer - The Beatles (1966)

13. Love Letters - Ketty Lester (1962)

14. Telephone Line - ELO (1976)

15. Ring Ring - Abba (1974)*

16. On The Radio - Donna Summer (1979)

17. Dear Eloise - The Hollies (1967)

18. Words - The Bee Gees (1968)

19. I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter - Billy Williams (1957)

20. Message in a Bottle - Police (1979)

21. Top Forty, News, Weather And Sports - Mark Dinning (1961)

22. London Calling - The Clash (1979)*

23. Dialogue (Part I & II) - Chicago (1972)

24. I've Gotta Get a Message to You--The Bee Gees (1968)

[edna]

PRE 1980 SONGS ABOUT METHODS OF COMMUNICATION (that charted in the U.S. or the U.K.*)

1. Telegram Sam - T.Rex (1972)

2. The Letter - The Box Tops (1967)

3. Hello This Is Joannie (The Telephone Answering Song) - Paul Evans (1978)*

4. Hanging on the Telephone - Blondie (1978)*

5. Western Union--The Five Americans (1967)

6. (Blame It) On The Pony Express - Johnny Johnson and the Bandwagon (1970)*

7. Please Mr Postman - The Marvelettes (1961)

8. Video Killed the Radio Star - The Buggles (1979)

9. Jive Talkin' - Bee Gees (1975)

10. Song Sung Blue - Neil Diamond (1972)

11. Shout - Isley Brothers (1959)

12. Paperback Writer - The Beatles (1966)

13. Love Letters - Ketty Lester (1962)

14. Telephone Line - ELO (1976)

15. Ring Ring - Abba (1974)*

16. On The Radio - Donna Summer (1979)

17. Dear Eloise - The Hollies (1967)

18. Words - The Bee Gees (1968)

19. I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter - Billy Williams (1957)

20. Message in a Bottle - Police (1979)

21. Top Forty, News, Weather And Sports - Mark Dinning (1961)

22. London Calling - The Clash (1979)*

23. Dialogue (Part I & II) - Chicago (1972)

24. I've Gotta Get a Message to You--The Bee Gees (1968)

25. A Message to You, Rudy - The Specials (1979)

[MindCrime]

PRE 1980 SONGS ABOUT METHODS OF COMMUNICATION (that charted in the U.S. or the U.K.*)

1. Telegram Sam - T.Rex (1972)

2. The Letter - The Box Tops (1967)

3. Hello This Is Joannie (The Telephone Answering Song) - Paul Evans (1978)*

4. Hanging on the Telephone - Blondie (1978)*

5. Western Union--The Five Americans (1967)

6. (Blame It) On The Pony Express - Johnny Johnson and the Bandwagon (1970)*

7. Please Mr Postman - The Marvelettes (1961)

8. Video Killed the Radio Star - The Buggles (1979)

9. Jive Talkin' - Bee Gees (1975)

10. Song Sung Blue - Neil Diamond (1972)

11. Shout - Isley Brothers (1959)

12. Paperback Writer - The Beatles (1966)

13. Love Letters - Ketty Lester (1962)

14. Telephone Line - ELO (1976)

15. Ring Ring - Abba (1974)*

16. On The Radio - Donna Summer (1979)

17. Dear Eloise - The Hollies (1967)

18. Words - The Bee Gees (1968)

19. I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter - Billy Williams (1957)

20. Message in a Bottle - Police (1979)

21. Top Forty, News, Weather And Sports - Mark Dinning (1961)

22. London Calling - The Clash (1979)*

23. Dialogue (Part I & II) - Chicago (1972)

24. I've Gotta Get a Message to You--The Bee Gees (1968)

25. A Message to You, Rudy - The Specials (1979)

26. Everybody's Talkin' - Harry Nilsson (1969)

[OLD 55]

PRE 1980 SONGS ABOUT METHODS OF COMMUNICATION (that charted in the U.S. or the U.K.*)

1. Telegram Sam - T.Rex (1972)

2. The Letter - The Box Tops (1967)

3. Hello This Is Joannie (The Telephone Answering Song) - Paul Evans (1978)*

4. Hanging on the Telephone - Blondie (1978)*

5. Western Union--The Five Americans (1967)

6. (Blame It) On The Pony Express - Johnny Johnson and the Bandwagon (1970)*

7. Please Mr Postman - The Marvelettes (1961)

8. Video Killed the Radio Star - The Buggles (1979)

9. Jive Talkin' - Bee Gees (1975)

10. Song Sung Blue - Neil Diamond (1972)

11. Shout - Isley Brothers (1959)

12. Paperback Writer - The Beatles (1966)

13. Love Letters - Ketty Lester (1962)

14. Telephone Line - ELO (1976)

15. Ring Ring - Abba (1974)*

16. On The Radio - Donna Summer (1979)

17. Dear Eloise - The Hollies (1967)

18. Words - The Bee Gees (1968)

19. I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter - Billy Williams (1957)

20. Message in a Bottle - Police (1979)

21. Top Forty, News, Weather And Sports - Mark Dinning (1961)

22. London Calling - The Clash (1979)*

23. Dialogue (Part I & II) - Chicago (1972)

24. I've Gotta Get a Message to You--The Bee Gees (1968)

25. A Message to You, Rudy - The Specials (1979)*

26. Everybody's Talkin' - Harry Nilsson (1969)

27. Return To Sender - Elvis Presley (1962)

[MindCrime]

PRE 1980 SONGS ABOUT METHODS OF COMMUNICATION (that charted in the U.S. or the U.K.*)

1. Telegram Sam - T.Rex (1972)

2. The Letter - The Box Tops (1967)

3. Hello This Is Joannie (The Telephone Answering Song) - Paul Evans (1978)*

4. Hanging on the Telephone - Blondie (1978)*

5. Western Union--The Five Americans (1967)

6. (Blame It) On The Pony Express - Johnny Johnson and the Bandwagon (1970)*

7. Please Mr Postman - The Marvelettes (1961)

8. Video Killed the Radio Star - The Buggles (1979)

9. Jive Talkin' - Bee Gees (1975)

10. Song Sung Blue - Neil Diamond (1972)

11. Shout - Isley Brothers (1959)

12. Paperback Writer - The Beatles (1966)

13. Love Letters - Ketty Lester (1962)

14. Telephone Line - ELO (1976)

15. Ring Ring - Abba (1974)*

16. On The Radio - Donna Summer (1979)

17. Dear Eloise - The Hollies (1967)

18. Words - The Bee Gees (1968)

19. I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter - Billy Williams (1957)

20. Message in a Bottle - Police (1979)

21. Top Forty, News, Weather And Sports - Mark Dinning (1961)

22. London Calling - The Clash (1979)*

23. Dialogue (Part I & II) - Chicago (1972)

24. I've Gotta Get a Message to You--The Bee Gees (1968)

25. A Message to You, Rudy - The Specials (1979)*

26. Everybody's Talkin' - Harry Nilsson (1969)

27. Return To Sender - Elvis Presley (1962)

28. Twist and Shout - Beatles (1963)

[edna]

PRE 1980 SONGS ABOUT METHODS OF COMMUNICATION (that charted in the U.S. or the U.K.*)

1. Telegram Sam - T.Rex (1972)

2. The Letter - The Box Tops (1967)

3. Hello This Is Joannie (The Telephone Answering Song) - Paul Evans (1978)*

4. Hanging on the Telephone - Blondie (1978)*

5. Western Union--The Five Americans (1967)

6. (Blame It) On The Pony Express - Johnny Johnson and the Bandwagon (1970)*

7. Please Mr Postman - The Marvelettes (1961)

8. Video Killed the Radio Star - The Buggles (1979)

9. Jive Talkin' - Bee Gees (1975)

10. Song Sung Blue - Neil Diamond (1972)

11. Shout - Isley Brothers (1959)

12. Paperback Writer - The Beatles (1966)

13. Love Letters - Ketty Lester (1962)

14. Telephone Line - ELO (1976)

15. Ring Ring - Abba (1974)*

16. On The Radio - Donna Summer (1979)

17. Dear Eloise - The Hollies (1967)

18. Words - The Bee Gees (1968)

19. I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter - Billy Williams (1957)

20. Message in a Bottle - Police (1979)

21. Top Forty, News, Weather And Sports - Mark Dinning (1961)

22. London Calling - The Clash (1979)*

23. Dialogue (Part I & II) - Chicago (1972)

24. I've Gotta Get a Message to You--The Bee Gees (1968)

25. A Message to You, Rudy - The Specials (1979)*

26. Everybody's Talkin' - Harry Nilsson (1969)

27. Return To Sender - Elvis Presley (1962)

28. Twist and Shout - Beatles (1963)

29. Call Me - Chris Montez (1965)

[OLD 55]

PRE 1980 SONGS ABOUT METHODS OF COMMUNICATION (that charted in the U.S. or the U.K.*)

1. Telegram Sam - T.Rex (1972)

2. The Letter - The Box Tops (1967)

3. Hello This Is Joannie (The Telephone Answering Song) - Paul Evans (1978)*

4. Hanging on the Telephone - Blondie (1978)*

5. Western Union--The Five Americans (1967)

6. (Blame It) On The Pony Express - Johnny Johnson and the Bandwagon (1970)*

7. Please Mr Postman - The Marvelettes (1961)

8. Video Killed the Radio Star - The Buggles (1979)

9. Jive Talkin' - Bee Gees (1975)

10. Song Sung Blue - Neil Diamond (1972)

11. Shout - Isley Brothers (1959)

12. Paperback Writer - The Beatles (1966)

13. Love Letters - Ketty Lester (1962)

14. Telephone Line - ELO (1976)

15. Ring Ring - Abba (1974)*

16. On The Radio - Donna Summer (1979)

17. Dear Eloise - The Hollies (1967)

18. Words - The Bee Gees (1968)

19. I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter - Billy Williams (1957)

20. Message in a Bottle - Police (1979)

21. Top Forty, News, Weather And Sports - Mark Dinning (1961)

22. London Calling - The Clash (1979)*

23. Dialogue (Part I & II) - Chicago (1972)

24. I've Gotta Get a Message to You--The Bee Gees (1968)

25. A Message to You, Rudy - The Specials (1979)*

26. Everybody's Talkin' - Harry Nilsson (1969)

27. Return To Sender - Elvis Presley (1962)

28. Twist and Shout - Beatles (1963)

29. Call Me - Chris Montez (1965)

30. Hot Line - The Sylvers (1976)

[edna]

PRE 1980 SONGS ABOUT METHODS OF COMMUNICATION (that charted in the U.S. or the U.K.*)

1. Telegram Sam - T.Rex (1972)

2. The Letter - The Box Tops (1967)

3. Hello This Is Joannie (The Telephone Answering Song) - Paul Evans (1978)*

4. Hanging on the Telephone - Blondie (1978)*

5. Western Union--The Five Americans (1967)

6. (Blame It) On The Pony Express - Johnny Johnson and the Bandwagon (1970)*

7. Please Mr Postman - The Marvelettes (1961)

8. Video Killed the Radio Star - The Buggles (1979)

9. Jive Talkin' - Bee Gees (1975)

10. Song Sung Blue - Neil Diamond (1972)

11. Shout - Isley Brothers (1959)

12. Paperback Writer - The Beatles (1966)

13. Love Letters - Ketty Lester (1962)

14. Telephone Line - ELO (1976)

15. Ring Ring - Abba (1974)*

16. On The Radio - Donna Summer (1979)

17. Dear Eloise - The Hollies (1967)

18. Words - The Bee Gees (1968)

19. I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter - Billy Williams (1957)

20. Message in a Bottle - Police (1979)

21. Top Forty, News, Weather And Sports - Mark Dinning (1961)

22. London Calling - The Clash (1979)*

23. Dialogue (Part I & II) - Chicago (1972)

24. I've Gotta Get a Message to You--The Bee Gees (1968)

25. A Message to You, Rudy - The Specials (1979)*

26. Everybody's Talkin' - Harry Nilsson (1969)

27. Return To Sender - Elvis Presley (1962)

28. Twist and Shout - Beatles (1963)

29. Call Me - Chris Montez (1965)

30. Hot Line - The Sylvers (1976)

31. Knocking on Heaven's Door - Bob Dylan (1973)

[OLD 55]

Very Good.

PRE 1980 SONGS ABOUT METHODS OF COMMUNICATION (that charted in the U.S. or the U.K.*)

1. Telegram Sam - T.Rex (1972)

2. The Letter - The Box Tops (1967)

3. Hello This Is Joannie (The Telephone Answering Song) - Paul Evans (1978)*

4. Hanging on the Telephone - Blondie (1978)*

5. Western Union--The Five Americans (1967)

6. (Blame It) On The Pony Express - Johnny Johnson and the Bandwagon (1970)*

7. Please Mr Postman - The Marvelettes (1961)

8. Video Killed the Radio Star - The Buggles (1979)

9. Jive Talkin' - Bee Gees (1975)

10. Song Sung Blue - Neil Diamond (1972)

11. Shout - Isley Brothers (1959)

12. Paperback Writer - The Beatles (1966)

13. Love Letters - Ketty Lester (1962)

14. Telephone Line - ELO (1976)

15. Ring Ring - Abba (1974)*

16. On The Radio - Donna Summer (1979)

17. Dear Eloise - The Hollies (1967)

18. Words - The Bee Gees (1968)

19. I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter - Billy Williams (1957)

20. Message in a Bottle - Police (1979)

21. Top Forty, News, Weather And Sports - Mark Dinning (1961)

22. London Calling - The Clash (1979)*

23. Dialogue (Part I & II) - Chicago (1972)

24. I've Gotta Get a Message to You--The Bee Gees (1968)

25. A Message to You, Rudy - The Specials (1979)*

26. Everybody's Talkin' - Harry Nilsson (1969)

27. Return To Sender - Elvis Presley (1962)

28. Twist and Shout - Beatles (1963)

29. Call Me - Chris Montez (1965)

30. Hot Line - The Sylvers (1976)

31. Knocking on Heaven's Door - Bob Dylan (1973)

32. Dear John Letter - Jean Shepard (1953)

[cyberjudge]

PRE 1980 SONGS ABOUT METHODS OF COMMUNICATION (that charted in the U.S. or the U.K.*)

1. Telegram Sam - T.Rex (1972)

2. The Letter - The Box Tops (1967)

3. Hello This Is Joannie (The Telephone Answering Song) - Paul Evans (1978)*

4. Hanging on the Telephone - Blondie (1978)*

5. Western Union--The Five Americans (1967)

6. (Blame It) On The Pony Express - Johnny Johnson and the Bandwagon (1970)*

7. Please Mr Postman - The Marvelettes (1961)

8. Video Killed the Radio Star - The Buggles (1979)

9. Jive Talkin' - Bee Gees (1975)

10. Song Sung Blue - Neil Diamond (1972)

11. Shout - Isley Brothers (1959)

12. Paperback Writer - The Beatles (1966)

13. Love Letters - Ketty Lester (1962)

14. Telephone Line - ELO (1976)

15. Ring Ring - Abba (1974)*

16. On The Radio - Donna Summer (1979)

17. Dear Eloise - The Hollies (1967)

18. Words - The Bee Gees (1968)

19. I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter - Billy Williams (1957)

20. Message in a Bottle - Police (1979)

21. Top Forty, News, Weather And Sports - Mark Dinning (1961)

22. London Calling - The Clash (1979)*

23. Dialogue (Part I & II) - Chicago (1972)

24. I've Gotta Get a Message to You--The Bee Gees (1968)

25. A Message to You, Rudy - The Specials (1979)*

26. Everybody's Talkin' - Harry Nilsson (1969)

27. Return To Sender - Elvis Presley (1962)

28. Twist and Shout - Beatles (1963)

29. Call Me - Chris Montez (1965)

30. Hot Line - The Sylvers (1976)

31. Knocking on Heaven's Door - Bob Dylan (1973)

32. Dear John Letter - Jean Shepard (1953)

33. S.O.S. - ABBA (1975)

[Brad_M]

PRE 1980 SONGS ABOUT METHODS OF COMMUNICATION (that charted in the U.S. or the U.K.*)

1. Telegram Sam - T.Rex (1972)

2. The Letter - The Box Tops (1967)

3. Hello This Is Joannie (The Telephone Answering Song) - Paul Evans (1978)*

4. Hanging On The Telephone - Blondie (1978)*

5. Western Union - The Five Americans (1967)

6. (Blame It) On The Pony Express - Johnny Johnson and The Bandwagon (1970)*

7. Please Mr Postman - The Marvelettes (1961)

8. Video Killed The Radio Star - The Buggles (1979)

9. Jive Talkin' - Bee Gees (1975)

10. Song Sung Blue - Neil Diamond (1972)

11. Shout - Isley Brothers (1959)

12. Paperback Writer - The Beatles (1966)

13. Love Letters - Ketty Lester (1962)

14. Telephone Line - ELO (1976)

15. Ring Ring - Abba (1974)*

16. On The Radio - Donna Summer (1979)

17. Dear Eloise - The Hollies (1967)

18. Words - Bee Gees (1968)

19. I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter - Billy Williams (1957)

20. Message In A Bottle - The Police (1979)

21. Top Forty, News, Weather And Sports - Mark Dinning (1961)

22. London Calling - The Clash (1979)*

23. Dialogue (Part I & II) - Chicago (1972)

24. I've Gotta Get A Message To You - Bee Gees (1968)

25. A Message To You, Rudy - The Specials (1979)*

26. Everybody's Talkin' - Harry Nilsson (1969)

27. Return To Sender - Elvis Presley (1962)

28. Twist And Shout - Beatles (1963)

29. Call Me - Chris Montez (1965)

30. Hot Line - The Sylvers (1976)

31. Knocking On Heaven's Door - Bob Dylan (1973)

32. Dear John Letter - Jean Shepard (1953)

33. S.O.S. - ABBA (1975)

34. Love Letters In The Sand - Pat Boone (1957)

[cyberjudge]

PRE 1980 SONGS ABOUT METHODS OF COMMUNICATION (that charted in the U.S. or the U.K.*)

1. Telegram Sam - T.Rex (1972)

2. The Letter - The Box Tops (1967)

3. Hello This Is Joannie (The Telephone Answering Song) - Paul Evans (1978)*

4. Hanging On The Telephone - Blondie (1978)*

5. Western Union - The Five Americans (1967)

6. (Blame It) On The Pony Express - Johnny Johnson and The Bandwagon (1970)*

7. Please Mr Postman - The Marvelettes (1961)

8. Video Killed The Radio Star - The Buggles (1979)

9. Jive Talkin' - Bee Gees (1975)

10. Song Sung Blue - Neil Diamond (1972)

11. Shout - Isley Brothers (1959)

12. Paperback Writer - The Beatles (1966)

13. Love Letters - Ketty Lester (1962)

14. Telephone Line - ELO (1976)

15. Ring Ring - Abba (1974)*

16. On The Radio - Donna Summer (1979)

17. Dear Eloise - The Hollies (1967)

18. Words - Bee Gees (1968)

19. I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter - Billy Williams (1957)

20. Message In A Bottle - The Police (1979)

21. Top Forty, News, Weather And Sports - Mark Dinning (1961)

22. London Calling - The Clash (1979)*

23. Dialogue (Part I & II) - Chicago (1972)

24. I've Gotta Get A Message To You - Bee Gees (1968)

25. A Message To You, Rudy - The Specials (1979)*

26. Everybody's Talkin' - Harry Nilsson (1969)

27. Return To Sender - Elvis Presley (1962)

28. Twist And Shout - Beatles (1963)

29. Call Me - Chris Montez (1965)

30. Hot Line - The Sylvers (1976)

31. Knocking On Heaven's Door - Bob Dylan (1973)

32. Dear John Letter - Jean Shepard (1953)

33. S.O.S. - ABBA (1975)

34. Love Letters In The Sand - Pat Boone (1957)

35. Swearin' to God - Frankie Valli (1975)

[edna]

PRE 1980 SONGS ABOUT METHODS OF COMMUNICATION (that charted in the U.S. or the U.K.*)

1. Telegram Sam - T.Rex (1972)

2. The Letter - The Box Tops (1967)

3. Hello This Is Joannie (The Telephone Answering Song) - Paul Evans (1978)*

4. Hanging On The Telephone - Blondie (1978)*

5. Western Union - The Five Americans (1967)

6. (Blame It) On The Pony Express - Johnny Johnson and The Bandwagon (1970)*

7. Please Mr Postman - The Marvelettes (1961)

8. Video Killed The Radio Star - The Buggles (1979)

9. Jive Talkin' - Bee Gees (1975)

10. Song Sung Blue - Neil Diamond (1972)

11. Shout - Isley Brothers (1959)

12. Paperback Writer - The Beatles (1966)

13. Love Letters - Ketty Lester (1962)

14. Telephone Line - ELO (1976)

15. Ring Ring - Abba (1974)*

16. On The Radio - Donna Summer (1979)

17. Dear Eloise - The Hollies (1967)

18. Words - Bee Gees (1968)

19. I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter - Billy Williams (1957)

20. Message In A Bottle - The Police (1979)

21. Top Forty, News, Weather And Sports - Mark Dinning (1961)

22. London Calling - The Clash (1979)*

23. Dialogue (Part I & II) - Chicago (1972)

24. I've Gotta Get A Message To You - Bee Gees (1968)

25. A Message To You, Rudy - The Specials (1979)*

26. Everybody's Talkin' - Harry Nilsson (1969)

27. Return To Sender - Elvis Presley (1962)

28. Twist And Shout - Beatles (1963)

29. Call Me - Chris Montez (1965)

30. Hot Line - The Sylvers (1976)

31. Knocking On Heaven's Door - Bob Dylan (1973)

32. Dear John Letter - Jean Shepard (1953)

33. S.O.S. - ABBA (1975)

34. Love Letters In The Sand - Pat Boone (1957)

35. Swearin' to God - Frankie Valli (1975)

36. Tell It Like It Is - Aaron Nevile (1965)

[cyberjudge]

PRE 1980 SONGS ABOUT METHODS OF COMMUNICATION (that charted in the U.S. or the U.K.*)

1. Telegram Sam - T.Rex (1972)

2. The Letter - The Box Tops (1967)

3. Hello This Is Joannie (The Telephone Answering Song) - Paul Evans (1978)*

4. Hanging On The Telephone - Blondie (1978)*

5. Western Union - The Five Americans (1967)

6. (Blame It) On The Pony Express - Johnny Johnson and The Bandwagon (1970)*

7. Please Mr Postman - The Marvelettes (1961)

8. Video Killed The Radio Star - The Buggles (1979)

9. Jive Talkin' - Bee Gees (1975)

10. Song Sung Blue - Neil Diamond (1972)

11. Shout - Isley Brothers (1959)

12. Paperback Writer - The Beatles (1966)

13. Love Letters - Ketty Lester (1962)

14. Telephone Line - ELO (1976)

15. Ring Ring - Abba (1974)*

16. On The Radio - Donna Summer (1979)

17. Dear Eloise - The Hollies (1967)

18. Words - Bee Gees (1968)

19. I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter - Billy Williams (1957)

20. Message In A Bottle - The Police (1979)

21. Top Forty, News, Weather And Sports - Mark Dinning (1961)

22. London Calling - The Clash (1979)*

23. Dialogue (Part I & II) - Chicago (1972)

24. I've Gotta Get A Message To You - Bee Gees (1968)

25. A Message To You, Rudy - The Specials (1979)*

26. Everybody's Talkin' - Harry Nilsson (1969)

27. Return To Sender - Elvis Presley (1962)

28. Twist And Shout - Beatles (1963)

29. Call Me - Chris Montez (1965)

30. Hot Line - The Sylvers (1976)

31. Knocking On Heaven's Door - Bob Dylan (1973)

32. Dear John Letter - Jean Shepard (1953)

33. S.O.S. - ABBA (1975)

34. Love Letters In The Sand - Pat Boone (1957)

35. Swearin' to God - Frankie Valli (1975)

36. Tell It Like It Is - Aaron Nevile (1965)

37. Pillow Talk - Sylvia (1973)

[OLD 55]

All sorts of communication ! Talking to God and a lover....very imaginative.

PRE 1980 SONGS ABOUT METHODS OF COMMUNICATION (that charted in the U.S. or the U.K.*)

1. Telegram Sam - T.Rex (1972)

2. The Letter - The Box Tops (1967)

3. Hello This Is Joannie (The Telephone Answering Song) - Paul Evans (1978)*

4. Hanging On The Telephone - Blondie (1978)*

5. Western Union - The Five Americans (1967)

6. (Blame It) On The Pony Express - Johnny Johnson and The Bandwagon (1970)*

7. Please Mr Postman - The Marvelettes (1961)

8. Video Killed The Radio Star - The Buggles (1979)

9. Jive Talkin' - Bee Gees (1975)

10. Song Sung Blue - Neil Diamond (1972)

11. Shout - Isley Brothers (1959)

12. Paperback Writer - The Beatles (1966)

13. Love Letters - Ketty Lester (1962)

14. Telephone Line - ELO (1976)

15. Ring Ring - Abba (1974)*

16. On The Radio - Donna Summer (1979)

17. Dear Eloise - The Hollies (1967)

18. Words - Bee Gees (1968)

19. I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter - Billy Williams (1957)

20. Message In A Bottle - The Police (1979)

21. Top Forty, News, Weather And Sports - Mark Dinning (1961)

22. London Calling - The Clash (1979)*

23. Dialogue (Part I & II) - Chicago (1972)

24. I've Gotta Get A Message To You - Bee Gees (1968)

25. A Message To You, Rudy - The Specials (1979)*

26. Everybody's Talkin' - Harry Nilsson (1969)

27. Return To Sender - Elvis Presley (1962)

28. Twist And Shout - Beatles (1963)

29. Call Me - Chris Montez (1965)

30. Hot Line - The Sylvers (1976)

31. Knocking On Heaven's Door - Bob Dylan (1973)

32. Dear John Letter - Jean Shepard (1953)

33. S.O.S. - ABBA (1975)

34. Love Letters In The Sand - Pat Boone (1957)

35. Swearin' to God - Frankie Valli (1975)

36. Tell It Like It Is - Aaron Nevile (1965)

37. Pillow Talk - Sylvia (1973)

38. Rock And Roll Love Letter - Bay City Rollers (1976)

[cyberjudge]

But wait, it only gets better:

PRE 1980 SONGS ABOUT METHODS OF COMMUNICATION (that charted in the U.S. or the U.K.*)

1. Telegram Sam - T.Rex (1972)

2. The Letter - The Box Tops (1967)

3. Hello This Is Joannie (The Telephone Answering Song) - Paul Evans (1978)*

4. Hanging On The Telephone - Blondie (1978)*

5. Western Union - The Five Americans (1967)

6. (Blame It) On The Pony Express - Johnny Johnson and The Bandwagon (1970)*

7. Please Mr Postman - The Marvelettes (1961)

8. Video Killed The Radio Star - The Buggles (1979)

9. Jive Talkin' - Bee Gees (1975)

10. Song Sung Blue - Neil Diamond (1972)

11. Shout - Isley Brothers (1959)

12. Paperback Writer - The Beatles (1966)

13. Love Letters - Ketty Lester (1962)

14. Telephone Line - ELO (1976)

15. Ring Ring - Abba (1974)*

16. On The Radio - Donna Summer (1979)

17. Dear Eloise - The Hollies (1967)

18. Words - Bee Gees (1968)

19. I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter - Billy Williams (1957)

20. Message In A Bottle - The Police (1979)

21. Top Forty, News, Weather And Sports - Mark Dinning (1961)

22. London Calling - The Clash (1979)*

23. Dialogue (Part I & II) - Chicago (1972)

24. I've Gotta Get A Message To You - Bee Gees (1968)

25. A Message To You, Rudy - The Specials (1979)*

26. Everybody's Talkin' - Harry Nilsson (1969)

27. Return To Sender - Elvis Presley (1962)

28. Twist And Shout - Beatles (1963)

29. Call Me - Chris Montez (1965)

30. Hot Line - The Sylvers (1976)

31. Knocking On Heaven's Door - Bob Dylan (1973)

32. Dear John Letter - Jean Shepard (1953)

33. S.O.S. - ABBA (1975)

34. Love Letters In The Sand - Pat Boone (1957)

35. Swearin' to God - Frankie Valli (1975)

36. Tell It Like It Is - Aaron Neville (1965)

37. Pillow Talk - Sylvia (1973)

38. Rock And Roll Love Letter - Bay City Rollers (1976)

39. Lyin' Eyes - Eagles (1975)

[OLD 55]

Not sure about that one. He might just have been paranoid (but from the lyrics we know he's not, of course). My all time favourite Eagles' song.

That would be a good one for a "Cheating" songs topic.

PRE 1980 SONGS ABOUT METHODS OF COMMUNICATION (that charted in the U.S. or the U.K.*)

1. Telegram Sam - T.Rex (1972)

2. The Letter - The Box Tops (1967)

3. Hello This Is Joannie (The Telephone Answering Song) - Paul Evans (1978)*

4. Hanging On The Telephone - Blondie (1978)*

5. Western Union - The Five Americans (1967)

6. (Blame It) On The Pony Express - Johnny Johnson and The Bandwagon (1970)*

7. Please Mr Postman - The Marvelettes (1961)

8. Video Killed The Radio Star - The Buggles (1979)

9. Jive Talkin' - Bee Gees (1975)

10. Song Sung Blue - Neil Diamond (1972)

11. Shout - Isley Brothers (1959)

12. Paperback Writer - The Beatles (1966)

13. Love Letters - Ketty Lester (1962)

14. Telephone Line - ELO (1976)

15. Ring Ring - Abba (1974)*

16. On The Radio - Donna Summer (1979)

17. Dear Eloise - The Hollies (1967)

18. Words - Bee Gees (1968)

19. I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter - Billy Williams (1957)

20. Message In A Bottle - The Police (1979)

21. Top Forty, News, Weather And Sports - Mark Dinning (1961)

22. London Calling - The Clash (1979)*

23. Dialogue (Part I & II) - Chicago (1972)

24. I've Gotta Get A Message To You - Bee Gees (1968)

25. A Message To You, Rudy - The Specials (1979)*

26. Everybody's Talkin' - Harry Nilsson (1969)

27. Return To Sender - Elvis Presley (1962)

28. Twist And Shout - Beatles (1963)

29. Call Me - Chris Montez (1965)

30. Hot Line - The Sylvers (1976)

31. Knocking On Heaven's Door - Bob Dylan (1973)

32. Dear John Letter - Jean Shepard (1953)

33. S.O.S. - ABBA (1975)

34. Love Letters In The Sand - Pat Boone (1957)

35. Swearin' to God - Frankie Valli (1975)

36. Tell It Like It Is - Aaron Neville (1965)

37. Pillow Talk - Sylvia (1973)

38. Rock And Roll Love Letter - Bay City Rollers (1976)

39. Lyin' Eyes - Eagles (1975)

40. P.S.I Love You - The Beatles (1964) Suggested by my Wife, Val !