THE NEW 'OLDIES' NAME GAME (Pre 1980)

[OLD 55]

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

1. The Night Chigaco Died - Paper Lace (1974)

2. Hurricane - Bob Dylan (1976)

3. Quick Joey Small (Run Joey Run) - Kasenetz-Katz Singing Orchestral Circus (1968*)

4. I Fought The Law - Bobby Fuller Four (1966)

5. Delilah - Tom Jones (1968)

6. Indiana Wants Me - R. Dean Taylor (1971*)

7. I Shot The Sheriff - Eric Clapton (1974)

8. Ma Baker - Boney M (1977) *

9. Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde - Georgie Fame (1968)

10. Renegade - Styx (1978)

11. In The Ghetto - Elvis Presley (1969)

12. Take The Money And Run - Steve Miller Band (1976)

13. Uncle Tom's Cabin - Warrant (1990)

14. Tommy Gun - The Clash (1978) *

15. Hey, Joe - Jimi Hendrix (1978) *

16. The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia - Vicki Lawrence (1973)

17. Tom Dooley - Lonnie Donegan And His Skiffle Group (1958*)

18. Alice's Restaurant Massacree - Arlo Guthrie (1967)

19. Rubber Bullets - 10cc (1973)

[phil]

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

1. The Night Chigaco Died - Paper Lace (1974)

2. Hurricane - Bob Dylan (1976)

3. Quick Joey Small (Run Joey Run) - Kasenetz-Katz Singing Orchestral Circus (1968*)

4. I Fought The Law - Bobby Fuller Four (1966)

5. Delilah - Tom Jones (1968)

6. Indiana Wants Me - R. Dean Taylor (1971*)

7. I Shot The Sheriff - Eric Clapton (1974)

8. Ma Baker - Boney M (1977) *

9. Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde - Georgie Fame (1968)

10. Renegade - Styx (1978)

11. In The Ghetto - Elvis Presley (1969)

12. Take The Money And Run - Steve Miller Band (1976)

13. Uncle Tom's Cabin - Warrant (1990)

14. Tommy Gun - The Clash (1978) *

15. Hey, Joe - Jimi Hendrix (1978) *

16. The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia - Vicki Lawrence (1973)

17. Tom Dooley - Lonnie Donegan And His Skiffle Group (1958*)

18. Alice's Restaurant Massacree - Arlo Guthrie (1967)

19. Rubber Bullets - 10cc (1973)

20. Stagger Lee - Lloyd Price (1959)

[edna]

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

1. The Night Chigaco Died - Paper Lace (1974)

2. Hurricane - Bob Dylan (1976)

3. Quick Joey Small (Run Joey Run) - Kasenetz-Katz Singing Orchestral Circus (1968*)

4. I Fought The Law - Bobby Fuller Four (1966)

5. Delilah - Tom Jones (1968)

6. Indiana Wants Me - R. Dean Taylor (1971*)

7. I Shot The Sheriff - Eric Clapton (1974)

8. Ma Baker - Boney M (1977) *

9. Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde - Georgie Fame (1968)

10. Renegade - Styx (1978)

11. In The Ghetto - Elvis Presley (1969)

12. Take The Money And Run - Steve Miller Band (1976)

13. Uncle Tom's Cabin - Warrant (1990)

14. Tommy Gun - The Clash (1978) *

15. Hey, Joe - Jimi Hendrix (1978) *

16. The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia - Vicki Lawrence (1973)

17. Tom Dooley - Lonnie Donegan And His Skiffle Group (1958*)

18. Alice's Restaurant Massacree - Arlo Guthrie (1967)

19. Rubber Bullets - 10cc (1973)

20. Stagger Lee - Lloyd Price (1959)

21. I Don't Like Mondays -Boomtown Rats (1979)

[edna]

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

1. The Night Chigaco Died - Paper Lace (1974)

2. Hurricane - Bob Dylan (1976)

3. Quick Joey Small (Run Joey Run) - Kasenetz-Katz Singing Orchestral Circus (1968*)

4. I Fought The Law - Bobby Fuller Four (1966)

5. Delilah - Tom Jones (1968)

6. Indiana Wants Me - R. Dean Taylor (1971*)

7. I Shot The Sheriff - Eric Clapton (1974)

8. Ma Baker - Boney M (1977) *

9. Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde - Georgie Fame (1968)

10. Renegade - Styx (1978)

11. In The Ghetto - Elvis Presley (1969)

12. Take The Money And Run - Steve Miller Band (1976)

13. Uncle Tom's Cabin - Warrant (1990)

14. Tommy Gun - The Clash (1978) *

15. Hey, Joe - Jimi Hendrix (1978) *

16. The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia - Vicki Lawrence (1973)

17. Tom Dooley - Lonnie Donegan And His Skiffle Group (1958*)

18. Alice's Restaurant Massacree - Arlo Guthrie (1967)

19. Rubber Bullets - 10cc (1973)

20. Stagger Lee - Lloyd Price (1959)

21. I Don't Like Mondays -Boomtown Rats (1979)

22. Midnight Rambler - The Rolling Stones (1969)

[OLD 55]

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

1. The Night Chigaco Died - Paper Lace (1974)

2. Hurricane - Bob Dylan (1976)

3. Quick Joey Small (Run Joey Run) - Kasenetz-Katz Singing Orchestral Circus (1968*)

4. I Fought The Law - Bobby Fuller Four (1966)

5. Delilah - Tom Jones (1968)

6. Indiana Wants Me - R. Dean Taylor (1971*)

7. I Shot The Sheriff - Eric Clapton (1974)

8. Ma Baker - Boney M (1977) *

9. Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde - Georgie Fame (1968)

10. Renegade - Styx (1978)

11. In The Ghetto - Elvis Presley (1969)

12. Take The Money And Run - Steve Miller Band (1976)

13. Uncle Tom's Cabin - Warrant (1990)

14. Tommy Gun - The Clash (1978) *

15. Hey, Joe - Jimi Hendrix (1978) *

16. The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia - Vicki Lawrence (1973)

17. Tom Dooley - Lonnie Donegan And His Skiffle Group (1958*)

18. Alice's Restaurant Massacree - Arlo Guthrie (1967)

19. Rubber Bullets - 10cc (1973)

20. Stagger Lee - Lloyd Price (1959)

21. I Don't Like Mondays - Boomtown Rats (1979)

22. Midnight Rambler - The Rolling Stones (1969)

23. Midnight Special - Johnny Rivers (1965)

[Brad_M]

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

1. The Night Chigaco Died - Paper Lace (1974)

2. Hurricane - Bob Dylan (1976)

3. Quick Joey Small (Run Joey Run) - Kasenetz-Katz Singing Orchestral Circus (1968*)

4. I Fought The Law - Bobby Fuller Four (1966)

5. Delilah - Tom Jones (1968)

6. Indiana Wants Me - R. Dean Taylor (1971*)

7. I Shot The Sheriff - Eric Clapton (1974)

8. Ma Baker - Boney M (1977) *

9. Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde - Georgie Fame (1968)

10. Renegade - Styx (1978)

11. In The Ghetto - Elvis Presley (1969)

12. Take The Money And Run - Steve Miller Band (1976)

13. Uncle Tom's Cabin - Warrant (1990)

14. Tommy Gun - The Clash (1978) *

15. Hey, Joe - Jimi Hendrix (1978) *

16. The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia - Vicki Lawrence (1973)

17. Tom Dooley - Lonnie Donegan And His Skiffle Group (1958*)

18. Alice's Restaurant Massacree - Arlo Guthrie (1967)

19. Rubber Bullets - 10cc (1973)

20. Stagger Lee - Lloyd Price (1959)

21. I Don't Like Mondays - Boomtown Rats (1979)

22. Midnight Rambler - The Rolling Stones (1969)

23. Midnight Special - Johnny Rivers (1965)

24. Saturday Night Special - Lynyrd Skynyrd (1975)

[OLD 55]

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

1. The Night Chigaco Died - Paper Lace (1974)

2. Hurricane - Bob Dylan (1976)

3. Quick Joey Small (Run Joey Run) - Kasenetz-Katz Singing Orchestral Circus (1968)

4. I Fought The Law - Bobby Fuller Four (1966)

5. Delilah - Tom Jones (1968)

6. Indiana Wants Me - R. Dean Taylor (1971)

7. I Shot The Sheriff - Eric Clapton (1974)

8. Ma Baker - Boney M (1977) *

9. Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde - Georgie Fame (1968)

10. Renegade - Styx (1978)

11. In The Ghetto - Elvis Presley (1969)

12. Take The Money And Run - Steve Miller Band (1976)

13. Uncle Tom's Cabin - Warrant (1990)

13. Tommy Gun - The Clash (1978) *

14. Hey, Joe - Jimi Hendrix (1978) *

15. The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia - Vicki Lawrence (1973)

16. Tom Dooley - Lonnie Donegan And His Skiffle Group (1958*)

17. Alice's Restaurant Massacree - Arlo Guthrie (1967)

18. Rubber Bullets - 10cc (1973)

19. Stagger Lee - Lloyd Price (1959)

20. I Don't Like Mondays - Boomtown Rats (1979)

21. Midnight Rambler - The Rolling Stones (1969)

22. Midnight Special - Johnny Rivers (1965)

23. Saturday Night Special - Lynyrd Skynyrd (1975)

24. I Did What I Did For Maria - Tony Christie (1971) *

[Crazy Don]

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

1. The Night Chigaco Died - Paper Lace (1974)

2. Hurricane - Bob Dylan (1976)

3. Quick Joey Small (Run Joey Run) - Kasenetz-Katz Singing Orchestral Circus (1968)

4. I Fought The Law - Bobby Fuller Four (1966)

5. Delilah - Tom Jones (1968)

6. Indiana Wants Me - R. Dean Taylor (1971)

7. I Shot The Sheriff - Eric Clapton (1974)

8. Ma Baker - Boney M (1977) *

9. Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde - Georgie Fame (1968)

10. Renegade - Styx (1978)

11. In The Ghetto - Elvis Presley (1969)

12. Take The Money And Run - Steve Miller Band (1976)

13. Tommy Gun - The Clash (1978) *

14. Hey, Joe - Jimi Hendrix (1978) *

15. The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia - Vicki Lawrence (1973)

16. Tom Dooley - Lonnie Donegan And His Skiffle Group (1958*)

17. Alice's Restaurant Massacree - Arlo Guthrie (1967)

18. Rubber Bullets - 10cc (1973)

19. Stagger Lee - Lloyd Price (1959)

20. I Don't Like Mondays - Boomtown Rats (1979)

21. Midnight Rambler - The Rolling Stones (1969)

22. Midnight Special - Johnny Rivers (1965)

23. Saturday Night Special - Lynyrd Skynyrd (1975)

24. I Did What I Did For Maria - Tony Christie (1971) *

25. Folsom Prison Blues--Johnny Cash (1968)

[OLD 55]

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

1. The Night Chigaco Died - Paper Lace (1974)

2. Hurricane - Bob Dylan (1976)

3. Quick Joey Small (Run Joey Run) - Kasenetz-Katz Singing Orchestral Circus (1968)

4. I Fought The Law - Bobby Fuller Four (1966)

5. Delilah - Tom Jones (1968)

6. Indiana Wants Me - R. Dean Taylor (1971)

7. I Shot The Sheriff - Eric Clapton (1974)

8. Ma Baker - Boney M (1977) *

9. Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde - Georgie Fame (1968)

10. Renegade - Styx (1978)

11. In The Ghetto - Elvis Presley (1969)

12. Take The Money And Run - Steve Miller Band (1976)

13. Tommy Gun - The Clash (1978) *

14. Hey, Joe - Jimi Hendrix (1978) *

15. The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia - Vicki Lawrence (1973)

16. Tom Dooley - Lonnie Donegan And His Skiffle Group (1958*)

17. Alice's Restaurant Massacree - Arlo Guthrie (1967)

18. Rubber Bullets - 10cc (1973)

19. Stagger Lee - Lloyd Price (1959)

20. I Don't Like Mondays - Boomtown Rats (1979)

21. Midnight Rambler - The Rolling Stones (1969)

22. Midnight Special - Johnny Rivers (1965)

23. Saturday Night Special - Lynyrd Skynyrd (1975)

24. I Did What I Did For Maria - Tony Christie (1971) *

25. Folsom Prison Blues--Johnny Cash (1968)

26. Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley (1957)

[phil]

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

1. The Night Chigaco Died - Paper Lace (1974)

2. Hurricane - Bob Dylan (1976)

3. Quick Joey Small (Run Joey Run) - Kasenetz-Katz Singing Orchestral Circus (1968)

4. I Fought The Law - Bobby Fuller Four (1966)

5. Delilah - Tom Jones (1968)

6. Indiana Wants Me - R. Dean Taylor (1971)

7. I Shot The Sheriff - Eric Clapton (1974)

8. Ma Baker - Boney M (1977) *

9. Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde - Georgie Fame (1968)

10. Renegade - Styx (1978)

11. In The Ghetto - Elvis Presley (1969)

12. Take The Money And Run - Steve Miller Band (1976)

13. Tommy Gun - The Clash (1978) *

14. Hey, Joe - Jimi Hendrix (1978) *

15. The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia - Vicki Lawrence (1973)

16. Tom Dooley - Lonnie Donegan And His Skiffle Group (1958*)

17. Alice's Restaurant Massacree - Arlo Guthrie (1967)

18. Rubber Bullets - 10cc (1973)

19. Stagger Lee - Lloyd Price (1959)

20. I Don't Like Mondays - Boomtown Rats (1979)

21. Midnight Rambler - The Rolling Stones (1969)

22. Midnight Special - Johnny Rivers (1965)

23. Saturday Night Special - Lynyrd Skynyrd (1975)

24. I Did What I Did For Maria - Tony Christie (1971) *

25. Folsom Prison Blues--Johnny Cash (1968)

26. Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley (1957)

27. In The Jailhouse Now - Webb Pierce (1955)

Edited July 1, 2013 by Guest

[OLD 55]

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

1. The Night Chigaco Died - Paper Lace (1974)

2. Hurricane - Bob Dylan (1976)

3. Quick Joey Small (Run Joey Run) - Kasenetz-Katz Singing Orchestral Circus (1968)

4. I Fought The Law - Bobby Fuller Four (1966)

5. Delilah - Tom Jones (1968)

6. Indiana Wants Me - R. Dean Taylor (1971)

7. I Shot The Sheriff - Eric Clapton (1974)

8. Ma Baker - Boney M (1977) *

9. Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde - Georgie Fame (1968)

10. Renegade - Styx (1978)

11. In The Ghetto - Elvis Presley (1969)

12. Take The Money And Run - Steve Miller Band (1976)

13. Tommy Gun - The Clash (1978) *

14. Hey, Joe - Jimi Hendrix (1978) *

15. The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia - Vicki Lawrence (1973)

16. Tom Dooley - Lonnie Donegan And His Skiffle Group (1958*)

17. Alice's Restaurant Massacree - Arlo Guthrie (1967)

18. Rubber Bullets - 10cc (1973)

19. Stagger Lee - Lloyd Price (1959)

20. I Don't Like Mondays - Boomtown Rats (1979)

21. Midnight Rambler - The Rolling Stones (1969)

22. Midnight Special - Johnny Rivers (1965)

23. Saturday Night Special - Lynyrd Skynyrd (1975)

24. I Did What I Did For Maria - Tony Christie (1971) *

25. Folsom Prison Blues--Johnny Cash (1968)

26. Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley (1957)

27. In The Jailhouse Now - Webb Pierce (1955)

28. Frankie And Johnny - Elvis Presley (1966)

[cyberjudge]

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

1. The Night Chigaco Died - Paper Lace (1974)

2. Hurricane - Bob Dylan (1976)

3. Quick Joey Small (Run Joey Run) - Kasenetz-Katz Singing Orchestral Circus (1968)

4. I Fought The Law - Bobby Fuller Four (1966)

5. Delilah - Tom Jones (1968)

6. Indiana Wants Me - R. Dean Taylor (1971)

7. I Shot The Sheriff - Eric Clapton (1974)

8. Ma Baker - Boney M (1977) *

9. Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde - Georgie Fame (1968)

10. Renegade - Styx (1978)

11. In The Ghetto - Elvis Presley (1969)

12. Take The Money And Run - Steve Miller Band (1976)

13. Tommy Gun - The Clash (1978) *

14. Hey, Joe - Jimi Hendrix (1978) *

15. The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia - Vicki Lawrence (1973)

16. Tom Dooley - Lonnie Donegan And His Skiffle Group (1958*)

17. Alice's Restaurant Massacree - Arlo Guthrie (1967)

18. Rubber Bullets - 10cc (1973)

19. Stagger Lee - Lloyd Price (1959)

20. I Don't Like Mondays - Boomtown Rats (1979)

21. Midnight Rambler - The Rolling Stones (1969)

22. Midnight Special - Johnny Rivers (1965)

23. Saturday Night Special - Lynyrd Skynyrd (1975)

24. I Did What I Did For Maria - Tony Christie (1971) *

25. Folsom Prison Blues--Johnny Cash (1968)

26. Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley (1957)

27. In The Jailhouse Now - Webb Pierce (1955)

28. Frankie And Johnny - Elvis Presley (1966)

29. Coward of the County - Kenny Rogers (1979)

[OLD 55]

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

1. The Night Chigaco Died - Paper Lace (1974)

2. Hurricane - Bob Dylan (1976)

3. Quick Joey Small (Run Joey Run) - Kasenetz-Katz Singing Orchestral Circus (1968)

4. I Fought The Law - Bobby Fuller Four (1966)

5. Delilah - Tom Jones (1968)

6. Indiana Wants Me - R. Dean Taylor (1971)

7. I Shot The Sheriff - Eric Clapton (1974)

8. Ma Baker - Boney M (1977) *

9. Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde - Georgie Fame (1968)

10. Renegade - Styx (1978)

11. In The Ghetto - Elvis Presley (1969)

12. Take The Money And Run - Steve Miller Band (1976)

13. Tommy Gun - The Clash (1978) *

14. Hey, Joe - Jimi Hendrix (1978) *

15. The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia - Vicki Lawrence (1973)

16. Tom Dooley - Lonnie Donegan And His Skiffle Group (1958*)

17. Alice's Restaurant Massacree - Arlo Guthrie (1967)

18. Rubber Bullets - 10cc (1973)

19. Stagger Lee - Lloyd Price (1959)

20. I Don't Like Mondays - Boomtown Rats (1979)

21. Midnight Rambler - The Rolling Stones (1969)

22. Midnight Special - Johnny Rivers (1965)

23. Saturday Night Special - Lynyrd Skynyrd (1975)

24. I Did What I Did For Maria - Tony Christie (1971) *

25. Folsom Prison Blues--Johnny Cash (1968)

26. Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley (1957)

27. In The Jailhouse Now - Webb Pierce (1955)

28. Frankie And Johnny - Elvis Presley (1966)

29. Coward of the County - Kenny Rogers (1979)

30. Banks Of The Ohio - Olivia Newton-John (1971)

[Brad_M]

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

1. The Night Chigaco Died - Paper Lace (1974)

2. Hurricane - Bob Dylan (1976)

3. Quick Joey Small (Run Joey Run) - Kasenetz-Katz Singing Orchestral Circus (1968)

4. I Fought The Law - Bobby Fuller Four (1966)

5. Delilah - Tom Jones (1968)

6. Indiana Wants Me - R. Dean Taylor (1971)

7. I Shot The Sheriff - Eric Clapton (1974)

8. Ma Baker - Boney M (1977) *

9. Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde - Georgie Fame (1968)

10. Renegade - Styx (1978)

11. In The Ghetto - Elvis Presley (1969)

12. Take The Money And Run - Steve Miller Band (1976)

13. Tommy Gun - The Clash (1978) *

14. Hey, Joe - Jimi Hendrix (1978) *

15. The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia - Vicki Lawrence (1973)

16. Tom Dooley - Lonnie Donegan And His Skiffle Group (1958*)

17. Alice's Restaurant Massacree - Arlo Guthrie (1967)

18. Rubber Bullets - 10cc (1973)

19. Stagger Lee - Lloyd Price (1959)

20. I Don't Like Mondays - Boomtown Rats (1979)

21. Midnight Rambler - The Rolling Stones (1969)

22. Midnight Special - Johnny Rivers (1965)

23. Saturday Night Special - Lynyrd Skynyrd (1975)

24. I Did What I Did For Maria - Tony Christie (1971) *

25. Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash (1968)

26. Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley (1957)

27. In The Jailhouse Now - Webb Pierce (1955)

28. Frankie And Johnny - Elvis Presley (1966)

29. Coward Of The County - Kenny Rogers (1979)

30. Banks Of The Ohio - Olivia Newton-John (1971)

31. Dark Lady - Cher (1974)

[OLD 55]

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

1. The Night Chigaco Died - Paper Lace (1974)

2. Hurricane - Bob Dylan (1976)

3. Quick Joey Small (Run Joey Run) - Kasenetz-Katz Singing Orchestral Circus (1968)

4. I Fought The Law - Bobby Fuller Four (1966)

5. Delilah - Tom Jones (1968)

6. Indiana Wants Me - R. Dean Taylor (1971)

7. I Shot The Sheriff - Eric Clapton (1974)

8. Ma Baker - Boney M (1977) *

9. Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde - Georgie Fame (1968)

10. Renegade - Styx (1978)

11. In The Ghetto - Elvis Presley (1969)

12. Take The Money And Run - Steve Miller Band (1976)

13. Tommy Gun - The Clash (1978) *

14. Hey, Joe - Jimi Hendrix (1978) *

15. The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia - Vicki Lawrence (1973)

16. Tom Dooley - Lonnie Donegan And His Skiffle Group (1958*)

17. Alice's Restaurant Massacree - Arlo Guthrie (1967)

18. Rubber Bullets - 10cc (1973)

19. Stagger Lee - Lloyd Price (1959)

20. I Don't Like Mondays - Boomtown Rats (1979)

21. Midnight Rambler - The Rolling Stones (1969)

22. Midnight Special - Johnny Rivers (1965)

23. Saturday Night Special - Lynyrd Skynyrd (1975)

24. I Did What I Did For Maria - Tony Christie (1971) *

25. Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash (1968)

26. Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley (1957)

27. In The Jailhouse Now - Webb Pierce (1955)

28. Frankie And Johnny - Elvis Presley (1966)

29. Coward Of The County - Kenny Rogers (1979)

30. Banks Of The Ohio - Olivia Newton-John (1971)

31. Dark Lady - Cher (1974)

32. Jailer, Bring Me Water - Trini Lopez (1964)

[cyberjudge]

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

1. The Night Chigaco Died - Paper Lace (1974)

2. Hurricane - Bob Dylan (1976)

3. Quick Joey Small (Run Joey Run) - Kasenetz-Katz Singing Orchestral Circus (1968)

4. I Fought The Law - Bobby Fuller Four (1966)

5. Delilah - Tom Jones (1968)

6. Indiana Wants Me - R. Dean Taylor (1971)

7. I Shot The Sheriff - Eric Clapton (1974)

8. Ma Baker - Boney M (1977) *

9. Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde - Georgie Fame (1968)

10. Renegade - Styx (1978)

11. In The Ghetto - Elvis Presley (1969)

12. Take The Money And Run - Steve Miller Band (1976)

13. Tommy Gun - The Clash (1978) *

14. Hey, Joe - Jimi Hendrix (1978) *

15. The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia - Vicki Lawrence (1973)

16. Tom Dooley - Lonnie Donegan And His Skiffle Group (1958*)

17. Alice's Restaurant Massacree - Arlo Guthrie (1967)

18. Rubber Bullets - 10cc (1973)

19. Stagger Lee - Lloyd Price (1959)

20. I Don't Like Mondays - Boomtown Rats (1979)

21. Midnight Rambler - The Rolling Stones (1969)

22. Midnight Special - Johnny Rivers (1965)

23. Saturday Night Special - Lynyrd Skynyrd (1975)

24. I Did What I Did For Maria - Tony Christie (1971) *

25. Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash (1968)

26. Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley (1957)

27. In The Jailhouse Now - Webb Pierce (1955)

28. Frankie And Johnny - Elvis Presley (1966)

29. Coward Of The County - Kenny Rogers (1979)

30. Banks Of The Ohio - Olivia Newton-John (1971)

31. Dark Lady - Cher (1974)

32. Jailer, Bring Me Water - Trini Lopez (1964)

33. Band on the Run - Paul McCartney & Wings (1973)

[Crazy Don]

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

1. The Night Chigaco Died - Paper Lace (1974)

2. Hurricane - Bob Dylan (1976)

3. Quick Joey Small (Run Joey Run) - Kasenetz-Katz Singing Orchestral Circus (1968)

4. I Fought The Law - Bobby Fuller Four (1966)

5. Delilah - Tom Jones (1968)

6. Indiana Wants Me - R. Dean Taylor (1971)

7. I Shot The Sheriff - Eric Clapton (1974)

8. Ma Baker - Boney M (1977) *

9. Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde - Georgie Fame (1968)

10. Renegade - Styx (1978)

11. In The Ghetto - Elvis Presley (1969)

12. Take The Money And Run - Steve Miller Band (1976)

13. Tommy Gun - The Clash (1978) *

14. Hey, Joe - Jimi Hendrix (1978) *

15. The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia - Vicki Lawrence (1973)

16. Tom Dooley - Lonnie Donegan And His Skiffle Group (1958*)

17. Alice's Restaurant Massacree - Arlo Guthrie (1967)

18. Rubber Bullets - 10cc (1973)

19. Stagger Lee - Lloyd Price (1959)

20. I Don't Like Mondays - Boomtown Rats (1979)

21. Midnight Rambler - The Rolling Stones (1969)

22. Midnight Special - Johnny Rivers (1965)

23. Saturday Night Special - Lynyrd Skynyrd (1975)

24. I Did What I Did For Maria - Tony Christie (1971) *

25. Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash (1968)

26. Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley (1957)

27. In The Jailhouse Now - Webb Pierce (1955)

28. Frankie And Johnny - Elvis Presley (1966)

29. Coward Of The County - Kenny Rogers (1979)

30. Banks Of The Ohio - Olivia Newton-John (1971)

31. Dark Lady - Cher (1974)

32. Jailer, Bring Me Water - Trini Lopez (1964)

33. Band on the Run - Paul McCartney & Wings (1973)

34. Bohemian Rhapsody--Queen (1975)

[cyberjudge]

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

1. The Night Chigaco Died - Paper Lace (1974)

2. Hurricane - Bob Dylan (1976)

3. Quick Joey Small (Run Joey Run) - Kasenetz-Katz Singing Orchestral Circus (1968)

4. I Fought The Law - Bobby Fuller Four (1966)

5. Delilah - Tom Jones (1968)

6. Indiana Wants Me - R. Dean Taylor (1971)

7. I Shot The Sheriff - Eric Clapton (1974)

8. Ma Baker - Boney M (1977) *

9. Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde - Georgie Fame (1968)

10. Renegade - Styx (1978)

11. In The Ghetto - Elvis Presley (1969)

12. Take The Money And Run - Steve Miller Band (1976)

13. Tommy Gun - The Clash (1978) *

14. Hey, Joe - Jimi Hendrix (1978) *

15. The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia - Vicki Lawrence (1973)

16. Tom Dooley - Lonnie Donegan And His Skiffle Group (1958*)

17. Alice's Restaurant Massacree - Arlo Guthrie (1967)

18. Rubber Bullets - 10cc (1973)

19. Stagger Lee - Lloyd Price (1959)

20. I Don't Like Mondays - Boomtown Rats (1979)

21. Midnight Rambler - The Rolling Stones (1969)

22. Midnight Special - Johnny Rivers (1965)

23. Saturday Night Special - Lynyrd Skynyrd (1975)

24. I Did What I Did For Maria - Tony Christie (1971) *

25. Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash (1968)

26. Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley (1957)

27. In The Jailhouse Now - Webb Pierce (1955)

28. Frankie And Johnny - Elvis Presley (1966)

29. Coward Of The County - Kenny Rogers (1979)

30. Banks Of The Ohio - Olivia Newton-John (1971)

31. Dark Lady - Cher (1974)

32. Jailer, Bring Me Water - Trini Lopez (1964)

33. Band on the Run - Paul McCartney & Wings (1973)

34. Bohemian Rhapsody--Queen (1975)

35. (The Man Who Shot) Liberty Valence - Gene Pitney (1962)

[MindCrime]

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

1. The Night Chigaco Died - Paper Lace (1974)

2. Hurricane - Bob Dylan (1976)

3. Quick Joey Small (Run Joey Run) - Kasenetz-Katz Singing Orchestral Circus (1968)

4. I Fought The Law - Bobby Fuller Four (1966)

5. Delilah - Tom Jones (1968)

6. Indiana Wants Me - R. Dean Taylor (1971)

7. I Shot The Sheriff - Eric Clapton (1974)

8. Ma Baker - Boney M (1977) *

9. Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde - Georgie Fame (1968)

10. Renegade - Styx (1978)

11. In The Ghetto - Elvis Presley (1969)

12. Take The Money And Run - Steve Miller Band (1976)

13. Tommy Gun - The Clash (1978) *

14. Hey, Joe - Jimi Hendrix (1978) *

15. The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia - Vicki Lawrence (1973)

16. Tom Dooley - Lonnie Donegan And His Skiffle Group (1958*)

17. Alice's Restaurant Massacree - Arlo Guthrie (1967)

18. Rubber Bullets - 10cc (1973)

19. Stagger Lee - Lloyd Price (1959)

20. I Don't Like Mondays - Boomtown Rats (1979)

21. Midnight Rambler - The Rolling Stones (1969)

22. Midnight Special - Johnny Rivers (1965)

23. Saturday Night Special - Lynyrd Skynyrd (1975)

24. I Did What I Did For Maria - Tony Christie (1971) *

25. Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash (1968)

26. Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley (1957)

27. In The Jailhouse Now - Webb Pierce (1955)

28. Frankie And Johnny - Elvis Presley (1966)

29. Coward Of The County - Kenny Rogers (1979)

30. Banks Of The Ohio - Olivia Newton-John (1971)

31. Dark Lady - Cher (1974)

32. Jailer, Bring Me Water - Trini Lopez (1964)

33. Band on the Run - Paul McCartney & Wings (1973)

34. Bohemian Rhapsody--Queen (1975)

35. (The Man Who Shot) Liberty Valence - Gene Pitney (1962)

36. Riders on the Storm - Doors (1971)

* "There's a killer on the road"

[phil]

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

1. The Night Chigaco Died - Paper Lace (1974)

2. Hurricane - Bob Dylan (1976)

3. Quick Joey Small (Run Joey Run) - Kasenetz-Katz Singing Orchestral Circus (1968)

4. I Fought The Law - Bobby Fuller Four (1966)

5. Delilah - Tom Jones (1968)

6. Indiana Wants Me - R. Dean Taylor (1971)

7. I Shot The Sheriff - Eric Clapton (1974)

8. Ma Baker - Boney M (1977) *

9. Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde - Georgie Fame (1968)

10. Renegade - Styx (1978)

11. In The Ghetto - Elvis Presley (1969)

12. Take The Money And Run - Steve Miller Band (1976)

13. Tommy Gun - The Clash (1978) *

14. Hey, Joe - Jimi Hendrix (1978) *

15. The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia - Vicki Lawrence (1973)

16. Tom Dooley - Lonnie Donegan And His Skiffle Group (1958*)

17. Alice's Restaurant Massacree - Arlo Guthrie (1967)

18. Rubber Bullets - 10cc (1973)

19. Stagger Lee - Lloyd Price (1959)

20. I Don't Like Mondays - Boomtown Rats (1979)

21. Midnight Rambler - The Rolling Stones (1969)

22. Midnight Special - Johnny Rivers (1965)

23. Saturday Night Special - Lynyrd Skynyrd (1975)

24. I Did What I Did For Maria - Tony Christie (1971) *

25. Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash (1968)

26. Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley (1957)

27. In The Jailhouse Now - Webb Pierce (1955)

28. Frankie And Johnny - Elvis Presley (1966)

29. Coward Of The County - Kenny Rogers (1979)

30. Banks Of The Ohio - Olivia Newton-John (1971)

31. Dark Lady - Cher (1974)

32. Jailer, Bring Me Water - Trini Lopez (1964)

33. Band on the Run - Paul McCartney & Wings (1973)

34. Bohemian Rhapsody--Queen (1975)

35. (The Man Who Shot) Liberty Valence - Gene Pitney (1962)

36. Riders on the Storm - Doors (1971)

37. The Killing Of Georgie - Rod Stewart - (1976)

[OLD 55]

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

1. The Night Chigaco Died - Paper Lace (1974)

2. Hurricane - Bob Dylan (1976)

3. Quick Joey Small (Run Joey Run) - Kasenetz-Katz Singing Orchestral Circus (1968)

4. I Fought The Law - Bobby Fuller Four (1966)

5. Delilah - Tom Jones (1968)

6. Indiana Wants Me - R. Dean Taylor (1971)

7. I Shot The Sheriff - Eric Clapton (1974)

8. Ma Baker - Boney M (1977) *

9. Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde - Georgie Fame (1968)

10. Renegade - Styx (1978)

11. In The Ghetto - Elvis Presley (1969)

12. Take The Money And Run - Steve Miller Band (1976)

13. Tommy Gun - The Clash (1978) *

14. Hey, Joe - Jimi Hendrix (1978) *

15. The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia - Vicki Lawrence (1973)

16. Tom Dooley - Lonnie Donegan And His Skiffle Group (1958*)

17. Alice's Restaurant Massacree - Arlo Guthrie (1967)

18. Rubber Bullets - 10cc (1973)

19. Stagger Lee - Lloyd Price (1959)

20. I Don't Like Mondays - Boomtown Rats (1979)

21. Midnight Rambler - The Rolling Stones (1969)

22. Midnight Special - Johnny Rivers (1965)

23. Saturday Night Special - Lynyrd Skynyrd (1975)

24. I Did What I Did For Maria - Tony Christie (1971) *

25. Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash (1968)

26. Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley (1957)

27. In The Jailhouse Now - Webb Pierce (1955)

28. Frankie And Johnny - Elvis Presley (1966)

29. Coward Of The County - Kenny Rogers (1979)

30. Banks Of The Ohio - Olivia Newton-John (1971)

31. Dark Lady - Cher (1974)

32. Jailer, Bring Me Water - Trini Lopez (1964)

33. Band on the Run - Paul McCartney & Wings (1973)

34. Bohemian Rhapsody--Queen (1975)

35. (The Man Who Shot) Liberty Valence - Gene Pitney (1962)

36. Riders on the Storm - Doors (1971)

37. The Killing Of Georgie - Rod Stewart - (1976)

38. Chain Gang - Sam Cooke (1960)

[Brad_M]

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

1. The Night Chigaco Died - Paper Lace (1974)

2. Hurricane - Bob Dylan (1976)

3. Quick Joey Small (Run Joey Run) - Kasenetz-Katz Singing Orchestral Circus (1968)

4. I Fought The Law - Bobby Fuller Four (1966)

5. Delilah - Tom Jones (1968)

6. Indiana Wants Me - R. Dean Taylor (1971)

7. I Shot The Sheriff - Eric Clapton (1974)

8. Ma Baker - Boney M (1977) *

9. Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde, The - Georgie Fame (1968)

10. Renegade - Styx (1978)

11. In The Ghetto - Elvis Presley (1969)

12. Take The Money And Run - Steve Miller Band (1976)

13. Tommy Gun - The Clash (1978) *

14. Hey, Joe - Jimi Hendrix (1978) *

15. The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia - Vicki Lawrence (1973)

16. Tom Dooley - Lonnie Donegan And His Skiffle Group (1958*)

17. Alice's Restaurant Massacree - Arlo Guthrie (1967)

18. Rubber Bullets - 10cc (1973)

19. Stagger Lee - Lloyd Price (1959)

20. I Don't Like Mondays - Boomtown Rats (1979)

21. Midnight Rambler - The Rolling Stones (1969)

22. Midnight Special - Johnny Rivers (1965)

23. Saturday Night Special - Lynyrd Skynyrd (1975)

24. I Did What I Did For Maria - Tony Christie (1971) *

25. Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash (1968)

26. Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley (1957)

27. In The Jailhouse Now - Webb Pierce (1955)

28. Frankie And Johnny - Elvis Presley (1966)

29. Coward Of The County - Kenny Rogers (1979)

30. Banks Of The Ohio - Olivia Newton-John (1971)

31. Dark Lady - Cher (1974)

32. Jailer, Bring Me Water - Trini Lopez (1964)

33. Band On The Run - Paul McCartney & Wings (1973)

34. Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen (1975)

35. (The Man Who Shot) Liberty Valence - Gene Pitney (1962)

36. Riders On The Storm - Doors (1971)

37. The Killing Of Georgie - Rod Stewart - (1976)

38. Chain Gang - Sam Cooke (1960)

39. Gimme Some Water - Eddie Money (1979)

[OLD 55]

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

1. The Night Chigaco Died - Paper Lace (1974)

2. Hurricane - Bob Dylan (1976)

3. Quick Joey Small (Run Joey Run) - Kasenetz-Katz Singing Orchestral Circus (1968)

4. I Fought The Law - Bobby Fuller Four (1966)

5. Delilah - Tom Jones (1968)

6. Indiana Wants Me - R. Dean Taylor (1971)

7. I Shot The Sheriff - Eric Clapton (1974)

8. Ma Baker - Boney M (1977) *

9. Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde, The - Georgie Fame (1968)

10. Renegade - Styx (1978)

11. In The Ghetto - Elvis Presley (1969)

12. Take The Money And Run - Steve Miller Band (1976)

13. Tommy Gun - The Clash (1978) *

14. Hey, Joe - Jimi Hendrix (1978) *

15. The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia - Vicki Lawrence (1973)

16. Tom Dooley - Lonnie Donegan And His Skiffle Group (1958*)

17. Alice's Restaurant Massacree - Arlo Guthrie (1967)

18. Rubber Bullets - 10cc (1973)

19. Stagger Lee - Lloyd Price (1959)

20. I Don't Like Mondays - Boomtown Rats (1979)

21. Midnight Rambler - The Rolling Stones (1969)

22. Midnight Special - Johnny Rivers (1965)

23. Saturday Night Special - Lynyrd Skynyrd (1975)

24. I Did What I Did For Maria - Tony Christie (1971) *

25. Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash (1968)

26. Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley (1957)

27. In The Jailhouse Now - Webb Pierce (1955)

28. Frankie And Johnny - Elvis Presley (1966)

29. Coward Of The County - Kenny Rogers (1979)

30. Banks Of The Ohio - Olivia Newton-John (1971)

31. Dark Lady - Cher (1974)

32. Jailer, Bring Me Water - Trini Lopez (1964)

33. Band On The Run - Paul McCartney & Wings (1973)

34. Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen (1975)

35. (The Man Who Shot) Liberty Valence - Gene Pitney (1962)

36. Riders On The Storm - Doors (1971)

37. The Killing Of Georgie - Rod Stewart - (1976)

38. Chain Gang - Sam Cooke (1960)

39. Gimme Some Water - Eddie Money (1979)

40. El Paso - Marty Robbins (1959)

[edna]

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

1. The Night Chigaco Died - Paper Lace (1974)

2. Hurricane - Bob Dylan (1976)

3. Quick Joey Small (Run Joey Run) - Kasenetz-Katz Singing Orchestral Circus (1968)

4. I Fought The Law - Bobby Fuller Four (1966)

5. Delilah - Tom Jones (1968)

6. Indiana Wants Me - R. Dean Taylor (1971)

7. I Shot The Sheriff - Eric Clapton (1974)

8. Ma Baker - Boney M (1977) *

9. Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde, The - Georgie Fame (1968)

10. Renegade - Styx (1978)

11. In The Ghetto - Elvis Presley (1969)

12. Take The Money And Run - Steve Miller Band (1976)

13. Tommy Gun - The Clash (1978) *

14. Hey, Joe - Jimi Hendrix (1978) *

15. The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia - Vicki Lawrence (1973)

16. Tom Dooley - Lonnie Donegan And His Skiffle Group (1958*)

17. Alice's Restaurant Massacree - Arlo Guthrie (1967)

18. Rubber Bullets - 10cc (1973)

19. Stagger Lee - Lloyd Price (1959)

20. I Don't Like Mondays - Boomtown Rats (1979)

21. Midnight Rambler - The Rolling Stones (1969)

22. Midnight Special - Johnny Rivers (1965)

23. Saturday Night Special - Lynyrd Skynyrd (1975)

24. I Did What I Did For Maria - Tony Christie (1971) *

25. Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash (1968)

26. Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley (1957)

27. In The Jailhouse Now - Webb Pierce (1955)

28. Frankie And Johnny - Elvis Presley (1966)

29. Coward Of The County - Kenny Rogers (1979)

30. Banks Of The Ohio - Olivia Newton-John (1971)

31. Dark Lady - Cher (1974)

32. Jailer, Bring Me Water - Trini Lopez (1964)

33. Band On The Run - Paul McCartney & Wings (1973)

34. Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen (1975)

35. (The Man Who Shot) Liberty Valence - Gene Pitney (1962)

36. Riders On The Storm - Doors (1971)

37. The Killing Of Georgie - Rod Stewart - (1976)

38. Chain Gang - Sam Cooke (1960)

39. Gimme Some Water - Eddie Money (1979)

40. El Paso - Marty Robbins (1959)

41. Psycho Killer - The Talking Heads (1978)

[OLD 55]

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

Alice's Restaurant Massacree - Arlo Guthrie (1967)

Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde, The - Georgie Fame (1968)

Band On The Run - Paul McCartney & Wings (1973)

Banks Of The Ohio - Olivia Newton-John (1971)

Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen (1975)

Chain Gang - Sam Cooke (1960)

Coward Of The County - Kenny Rogers (1979)

Dark Lady - Cher (1974)

Delilah - Tom Jones (1968)

El Paso - Marty Robbins (1959)

Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash (1968)

Frankie And Johnny - Elvis Presley (1966)

Gimme Some Water - Eddie Money (1979)

Hey, Joe - Jimi Hendrix (1978) *

Hurricane - Bob Dylan (1976)

I Did What I Did For Maria - Tony Christie (1971) *

I Don't Like Mondays - Boomtown Rats (1979)

I Fought The Law - Bobby Fuller Four (1966)

I Shot The Sheriff - Eric Clapton (1974)

In The Ghetto - Elvis Presley (1969)

In The Jailhouse Now - Webb Pierce (1955)

Indiana Wants Me - R. Dean Taylor (1971)

Jailer, Bring Me Water - Trini Lopez (1964)

Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley (1957)

Killing Of Georgie, The - Rod Stewart - (1976)

(The Man Who Shot) Liberty Valence - Gene Pitney (1962))

Ma Baker - Boney M (1977) *

Midnight Rambler - The Rolling Stones (1969)

Midnight Special - Johnny Rivers (1965)

Night Chigaco Died, The - Paper Lace (1974)

Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia, The - Vicki Lawrence (1973)

Psycho Killer - The Talking Heads (1978)

Quick Joey Small (Run Joey Run) - Kasenetz-Katz Singing Orchestral Circus (1968)

Renegade - Styx (1978)

Riders On The Storm - Doors (1971)

Rubber Bullets - 10cc (1973)

Saturday Night Special - Lynyrd Skynyrd (1975)

Stagger Lee - Lloyd Price (1959)

Take A Message To Mary - Everly Brothers (1959)

Take The Money And Run - Steve Miller Band (1976)

Tom Dooley - Lonnie Donegan And His Skiffle Group (1958*)

Tommy Gun - The Clash (1978) *

42