Favorite Girl Themed Songs With The Letter M- #15 Part 1

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After a bit of a break I'm back...Time to guess those songs and artists. A video classic from the Beatles to introduce our ladies whose names begin with an M. Here is Paul's ballad "Michelle." The song evolved over Paul's pretending to be French at college parties. A friend of John's whose wife was French helped with the lyrics. The song was off the Rubber Soul album and was a Grammy Winner for the Beatles in 1966. So, enjoy this beautiful tune and ponder the clues below. Do you know the answers? 1. This tune charted at # 9 in 1961. The track was off the 'Rick is 21" LP. In the song's lyrics the guy gets a case of love at first sight, as she steals his heart at first glance. It's a very simple tune but quite memorable, with 14 mentions of this sweet lady's name. Gene Pitney was one of the credited writers. Fun fact: Pitney recorded some huge hits in his own right, "Only Love Can Break A Heart" and "(The Man Who Shot) Liberty Valance." Pitney also wrote some hits for other artists, including "He's A Rebel" for The Crystals and "Rubber Ball" for Bobby Vee. Pitney had recorded this song but never released it. A good fortune for our mystery artist whose version became a huge hit. BTW- This artist was a teen idol on a hit TV family series in the 50's. 2. This was one of the first songs the band recorded without their famous guitarist and founder, who died in a motorcycle accident about four months before it was released. The song was dedicated to him. It was his favorite song. Story has it the title of this girl song came about when the writer was at a grocery store, and heard a Spanish lady call out her daughter by name. The lyrics mention a crossroads, gypsy and this sweet lady. Fun fact: The band helped Jimmy Carter get elected in 1976 by playing benefit concerts to raise money for his campaign. They both hail from the same state. 3. The artist of this Bayou sounding band originally wrote this song about a woman who works as a maid for rich people. But when he wrote the music, he made the first few chords evoke a riverboat paddlewheel going around. Thus, the song went from being a cleanup lady to a boat. Funfact: This was the first of five singles by this band that went to #2 on the US chart; they have the most #2 songs without ever having a #1. You might recognize the opening lyrics of this famous Rock song: Left a good job in the city, Workin' for the man ev'ry night and day. Ike & Tina Turner's recorded version charted at #4 in 1971. Song and artist Honorable Mention- "Good Golly Miss Molly/Little Richard" The title was taken from the pet phrase of one of Little Richard's favorite DJ's, Jimmy Pennick. Miss Molly sure liked to ball (a 1958 term for dancing). There is our musical trivia today for M-named girl songs Part 1. Good luck and use those clues! If your stuck and need additional clues just let me know in your response. Glad to throw a few more hints your way and aid "your search of that lost chord" or in this case a forgotten song. Enjoy the continuing series, comment, check out the trivia answers and see if their your favorites too. And as always, thanks for reading my music post!!! Source- Wikipedia & songfacts.com Photo- Amazon.com