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What woman name was most popular in the title of songs in the mid 80's?

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While I can't give a solid statistic on this (as there really is none), I can tell you some of the popular song titles that are/contain female names:

Roxanne (by The Police)
867-5309/Jenny (by Tommy Tutone)
Oh Sherrie (by Steve Perry)
Oh Sheila (by Ready for the World)
Darling Nikki (by Prince)
Dirty Diana (by Michael Jackson)
Rosanna (by Toto)
Jody (by Jermaine Stewart)
Jennifer (by Eurythmics)
Rio (by Duran Duran)
My Sharona (by The Knack)
Jessie's Girl (by Rick Springfield)
Kyrie (by Mr. Mister)

Some of these may be from the early or late 80s as well. Hope this helps!

-Victoria  

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Victoria Joyal

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I have conducted a large amount of research in the musical and personal affairs of Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart of the highly popular 80s duo, Eurythmics. I have gained a high level of expertise in this area and I also own several books on the topic of the career of Annie and Dave in Eurythmics as well as their solo careers. I will answer a question myself if only I am positive that I am correct and if I find myself unsure, I will conduct extra research to verify my answer or ask one of my various superiors that are more knowledgeable than I in the subject.

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I have been an avid fan of both Eurythmics and Annie Lennox's and Dave Stewart's solo careers for a few years now. In that time I have collected hunderds of pieces of musical memorabilia (records, tapes, CDs, books, tour shirts, articles, posters, video albums, etc.) and read various books about their musical careers and personal lives from their birth and early youth to today. I can also bring forth many details about their discographies, tours, and collaborations at the blink of an eye.
As for 80s bands in general, I have been a fan for a while as well. My record collection has recently climbed above 250, and more are always being added. I also enjoy reading about the careers of bands of the 80s. I am also quick to match song lyrics to a title, or a title to a singer.

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