The local classic rock station kicks off the lunch hour every weekend with songs that are connected in some way, like sharing a word in their titles or featuring a common theme. A recent show put together a set of songs that had just four letters in their titles, even though the disc jockey was quick to dismiss the Village People’s smash hit because its title was an acronym.

Lola by the Kinks immediately came to mind, but the station played three more before I got to that one. ZZ Top’s “Tush,” David Bowie’s “Fame” and The Beatles’ “Help” made up the trio of hits that preceded the aforementioned Kinks tune, though Fab Four’s “Rain” and “Girl” also fit the bill. category. .

I spent the next half hour brainstorming other songs with four-letter titles that the station could have played, even though several of them wouldn’t classify as classic rock. Here are ten of the best songs with four-letter titles.

Isis by Bob Dylan

Highlights of the longed for The album is a narrative of the search for a treasure that had been in the house all along.

Gone by Ben Folds

Attacking the piano is his way of dealing with the heartbreak he suffered when his girl left, according to this track from Rocking the Suburbs.

Pink Floyd time

dark side of the moon It remains one of the most popular albums, mainly because of timeless hits like this one.

Iris from Goo Goo Dolls

Commonly known as I Don’t Want the World to See Me, this 90s hit made make the girl dizzy a best-selling album.

Sing for the carpenters

Karen and her brother had a great single with the simple command of making a happy sound.

Lodi from Creedence Clearwater Revival

Several states have cities with this name, but John Fogerty most likely referred to the city in California.

Ohio by Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young

Neil Young wrote this short rock song shortly after learning about the four National Guard victims at Kent State University.

Jody Del Shannon

Justifiably the B-side of “Runaway,” this tune still serves as evidence of Shannon’s distinctive vocal style.

Amie from Pure Prairie League

The Cincinnati band’s first big hit is often misspelled on search engines, disappointing fans who remember the title as Amy.

Hair by the Cowsills

This catchy song was not only a huge hit for the family band, it also won awards like rock opera.