Obviously the Jackie / Jocky Wilson TOTP error / prank has been more than well documented, however in the week of poor old Jocky's passing it's worth using as a link.
Mary's Prayer - Danny Wilson He Looks Like Spencer Tracy Now - Deacon Blue
Brothers Gary Clark and Kit Clark formed a band with friend Ged Grimes in 1984, initially under the name Spencer Tracy. However, after objections from the estate of Spencer Tracy, they changed their name to Danny Wilson,
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Resist - Rush
'Resist' is the word sister, twisted.
Resist - Rush
Hurry on Down - Bette Midler
I was in a rush to get this posted, and now I'm in a Hurry 'cos I have to get dinner ready
The Rose - Amanda McBroom
Made famous by BM in the film of the same name.
(Have a nice tea!)
Don't Give Up on Us - David Soul
Amanda McBroom has had guest-starring or recurring roles on television series such as Starsky and Hutch, which starred David Soul
One Speed Gearbox - Bluetones
When he appeard on Top Gear, Soul managed to break the gearbox whilst doing the guest lap
Breakfast In America - Supertramp
The first four words on both songs are "Take a look at"
Daddy Cool - Boney M
Supertramp were originally called Daddy.
Daddy Cool - Darts
Debut (or near-debut) singles for both artists
Jackie Wilson Said - Dexy's
Obviously the Jackie / Jocky Wilson TOTP error / prank has been more than well documented, however in the week of poor old Jocky's passing it's worth using as a link.
Supreme - Robbie Williams
The video for Supreme had a similar sporting bent, heavily featuring archive footage of racing driver Jackie Stewart.
Mary's Prayer - Danny Wilson
Mary Wilson was a Supreme...
He Looks Like Spencer Tracy Now - Deacon Blue
Brothers Gary Clark and Kit Clark formed a band with friend Ged Grimes in 1984, initially under the name Spencer Tracy. However, after objections from the estate of Spencer Tracy, they changed their name to Danny Wilson,
He Looks Like Spencer Tracy Now - Deacon Blue
Home - Bonaventure
Bonaventure was Spencer Tracy's middle name
Only Love Can Break Your Heart - Saint Etienne
Bonaventure was also a name of a Saint (Italian medieval scholastic theologian and philosopher)
Harvest Moon - Neil Young
Obvious cover version link...
Wells Fargo - Babe Ruth
Harvest HAR 5061
Her - Blake Babies
Juliana Hatfield was a core member of the BB's, Babe Ruth primarily came from Hatfield
Don't Want To Be Grant McLennan - Smudge
Smudge's drummer Tom Morgan was in The Lemonheads with Hatfield
The House That Jack Kerouac Built - The Go-Betweens
The late genius that was Grant McLennan was one of the founder members of The Go-Betweens
Frankenstein - Edgar Winter Group
Kerouac wrote a novel called Big Sur and Frankenstein's monster was also a "big sir" (sorry).
Frankenstein - Edgar Winter Group
Ted Bundy - Coven
One had bolts through the neck, the other had volts through the neck.
A Public Execution - Mouse (& The Traps)
It was this or The Adverts' Looking Through Gary Gilmore's Eyes I guess.
A Public Execution
Hangman - Ha Ha Tonka
Self explanatory link.....
Sweet Nothin's - Brenda Lee
Ha Ha Tonka originally formed in Springfield, Missouri, Brenda Lee moved to Springfield in 1956 at age 11
I Feel Fine - The Beatles
The Beatles were one of only four acts to surpass Brenda Lee's 37 US chart hits in the 60's