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Band Name Origins:
- "Jesus" (say "Hey-suss") is the most popular male first name in the Spanish language. "Jones" is the most common surname in English. "Jee-suss Jones" sounded better phonetically hence the band name. Submitted by: Perverse 1993
- On a vacation to Spain, the band decided to change their name. They were Brits (referred to as "Joneses") surrounded by people named Jesus (pronounced "Hey-Zeus"). Submitted by: Brian Kelly
Stupid Band Names:
- Sounds like a white Christian Rap singer, but is actually a 1990's Pop-rock band. Submitted by: GRNL
- That's it, take a religious leader's name and attach a common surname to it. You might as well have called your band "Buddha Smith", "Muhammad Davis", or "Confucious Wilson." Submitted by: Cerulean
Use a Song Title to Answer a Different Song:
Song & Band Name | Song & Band Name | |
| "When Will My Life Begin?," Mandy Moore | "Right Here, Right Now," Jesus Jones | |
| "Fake," Alexander O'Neal | "Real, Real, Real," Jesus Jones | |
| "Three Questions," Bonnie Prince Billy | "Who? Where? Why?," Jesus Jones | |
| "I'm So Hot," Paris Bennett | "I'm Burning," Jesus Jones | |
| There are additional songs titles that answer other songs available. | ||
Add a Letter to a Song Title:
"Right There, Right Now" originally "Right Here, Right Now"
Ashley Michelle McGowan
"Fright Here, Right Now" originally "Right Here, Right Now"
Ashley Michelle McGowan
Change a Letter:
"I'm Burping" originally "I'm Burning"
Better than burning!
Jessica Childress
"I'm Burying" originally "I'm Burning"
Jessica Childress
"I'm Turning" originally "I'm Burning"
Jessica Childress
Song Parody Lyrics:
Original Song Name | Parody Song Name | Parody Author |
| "Right Here, Right Now" | "Wrong Place, Wrong Time" | Immoral Liberal |
Songs for Commercials, That Haven't Been Done Yet:
Song Name | Product | Submittor |
| Right Here, Right Now | Nintendo Revolution | Nintendo Revolution |
Bad Choices for On Hold Music:
Song Name | Company/Organization | Submittor |
| Right Here, Right Now | Sex Addicts Anonymous | Diddims |
Songs for Duets, That Haven't Been Done Yet:
First Band/Song Name | Second Band/Song Name | New Song Name | Submittor |
| Playgirl Ladytron | Magazine Jesus Jones | Playgirl Magazine | Tarzan |
| Playboy Adam Ant | Magazine Jesus Jones | Playboy Magazine | Tarzan |
| The Saga Begins Weird Al Yankovic | Right Here, Right Now Jesus Jones | The Saga Begins Right Here Right Now | Jim Raveling |
| Gotta Know Now Primitive Radio Gods | Right Here, Right Now Jesus Jones | Gotta Know Right Here, Right Now | Mickey D. |
| There are additional duets that haven't been done yet available. | |||
If Groups Combined, Their Names Might Be:
Jesus Priest
Jesus Jones combined with Judas Priest
Inspired by a submission in the New Band Names section.
Submitted By: Ed
The Jesus Jones Lizard
Jesus Jones combined with The Jesus Lizard
Submitted By: Rob
The Jesus Jones and Mary Chain
Jesus Jones combined with The Jesus And Mary Chain
Submitted By: Joe
Misheard Lyrics:
"Right Here, Right Now"
Misheard Lyrics: This is the only place I'd rather be
Original Lyrics: There is no other place I'd rather be
| "Right Here Right Now"
Misheard Lyrics: Oh, I saw the d***head in, when it seemed the world could change
Original Lyrics: Oh, I saw the decade in, when it seemed the world could change
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"Zeroes and Ones"
Misheard Lyrics: It's all yours in his own mind
Original Lyrics: It's all yours and it's all mine
| "The Right Decision"
Misheard Lyrics: Unless something is a mess
Original Lyrics: Unless something is amiss
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| There are additional misheard lyrics available. | |
Misheard Lyrics Stories:
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"Real Real Real"
Misheard Lyrics: Do you fear reap?
Original Lyrics: Do you feel real?
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Story about this misheard lyric by: Cody Finke I kept thinking it had to do with Blue Oyster Cult. |
| There are additional misheard stories available. | |
Song Lyrics That Name Check Celebrities:
"Right Here, Right Now"
The Lyrics: Bob Dylan didn't have this to sing about
You know it feels good to be alive Who They Mention: Bob Dylan
Submitted by: Mickey D.
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How to Pronounce a Band Name:
"JEE-zus Joanz
If it were intended as Spanish, it would likely be said "Hay-seuss HOH-ness."
Submitted by: Rob
Songs That Open With Their Titles:
"Are You Satisfied?"
Opening Lines: Are you satisfied?
Comments: Submitted by: Brian Kelly
| "Welcome Back Victoria"
Opening Lines: Welcome back, Victoria.
Comments: Submitted by: Brian Kelly
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| There are additional spelling lyrics available. | |
Song Title Space Change:
"The De Vil You Know" originally "The Devil You Know"
I only know Cruella through '101 Dalmations'.
Submitted by: George Straitjacket
Band Name Anagrams:
Joe Jess' Sun Submitted by: Zodma Kitten
Song Title Anagrams:
"Lion Thong Method" originally "Nothing To Hold Me"
Submitted by: Regina Haniger
"Night Loon Method" originally "Nothing To Hold Me"
Submitted by: Regina Haniger
"Ninth Logo Method" originally "Nothing To Hold Me"
Submitted by: Regina Haniger
"Oh, Nothing Molted" originally "Nothing To Hold Me"
Submitted by: Regina Haniger
"Thigh Onto Dolmen" originally "Nothing To Hold Me"
Submitted by: Regina Haniger
Song Title Spoonerisms:
"Must Tree" originally "Trust Me"
Does must grow on trees?
Submitted by: Regina Haniger
"Height Rear, Night Row" originally "Right Here, Right Now"
Submitted by: Red Ruffcorn
Band Name Spoonerisms:
Joneses Geez originally "Jesus Jones"
Submitted by: British Bullcrap
Lighter Side of Serious Bands:
"Perverse (album)"
This is the first album written and recorded on a computer. It's a classic and a masterpiece in every way.
Submitted by: Zeroes And Ones Devil U Know
Music With a Warning Label:
"No Doubt"
Some tracks when played at a high volume may cause damage to speakers.
Submitted by: ChuckyG
