Animal Songs
July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026
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TASKS
1. Eye of the Tiger
Eye of the Tiger" is a song by the American rock band Survivor. It was written as the theme song for the 1982 film Rocky III and released that year as a single from Survivor's third album, Eye of the Tiger.
🎤 Read a book with a character who is survivor (your interpretation) or a book published in 1982 or a third in a series.
2. Crocodile Rock
"Crocodile Rock" is a song written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin, and recorded in summer 1972 at the Château d'Hérouville studio in France. It became his first U.S. number-one single, reaching the top spot on 3 February 1973, and staying there for three consecutive weeks."Crocodile Rock" is dominated by a Farfisa organ riff, played by John. The lyrics take a nostalgic look at early rock 'n' roll, pop culture, dating and youthful independence of that era.
🎤 Read a book set in France or with a character called either John or Elton, or a book published in February of any year.
3. Horse With No Name
"A Horse with No Name" is a song by American folk rock trio America. Written by Dewey Bunnell, it was released on the Warner Bros. label in late 1971 in Europe and early 1972 in the United States. Originally called "Desert Song", "Horse" was written while the band was staying at the home of musician Arthur Brown, near Puddletown, Dorset, England.
🎤Read a book with a horse on the cover or set in a desert or with a character called Arthur.
4. Barracuda
"Barracuda" is a song by American rock band Heart, released in 1977 on their third studio album, Little Queen, and was released as the album's lead single. The song peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100. "Barracuda" was named the 34th-best hard rock song of all time by VH1 in 2009.
🎤 Read a book with a heart on the cover or published in 2009 or a little book under 150 pages.
5. Cats In The Cradle
"Cat's in the Cradle" is a folk rock song by American singer-songwriter Harry Chapin, from his fourth studio album. Cat's in the Cradle" is narrated by a man who becomes a father in the first stanza. He is constantly too busy with his work to spend time with his son, despite his son looking up to him and promising he will grow up to be just like him.
🎤 Read a book with a cat on the cover and with a MC who is a father or where a son follows in his father's footsteps.
6. The Lion Sleeps Tonight
"The Lion Sleeps Tonight" is a song originally written and first recorded in 1939 by Solomon Linda under the title Mbube" through South African Gallo Record Company. In 1961, a version adapted into English by the doo-wop group the Tokens became a number-one hit in the United States.
🎤 Read a book with a character called Linda or set in South Africa or where the author's initials can be found in TOKENS.
7. Hound Dog
"Hound Dog" is a twelve-bar blues song written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. Recorded originally by Big Mama Thornton. Thornton's recording of "Hound Dog" is listed as one of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's "500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll". "Hound Dog" has been recorded more than 250 times. The best-known recording is by Elvis Presley.
🎤 Read a book with a dog on the cover or with a main character who is a mother or read a book about either Mama Thornton or Elvis Presley.
8. Running Bear
Running Bear" is a teenage tragedy song written by Jiles Perry Richardson (a.k.a. The Big Bopper) and sung most famously by Johnny Preston in 1959.The 1959 recording featured background vocals by George Jones and the session's producer Bill Hall, who provided the "Indian chanting" of "uga-uga" during the three verses, as well as the "Indian war cries" at the start and end of the record.
🎤 Read a big book (more than 350 pages) or with a character called Johnny, Bill or George or with a Native American character.
9. Fly Like An Eagle
"Fly Like an Eagle" is a song written by American musician Steve Miller for the album of the same name. The Steve Miller Band version sold over one million copies. In 1998, the United States Postal Service used the song in television commercials.
🎤Read a book with a character who is a mail carrier or with a character called Steve or with a bird on the cover.
10. White Rabbit
"White Rabbit" is a song written by Grace Slick and recorded by the American rock band Jefferson Airplane for their 1967 album Surrealistic Pillow. It draws on imagery from Lewis Carroll's 1865 book Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and its 1871 sequel Through the Looking-Glass.
🎤 Read either of the books by Lewis Caroll from above or read a book where a character takes a plane or with a white cover.
11. When Doves Cry
"When Doves Cry" is a song by American musician Prince, and the lead single from his sixth studio album Purple Rain. "When Doves Cry" is a song by American musician Prince, and the lead single from his sixth studio album Purple Rain. "When Doves Cry" was Prince's first Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 single, staying there for five weeks.
🎤 Read a book where a character cries or a sixth in a series or where the author's initials can be found in PURPLE.
12. Pony Time
Pony Time" is a song written by Don Covay and John Berry and originally recorded in 1960 by Covay with his group "the Goodtimers". It achieved greater success when it was recorded by Chubby Checker the following year. Chubby Checker's recording was also a No.1 hit on the R&B charts.
🎤 Read a book with a character who is chubby or where a character plays checkers or where the first letter of the location can be found in PONY TIME.
13. Disco Duck
Karma Chameleon
"Disco Duck" is a satirical disco novelty song performed by Rick Dees and His Cast of Idiots. At the time, Dees was a Memphis disc jockey. Written by Dees, "Disco Duck" was inspired by a 1960s novelty dance song called "The Duck", recorded by Jackie Lee (Earl Lee Nelson) in 1965.
🎤 Read a book with a character who is an idiot (Your interpretation) or set in Tennessee or a character who is a disc jockey.
14. Shake Me Like A Monkey
Shake Me Like A Monkey is a song by Dave Mathews band off the Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King album. The phrase "shake me like a monkey" typically refers to a feeling of intense physical desire or passion, often within a sexual context. In the song Dave Matthews Band the phrase is used in a sensual and almost primal way.
🎤 Read a book with a character called Dave or Matthew or where a character drinks whiskey or where the author's initials can be found in MONKEY.
15. Butterfly Kisses
"Butterfly Kisses" is a song written by Bob Carlisle and Randy Thomas. The song was written for Carlisle's daughter Brooke's 16th birthday. There have been many cover versions of the song including Raybon Brothers, Jeff Carson, Westlife and Cliff Richard.
🎤Read a book where a character kisses someone or where a character celebrates their 16th birthday or with a character called Jeff, Carson, Cliff or Richard.
Eye of the Tiger" is a song by the American rock band Survivor. It was written as the theme song for the 1982 film Rocky III and released that year as a single from Survivor's third album, Eye of the Tiger.
🎤 Read a book with a character who is survivor (your interpretation) or a book published in 1982 or a third in a series.
"Crocodile Rock" is a song written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin, and recorded in summer 1972 at the Château d'Hérouville studio in France. It became his first U.S. number-one single, reaching the top spot on 3 February 1973, and staying there for three consecutive weeks."Crocodile Rock" is dominated by a Farfisa organ riff, played by John. The lyrics take a nostalgic look at early rock 'n' roll, pop culture, dating and youthful independence of that era.
🎤 Read a book set in France or with a character called either John or Elton, or a book published in February of any year.
"A Horse with No Name" is a song by American folk rock trio America. Written by Dewey Bunnell, it was released on the Warner Bros. label in late 1971 in Europe and early 1972 in the United States. Originally called "Desert Song", "Horse" was written while the band was staying at the home of musician Arthur Brown, near Puddletown, Dorset, England.
🎤Read a book with a horse on the cover or set in a desert or with a character called Arthur.
"Barracuda" is a song by American rock band Heart, released in 1977 on their third studio album, Little Queen, and was released as the album's lead single. The song peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100. "Barracuda" was named the 34th-best hard rock song of all time by VH1 in 2009.
🎤 Read a book with a heart on the cover or published in 2009 or a little book under 150 pages.
"Cat's in the Cradle" is a folk rock song by American singer-songwriter Harry Chapin, from his fourth studio album. Cat's in the Cradle" is narrated by a man who becomes a father in the first stanza. He is constantly too busy with his work to spend time with his son, despite his son looking up to him and promising he will grow up to be just like him.
🎤 Read a book with a cat on the cover and with a MC who is a father or where a son follows in his father's footsteps.
"The Lion Sleeps Tonight" is a song originally written and first recorded in 1939 by Solomon Linda under the title Mbube" through South African Gallo Record Company. In 1961, a version adapted into English by the doo-wop group the Tokens became a number-one hit in the United States.
🎤 Read a book with a character called Linda or set in South Africa or where the author's initials can be found in TOKENS.
"Hound Dog" is a twelve-bar blues song written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. Recorded originally by Big Mama Thornton. Thornton's recording of "Hound Dog" is listed as one of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's "500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll". "Hound Dog" has been recorded more than 250 times. The best-known recording is by Elvis Presley.
🎤 Read a book with a dog on the cover or with a main character who is a mother or read a book about either Mama Thornton or Elvis Presley.
Running Bear" is a teenage tragedy song written by Jiles Perry Richardson (a.k.a. The Big Bopper) and sung most famously by Johnny Preston in 1959.The 1959 recording featured background vocals by George Jones and the session's producer Bill Hall, who provided the "Indian chanting" of "uga-uga" during the three verses, as well as the "Indian war cries" at the start and end of the record.
🎤 Read a big book (more than 350 pages) or with a character called Johnny, Bill or George or with a Native American character.
"Fly Like an Eagle" is a song written by American musician Steve Miller for the album of the same name. The Steve Miller Band version sold over one million copies. In 1998, the United States Postal Service used the song in television commercials.
🎤Read a book with a character who is a mail carrier or with a character called Steve or with a bird on the cover.
"White Rabbit" is a song written by Grace Slick and recorded by the American rock band Jefferson Airplane for their 1967 album Surrealistic Pillow. It draws on imagery from Lewis Carroll's 1865 book Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and its 1871 sequel Through the Looking-Glass.
🎤 Read either of the books by Lewis Caroll from above or read a book where a character takes a plane or with a white cover.
"When Doves Cry" is a song by American musician Prince, and the lead single from his sixth studio album Purple Rain. "When Doves Cry" is a song by American musician Prince, and the lead single from his sixth studio album Purple Rain. "When Doves Cry" was Prince's first Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 single, staying there for five weeks.
🎤 Read a book where a character cries or a sixth in a series or where the author's initials can be found in PURPLE.
Pony Time" is a song written by Don Covay and John Berry and originally recorded in 1960 by Covay with his group "the Goodtimers". It achieved greater success when it was recorded by Chubby Checker the following year. Chubby Checker's recording was also a No.1 hit on the R&B charts.
🎤 Read a book with a character who is chubby or where a character plays checkers or where the first letter of the location can be found in PONY TIME.
Karma Chameleon
"Disco Duck" is a satirical disco novelty song performed by Rick Dees and His Cast of Idiots. At the time, Dees was a Memphis disc jockey. Written by Dees, "Disco Duck" was inspired by a 1960s novelty dance song called "The Duck", recorded by Jackie Lee (Earl Lee Nelson) in 1965.
🎤 Read a book with a character who is an idiot (Your interpretation) or set in Tennessee or a character who is a disc jockey.
Shake Me Like A Monkey is a song by Dave Mathews band off the Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King album. The phrase "shake me like a monkey" typically refers to a feeling of intense physical desire or passion, often within a sexual context. In the song Dave Matthews Band the phrase is used in a sensual and almost primal way.
🎤 Read a book with a character called Dave or Matthew or where a character drinks whiskey or where the author's initials can be found in MONKEY.
"Butterfly Kisses" is a song written by Bob Carlisle and Randy Thomas. The song was written for Carlisle's daughter Brooke's 16th birthday. There have been many cover versions of the song including Raybon Brothers, Jeff Carson, Westlife and Cliff Richard.
🎤Read a book where a character kisses someone or where a character celebrates their 16th birthday or with a character called Jeff, Carson, Cliff or Richard.
Nurse's Nine-Month Surprise - Carol Marinelli (HMED #1465 - June 2025) (Richard) - July 1
16. She Wolf
"She Wolf" is a song recorded by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira. Its lyrics were written by Shakira, whereas its music was composed by Shakira, John Hill, and Sam Endicott. Upon release, "She Wolf" was met with favourable reception from music critics, receiving praise for its inventiveness.
🎤 Read a book set in Columbia or tagged music or where the author's initials can be found in SHE WOLF.
17. Rudolph The Red Nose Reindeer
"Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer" is a song by songwriter Johnny Marks based on the 1939 story Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer published by the Montgomery Ward Company. Gene Autry's recording hit No. 1 on the U.S. charts the week of Christmas 1949.
🎤 Read a book set at Christmas time or a first in a series or with a red cover.
18. Black Sheep
"Black Sheep" is a song written by Danny Darst and Robert Altman, and recorded by American country music artist John Anderson. In the song, a young man, one of four siblings, moans that he is the black sheep of the family a truck driver while his siblings are successful. Still, he seems to love his family, and tells her to "wake me up early, be good to my dogs and teach my children to pray."
🎤 Read a book where the MC has siblings or with a character who prays or a character who is a truck driver.
19. Bat Out of Hell
"Bat Out of Hell" is a song written by Jim Steinman and performed by Meat Loaf. Like most songs on the album, the song was written about Peter Pan and the Neverland story. Steinman had intended for the song to appear on "a rock 'n roll sci-fi version of Peter Pan".
🎤 Read Peter Pan or where a character eats meat loaf (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or where the author initials can be found in BAT OUT OF HELL.
20. Hey Bulldog
"Hey Bulldog" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles released on their 1969 soundtrack album Yellow Submarine. Credited to Lennon–McCartney, but written primarily by John Lennon, it was finished in the recording studio by both Lennon and Paul McCartney.
🎤 Read a book set in England or with a yellow cover or where the author's initials can be found in BULLDOG.
21. Free Bird
"Free Bird", also spelled "Freebird" is a song by American rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, written by guitarist Allen Collins and lead singer Ronnie Van Zant. The song is dedicated to the memory of Duane Allman by the band in their live shows.
🎤 Read a book where a character shares a memory of someone or with a character who plays a guitar or where the author's initials can be found in FREE BIRD.
22. Buffalo Soldier
"Buffalo Soldier" is a reggae song written by Bob Marley and Noel "King Sporty" Williams and recorded by Jamaican band Bob Marley and the Wailers. It did not appear on record until the 1983 posthumous release of Confrontation when it became one of Marley's best-known songs. The title and lyrics refer to the black US cavalry regiments, own as "Buffalo Soldiers", that fought in the Native American Wars after 1866. Marley linked their fight to a fight for survival and recasts it as a symbol of black resistance as a whole.
🎤 Read a book where a character is a soldier or a character gets into a fight or set in Jamaica.
23. Puppy Love
"Puppy Love" is a popular song written by Canadian-American singer Paul Anka in 1960 for Annette Funicello, a Mouseketeer, on whom he had a crush. Twelve years later, the song was revived by Donny Osmond.
🎤 Read a book that is 12th in a series or set in Canada or where a character has a crush on someone.
24. Rock Lobster
"Rock Lobster" is a song by American band the B-52's, written by their singer Fred Schneider and guitarist Ricky Wilson.
The song's lyrics describe a beach party while mentioning both real and imagined marine animals with absurd noises accompanying each, provided by Kate Pierson on the higher-pitched sounds and Cindy Wilson the lower-pitched ones.
The song launched the band's career and became one of their signature tunes.
🎤 Read a book where a character eats lobster or read a book where there is a beach party or with a character called Kate or Cindy.
25. Surfin Bird
"Surfin' Bird" is a song performed by American surf rock band the Trashmen, containing the repetitive lyric "the bird is the word". It has been covered many times. The song is a combination of two R&B hits by the Rivingtons: "Papa-Oom-Mow-Mow" and "The Bird's the Word".
🎤 Read a book where a character is a father or set in USA or where the author's initials can be
26. Octopus Garden
"Octopus's Garden" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles, written and sung by Ringo Starr (credited to his real name Richard Starkey). George Harrison, who assisted Starr with the song, commented: "'Octopus's Garden' is Ringo's song. It's only the second song Ringo wrote, and it's lovely." He added that the song gets very deep into the listener's consciousness "because it's so peaceful. I suppose Ringo is writing cosmic songs these days without even realising it." It was the last song released by the Beatles featuring Starr on lead vocals.
🎤Read a book that is last in a series or with stars on the cover or where a character gardens.
27. Who Let The Dogs Out
"Who Let the Dogs Out" is a song written by the Trinidadian musician Anslem Douglas and then recorded by the Bahamian Junkanoo band Baha Men. Originally released by Douglas as "Doggie" in 1998, it was covered by producer Jonathan King who sang it under the name Fat Jakk and his Pack of Pets. King brought the song to the attention of his friend Steve Greenberg, who then had the Baha Men cover the song.
🎤 Read a book with a man as the main character or a book that was published in 1998 or with a character who is a musician.
28. Hungry Like A Wolf
"Hungry Like the Wolf" is a song by English new wave band Duran Duran. Written by the band members. "Hungry Like the Wolf" by Duran Duran is a song that uses animalistic imagery, particularly that of a wolf, to portray a sense of intense desire and pursuit.
🎤 Read a book set in England or with a character who is hungry or a character who pursues their desire.
29. I am The Walrus
"I Am the Walrus" by The Beatles is a song known for its surreal and seemingly nonsensical lyrics, intentionally crafted by John Lennon to challenge those who sought deep meaning in every line of Beatles songs. Lennon aimed to create a song that was intentionally meaningless and absurd, partly as a response to fans and scholars who over-analyzed their lyrics.
🎤Read a book when a character overthinks something or a book you are a fan of or where the author's initials can be found in WALRUS.
30. The Chipmunk Song
"The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)" is a 1958 novelty Christmas carol written and recorded by Ross Bagdasarian (under the stage name of David Seville). Bagdasarian sang the Christmas carol, varying the tape speeds to produce high-pitched "chipmunk" voices, with the vocals credited to Alvin and the Chipmunks, Seville's cartoon virtual band.
🎤 Read a book with a character who has a high-pitched voice or set at Christmas time or where a character watches a cartoon.
"She Wolf" is a song recorded by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira. Its lyrics were written by Shakira, whereas its music was composed by Shakira, John Hill, and Sam Endicott. Upon release, "She Wolf" was met with favourable reception from music critics, receiving praise for its inventiveness.
🎤 Read a book set in Columbia or tagged music or where the author's initials can be found in SHE WOLF.
"Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer" is a song by songwriter Johnny Marks based on the 1939 story Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer published by the Montgomery Ward Company. Gene Autry's recording hit No. 1 on the U.S. charts the week of Christmas 1949.
🎤 Read a book set at Christmas time or a first in a series or with a red cover.
"Black Sheep" is a song written by Danny Darst and Robert Altman, and recorded by American country music artist John Anderson. In the song, a young man, one of four siblings, moans that he is the black sheep of the family a truck driver while his siblings are successful. Still, he seems to love his family, and tells her to "wake me up early, be good to my dogs and teach my children to pray."
🎤 Read a book where the MC has siblings or with a character who prays or a character who is a truck driver.
"Bat Out of Hell" is a song written by Jim Steinman and performed by Meat Loaf. Like most songs on the album, the song was written about Peter Pan and the Neverland story. Steinman had intended for the song to appear on "a rock 'n roll sci-fi version of Peter Pan".
🎤 Read Peter Pan or where a character eats meat loaf (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or where the author initials can be found in BAT OUT OF HELL.
"Hey Bulldog" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles released on their 1969 soundtrack album Yellow Submarine. Credited to Lennon–McCartney, but written primarily by John Lennon, it was finished in the recording studio by both Lennon and Paul McCartney.
🎤 Read a book set in England or with a yellow cover or where the author's initials can be found in BULLDOG.
"Free Bird", also spelled "Freebird" is a song by American rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, written by guitarist Allen Collins and lead singer Ronnie Van Zant. The song is dedicated to the memory of Duane Allman by the band in their live shows.
🎤 Read a book where a character shares a memory of someone or with a character who plays a guitar or where the author's initials can be found in FREE BIRD.
"Buffalo Soldier" is a reggae song written by Bob Marley and Noel "King Sporty" Williams and recorded by Jamaican band Bob Marley and the Wailers. It did not appear on record until the 1983 posthumous release of Confrontation when it became one of Marley's best-known songs. The title and lyrics refer to the black US cavalry regiments, own as "Buffalo Soldiers", that fought in the Native American Wars after 1866. Marley linked their fight to a fight for survival and recasts it as a symbol of black resistance as a whole.
🎤 Read a book where a character is a soldier or a character gets into a fight or set in Jamaica.
"Puppy Love" is a popular song written by Canadian-American singer Paul Anka in 1960 for Annette Funicello, a Mouseketeer, on whom he had a crush. Twelve years later, the song was revived by Donny Osmond.
🎤 Read a book that is 12th in a series or set in Canada or where a character has a crush on someone.
"Rock Lobster" is a song by American band the B-52's, written by their singer Fred Schneider and guitarist Ricky Wilson.
The song's lyrics describe a beach party while mentioning both real and imagined marine animals with absurd noises accompanying each, provided by Kate Pierson on the higher-pitched sounds and Cindy Wilson the lower-pitched ones.
The song launched the band's career and became one of their signature tunes.
🎤 Read a book where a character eats lobster or read a book where there is a beach party or with a character called Kate or Cindy.
"Surfin' Bird" is a song performed by American surf rock band the Trashmen, containing the repetitive lyric "the bird is the word". It has been covered many times. The song is a combination of two R&B hits by the Rivingtons: "Papa-Oom-Mow-Mow" and "The Bird's the Word".
🎤 Read a book where a character is a father or set in USA or where the author's initials can be
"Octopus's Garden" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles, written and sung by Ringo Starr (credited to his real name Richard Starkey). George Harrison, who assisted Starr with the song, commented: "'Octopus's Garden' is Ringo's song. It's only the second song Ringo wrote, and it's lovely." He added that the song gets very deep into the listener's consciousness "because it's so peaceful. I suppose Ringo is writing cosmic songs these days without even realising it." It was the last song released by the Beatles featuring Starr on lead vocals.
🎤Read a book that is last in a series or with stars on the cover or where a character gardens.
"Who Let the Dogs Out" is a song written by the Trinidadian musician Anslem Douglas and then recorded by the Bahamian Junkanoo band Baha Men. Originally released by Douglas as "Doggie" in 1998, it was covered by producer Jonathan King who sang it under the name Fat Jakk and his Pack of Pets. King brought the song to the attention of his friend Steve Greenberg, who then had the Baha Men cover the song.
🎤 Read a book with a man as the main character or a book that was published in 1998 or with a character who is a musician.
"Hungry Like the Wolf" is a song by English new wave band Duran Duran. Written by the band members. "Hungry Like the Wolf" by Duran Duran is a song that uses animalistic imagery, particularly that of a wolf, to portray a sense of intense desire and pursuit.
🎤 Read a book set in England or with a character who is hungry or a character who pursues their desire.
"I Am the Walrus" by The Beatles is a song known for its surreal and seemingly nonsensical lyrics, intentionally crafted by John Lennon to challenge those who sought deep meaning in every line of Beatles songs. Lennon aimed to create a song that was intentionally meaningless and absurd, partly as a response to fans and scholars who over-analyzed their lyrics.
🎤Read a book when a character overthinks something or a book you are a fan of or where the author's initials can be found in WALRUS.
"The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)" is a 1958 novelty Christmas carol written and recorded by Ross Bagdasarian (under the stage name of David Seville). Bagdasarian sang the Christmas carol, varying the tape speeds to produce high-pitched "chipmunk" voices, with the vocals credited to Alvin and the Chipmunks, Seville's cartoon virtual band.
🎤 Read a book with a character who has a high-pitched voice or set at Christmas time or where a character watches a cartoon.
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