Hey, Hey, We're the...

This June 4, 1967 file photo shows The Monkees posing with their Emmy award at the 19th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards in Calif. The group members are, from left to right, Mike Nesmith, Davy Jones, Peter Tork, and Micky Dolenz. (AP Photo, File)
by Corny O'Connell | 05/09/2024 | 5:00am

The Monkees at the Emmy Awards June 4, 1967 (AP Photo, File)

Can you think of a song in which a band namechecks itself? The classic example is The Monkees singing, "Hey, hey, we're the Monkees..." We'll also include solo artists who sing their own names in one of their songs. List them below and we'll have a roll call.

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