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Let's address the elephant in the room, there are too many Sandwich Rock bands that share the same name. For some reason, Rock and Roll bands love to name themselves after the most popular sandwiches, and that's a big problem.
When two bands choose the same name, Google and Bing will combine their information in search results, and will attribute songs and lyrics to the wrong bands. It's quite the condundrum. Our mission today is to reduce the confusion and try to make sense of it all.
The 1st thing we wanted to do was determine which sandwich names are chosen by bands the most. After extensive research, we took our results and created a simple table of the top 10 sandwich names used by bands.
Top 10 Sandwich Names Used By Rock Bands
| # | Sandwich Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sandwich |
| 2 | Cheeseburger |
| 3 | Hamburger |
| 4 | Ham Sandwich |
| 5 | Hotdog |
| 6 | Sloppy Joe |
| 7 | Jam Sandwich |
| 8 | Tin Sandwich |
| 9 | Grilled Cheese |
| 10 | Hot Club Sandwich |
| 11 | The Cheeseburgers |
| 12 | Knuckle Sandwich |
The 2nd thing we wanted to do was to research which bands fell into each sandwich category. We organized the bands by their sandwich names, determined what country they were from, and tried to organize their social links.
To make it easier, we created a simple chart with examples of Sandwich Rock bands who share the same name, along with Social and Article links, so you can learn more about the bands. (We only showed the Top 2 Bands for each Sandwich Name.)
Sandwich Rock Bands Who Share Same Name
| # | Artist | Origin Country | Social Links | Article |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandwich | Philippines | Top 10 Sandwich Songs | |
| 2 | Sandwich | Indonesia | Sandwich Gives Hope | |
| 3 | Cheeseburger | USA (New York) | LastSandwich | Top 25 Cheeseburger Songs |
| 4 | Cheeseburger | United Kingdom | Possibly, in the near future. | |
| 5 | Hamburger | United Kingdom | Hamburger Sandwich Masterpiece | |
| 6 | Hamburger | Australia | Possibly, in the near future. | |
| 7 | HamsandwicH | Ireland | Top 25 HamsandwicH Songs | |
| 8 | Ham Sandwich | USA | LinkTree | Possibly, in the near future. |
| 9 | Hotdog | Philippines | Possibly, in the near future. | |
| 10 | Hotdog | New Zealand | Possibly, in the near future. | |
| 11 | Sloppy Joe | Germany | Top 25 Sloppy Joe's Songs | |
| 12 | Sloppy Joe | USA (Texas) | Possibly, in the near future. | |
| 13 | Jam Sandwich | USA (Massachusetts) | Possibly, in the near future. | |
| 14 | Jam Sandwich | USA (Missouri) | Possibly, in the near future. | |
| 15 | Tin Sandwich | USA (Connecticut) | Possibly, in the near future. | |
| 16 | Tin Sandwich | USA (California) | Possibly, in the near future. | |
| 17 | Grilled Cheese | USA (New York) | Possibly, in the near future. | |
| 18 | Grilled Cheese | USA (California) | Possibly, in the near future. | |
| 19 | Hot Club Sandwich | New Zealand | Who Sings It Better? | |
| 20 | Hot Club Sandwich | USA (Washington) | Who Sings It Better? | |
| 21 | The Cheeseburgers | USA (Oregon) | Possibly, in the near future. | |
| 22 | The Cheeseburgers | USA (Illinois) | Possibly, in the near future. | |
| 23 | Knuckle Sandwich | Canada (Ontario) | Possibly, in the near future. | |
| 24 | Knuckle Sandwich | USA (New Jersey) | Possibly, in the near future. |
Finally, the 3rd thing we wanted to do was pick the Top 2 Bands from each category, give a brief description of who they are, and then share one song out of those two bands.
Our main goal was to eliminate confusion when we searched for bands with similar sandwich names in Google or Bing, and try to seperate any overlaps in the search results. It took some work, but we feel that our goal was partially accomplished and the bands are easier to follow now.
So, without further ado, here are Last Sandwich's favorite two bands from each sandwich category in the "Top 10 Sandwich Names" list.
Our Favorite Top 10 Sandwich Bands (Who Share A Name)
1. Sandwich
<S>andwich (Philippines)
Sandwich (stylized as <S>andwich in earlier releases) is a Filipino alternative rock band from the Philippines. The band consists of lead vocalist Raimund Marasigan, guitarists Diego Castillo and Mong Alcaraz, bassist Myrene Academia and drummer Mike Dizon.
Sandwich (Indonesia)
Sandwich is an Indonesian alternative rock band that does band covers, as well as create their own original songs. They have a very unique and defining sound.
Here is a song by Sandwich (Indonesia) called "MALU", which really tugs at the heart strings.
MALU by Sandwich (Indonesia)
2. Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger (New York, USA)
Cheeseburger is a hard rock band that is based in New York, and has had their music appear in movies, video games, and adult-oriented cartoons. One of their band members helped originate the Adult Swim animated series called "Superjail!", and had his band, Cheeseburger, create the theme music for it.
Cheeseburger (UK)
Described by some as Spaghetti Western music gone wild, their last album appears to be from 2006, and an EP from 2018. They have a very odd, unique sound and style of music.
Make sure you pump up the volume, because here is a hard rocking song by Cheeseburger (New York, USA) called "Suzy".
Suzy by Cheeseburger (New York, USA)
3. Hamburger
Hamburger (Bristol, UK)
Hamburger is a 6-piece Indie-pop band that released an album in 2020, called Teenage Terriefied, that is a fine blend of alien lyrics with a surrealistic sound.
Hamburger (Adelaide, Australia)
Hamburger release two EPs and an Album between 2015 to 2019, with an instrumental, new age sounds. As far as we can tell, the band consists of a guy named Brendan, who comes from Adelaide, Australia.
Here is an obscure Sandwich Rock pick from 2020, "Seafood" by the band Hamburger (Bristol, UK).
Seafood by Hamburger (Bristol, UK)
4. Ham Sandwich
HamsandwicH (Ireland)
HamsandwicH is an Irish indie rock band from Kells, County Meath. Several Top 25 Albums on the Irish charts helped build their status as one of the most popular live bands in Ireland.
Ham Sandwich (USA)
Ham Sandwich describes himself as a "multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, rapper, writer, producer, and artist aiming to make waves within the SoundCloud nerdcore and meme rap scene with his zany, off the wall lyrics and skeletal, creative production." Our favorite works by Ham Sandwich are the anime-themed raps.
Listen to Niamh Farrell's amazing vocals on one of our favorite songs, "Fandango" by HamsandwicH (Ireland).
Fandango by HamsandwicH (Ireland)
5. Hotdog
Hotdog (Philippines)
Hotdog was a Filipino band formed by brothers Dennis and Rene Garcia that achieved fame in the Philippines during the mid-1970s.Their first album, Unang Kagat, was released in 1974 by Villar Records. The album led to the 1975 movie of the same name, also starring the band. The band was credited by local journalists as a major influence on and leading exponent of the Manila Sound, a musical genre popular during that period.
Hotdog (New Zealand)
Hotdog is a rock band based out of New Zealand.
Here is one of the most popular songs from Hotdog (Philippines) that helped define what was called the "Manila Sound".
Bongga Ka Day by Hotdog (Philippines)
6. Sloppy Joe
Sloppy Joe (Germany)
Sloppy Joe's is a rock band from Hamburg, Germany. Inspired by true legends such as KISS, Volbeat, Black Sabbath or AC/DC the three rockaholics unleash their own unique style of musical impact. The band is known for energetic classic rock live-performances
Sloppy Joe (USA, Waco, Texas)
Sloppy Joe is a band based out of Waco, Texas. They most recently won a Best Local Area Band (Wako, Texas) Award for the 10th year in a row.
Here is Sloppy Joe (Germany) and their most recent single, "Devil's Music".
Devil's Music by Sloppy Joe (Germany)
7. Jam Sandwich
Jam Sandwich (USA, Massachusetts)
Jam Sandwich plays your favorite classic rock hits, including music by the Rolling Stones, CCR, the Beatles, Tom Petty, the Who, and John Mellencamp. Based in Massachusetts, USA.
Jam Sandwich (USA, Missouri)
Jam Sandwich is an energetic cover band from Kansas City. According to their Youtube channel, they play anything and everything with a twist
Here is Jam Sandwich (USA, Massachusetts) singing the John Mellencamp cover of "Small Town". Watching these guys play their music on the front lawn of someone's house is absolutely awesome!!
Small Town (cover) by Jam Sandwich (USA, Massachusetts)
8. Tin Sandwich
Tin Sandwich (USA, Connecticut)
Tin Sandwich plays American roots music, including the Grateful Dead, Creedence, Allman Bros, The Band, and The Kings. They are high energy and hard rocking.
Tin Sandwich (USA, California)
Tin Sandwich is a neo-vaudevillian harmonica ensemble made up of bass, chord, chromatic and diatonic harmonicas in the spirit of the Harmonicats and the Harmonica Rascals. They play old-time favorites, pop tunes, Balkan melodies, film noir, a tango and anything else that comes to their lips.
Here is Tin Sandwich (USA, California) playing their 3 piece Harmonica harmonies together. Some of those harmonicas are as big as baseball bats!
Tango Short (Tin Sandwich Introduction) by Tin Sandwich (USA California)
9. Grilled Cheese
Grilled Cheese (New York, USA)
Grilled Cheese is a band based out of New York, USA.
Grilled Cheese (California, USA)
Grilled Cheese is the powerful, party rockin' duo, expert practitioners in the art of creating a fun, high-energy atmosphere. Merseybeat to Rockabilly, Surf to 70's Funk, 80's Pop to HipHop.
We couldn't find any video clips of the two bands, so we found a home-made music video about two kids who love Grilled Cheese Sandwiches instead.
10. Hot Club Sandwich
Hot Club Sandwich (New Zealand)
In New Zealand, Hot Club Sandwich began with a couple of guys who formed a band that played jazz, swing, blues, and country music, and sang about whimsical topics such as rugby and life.
Hot Club Sandwich (Washington, USA)
The USA version of Hot Club Sandwich began with a group of gentlemen who formed a band which played jazz, swing, choro melodies, and Venezuelan Joropo rhythms. They were known for playing the classics of the 1930s and 1940s.
What makes it more confusing is that they both play Jazz, and sometimes even the same song.
Here is one song that we like by Hot Club Sandwich (Washington, USA) called "J'attendrai".
J'attendrai by Hot Club Sandwich (feat. David Lange) (Washington, USA)
Bonus Bands
For an added treat, we have included two more bonus Sandwich Bands for your enjoyment. The Sandwich Rock genre' is quickly growing everyday and these are two new entries to that list.
11. The Cheeseburgers
The Cheeseburgers (Oregon, USA)
Located in Oregon, The Cheeseburgers are a Jimmy Buffet tribute band that plays many of Buffet's most popular songs. They also play some original music, along with danceable Rock and Roll. They've even opened twice for Jimmy Buffet in Las Vegas.
The Cheeseburgers (Quincy, IL, USA)
They appear to be a local band that frequently performed in the Quincy, Illinois area. However, due to Covid-19 and other personal factors, it appears they haven't played for a while.
In honor of The Cheeseburgers (Oregon, USA), here they are singing a medley of Jimmy Buffet songs and others.
The Cheeseburgers Medley by The Cheeseburgers (Oregon, USA)
12. Knuckle Sandwich
Knuckle Sandwich (Ontario, Canada)
Knuckle Sandwich is a Classic rock cover band from Ontario, Canada.
Knuckle Sandwich (USA, New Jersey)
Knuckle Sandwich is a punk rock band from Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The band has been around since 1989 with line up changes over the years.
American Song by Knuckle Sandwich (USA, New Jersey)
We will try to update this article whenever new Sandwich Rock Band Names gain popularity. We hope you enjoyed learning about these talented bands from the World of Sandwich Rock!!
When it comes to Rock and Roll, even the most mediocre music can be energized by youth, which is exactly what happened with the latest single by an Indonesian Band called Sandwich.
The lead singer's energy is so infectious, with a voice full of passion, that it carries you through the whole song. And after you translate and read the lyrics, that youthful idealism becomes even more powerful. Did we mention the band is pretty good too?
Two Wheels vs Four Wheels
The name of the song is "Empat Roda", which means "Four Wheels" in English. As far as we can tell, he is singing to a girl who is fawning over another suitor's fancy car and expensive house, while he is just a simple boy who rides a motorbike, living an ordinary life.
To put it in context, Indonesia has one of the highest uses of motorbikes in the world, with 112 million motorbikes on the road for a population of 273 million people, which is roughly 41% of the people on two-wheels.
On the other hand, Indonesia has only 15.9 million cars on the road, which means only 17% of their people are on four-wheels. Some web sites put Indonesia's car ownership even lower, well under the 8% range.
In layman terms... car ownership in Indonesia is considered a luxury.
And that's what makes this song so amazing! Here is a boy who is part of the 85% on two-wheels (or no-wheels), competing against a boy who is part of the 15% on four-wheels.
It's the classic Indonesian, rich vs poor, four-wheels vs two-wheels, heartbreak love song!
Latest Videos
So, without further ado, here are two videos of the song "Empat Roda" by the Indonesian band called Sandwich. Listen to both the Live Version and their Official Video. This band has so much energy, it's infectious!
Sandwich - Empat Roda (Alfresh)
Empat Roda (Official Music Video) by Sandwich
As a bonus, we've translated the lyrics to the song below. Hopefully, the song's meaning will carry through into English.
Four Wheels Lyrics (translated by Google Translate)
You I have become one
Don't ever compare me to him
He has everything
I'm just what I am
Because I'm not he has four wheels
All I have is two
I'm simple while he is
Have a luxury car and a magnificent house
I can't give you everything
And there's nothing to be proud of
Your family your friends
I better leave you
Because I'm not he has four wheels
All I have is two
I'm simple while he is
Have a luxury car and a magnificent house
Because I'm not him
Got four wheels
Because I'm not he has four wheels
All I have is two
I'm simple while he is
Have a luxury car and a magnificent house
I'm not he has four wheels
All I have is two
I'm simple while he is
Have a luxury car and a magnificent house
I'm not him
Got four wheels
Two Bonus Songs
As an added bonus, here are two more songs by the Indonesian Band called Sandwich, a beautiful tune called "Malu" and a fast cover called "SI Dolly".
Malu by Sandwich
SI DOLLY (Cover) by Sandwich
The World's Most Dangerous Sandwich Rock Band is back! Known for their heavy electric bass sound, the Philippine band known as <S>andwich just released their lastest single, Negatives.
The music video is a montage of every rock musician's gangster fantasy, complete with Smith and Wessons' and Colt 45s. However, in the end, it's not the guns that kill, but something far less sinister.
While we don't really know what the video's storyline is all about, we still enjoy that the Gangster Maven is also the only female member of the band.
We won't spoil the ending, you will have to watch it for yourself.
Latest Video
Check out the latest single "Negatives" by the Filipino Band named <S>andwich.
Negatives by <S>andwich
If there was a list of the 10 most adorable campfire songs of all-time, The Hamburger Song would easily hold the top spot. With colorful words such as eenee meenee, oo-pum-pum, and bubble gum, this tune has catchy lyrics that any young mind would love.
Originally released by Bobby Moore & the Rhythm Aces in 1966, "The Hamburger Song" has become a staple around campfires over the past 50 years, especially when sung in unison with a group. It's cult-like status wasn't limited to America, it also became famous around the world, especially in Europe.
Absolutely Adorable
One example of this can be seen in an Italian TV Show from 1995, where two young girls and an entire audience sang it together, which went along with a cute dance routine. It's so adorable seeing a room full of young women singing this in unison, as you can see in the video below.
Hamburger Song - NON E' LA RAI (1995)
Hamburger Song - Milena e Daria (94/95)
Here they are singing the same song on a different day.
Here is another video of a teacher playing it on his guitar, while instructing his class to pretend and skip rope, as they sing the song together.
The Hamburger Song (and students skipping in class)
Original Song
Originally sung by Bobby Moore & the Rhythm Aces, "The Hamburger Song" was not a major hit, at least not on the record charts. The song came from their 1966 album, Searching For My Love, which also contained the title track, "Searching For My Love", with that tune reaching #7 on the R&B Chart and #27 on the Hot 100 Chart.
However, these days, few people remember "Searching For Love", a song slowly forgotten as the years go by. It was a throwaway number "The Hamburger Song" that continually grew in stature, and has now become a staple on camp grounds everywhere, generation after generation. It just shows that great music will always stand the test of time.
The Hamburger Song - Bobby Moore and The Rhythm Aces (1966)
Song Lyrics
The Hamburger Song
One, two
one, two three, four
Eenee meenee, jump's-a-leenee, oo-pum-pum
ba-leenee, hatchee-tatchee leverace, I love you
take a peach, take a plum, take a piece of bubble gum
no peach, no plum, just a piece of bubble gum
Hey boy, whatcha name, no eat, whatcha eatin’?
hamburger, gimme some, greedy
jump out the window sayin’ eenee meenee, jump's-a-leenee, oo-pum-pum
uba-leenee, hatchee-tatchee, leverace, I love you
I bet that you can't say eenee meenee, jump's-a-leenee, oo-pum-pum
ba-leenee, hatchee-tatchee leverace, I love you
take a peach, take a plum, take a piece of bubble gum
no peach, no plum, just a piece of bubble gum
Hey boy, whatcha name, no eat, whatcha eatin’?
hamburger, gimme some, greedy
jump out the window sayin’ eenee meenee, jump's-a-leenee, oo-pum-pum
uba-leenee, hatchee-tatchee, leverace, I love you
I bet that you can't say eenee meenee, jump's-a-leenee, oo-pum-pum
ba-leenee, hatchee-tatchee leverace, I love you
take a peach, take a plum, take a piece of bubble gum
no peach, no plum, just a piece of bubble gum
Hey boy, whatcha name, no eat, whatcha eatin’?
hamburger, gimme some, greedy
jump out the window sayin’ eenee meenee, jump's-a-leenee, oo-pum-pum
uba-leenee, hatchee-tatchee, leverace, I love you
Eenee meenee, jump's-a-leenee, oo-pum-pum
ba-leenee, hatchee-tatchee leverace, I love you
take a peach, take a plum, take a piece of bubble gum
no peach, no plum, just a piece of bubble gum
Hey boy, whatcha name, no eat, whatcha eatin’?
hamburger, gimme some, greedy
jump out the window sayin’ eenee meenee, jump's-a-leenee, oo-pum-pum
uba-leenee, hatchee-tatchee, leverace, I love you
I bet that you can't say eenee meenee, jump's-a-leenee, oo-pum-pum
ba-leenee, hatchee-tatchee leverace, I love you
take a peach, take a plum, take a piece of bubble gum
no peach, no plum, just a piece of bubble gum
Hey boy, whatcha name, no eat, whatcha eatin’?
hamburger, gimme some, greedy
jump out the window sayin’ eenee meenee, jump's-a-leenee, oo-pum-pum
uba-leenee, hatchee-tatchee, leverace, I love you
Eenee meenee, jump's-a-leenee, oo-pum-pum
oo-pum-pum
oo-pum-pum
oo-pum-pum
Bonus Song
As a special bonus, here is the 2nd Best Campfire song of all-time, written by Shirley Elliston and Lincoln Chase, and sung beautifully and with perfection by Shirley Elliston, and it's called "The Name Game".
The Name Game by Shirley Elliston
Few artists can eschew feelings of the night better than Sandwich Fail (打倒三明治), a Taiwanese band formed in 2019. When hearing their music for the first time, the listener can imagine themselves inside a smokey bar gazing at the house band up on stage.
(Work in progress...)
Latest Videos
As I listen to the song "Roadkill", there's a feeling of mellowness that fills the air.
Roadkill by Sandwich Fail (打倒三明治)
As a bonus, here is our favorite two Sandwich Fail songs, "Night Wandering (夜走)" and "Romantic Scum (浪漫人渣)".
Night Wandering (夜走) by Sandwich Fail (打倒三明治)
Sandwich Fail (打倒三明治) - Romantic Scum (浪漫人渣)
Sir Paul McCartney is a god, and just about every aspect of his life has been dissected and written about a million times over. However, did you know that he likes to make Bagel Sandwiches?
Paul McCartney and his two daughters, Mary and Stella, were being interviewed by Romesh Ranganathan and discussed the secret to making the perfect bagel, also known as the McCartney sandwich.
However, we immediately wondered if a bagel can be placed into the sandwich category.
Is a Bagel Sandwich considered an Actual Sandwich?
According to the Food And Wine website, "A buttered bagel is a sandwich because it requires someone to slice it and spread an ingredient in the center. (It's) a food that consists of two pieces of bread with a filling in between them. If the bread isn't sliced or spreads are on the side then it is not a sandwich." 1
Therefore, by their definition, the McCartney Bagel Sandwich is considered a real sandwich.
It's a fascinating interview, and you can see it below through a link to Paul McCartney's Youtube Channel.
The McCartney Sandwich: Paul, Mary, and Stella
Subcategories
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Sandwich Rock Article Count: 48
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Sandwich Sports Article Count: 10
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Sandwich Holidays Article Count: 30
Sandwich Holidays Around The World
Sandwich Culture Article Count: 9
This is about how Sandwiches influence History, Art, and Culture.
The Last Sandwich Article Count: 9
These are articles about people who discuss their last sandwich and what makes it special for them. This is the Philosophy of Sandwiches.