I am researching traditional and popular songs which refer to any character named "Johnny," looking particularly for "Johnnies" who are trickster figures. This is any character who (a) tricks another, usually someone in authority, to get his way, or (b) is an outlaw lover, Don Juan type, or (c) is a shapeshifter who changes his appearance to get his way, or (d) is often a musician, or (e) any combination of the above.

There are many traditional songs with "Johnnies" of this type (although American ones, or songs that have flouished particularly in America) are of particular interest to me. However, I really need help finding popular songs, especially rock and roll songs, with these kinds of characters (even if they're not named "Johnny," perhaps going by names like "Hambone," "Midnight Rider," "Jumping Jack Flash," etc., etc.

Can anyone help me in this? It would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Gary Elliott