The whole world knows by now that former New York governor Eliot Spitzer spent $80,000 on prostitutes, resulting in shame, resignation from his elected office, and uncounted snarky comments. In the spirit of totally unnecessary piling-on, here are some songs about hookers.

Bugotrak “House Of The Rising Sun” (Traditional/The Animals)
People who know me know that the only thing I love more than Tom Jones is Tuvan throat singing.

Dr. John “Milneburg Joys” (Jelly Roll Morton)
I wonder what the Milneburg Chamber of Commerce thinks of this song?

Fall Out Boy “Roxanne” (The Police)
This is a pretty smoking tune, honestly better than I thought it would be. It’s still one of the creepiest obsessive-stalker songs ever to make it onto the Top 40.

The Village People “Just A Gigolo” (Louis Prima)
Why wasn’t this song a big hit? It distills the whole ethos of the Village People so well.

Fine Young Cannibals “Love For Sale” (Billie Holiday)
Give him a go, people. His love is only slightly soiled.