I've been known to bungle and misunderstand lyrics to my favorite songs -- often. For years, I thought Billy Squier's "Stroke Me, Stroke Me" was actually "Long Live, Skunk Man." Which in all fairness, made more sense to me as a 12-year-old than "Stroke Me" did.

Another bad one: Pete Townshend surely was singing "Let Mother Open The Door" -- right? I never did understand his fascination with parental duties, so imagine my relief when I found it was "Let My Love Open The Door." (Seriously though -- he cranked out some brilliant songs during his solo career, didn't he?)

But my favorite one of all:

George Benson singing "Give Me The Knife?" Wow, he's pretty happy for someone who obviously wants to kill somebody. I still can't sing along with changing "Night" to "Knife." His 1980 tune hit the Top 5 on the pop, R&B and jazz charts.

Benson is playing Tampa's Ford Amphitheatre on Saturday, April 5. His performance is part of a two-day concert. Other acts playing include Boz Scaggs, Al Green and Dr. John. Go to the Ford Amp website for more info.

(Be forewarned: I'm betting they'll escort you out quietly and quickly if you start yelling 'Give Me The Knife').