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  1. "I Wanna Be Around" is a #popularSong credited to Sadie Vimmerstedt and #JohnnyMercer. In the lyrics, the singer declares that he "wants to be around" when the woman who spurned him inevitably gets her heart broken.
    youtube.com/watch?v=zq0LN8rWRno

  2. "I Wanna Be Around" is a #popularSong credited to Sadie Vimmerstedt and #JohnnyMercer. In the lyrics, the singer declares that he "wants to be around" when the woman who spurned him inevitably gets her heart broken.
    youtube.com/watch?v=zq0LN8rWRno

  3. "I Wanna Be Around" is a #popularSong credited to Sadie Vimmerstedt and #JohnnyMercer. In the lyrics, the singer declares that he "wants to be around" when the woman who spurned him inevitably gets her heart broken.
    youtube.com/watch?v=zq0LN8rWRno

  4. "I Wanna Be Around" is a #popularSong credited to Sadie Vimmerstedt and #JohnnyMercer. In the lyrics, the singer declares that he "wants to be around" when the woman who spurned him inevitably gets her heart broken.
    youtube.com/watch?v=zq0LN8rWRno

  5. "I Wanna Be Around" is a #popularSong credited to Sadie Vimmerstedt and #JohnnyMercer. In the lyrics, the singer declares that he "wants to be around" when the woman who spurned him inevitably gets her heart broken.
    youtube.com/watch?v=zq0LN8rWRno

  6. "Say It with Music" is a #popularSong written by #IrvingBerlin. It was introduced in the #MusicBoxRevue of 1921, where it was the de facto theme song and sung as a duet. The song was popularised by #PaulWhitemanAndHisOrchestra on 30 August 1921; this recording debuted on the charts on 12 November of that year, remained there for 14 weeks and peaked at number 1. Other popular versions in 1921/22 were by #JohnSteel and by #BenSelvin.
    youtube.com/watch?v=isXb-DUBq-k

  7. "The Impossible Dream (The Quest)" is a #popularSong composed by #MitchLeigh, with lyrics written by #JoeDarion. It was written for the 1965 Broadway musical #ManOfLaMancha and originally performed by that play's star #RichardKiley and featured in the 1972 film of the same name. The complete song is first sung by #DonQuixote as he stands vigil over his armor, in response to Aldonza (#Dulcinea)'s question about what he means by "following the quest".
    youtube.com/watch?v=2_Oomvnkvco

  8. "Das Glühwürmchen", known in English as "The Glow-Worm", is a song from #PaulLincke's 1902 operetta Lysistrata, with #German lyrics by #HeinzBoltenBackers. In the operetta, it is performed as a trio with three female solo voices singing alternately and the women's chorus joining in the refrain. Rhythmically, it is in the form of a #gavotte. The song, with its familiar chorus, was translated into English and became an American #popularSong.
    youtube.com/watch?v=dxQmKesa8oU

  9. "Have I Told You Lately That I Love You?" is a #popularSong written by Scotty Wiseman for the 1944 musical film, #SingNeighborSing and performed by #LuluBelleAndScotty. It was their greatest hit and one of the first country music songs to attract major attention in the pop music field. Although the song was featured in the movie, it was not released by Lulu Belle and Scotty until 1947 (and then again in 1956).
    youtube.com/watch?v=3hIBZUuosmo

  10. "I Will Follow Him" is a #popularSong that was first recorded in 1961 by #FranckPourcel, as an #instrumental entitled "Chariot". The song achieved its widest success when it was recorded by American singer #LittlePeggyMarch with #English lyrics on January 7, 1963. The #music was written by Franck Pourcel (using the #pseudonym J.W. Stole) and #PaulMauriat (using the pseudonym Del Roma). It was adapted by #ArthurAltman.
    youtube.com/watch?v=V-7vnnuaoog

  11. "Knock Three Times" is a #popularSong credited simply to "#Dawn", obscuring the actual performers. It was released as a single which hit No. 1 on the #Billboard #Hot100 in January 1971 and eventually sold six million copies. It reached No. 2 on 'Billboard's "#EasyListening" survey. Outside the US, "Knock Three Times" also claimed the No. 1 spot on the #UKSinglesChart.
    youtube.com/watch?v=JCZr8Yl3wAc

  12. "Chanson D'Amour" (#French for 'Love Song'; pronounced [ʃɑ̃sɔ̃ damuʁ]) is a #popularSong written by #WayneShanklin. A 1977 recording by #theManhattanTransfer was an international hit, reaching number one on the #UKSinglesChart.
    youtube.com/watch?v=uZNJhSWe7Ic

  13. "A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody" is a #popularSong written by #IrvingBerlin in 1919 which became the theme song of the #ZiegfeldFollies. The first verse and refrain are considered part of the #GreatAmericanSongbook and are often covered as a #jazzStandard.
    youtube.com/watch?v=N_BGWbryBkA

  14. "When Will I Be Loved" is a #popularSong written by #PhilEverly of #theEverlyBrothers, who had a US top-ten hit with it in 1960. #LindaRonstadt covered the song in 1975, and her version was an even bigger hit in the US, peaking at No. 2. #VinceGill also covered it in 1994 on the soundtrack of the film #8Seconds.
    youtube.com/watch?v=VmJg7PpAqxg

  15. "There! I've Said It Again" is a #popularSong written and published by #ReddEvans and #DavidMann in 1941. In early 1945, #VaughnMonroeAndHisOrchestra released Victor 20–1637, which reached the number one position on the #BillboardsNationalRadioAirplayChart for five straight weeks, then no.2 for six more weeks, and a total run of 29 weeks. It finished 1945 as the #no4RecordOfTheYear.
    youtube.com/watch?v=-Xc3sbkta6E

  16. "There! I've Said It Again" is a #popularSong written and published by #ReddEvans and #DavidMann in 1941. In early 1945, #VaughnMonroeAndHisOrchestra released Victor 20–1637, which reached the number one position on the #BillboardsNationalRadioAirplayChart for five straight weeks, then no.2 for six more weeks, and a total run of 29 weeks. It finished 1945 as the #no4RecordOfTheYear.
    youtube.com/watch?v=-Xc3sbkta6E

  17. "There! I've Said It Again" is a #popularSong written and published by #ReddEvans and #DavidMann in 1941. In early 1945, #VaughnMonroeAndHisOrchestra released Victor 20–1637, which reached the number one position on the #BillboardsNationalRadioAirplayChart for five straight weeks, then no.2 for six more weeks, and a total run of 29 weeks. It finished 1945 as the #no4RecordOfTheYear.
    youtube.com/watch?v=-Xc3sbkta6E

  18. "There! I've Said It Again" is a #popularSong written and published by #ReddEvans and #DavidMann in 1941. In early 1945, #VaughnMonroeAndHisOrchestra released Victor 20–1637, which reached the number one position on the #BillboardsNationalRadioAirplayChart for five straight weeks, then no.2 for six more weeks, and a total run of 29 weeks. It finished 1945 as the #no4RecordOfTheYear.
    youtube.com/watch?v=-Xc3sbkta6E

  19. "There! I've Said It Again" is a #popularSong written and published by #ReddEvans and #DavidMann in 1941. In early 1945, #VaughnMonroeAndHisOrchestra released Victor 20–1637, which reached the number one position on the #BillboardsNationalRadioAirplayChart for five straight weeks, then no.2 for six more weeks, and a total run of 29 weeks. It finished 1945 as the #no4RecordOfTheYear.
    youtube.com/watch?v=-Xc3sbkta6E

  20. "Mr. Sandman" (or "Mister Sandman") is a #popularSong written by #PatBallard and published in 1954. It was first recorded in May of that year by #VaughnMonroe and his #orchestra and later that year by #TheChordettes and #theFourAces. The song's lyrics convey a request to "#MrSandman" to "bring me a dream" – the traditional association of the #folkloric figure (but in this context the meaning of dream is more akin to '#dreamboat').
    youtube.com/watch?v=pD2hj8R_xF4

  21. "Blue Velvet" is a #popularSong written and composed in 1950 by #BernieWayne and Lee Morris. A top 20 hit for #TonyBennett in its original 1951 version, the song has since been #rerecorded many times, with a 1963 version by #BobbyVinton reaching No. 1.
    youtube.com/watch?v=F5K8yazmUJg

  22. "Blue Velvet" is a #popularSong written and composed in 1950 by #BernieWayne and Lee Morris. A top 20 hit for #TonyBennett in its original 1951 version, the song has since been #rerecorded many times, with a 1963 version by #BobbyVinton reaching No. 1.
    youtube.com/watch?v=F5K8yazmUJg

  23. "Fools Rush In" (1940) is a #popularSong. The lyrics were written by #JohnnyMercer with music by #RubeBloom. History of the song according to The Billboard, September 28, 1940 issue, page 34: Four years ago (1936) "Fools Rush In" was known as "Shangrila," composed by Rube Bloom and introduced in one of the production numbers at the Chez Paree, Chicago. Little was heard of it until this past summer when Rube played it for Bregman, Vocco and Conn.
    youtube.com/watch?v=-B7zuxnmqvs

  24. "Fools Rush In" (1940) is a #popularSong. The lyrics were written by #JohnnyMercer with music by #RubeBloom. History of the song according to The Billboard, September 28, 1940 issue, page 34: Four years ago (1936) "Fools Rush In" was known as "Shangrila," composed by Rube Bloom and introduced in one of the production numbers at the Chez Paree, Chicago. Little was heard of it until this past summer when Rube played it for Bregman, Vocco and Conn.
    youtube.com/watch?v=-B7zuxnmqvs

  25. "Fools Rush In" (1940) is a #popularSong. The lyrics were written by #JohnnyMercer with music by #RubeBloom. History of the song according to The Billboard, September 28, 1940 issue, page 34: Four years ago (1936) "Fools Rush In" was known as "Shangrila," composed by Rube Bloom and introduced in one of the production numbers at the Chez Paree, Chicago. Little was heard of it until this past summer when Rube played it for Bregman, Vocco and Conn.
    youtube.com/watch?v=-B7zuxnmqvs

  26. "Fools Rush In" (1940) is a #popularSong. The lyrics were written by #JohnnyMercer with music by #RubeBloom. History of the song according to The Billboard, September 28, 1940 issue, page 34: Four years ago (1936) "Fools Rush In" was known as "Shangrila," composed by Rube Bloom and introduced in one of the production numbers at the Chez Paree, Chicago. Little was heard of it until this past summer when Rube played it for Bregman, Vocco and Conn.
    youtube.com/watch?v=-B7zuxnmqvs

  27. "Fools Rush In" (1940) is a #popularSong. The lyrics were written by #JohnnyMercer with music by #RubeBloom. History of the song according to The Billboard, September 28, 1940 issue, page 34: Four years ago (1936) "Fools Rush In" was known as "Shangrila," composed by Rube Bloom and introduced in one of the production numbers at the Chez Paree, Chicago. Little was heard of it until this past summer when Rube played it for Bregman, Vocco and Conn.
    youtube.com/watch?v=-B7zuxnmqvs

  28. "Don't Turn Around" is a #popularSong written by #AlbertHammond and #DianeWarren. It was originally recorded by American singer #TinaTurner and released as the #Bside to her 1986 #hitSingle "#TypicalMale". It has since been included on Turner's compilation album #TheCollectedRecordingsSixtiesToNineties (1994), as well as featuring in the Tina #musical since 2018. The song has been #covered by numerous artists, most notably by #LutherIngram in 1987, #Aswad in 1988.
    youtube.com/watch?v=SoRqrVs2sac

  29. "Blue Velvet" is a #popularSong written and composed in 1950 by #BernieWayne and Lee Morris. A top 20 hit for #TonyBennett in its original 1951 version, the song has since been #rerecorded many times, with a 1963 version by #BobbyVinton reaching No. 1.
    youtube.com/watch?v=zgVlUugeFn8

  30. "Blue Velvet" is a #popularSong written and composed in 1950 by #BernieWayne and Lee Morris. A top 20 hit for #TonyBennett in its original 1951 version, the song has since been #rerecorded many times, with a 1963 version by #BobbyVinton reaching No. 1.
    youtube.com/watch?v=zgVlUugeFn8

  31. "Have I Told You Lately That I Love You?" is a #popularSong written by Scotty Wiseman for the 1944 musical film, #SingNeighborSing and performed by #LuluBelleAndScotty. It was their greatest hit and one of the first country music songs to attract major attention in the pop music field. Although the song was featured in the movie, it was not released by Lulu Belle and Scotty until 1947 (and then again in 1956).
    youtube.com/watch?v=3H2KYd_cwyI

  32. "I Can't Get Started", also known as "I Can't Get Started with You" or "I Can't Get Started (With You)", is a #popularSong. It was written in 1936 by #VernonDuke (music) and #IraGershwin (lyrics) and introduced that year in the revue #ZiegfeldFolliesOf1936, where it was performed by #BobHope and #EveArden. #HalKemp and his Orchestra recorded it and it had a bit of popularity, rising briefly to 14th place on the recording charts.
    youtube.com/watch?v=HGYLrNXKtec

  33. "I Can't Get Started", also known as "I Can't Get Started with You" or "I Can't Get Started (With You)", is a #popularSong. It was written in 1936 by #VernonDuke (music) and #IraGershwin (lyrics) and introduced that year in the revue #ZiegfeldFolliesOf1936, where it was performed by #BobHope and #EveArden. #HalKemp and his Orchestra recorded it and it had a bit of popularity, rising briefly to 14th place on the recording charts.
    youtube.com/watch?v=HGYLrNXKtec

  34. "I Can't Get Started", also known as "I Can't Get Started with You" or "I Can't Get Started (With You)", is a #popularSong. It was written in 1936 by #VernonDuke (music) and #IraGershwin (lyrics) and introduced that year in the revue #ZiegfeldFolliesOf1936, where it was performed by #BobHope and #EveArden. #HalKemp and his Orchestra recorded it and it had a bit of popularity, rising briefly to 14th place on the recording charts.
    youtube.com/watch?v=HGYLrNXKtec

  35. "I Can't Get Started", also known as "I Can't Get Started with You" or "I Can't Get Started (With You)", is a #popularSong. It was written in 1936 by #VernonDuke (music) and #IraGershwin (lyrics) and introduced that year in the revue #ZiegfeldFolliesOf1936, where it was performed by #BobHope and #EveArden. #HalKemp and his Orchestra recorded it and it had a bit of popularity, rising briefly to 14th place on the recording charts.
    youtube.com/watch?v=HGYLrNXKtec

  36. "I Can't Get Started", also known as "I Can't Get Started with You" or "I Can't Get Started (With You)", is a #popularSong. It was written in 1936 by #VernonDuke (music) and #IraGershwin (lyrics) and introduced that year in the revue #ZiegfeldFolliesOf1936, where it was performed by #BobHope and #EveArden. #HalKemp and his Orchestra recorded it and it had a bit of popularity, rising briefly to 14th place on the recording charts.
    youtube.com/watch?v=HGYLrNXKtec

  37. "Broken Hearted Melody" is a #popularSong written by #HalDavid and #ShermanEdwards. It was recorded by #SarahVaughan and it became a hit for Vaughan, reaching No. 7 on Billboard Hot 100 in 1959.
    youtube.com/watch?v=RMO6H2qvfcU

  38. "Broken Hearted Melody" is a #popularSong written by #HalDavid and #ShermanEdwards. It was recorded by #SarahVaughan and it became a hit for Vaughan, reaching No. 7 on Billboard Hot 100 in 1959.
    youtube.com/watch?v=RMO6H2qvfcU

  39. "Broken Hearted Melody" is a #popularSong written by #HalDavid and #ShermanEdwards. It was recorded by #SarahVaughan and it became a hit for Vaughan, reaching No. 7 on Billboard Hot 100 in 1959.
    youtube.com/watch?v=RMO6H2qvfcU

  40. "Broken Hearted Melody" is a #popularSong written by #HalDavid and #ShermanEdwards. It was recorded by #SarahVaughan and it became a hit for Vaughan, reaching No. 7 on Billboard Hot 100 in 1959.
    youtube.com/watch?v=RMO6H2qvfcU

  41. "Broken Hearted Melody" is a #popularSong written by #HalDavid and #ShermanEdwards. It was recorded by #SarahVaughan and it became a hit for Vaughan, reaching No. 7 on Billboard Hot 100 in 1959.
    youtube.com/watch?v=RMO6H2qvfcU

  42. "Have I Told You Lately That I Love You?" is a #popularSong written by Scotty Wiseman for the 1944 musical film, #SingNeighborSing and performed by #LuluBelleAndScotty. It was their greatest hit and one of the first country music songs to attract major attention in the pop music field. Although the song was featured in the movie, it was not released by Lulu Belle and Scotty until 1947 (and then again in 1956).
    youtube.com/watch?v=Ey5jJTrrcfo

  43. "Roses Are Red (My Love)" is a #popularSong composed by Al Byron and #PaulEvans. It was recorded by #BobbyVinton, backed by Robert Mersey and his Orchestra, in New York City in February 1962, and released in April 1962, and the song was his first hit.
    youtube.com/watch?v=Z4yaA1K5uU0

  44. "Roses Are Red (My Love)" is a #popularSong composed by Al Byron and #PaulEvans. It was recorded by #BobbyVinton, backed by Robert Mersey and his Orchestra, in New York City in February 1962, and released in April 1962, and the song was his first hit.
    youtube.com/watch?v=Z4yaA1K5uU0

  45. "Chanson D'Amour" (#French for 'Love Song'; pronounced [ʃɑ̃sɔ̃ damuʁ]) is a #popularSong written by #WayneShanklin. A 1977 recording by #theManhattanTransfer was an international hit, reaching number one on the #UKSinglesChart.
    youtube.com/watch?v=56nGw1OwJko