#popularsong — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #popularsong, aggregated by home.social.
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"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.
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"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.
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"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.
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"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.
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"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.
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"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.
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"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".
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"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.
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"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).
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"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.
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"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.
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"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.
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"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.
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"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.
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"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.
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"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.
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"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.
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"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.
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"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.
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"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').
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"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.
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"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.
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"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.
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"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.
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"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.
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"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.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-B7zuxnmqvs -
"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.
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"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.
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"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.
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"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.
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"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).
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"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.
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"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.
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"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.
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"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.
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"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.
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"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.
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"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.
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"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.
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"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.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMO6H2qvfcU -
"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.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMO6H2qvfcU -
"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).
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"Body and Soul" is a #popularSong and #jazzStandard written in 1930 with music by #JohnnyGreen and lyrics by #EdwardHeyman, #RobertSour and #FrankEyton. It was also used as the musical theme and underscoring in the American #filmNoir #boxing #drama #BodyAndSoul.
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"Body and Soul" is a #popularSong and #jazzStandard written in 1930 with music by #JohnnyGreen and lyrics by #EdwardHeyman, #RobertSour and #FrankEyton. It was also used as the musical theme and underscoring in the American #filmNoir #boxing #drama #BodyAndSoul.
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"Body and Soul" is a #popularSong and #jazzStandard written in 1930 with music by #JohnnyGreen and lyrics by #EdwardHeyman, #RobertSour and #FrankEyton. It was also used as the musical theme and underscoring in the American #filmNoir #boxing #drama #BodyAndSoul.
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"Body and Soul" is a #popularSong and #jazzStandard written in 1930 with music by #JohnnyGreen and lyrics by #EdwardHeyman, #RobertSour and #FrankEyton. It was also used as the musical theme and underscoring in the American #filmNoir #boxing #drama #BodyAndSoul.
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"Body and Soul" is a #popularSong and #jazzStandard written in 1930 with music by #JohnnyGreen and lyrics by #EdwardHeyman, #RobertSour and #FrankEyton. It was also used as the musical theme and underscoring in the American #filmNoir #boxing #drama #BodyAndSoul.
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"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.
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"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.
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"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.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56nGw1OwJko