What would we do without music? But a song, unlike what some people may think, doesn't just need a singer. It also needs someone to write its words and someone to compose it. Sometimes all three are the same person, but quite often they aren't. So, for these famous songs, can you tell me who wrote the lyrics? Also, if you feel like listening to them again, check out the answers to listen to any of these songs right now!
Who wrote the song 'Big Yellow Taxi' (1970)?
Who wrote the song 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' (1939)?
Who wrote the 1962 song 'The Loco-Motion', sung by Little Eva?
Who wrote the 1965 hit song, 'Respect' (1965)?
Who wrote the song 'Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon' (1966)?
Which song was partly written by Burt Bacharach?
I Only Have Eyes For You (1959)
Coat of Many Colors (1968)
Who wrote the song 'Coat of Many Colors' (1968)?
Who wrote the United States' national anthem?
John Stafford Smith composed it. Enjoy a beautiful rendition by the late Whitney Houston
Who wrote the song 'Hallelujah' (1984)?
Who wrote the song 'Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes' (1986)?
Who wrote the song 'Sultans of Swing' (1978)?
Perhaps Try Again?
You didn't seem to really know these classic songs. This doesn't mean we can't just start singing and you won't join in! It just means you don't really remember the songwriters, and that's fine! However, it may be time to give them a listen again, these are some super cool songs, each remembered over the generations, covered many times over and sung to this day.
Have a look at our answers to listen to all these songs yourself!
Nicely Done!
You did really well for yourself, getting many of these correctly, and showing you do remember these classic songs, and it's hard to remember the singers, not to mention the songwriters! You probably spent many a happy hour listening to these dulcet tones, and indeed these songs are generation shapers and world movers. They are forever being covered and sung to this day. Have a look at our answers to listen to all these songs yourself!
Gosh, You're Good!
Wow! You really know your stuff! You obviously love music and love classic songs. Most people know who sings a song but not always who wrote it! You've probably spent many happy hours listening to these songs, and still do. We're happy to hear it because these songs are just too good and too much fun not to listen to from time to time. Congratulations! Have a look at our answers to listen to all these songs yourself!
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