Who Wrote the Famous Song?

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 'Your Song'?
Elton John
John Lennon
Leonard Cohen
Joni Mitchell
Who wrote the song 'Big Yellow Taxi' (1970)?
Joni Mitchell
Carole King
Janis Joplin
Aretha Franklin
Who wrote the song 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' (1939)?
Yip Harburg
Perry Como
George Gershwin
Cole Porter
Who wrote the 1962 song 'The Loco-Motion', sung by Little Eva?
Carole King
Little Eva
Otis Redding
Nina Simone
Who wrote the 1965 hit song, 'Respect' (1965)?
Otis Redding
Aretha Franklin
Elvis Presley
Sam Cooke
Who wrote the song 'Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon' (1966)?
Neil Diamond
Bruce Springsteen
Barry White
Alice Cooper
Which song was partly written by Burt Bacharach?
Magic Moments (1957)
I Only Have Eyes For You (1959)
Coat of Many Colors (1968)
All Shook Up (1957)
Who wrote the song 'Coat of Many Colors' (1968)?
Dolly Parton
Olivia Newton-John
Carole King
Barbara Streisand
Who wrote the United States' national anthem?
Francis Scott Key
Elizabeth “Betsy” Ross
John Stafford Smith
Benjamin Franklin
Who wrote the song 'Hallelujah' (1984)?
Leonard Cohen
Neil Young
Paul McCartney
Elton John
Who wrote the song 'Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes' (1986)?
Paul Simon
Bryan Adams
Michael Bublé
David Bowie
Who wrote the song 'Sultans of Swing' (1978)?
Mark Knopfler
David Knopfler
John Illsley
Alan Clark
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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