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China Boy

"China Boy" is a 1922 popular song written by Phil Boutelje and Dick Winfree.

He's Got the Whole World in His Hands

The song made the popular song charts in a 1958 version by English singer Laurie London with the Geoff Love Orchestra, which went all the way to #1 of the Most Played by Jockeys song list in the USA and went to number three on the R&B charts.

In the Middle of an Island

"In the Middle of an Island" is a popular song written by Nick Acquaviva and Ted Varnick and published in 1957.

Jack Lawrence

Lawrence also wrote the lyrics for "Tenderly", Rosemary Clooney's trademark song (in collaboration with composer Walter Gross, as well as the English language lyric to "Beyond the Sea" (based on Charles Trenet's French language song "La mer"), the trademark song for Bobby Darin.

Moonburn

"Moonburn" is a 1936 American popular song written by Hoagy Carmichael and Edward Heyman.

Paris in the Spring

Paris in the Spring is a popular song composed in 1935, with lyrics by Mack Gordon and music by Harry Revel.

Petticoats of Portugal

Petticoats of Portugal is a popular song with music and Lyrics by Michael Durso, Mel Mitchell and Murl Kahn.

Quarter to Three

"Quarter to Three" is a popular song, adapted and expanded from "A Night with Daddy 'G' - Part 1" (Legrand LEG 1004), an instrumental by the Church Street Five, which was written by Gene Barge, Frank Guida and Joseph Royster, and sung by Gary U.S. Bonds.

That's When Your Heartaches Begin

On the A-side, he recorded "My Happiness", later made famous by Connie Francis in 1958, while he recorded "That's When Your Heartaches Begin" for the B-side.

The Things We Did Last Summer

"The Things We Did Last Summer" is a popular song from 1946.

There Must Be Somebody Else

There Must Be Somebody Else is a 1927 American popular song written by Maceo Pinkard, Archie Gottler and Sidney Clare.

World Weary

"World Weary" is a popular song written by Noël Coward, for his 1928 musical, This Year of Grace, where it was introduced by Beatrice Lillie.


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A Sunday Kind of Love

"A Sunday Kind of Love" is a popular song composed by Barbara Belle, Anita Leonard, Stan Rhodes, and Louis Prima and was published in 1946.

Baja Marimba Band

Wechter soon composed the popular song "Spanish Flea" for Alpert, who encouraged him to form his own group for A&M Records.

BeForU discography

BeForU debuted in 2000 with their popular song "DIVE," which was notable as being the first J-POP song in the Dance Dance Revolution series.

Bobby Cruz

As an experiment, they recorded what would become their most popular song, the salsa-merengue fusion "Juan en la Ciudad" (Juan in the City), in which Cruz's lyrics narrate the Parable of the Prodigal Son.

Brian Calzini

The band recorded a few songs in 2009, including a cover of B.o.B's popular song "Airplanes", featuring Tom Denney (ex-A Day to Remember) and former band mate Kellin Quinn (Sleeping with Sirens).

Chattanoogie Shoe Shine Boy

"Chattanoogie Shoe Shine Boy" (also known as Chattanooga Shoe Shine Boy) is a popular song written by Harry Stone and Jack Stapp and published in 1950.

Fred Fassert

Fred Fassert (born 1935) is most famously known as the writer of the popular song "Barbara Ann," which was originally written for the band that he was in at the time, The Regents.

Get Thee Behind Me Satan

"Get Thee Behind Me Satan" is a popular song written by Irving Berlin for the 1936 film Follow the Fleet, where it was introduced by Harriet Hilliard.

Hands to Heaven

"Hands to Heaven" is the title of a popular song released in 1987 and peaking on the charts in 1988 (see 1988 in music) by the English pop group Breathe.

Harbour Lights

"Harbor Lights", a popular song by Hugh Williams (pseudonym for Will Grosz) with lyrics by Jimmy Kennedy

How Much for Happy

The thirteenth was a remake of the popular song by Jimi Hendrix, "Hey Joe".

I Want to Go with You

"I Want to Go with You" is the title of a popular song from 1966 (see 1966 in music) by the American country music singer Eddy Arnold.

I've Got Five Dollars

"I've Got Five Dollars" is a 1931 popular song composed by Richard Rodgers, with lyrics by Lorenz Hart for the musical America's Sweetheart (1931) where it was introduced by Harriette Lake (a/k/a/ Ann Sothern) and Jack Whiting.

In My Merry Oldsmobile

"In My Merry Oldsmobile" is a popular song from 1905, with music by Gus Edwards and lyrics by Vincent P. Bryan.

Inka Dinka Doo

"Inka Dinka Doo" is a 1933 popular song whose words were written by Ben Ryan, and whose music was composed by James Francis "Jimmy" Durante.

Ireland Must Be Heaven, for My Mother Came from There

"Ireland Must Be Heaven, for My Mother Came from There" is a popular song with music by Fred Fisher and lyrics by Joseph McCarthy and Howard Johnson, published in 1916.

It's a Lovely Day Today

"It's a Lovely Day Today" is a popular song written by Irving Berlin and was published in 1950.

Jack Spector

In it, a reporter asks the astronauts questions about a fictional "Achilles moon flight", with the responses taken from snippets of popular songs of the day.

Joaquín Valverde Sanjuán

Quinito Valverde was also well known for a popular song called "Clavelitos" (Little Carnations) with words by José Juan Cadenas, which has been sung and recorded by performers as diverse as Conchita Supervía, Lucrezia Bori, Amelita Galli-Curci, Rosa Ponselle, Antonina Nezhdanova, Victoria de los Ángeles, and Florence Foster Jenkins.

Kavi Pradeep

Mashaal (1950) was his next film and it features the extremely popular song "Upar Gagan Vishal" sung by Manna Dey.

Kenneth Burke

In later life, his New Jersey farm was a popular summer retreat for his extended family, as reported by his grandson Harry Chapin, a contemporary popular song artist.

La Terza Luna

"La Terza Luna" is an Italian popular song recorded by the American pop singer Neil Sedaka, written and arranged by Luis Enriquez Bacalov with the text by Franco Migliacci.

Manhã de Carnaval

"Manhã de Carnaval" ("Morning of Carnival"), is the title of the most popular song by Brazilian composer Luiz Bonfá and lyricist Antônio Maria.

Mark Sandrich

However, while all these were hits, it is Holiday Inn in 1942 starring Fred Astaire and Bing Crosby, with music by Irving Berlin, that is most remembered today, for it introduced the song "White Christmas" performed by the crooner Crosby which remained the biggest selling popular song for fifty-two years.

May the Good Lord Bless and Keep You

"May the Good Lord Bless and Keep You" is a popular song by Meredith Willson, originally published in 1950.

Maybe You'll Be There

"Maybe You'll Be There" is a popular song composed by Rube Bloom, with lyrics written by Sammy Gallop.

My Special Angel

"My Special Angel" is a popular song by Jimmy Duncan, published in 1957.

Nancy Hamilton

She is best known as the lyricist for the popular song, "How High the Moon."

One Hundred Steps

The film opens with Peppino as a small child singing the popular song “Volare” with his brother in the back seat of a car on the way to a family gathering.

Only Love Can Break a Heart

"Only Love Can Break a Heart" is the title of a popular song from 1962 (see 1962 in music) performed by the American singer-songwriter Gene Pitney.

Polka Dots and Moonbeams

"Polka Dots and Moonbeams" is a popular song with music by Jimmy Van Heusen and lyrics by Johnny Burke, published in 1940.

Rock-a-Doodle-Doo

Rock-a-Doodle-Doo is a popular song and hit single by British singer Linda Lewis.

Save Your Sorrow

"Save Your Sorrow (For Tomorrow)" is a popular song first published in 1925 written by Tin Pan Alley tunesmiths, Al Sherman and B.G.DeSylva.

Sayaji Baug

The video for the popular song "Chakke pe Chakka, Chakke pe Gadi..." by Shankar Jaikishan from the film Brahmachari was shot on this train.

Skweeze Me, Pleeze Me

"Skweeze Me, Pleeze Me" is a popular song in the UK by Slade.

Slumming on Park Avenue

"Slumming on Park Avenue" is a popular song written by Irving Berlin for the 1937 film On the Avenue, where it was introduced by Alice Faye.

Ten Little Injuns

"Ten Little Injuns" is a popular song written by Septimus Winner in 1868 for the minstrel trade.

The Night Has a Thousand Eyes

"The Night Has a Thousand Eyes" (song), a popular song by Benjamin Weisman, Dorothy Wayne, and Marilynn Garrett made famous by Bobby Vee.

The Petit Paumé

The Petit Paumé is a student association of EMLYON Business School created in 1968, which name comes from Jacques Brel's popular song Les Paumés du petit matin (1962).

This Could Be the Start of Something

"This Could Be the Start of Something" (generally known as "This Could Be the Start of Something Big") is a popular song by Steve Allen, published in 1956.

Till I Waltz Again with You

"Till I Waltz Again with You" is a popular song written by Sid Prosen and published in 1952.

Tommy Leach

-- recanted or recounted? --> to Lawrence Ritter, is the Boston Royal Rooters constant chanting of the popular song "Tessie" threw Honus Wagner off his game, though it is more likely that Wagner played hurt during the series.

Tunica Resorts, Mississippi

Businesses other than the casinos include a small number of motels, convenience stores and fast food restaurants, along with an outlet-style shopping center and the community's oldest business, the Hollywood Cafe — a blues club immortalized in the popular song "Walking in Memphis" by Marc Cohn in 1991.

Under the Bridges of Paris

"Under the Bridges of Paris" is a 1914 popular song with music written by Vincent Scotto, the original French lyrics (entitled "Sous les ponts de Paris") by Jean Rodor (1914), and English lyrics by Dorcas Cochran (1952).

What Can I Say After I Say I'm Sorry?

"What Can I Say After I Say I'm Sorry?" is a popular song by Walter Donaldson and Abe Lyman, published in 1926.

What the World Needs Now

"What the World Needs Now Is Love", a 1965 popular song with lyrics by Hal David and music composed by Burt Bacharach

You're Getting to Be a Habit with Me

"You're Getting to Be a Habit with Me" is a 1932 popular song with music by Harry Warren and the lyrics by Al Dubin.