Finish the Lyric
L-O-V-E was a song made famous by Nat King Cole in 1965 and has become a staple of the 'Love Song' genre. Finish these lyrics:
"Two in love can make it, take my heart but please don't break it, ________________________"
"Two in love can make it, take my heart but please don't break it, love was made for me and you."
This classic song first recorded in the 1930s has been performed by artists from Doris Day to Ella Fitzgerald, to the Mamas & the Papas
Dream a Little Dream of Me
This classic song was made famous in 1967 by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
Ain't No Mountain High Enough
This take on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is one of the most beloved and critically acclaimed musicals of all time. With music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, it first premiered on Broadway in 1957.
Maria; West Side Story
This group from Liverpool, England, began their ascent to superstardom in the 1960 and has one of the most extensive and well-known catalogues of music of all time, with 'All You Need Is Love' being one of their most famous.
The Beatles
Iconic duo Elton John and Bernie Taupin first released 'Your Song' in 1970 to critical acclaim. Finish these lyrics:
"I hope you don't mind, I hope you don't mind, that I put down in words, _________________________"
"I hope you don't mind, I hope you don't mind, that I put down in words, how wonderful life is while you're in the world"
Originally written and made famous by French singer Edith Piaf, this timeless song has been covered by countless artists all over the world
La Vie en Rose
First recorded in 1976 by Elton John and Kiki Dee, this song was never included on any of John's official albums, but has become one of his most well-known
Don't Go Breaking My Heart
Entirely conceptualized and created by Meredith Wilson, this musical became an instant classic when it hit Broadway in 1957.
Till There Was You; The Music Man
'My Girl' was first recorded by this iconic group in 1964. Formed in 1960s Chicago, they became significant to the evolution of R&B and Soul music in the 60s and 70s.
The Temptations
'Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You' became a solo hit in 1967 for the Four Season's frontman Frankie Valli. Finish these lyrics:
"I wanna hold you so much, at long last love has arrived, _____________, ________________, can't take my eyes off of you."
"I wanna hold you so much, at long last love has arrived, and I thank God I'm alive, you're just too good to be true, can't take my eyes off of you."
Made famous by Elvis Presley in 1972, this song has found its home in the media, often being used in film, most notably the Disney movie Lilo and Stitch in 2002
Burnin' Love
Islands in the Stream
This musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber has been the longest ever running Broadway show. Having premiered in 1986, its Broadway run went from 1988-2023.
All I Ask Of You; Phantom of the Opera
In the song 'Cecilia' a man pleads with his lover to come back to him. This songwriting duo was a staple of the 1960s and 70s folk rock genre, with several well known hits that are still loved and covered often today.
Simon and Garfunkel
The song 'Daisy Bell' was first written and recorded in the 1890s, and nearly 140 years later, it is still a cheekily beloved classic. Finish these lyrics:
"I'm half crazy, all for the love of you, it won't be a stylish marriage, I can't afford a carriage, _____________________"
"I'm half crazy, all for the love of you, it won't be a stylish marriage, I can't afford a carriage, but you'll look sweet upon the seat of a bicycle built for two."
This powerful ballad by Swedish pop group ABBA became a hit in 1980 when it was released, and was even included in the 2008 movie musical 'Mamma Mia' starring Meryl Streep
The Winner Takes It All
Created by the famous paring of Rodgers and Hammerstein and first premiering in 1945, this musical was also adapted into a 1956 film starring Gordon MacRae and Shirley Jones.
If I Loved You; Carousel
This hopeful ballad describes the fear but also the joy of falling in love. It was made famous by Bette Midler in 1979 when she recorded it for a movie with the same title as the song
The Rose