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I Love You More And More Every Day	Don Robertson	Country	"I Love You More and More Every Day" is a song written by Don Robertson and performed by Al Martino. It reached #3 on the adult contemporary chart, #9 on the U.S. pop chart, and #11 on the Cashbox chart in 1964. The single was arranged by Peter DeAngelis and produced by Voyle Gilmore.
I Only Have Eyes For You	Harry Warren, Al Dubin	R&B	"I Only Have Eyes for You" is a romantic love song by composer Harry Warren and lyricist Al Dubin. It was written for the film Dames (1934) when Dick Powell introduced it. Several successful recordings of the song were made in 1934; later, there were charted versions by The Flamingos ( 1959) and Art Garfunkel (1975)
I Only Want To Be With You	Mike Hawker & Ivor Raymonde	Latin	"I Only Want to Be with You" is a song written by Mike Hawker and Ivor Raymonde. It was the debut solo single released by British singer Dusty Springfield under her long-time producer Johnny Franz. It peaked at number 4 on the UK Singles chart in January 1964. Three remakes of the song have been UK chart hits, the first two by the Bay City Rollers (1976) and The Tourists (1979) and the 1989 remake by Samantha Fox. In the US, the song has been a Top 40 hit three times.
I saw her standing there	John Lennon, Paul McCartney	Rock	"I Saw Her Standing There" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles written primarily by Paul McCartney with some contributions from John Lennon. It is the opening track on the band's 1963 debut UK album Please Please Me and their debut US album Introducing... The Beatles. Capitol Records released the song in the United States as the B-side on the label's first single by the Beatles, "I Want to Hold Your Hand" The song was ranked No. 139 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
I Saw Three Ships	Traditional English Carol	Folk	"I Saw Three Ships (Come Sailing In)" is an English Christmas carol, listed as number 700 in the Roud Folk Song Index. The lyrics mention the ships sailing into Bethlehem, but the nearest body of water is the Dead Sea about 20 miles (32 km) away.
I Say A Little Prayer	Burt Bacharach, Hal David	R&B	"I Say a Little Prayer" is a song written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David for Dionne Warwick. It was originally released as a single in December 1967, peaking at number four on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 pop singles chart. On the R&B Singles chart it peaked at number eight. The track went unreleased until September 1967, when it was introduced on the album The Windows of the World. The B-side, "(Theme from) Valley of the Dolls", would become another hit for Warwick.
Idle Moments	Grant Green	Jazz	Idle Moments is a 1963 jazz album, released in 1965, by guitarist Grant Green. It features performances by Joe Henderson on tenor saxophone, Bobby Hutcherson on vibes, Blue Note in-house producer Duke Pearson on piano, Bob Cranshaw on bass, and Al Harewood on drums. It is best known for the title piece, a slow composition in C minor which lasts for nearly 15 minutes.
Ievan Polkka	Finnish folk song	Folk	"Ievan polkka" (Savo Finnish for "Ieva's Polka") is a popular Finnish song with lyrics printed in 1928 and written by Eino Kettunen to a traditional Finnish polka tune. The song is sung in very heavy Eastern Savonian dialects spoken in North Karelia. The melody has a striking similarity to that of the Russian folk dance Smolenskii gusachok.
If Ever I Would Leave You	Frederick Lowe, Alan Jay Lerner	Folk	Camelot is a musical with music by Frederick Loewe and lyrics and a book by Alan Jay Lerner. It is based on the legend of King Arthur as adapted from the 1958 novel The Once and Future King by T. H. White. The original production, directed by Moss Hart with orchestrations by Robert Russell Bennett and Philip J. Lang, ran on Broadway for 873 performances, winning four Tony Awards. It spawned several revivals, foreign productions, and a 1967 film adaptation.
If I Could Be With You (One Hour Tonight)	Jimmy Johnson, Henry Creamer	Pop	"If I Could Be with You (One Hour Tonight)" is a popular song. The music was written by James P. Johnson, the lyrics by Henry Creamer. The song was published in 1926 and first recorded by Clarence Williams' Blue Five with vocalist Eva Taylor in 1927. It was popularized by the 1930 recording by McKinney's Cotton Pickers.
If I Didn't Care	Jack Lawrence	R&B	"If I Didn't Care" is a song written by Jack Lawrence. It was originally sung and recorded by the Ink Spots featuring Bill Kenny in 1939. In the 1950s, both the Hilltoppers and Connie Francis charted with the song. Bobby Vinton covered this song for his album I Love How You Love Me in 1968. In 1970, the soul group The Moments had a hit with the tune.
If I Fell	John Lennon and Paul McCartney	Dance	"If I Fell" is a song by the Beatles. It first appeared in 1964 on the album A Hard Day's Night in the United Kingdom and United States. It was written primarily by John Lennon and credited to Lennon-McCartney. The song was released as a single in Norway, where it reached number one.
If I give my heart to you	Jimmy Crane. Al Jacobs, Jimmy Brewster	Country	"If I Give My Heart to You" is a popular song written by Jimmy Brewster (Milt Gabler), Jimmie Crane, and Al Jacobs. Most popular versions of the song were recorded by Doris Day and by Denise Lor; both charted in 1954.
If I Loved You	Oscar Hammerstein II, Richard Rodgers	Pop	"If I Loved You" is a show tune from the 1945 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Carousel. The song was introduced by John Raitt as "Billy Bigelow" and Jan Clayton as "Julie" in the original Broadway production. There were four hit versions of the song in 1945: Perry Como, Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby and Harry James.
If I Only Had Time	John Rowles	Pop	"If I Only Had Time" was a big hit in 1968 for the New Zealand singer John Rowles. It was also his first release in the UK. The song is the English translation of "Je n'Aurai Pas le Temps", a French ballad.
If I Ruled The World	Cyril Ornadel, Leslie Bricusse	Pop	"If I Ruled the World" is a popular song, composed by Leslie Bricusse and Cyril Ornadel. The song is usually associated with Sir Harry Secombe, who got the song to No 18 in the UK charts in 1963. Tony Bennett originally recorded the song in 1965, and had a number 34 hit with it on the U.S. pop singles charts.
If I Should Lose You	Ralph Rainger, Leo Robin	Pop	"If I Should Lose You" is a song composed by Ralph Rainger, with lyrics by Leo Robin. It was introduced in the 1936 film Rose of the Rancho.
If I Were A Bell	Frank Loesser	Jazz	"If I Were a Bell" is a song composed by Frank Loesser for his 1950 musical Guys and Dolls. It has become a jazz standard since it was featured by trumpeter Miles Davis, on the 1956 Prestige album Relaxin' with The Miles Davis Quintet. The song was also famously used in the final scene of the final episode of The Cosby Show.
If I Were A Boy	BC Jean, Toby Gad	Country	"If I Were a Boy" is a ballad written by BC Jean and Toby Gad. It was originally recorded by Jean, whose record company rejected it. Beyonce recorded her own version of the song for her album I Am... Sasha Fierce. The song was released as a double A-side single on October 8, 2008. It peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
If You Are But A Dream	Nat Bonx, Moe Jaffe, Jack Fulton	Pop	"If You Are But a Dream" is a popular song published in 1942 with words and music by Moe Jaffe, Jack Fulton and Nat Bonx. The melody is based on Anton Rubinstein's "Romance in E flat, Op. 44, No. 1," popularly known as "Rubinstein's Romance" Frank Sinatra recorded it first for Columbia Records on November 14, 1944.
If You Could Read My Mind	Gordon Lightfoot	Dance	"If You Could Read My Mind" is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot. It reached No. 1 on the Canadian Singles Chart on commercial release in 1970 and charted in several other countries on international release in 1971. The song was produced by Lenny Waronker and Joe Wissert at Sunwest Recording Studios in Los Angeles.
If You Go Away	Jacques Brel, Rod McKuen	Pop	"If You Go Away" is an adaptation of the 1959 Jacques Brel song "Ne me quitte pas" with English lyrics by Rod McKuen. The lyrics are told from the perspective of someone telling their lover how much they'd be missed if they left. The complex melody is partly derivative of classical music.
If You Knew Susie	B.G.De Sylva, Joseph Meyer	Pop	"If You Knew Susie" is a popular song from the 1920s. It was written by Buddy DeSylva and Joseph Meyer and published by Shapiro, Bernstein & Co. in 1925. The song was Eddie Cantor's best-known success of the year, recorded on April 6, 1925.
If You Leave Me Now	Chicago	Dance	"If You Leave Me Now" is a song by the American rock group Chicago, from their album Chicago X. It was written and sung by bass player Peter Cetera and released as a single on July 30, 1976. The single topped the Billboard Hot 100 on October 23, 1976, and stayed there for two weeks. In the UK it maintained the number one position for three weeks. The song won Grammy Awards for Best Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist (strings) and Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo, Group or Chorus.
If You Never Come To Me	Antonio Carlos Jobim	Latin	"Inutil Paisagem" ("Useless Landscape") is a song composed by Antonio Carlos Jobim. English-language version with lyrics by Ray Gilbert is titled "If You Never Come to Me"
If you were a sailboat	Katie Melua	Pop	"If You Were a Sailboat" is a song by British singer Katie Melua. Written and produced by Mike Batt, it is Melua's ninth single and the first from her third album, Pictures (2007) In the week of 30 September, the song debuted at number twenty-three on the UK Singles Chart.
In A Mellow Tone	Duke Ellington	Jazz	The song was based on the 1917 standard "Rose Room" by Art Hickman and Harry Williams. Howard Stern used a recording of this song (from Ellington's Blues in Orbit album) as the opening theme to The Howard Stern Show from 1987 to 1994.
In a Sentimental Mood	Duke Ellington	Jazz	"In a Sentimental Mood" is a jazz composition by Duke Ellington. He composed the piece in 1935 and recorded it with his orchestra during the same year. The chords at the beginning are a well-known part of the song since the 1960s due to it being used as the theme of Simon Carmiggelt.
In A Shanty In Old Shanty Town	Ira Schuster, Jack Little, Joe Young	Pop	"In a Shanty in Old Shanty Town" is a popular song written by Ira Schuster and Jack Little with lyrics by Joe Young. Ted Lewis and His Band performed it in the film The Crooner in 1932. The Johnny Long and His Orchestra had a million seller of the song in 1946.
In Apple Blossom Time	Albert Von Tilzer, Neville Fleeson	Pop	"I'll Be With You) In Apple Blossom Time" is a popular song written by Albert Von Tilzer and lyricist Neville Fleeson. It was introduced by Nora Bayes, who also recorded the song.
In My Life	John Lennon, Paul McCartney	Pop	"In My Life" is a song by the Beatles from their 1965 album Rubber Soul. Its lyrics were written primarily by John Lennon, credited to Lennon-McCartney. Lennon credited the harmony and bridge to McCartney, while McCartney claimed the entire musical structure. George Martin contributed the piano solo bridge, which was sped up to sound like a harpsichord. In 2000, Mojo named it the best song of all time.
In The Blue Of Evening	Alfonso D'Artega, Tom Adair	Pop	"In the Blue of Evening" was written by Al D'Artega and Tom Adair. It was recorded by Frank Sinatra with the Tommy Dorsey Band and released in 1943. Sinatra later re-recorded it with Sy Oliver for his 1961 album I Remember Tommy. But it was not included on the album for the original release, only being added in a 1993 reissue.
In the Chapel In The Moonlight	Billy Hill	Pop	"In the Chapel in the Moonlight" is a 1936 popular song written by Billy Hill and first performed by Shep Fields. The song was revived in 1954 by Kitty Kallen, accompanied by the Jack Pleis Orchestra recorded at Decca Records.
In The Shade Of The Old Apple Tree	Egbert Van Alstyne, Harry Williams	Pop	In the Shade of the Old Apple Tree is a popular song dating from 1905. It was written by Harry Williams and Egbert Van Alstyne (music) Bing Crosby included the song in a medley on his album On the Sentimental Side (1962)
In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning	David Mann, Bob Hilliard	Jazz	"In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning" is a 1955 popular song composed by David Mann, with lyrics by Bob Hilliard. It was introduced as the title track of Frank Sinatra's 1955 album In the Wee small hours. Barbra Streisand has covered the song twice.
In Walked Bud	Thelonious Monk	Jazz	"In Walked Bud" is a 1947 jazz composition by Thelonious Monk. It was composed in honor of his friend and fellow jazz pianist Bud Powell. Monk recorded many renditions of the song throughout his career. The song has been covered numerous times by other artists.
In Your Own Sweet Way	Dave Brubeck	Jazz	"In Your Own Sweet Way" is a 1955 jazz standard written by Dave Brubeck. It is a jazz ballad in thirty-two-bar form with an eight-bar interlude. Miles Davis recorded it twice with his quintet in 1956--once in March with Sonny Rollins as the quintet's saxophonist.
Into my Arms	Nick Cave	Rock	"Into My Arms" is the first single from Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds' tenth studio album The Boatman's Call. The song takes the form of a love ballad, with a piano and an electric bass as the sole instruments used. It was nominated for Single of the Year at the 1997 ARIA Awards, and came No. 18 in the Triple J Hottest 100.
IS THIS THE WAY TO AMARILLO	H. Greenfield	Pop	"Is This the Way to) Amarillo" is a song written by Neil Sedaka and Howard Greenfield. It is about a man traveling to Amarillo, Texas, to find his girlfriend Marie. The song was recorded by Tony Christie and released in the UK in November 1971, initially reaching number 18 on the UK Singles Chart. In the U.S., however, Christie's record stalled at #121 on the Bubbling Under the Hot 100.
Isn't It A Pity	George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin	Folk	"Isn't It a Pity" is a song by English rock musician George Harrison from his 1970 solo album All Things Must Pass. Harrison wrote the song in 1966, but it was rejected for inclusion on releases by the Beatles. In its long fadeout, the song references the closing refrain of the Beatles' 1968 hit "Hey Jude" Other musicians on the recording include Ringo Starr, Billy Preston, Gary Wright and the band Badfinger.
Isn't She Lovely	Stevie Wonder	Jazz	"Isn't She Lovely" is a song by Stevie Wonder from his 1976 album, Songs in the Key of Life. The lyrics celebrate the birth of his daughter, Aisha Morris. The song was not issued as a commercial single and therefore it did not appear on the major charts in the US and UK. However, due to radio airplay, it reached number 23 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart in January 1977.
It Ain't What You Do (It's The Way That You Do It)	James Young, Sy Oliver	Jazz	"It Ain't What You Do (It's the Way That You Do It)" is a song written by jazz musicians Melvin "Sy" Oliver and James "Trummy" Young. It was first recorded in 1939 by Jimmie Lunceford, Harry James, and Ella Fitzgerald, and again the same year by Nat Gonella and His Georgians. The jazz tune was transformed into a pop/new wave song with ska elements in 1982.
It Doesn't Matter Anymore	Paul Anka	Pop	"It Doesn't Matter Anymore" is a pop ballad written by Paul Anka and recorded by Buddy Holly in 1958. The song reached number 13 as a posthumous hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in early 1959, shortly after Holly was killed in a plane crash on February 3, 1959. It has been covered many times, most commercially successful by New Zealand-born singer songwriter, Mark Williams.
It Don't Mean a Thing	Duke Ellington	Jazz	"It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" is a 1931 composition by Duke Ellington, whose lyrics were written by Irving Mills. The song is now accepted as a jazz standard, and jazz historian Gunther Schuller characterized it as "now legendary" and "a prophetic piece and a prophetic title" The music was composed and arranged by Ellingon in August 1931 during intermissions at Chicago's Lincoln Tavern. The 1932 recording of the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2008.
It Ends Tonight	All-American Rejects	Pop	"It Ends Tonight" is a song by American rock band The All-American Rejects. It was released as the third and final single from their second studio album Move Along on September 19, 2006. The song peaked at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the band's highest charting song.
It Happened In Monterey	Mabel Wayne, billy Rose	Pop	"It Happened in Monterey" was written for the 1930 musical film, King of Jazz. The song, written in waltz time, was composed by Mabel Wayne, with lyrics by Billy Rose. It was performed by John Boles and Jeanette Loff in the film. Bing Crosby sang the song with Whiteman's orchestra in a performance at the Seattle Civic Auditorium in April 1930.
It Is No Secret	Carl Stuart Hamblen	Country	"It Is No Secret" is a Southern gospel song written and sung by Stuart Hamblen and released on the Columbia label. In January 1951, it reached No. 8 on the country disc jockey chart. It was the No. 30 best selling country record of 1951.
It Is Well with My Soul	Philip P. Bliss, Horatio G. Spafford	R&B	"It Is Well With My Soul" is a hymn penned by hymnist Horatio Spafford and composed by Philip Bliss. It is possibly the most influential and enduring in the Bliss repertoire. The song reached the ARIA Singles Chart Top 100 in December 2010.
It Looks Like Rain In Cherry Blossom Lane	Edgar Leslie & Joe Burke	Pop	"It Looks Like Rain in Cherry Blossom Lane" is a popular song written by composer Joe Burke and lyricist Edgar Leslie. It was first recorded by Arthur Tracy, "The Street Singer". In July 1937, the recording of the song by Guy Lombardo reached number 1 on the Billboard Best Seller chart. The song was also recorded by Lennie Hayton, Gracie Fields, Joe Loss, The Lennon Sisters and Debbie Reynolds.
It Never Entered My Mind	Richard Rodgers, Lorenz hart	Jazz	"It Never Entered My Mind" is a 1940 show tune from the 1940 Rodgers and Hart musical Higher and Higher (1940), where it was introduced by Shirley Ross in 1940.
It Was A Very Good Year	Ervin Drake 1961, Ervin Drake	Folk	"It Was a Very Good Year" is a song composed by Ervin Drake in 1961. It was made famous by Frank Sinatra's version in D minor, which won the Grammy Award for Best Male Vocal Performance in 1966. The nostalgic and melancholic song recounts the type of girls with whom the singer had relationships.
It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels	J.D. Miller	Country	"It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels" is a 1952 country song written by J. D. "Jay" Miller, and originally recorded by Kitty Wells. It was an answer song to the Hank Thompson hit "The Wild Side of Life" The song became the first No. 1 Billboard country hit for a solo female artist.
It's A Most Unusual Day	Jimmy McHugh, Harold Adamson	Jazz	"It's a Most Unusual Day" is a popular song composed by Jimmy McHugh, with lyrics by Harold Adamson. It is considered part of the Great American Songbook. It was introduced in the film A Date with Judy when it was sung by Jane Powell in the opening scene with the school orchestra.
It's A Sin To Tell A Lie	Billy Mayhew	Country	"It's a Sin to Tell a Lie" is a 1936 popular song written by Billy Mayhew. The tune was revived in 1955 by Somethin' Smith and the Redheads, reaching number 7 on the Billboard charts in that year. John Denver tells a story about the song and does a cover in his 1978 album.
It's All Right With Me	Cole Porter	Jazz	"It's All Right with Me" is a popular song written by Cole Porter, for his 1953 musical Can-Can. The song is also used in the Cole Porter musical High Society. Bing Crosby recorded the song in 1955 for use on his radio show. Frank Sinatra recorded it for the film version of Can- can. Crystal Gayle's version was also adapted into a jingle for Eastern Airlines.
It's Always You	James Van Heusen, Johnny Burke	Pop	"It's Always You" is a song written by Jimmy Van Heusen and Johnny Burke for the 1941 film Road to Zanzibar. In the film it was sung by Bing Crosby to Dorothy Lamour as they paddled a canoe up a jungle river. It was also used briefly in a comedy scene in the film as a quasi-requiem for Lamour's character, who was erroneously thought to have been killed by a leopard.
Jamaica Farewell	Harry Belafonte	Folk	"Jamaica Farewell" is a Jamaican-style folk song (mento) The lyrics for the song were written by Lord Burgess (Irving Burgie) The song appeared on Harry Belafonte's 1956 album Calypso. It reached number 14 on the Billboard Pop chart.
James Bond Theme	Monty Norman	Dance	"James Bond Theme" is the main signature theme music of the James Bond films. Composed by Monty Norman, the piece has been used as an accompanying fanfare to the gun barrel sequence in every Eon Bond film besides the 2006 reboot Casino Royale. Norman has won two libel actions against publishers for claiming that John Barry wrote the theme.
Jazz Baby	Blanche Merrill, M.K. Jerome	Jazz	This article does not cite any sources. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. It has been suggested that this article be merged into Blanche Merrill. Proposed since July 2019.
Jealous Heart	Jenny Lou Carson	Pop	"Jealous Heart" is a classic C&W song written by American country music singer-songwriter Jenny Lou Carson. In the mid 1940s it spent nearly six months on the Country & Western charts. It was subsequently recorded by several pop singers.
Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring	Johann Sebastian Bach	Pop	Bach composed a four-part setting with independent orchestral accompaniment of two stanzas of the hymn "Jesu, meiner Seelen Wonne", written by Martin Janus in 1661. It is often performed slowly and reverently at wedding ceremonies, as well as during Christian festive seasons like Christmas and Easter. A transcription by the English pianist Myra Hess was published in 1926 for piano solo and in 1934 for piano duet.
Jesus Take The Wheel	Brett James, Gordie Sampson, Hillary Lindsey	Country	"Jesus, Take the Wheel" is a song written by Brett James, Hillary Lindsey and Gordie Sampson. It was released on October 18, 2005 as the first single from Carrie Underwood's debut album Some Hearts (2005) The ballad tells of a woman seeking help from Jesus in an emergency and surrendering control to a higher power. The song won the Grammy Awards for Best Female Country Vocal Performance and Best Country Song and it won Single of the Year at the 2005 Academy of Country Music Awards.
Jingle Bell Rock	Jim Boothe, Joe Beal	Country	"Jingle Bell Rock" is an American popular Christmas song first released by Bobby Helms in 1957. It has received frequent airplay in the United States during every Christmas season since then. The song was composed by Joseph Carleton Beal and James Ross Boothe, although both Helms and session guitarist on the song Hank Garland disputed this (see Authorship controversy section below)
Jitterbug Waltz	Fats Waller	Jazz	"Jitterbug Waltz" is a 1942 jazz composition by Fats Waller. It is one of the first jazz records recorded with a Hammond organ. The song is in the key of E major and in 3/4 time.
Jordu	Duke Jordan	Jazz	"Jordu" is a jazz standard written by Irving "Duke" Jordan in 1953. The song was first made popular by Clifford Brown and Max Roach. Stan Getz, Chet Baker, and Charlie Byrd have performed or recorded renditions.
Joy Spring	Clifford Brown	Jazz	"Joy Spring" is a 1954 jazz composition by Clifford Brown that became his signature work. It is the name he called his wife, Emma LaRue Anderson (maiden; 1933-2005), whom he married on her 21st birthday.
Jump Monk	Charles Mingus	Jazz	Mingus at the Bohemia is a live album by Charles Mingus. It was recorded at Cafe Bohemia in New York City on December 23, 1955. Max Roach makes a guest appearance on one track. Allmusic awarded the album 4.5 stars, citing Mingus' standout bass playing.
June in January	Leo Robin, Ralph Rainger	Pop	"June in January" is a popular song with music by Ralph Rainger and lyrics by Leo Robin. The song was introduced in the movie Here Is My Heart by Bing Crosby in 1934. Crosby recorded the song again for his 1954 album Bing: A Musical Autobiography.
June Is Bustin' Out All Over	Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II	Dance	Carousel is the second musical by the team of Richard Rodgers (music) and Oscar Hammerstein II (book and lyrics) The 1945 work was adapted from Ferenc Molnar's 1909 play Liliom, transplanting its Budapest setting to the Maine coastline. The story revolves around carousel barker Billy Bigelow, whose romance with millworker Julie Jordan comes at the price of their jobs.
Just A Closer Walk With Thee	Unknown	R&B	"Just a Closer Walk with Thee" is a traditional gospel song and jazz standard that has been performed and recorded by many artists. Performed as either an instrumental or vocal, it is perhaps the most frequently played number in the hymn and dirge section of traditional New Orleans jazz funerals.
Just Squeeze Me	Duke Ellington, Lee Gaines	Jazz	"Just Squeeze Me (But Please Don't Tease Me)" is a 1941 popular song composed by Duke Ellington. The song has been recorded numerous times by a number of artists in the years since, having become a jazz standard.
Just Walking In The Rain	Johnny Bragg, Robert S.Riley	R&B	"Just Walkin' in the Rain" is a popular song. It was written in 1952 by Johnny Bragg and Robert Riley, two prisoners at Tennessee State Prison in Nashville. The best-known version of the song was recorded by Johnnie Ray in July 1956 on the label Columbia Records.
Just You, Just Me	Jesse Greer, Raymond Klages	Jazz	"Just You, Just Me" is a song from the 1929 musical film Marianne. It was composed by Jesse Greer with lyrics by Raymond Klages. The song has had many revisions after its first appearance and has become a jazz standard. Bing Crosby recorded it in 1954 for use on his radio show.
Keep The Faith	Bon Jovi	Rock	Keep the Faith is the fifth studio album by American rock band Bon Jovi. It was released on November 3, 1992, by Mercury Records. The album peaked at number five on the US Billboard 200 chart and was certified double-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)
Kentucky Waltz	Bill Monroe	Country	"Kentucky Waltz" is a 1946 song written and performed by Bill Monroe. The song was Bill Monroe's most successful release on the Country & Western charts peaking at number three. A cover of the song appeared on English folk singer Bob Davenport's 1973 album Pal Of My Cradle Days.
La Bikina	Ruben Fuentes, Alejandro F. Roth	Latin	Ruben Fuentes (born 15 February 1926) is a Mexican classical violinist and composer. He is best known for his contributions to mariachi music. In 1944, he joined Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan as a violinist. He was the musical director of RCA Records in Mexico during the late 1950s to the late 1960s.
LA CUCARACHA	Unknown	Folk	La Cucaracha ("The Cockroach") is a traditional Spanish folk song. It is very popular in Mexico, and was performed especially widely during the Mexican Revolution. The basic song describes a cockroach who cannot walk.
La Cumparsita	Gerardo Matos Rodriguez	Dance	"La cumparsita" (little street procession, a grammatical diminutive of la comparsa) is a tango written in 1916 by the Uruguayan musician Gerardo Matos Rodriguez, with lyrics by Argentines Pascual Contursi and Enrique Pedro Maroni. Roberto Firpo, director and pianist of the orchestra that premiered the song, added parts of his tangos "La gaucha Manuela" and "Curda completa" to Matos' carnival march.
La Habanera	adapated by Georges Bizet adapted from the habanera	R&B	La Habanera is a 1937 German romantic melodrama feature film directed by Detlef Sierck. Zarah Leander, who was recently signed by UFA, stars, in the lead role of Astree Sternhjelm and also performs its title song.
La Marseillaise	Jean-Claude Rouget de Lisle (1792)	Jazz	"La Marseillaise" is the national anthem of France. The song was written in 1792 by Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle. It was originally titled "Chant de guerre pour l'Armee du Rhin" ("War Song for the Army of the Rhine"). The song acquired its nickname after being sung in Paris by volunteers from Marseille marching to the capital.
Lady Madonna	John Lennon, Paul McCartney	Rock	"Lady Madonna" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles, written primarily by Paul McCartney. In March 1968, it was released as a mono single, backed with "The Inner Light" The song was recorded on 3 and 6 February 1968 before the Beatles left for India. Its boogie-woogie style signalled a more conventional approach to writing and recording for the group following the psychedelic experimentation of the previous two years.
Lady Of Spain	Tolchard Evans, Stanley J. Damerell, Robert Hargreaves	Pop	"Lady of Spain" is a popular song composed in 1931 by Tolchard Evans with lyrics by "Erell Reaves" The earliest recordings of this song were sung by Al Bowlly, recorded in 1931. Bing Crosby and Mario Lanza covered the song on their radio shows.
Last Night On The Back Porch	Carl Schraubstader, Lew Brown	Pop	"Last Night on the Back Porch (I Loved Her Best of All)" is a popular song with music by Carl Schraubstader and lyrics by Lew Brown, published in 1923. It was introduced in the Broadway revue George White's Scandals where it was performed by Winnie Lightner. The song was popularized in 1924 by Paul Whiteman.
Laughter In The Rain	Neil Sedaka, Phil Cody	Pop	"Laughter in the Rain" is a song recorded by Neil Sedaka, composed by him with lyrics by Phil Cody. Cody reports writing the lyrics in about five minutes after smoking marijuana and falling asleep under a tree for a couple of hours. The song was covered by Johnny Mathis on his 1975 album titled When Will I See You Again.
Lay Down Beside Me	Don Williams	Country	"Lay Down Beside Me" is a song written by Don Williams. It was first recorded by Kenny Rogers on his 1977 self-titled album. Williams later released his own version which was released as the second single from his 1979 album, Expressions. The single reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in 1979.
Layla	Eric Clapton	Folk	"Layla" is a song written by Eric Clapton and Jim Gordon. It is the thirteenth track from their only studio album, Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs (1970) The song was inspired by a love story that originated in 7th-century Arabia and later formed the basis of The Story ofLayla and Majnun by the 12th- century Persian poet Nizami Ganjavi. It was also inspired by Clpton's secret love for Pattie Boyd, the wife of his friend and fellow musician George Harrison.
Lazy River	Hoagy Carmichael, Sidney Arodin	Pop	"Up A) Lazy River" is a popular tune and song by Hoagy Carmichael and Sidney Arodin, published in 1930. It is considered a jazz standard and pop standard, and has been recorded by many artists. The song was stored in music box format in a permanent outdoor display in Cathedral Park under the St. John's Bridge in Portland, Oregon.
Learnin' The Blues	Delores	R&B	"Learnin' the Blues" is a big band popular song written by Dolores "Vicki" Silvers and performed by Frank Sinatra with Nelson Riddle & his Orchestra in 1955. In the weeks of 3-9 and 24-30 July 1955, Sinatra's rendition was briefly the most frequently played song on U.S. radio. Sinatra re-recorded the song in 1962 for the album Sinatra-Basie.
Learning the Blues	Delores Vicky Silvers	R&B	"Learnin' the Blues" is a big band popular song written by Dolores "Vicki" Silvers and performed by Frank Sinatra with Nelson Riddle & his Orchestra in 1955. In the weeks of 3-9 and 24-30 July 1955, Sinatra's rendition was briefly the most frequently played song on U.S. radio. Sinatra re-recorded the song in 1962 for the album Sinatra-Basie.
Leaving on a jet plane	John Denver	Folk	"Leaving on a Jet Plane" is a song written and recorded by singer-songwriter John Denver in 1966. The most well known version was recorded by American folk group Peter, Paul and Mary, for their 1967 studio album, Album 1700. The song was re-recorded for the third and final time in 1973 for John Denver's Greatest Hits, the version that also appears on most of his compilation albums.
Let Me Be There	John Rostill	Country	"Let Me Be There" is a popular song written by John Rostill. It was first recorded by Olivia Newton-John in 1973 and included on her album of the same name. Elvis Presley recorded a live version of the song in 1974.
Let Me Call You Sweetheart	Leo Friedman, Beth Slater Whitson	Pop	"Let Me Call You Sweetheart" is a popular song, with music by Leo Friedman and lyrics by Beth Slater Whitson. The song was published in 1910 and was a huge hit for the Peerless Quartet in 1911. A 1924 recording identifies a Spanish title, "Dejame llamarte mia"
Let Me Go Lover	Jenny Lou Carson, Al Hill	Country	"Let Me Go, Lover!" is a popular song written by Jenny Lou Carson and Al Hill. It was first featured on the television program Studio One on November 15, 1954. By January 1955, Joan Weber's record of the song had hit No. 1 on all the Billboard charts.
Let's Do It (Let's Fall in Love)	Cole Porter	Rock	"Let's Do It, Let's Fall in Love" is a popular song written in 1928 by Cole Porter. It was introduced in Porter's first Broadway success, the musical Paris (1928) The song was later used in the English production of Wake Up and Dream (1929) It was used as the title theme music in the 1933 Hollywood movie, Grand Slam.
Let's Face The Music And Dance	Irving Berlin	Jazz	"Let's Face the Music and Dance" was written by Irving Berlin for the film Follow the Fleet. Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers performed the song in a celebrated dance duet. The song has been covered by Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and more.
Let's Fall In Love	Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler	Jazz	This article is about the popular song by Arlen and Koehler. For the Ann Sothern movie, see Let's Fall in Love (film) For the song by Cole Porter, see Cole Porter's Let's Do It, Let's fall in Love.
Let's Get Away From It All	Matt Dennis, Tom Adair	Pop	"Let's Get Away from It All" is a popular song with music by Matt Dennis and lyrics by Tom Adair, published in 1941. The song is most commonly associated with Frank Sinatra. Many others have recorded it and it is considered a standard of traditional pop music.
Let's Just Praise the Lord	William & Gloria Gaither 1972	R&B	The Gaither Vocal Band is an American southern gospel vocal group, named after its founder and leader Bill Gaither. The lineup of the band changes often, with artists leaving to work on solo careers, and new and old ones coming to replace them. The band has released 29 albums, at least 19 of which have charted.
Let's Misbehave	Cole Porter	Dance	"Let's Misbehave" is a song written by Cole Porter in 1927. It was originally intended for the female lead of his first major production, Paris. The Irving Aaronson version is used in two Woody Allen films: at the opening and close of the 1972 film Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex* (*But Were Afraid to Ask)
Li'l Darlin'	Neal Hefti	Jazz	"Li'l Darlin'" is a jazz standard, composed and arranged in 1957 by Neal Hefti for the Count Basie Orchestra. The Basie arrangement without lyrics was often used as the closing theme for The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. Notable guitarists to record the piece include Joe Pass, Charlie Byrd, George Benson, Tal Farlow, Barney Kessel, Kenny Burrell and Howard Alden.

I Love You More And More Every Day

Don Robertson

Country

"I Love You More and More Every Day" is a song written by Don Robertson and performed by Al Martino. It reached #3 on the adult contemporary chart, #9 on the U.S. pop chart, and #11 on the Cashbox chart in 1964. The single was arranged by Peter DeAngelis and produced by Voyle Gilmore.

I Only Have Eyes For You

Harry Warren, Al Dubin

R&B

"I Only Have Eyes for You" is a romantic love song by composer Harry Warren and lyricist Al Dubin. It was written for the film Dames (1934) when Dick Powell introduced it. Several successful recordings of the song were made in 1934; later, there were charted versions by The Flamingos ( 1959) and Art Garfunkel (1975)

I Only Want To Be With You

Mike Hawker & Ivor Raymonde

Latin

"I Only Want to Be with You" is a song written by Mike Hawker and Ivor Raymonde. It was the debut solo single released by British singer Dusty Springfield under her long-time producer Johnny Franz. It peaked at number 4 on the UK Singles chart in January 1964. Three remakes of the song have been UK chart hits, the first two by the Bay City Rollers (1976) and The Tourists (1979) and the 1989 remake by Samantha Fox. In the US, the song has been a Top 40 hit three times.

I saw her standing there

John Lennon, Paul McCartney

Rock

"I Saw Her Standing There" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles written primarily by Paul McCartney with some contributions from John Lennon. It is the opening track on the band's 1963 debut UK album Please Please Me and their debut US album Introducing... The Beatles. Capitol Records released the song in the United States as the B-side on the label's first single by the Beatles, "I Want to Hold Your Hand" The song was ranked No. 139 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.

I Saw Three Ships

Traditional English Carol

Folk

"I Saw Three Ships (Come Sailing In)" is an English Christmas carol, listed as number 700 in the Roud Folk Song Index. The lyrics mention the ships sailing into Bethlehem, but the nearest body of water is the Dead Sea about 20 miles (32 km) away.

I Say A Little Prayer

Burt Bacharach, Hal David

R&B

"I Say a Little Prayer" is a song written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David for Dionne Warwick. It was originally released as a single in December 1967, peaking at number four on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 pop singles chart. On the R&B Singles chart it peaked at number eight. The track went unreleased until September 1967, when it was introduced on the album The Windows of the World. The B-side, "(Theme from) Valley of the Dolls", would become another hit for Warwick.

Idle Moments

Grant Green

Jazz

Idle Moments is a 1963 jazz album, released in 1965, by guitarist Grant Green. It features performances by Joe Henderson on tenor saxophone, Bobby Hutcherson on vibes, Blue Note in-house producer Duke Pearson on piano, Bob Cranshaw on bass, and Al Harewood on drums. It is best known for the title piece, a slow composition in C minor which lasts for nearly 15 minutes.

Ievan Polkka

Finnish folk song

Folk

"Ievan polkka" (Savo Finnish for "Ieva's Polka") is a popular Finnish song with lyrics printed in 1928 and written by Eino Kettunen to a traditional Finnish polka tune. The song is sung in very heavy Eastern Savonian dialects spoken in North Karelia. The melody has a striking similarity to that of the Russian folk dance Smolenskii gusachok.

If Ever I Would Leave You

Frederick Lowe, Alan Jay Lerner

Folk

Camelot is a musical with music by Frederick Loewe and lyrics and a book by Alan Jay Lerner. It is based on the legend of King Arthur as adapted from the 1958 novel The Once and Future King by T. H. White. The original production, directed by Moss Hart with orchestrations by Robert Russell Bennett and Philip J. Lang, ran on Broadway for 873 performances, winning four Tony Awards. It spawned several revivals, foreign productions, and a 1967 film adaptation.

If I Could Be With You (One Hour Tonight)

Jimmy Johnson, Henry Creamer

Pop

"If I Could Be with You (One Hour Tonight)" is a popular song. The music was written by James P. Johnson, the lyrics by Henry Creamer. The song was published in 1926 and first recorded by Clarence Williams' Blue Five with vocalist Eva Taylor in 1927. It was popularized by the 1930 recording by McKinney's Cotton Pickers.

If I Didn't Care

Jack Lawrence

R&B

"If I Didn't Care" is a song written by Jack Lawrence. It was originally sung and recorded by the Ink Spots featuring Bill Kenny in 1939. In the 1950s, both the Hilltoppers and Connie Francis charted with the song. Bobby Vinton covered this song for his album I Love How You Love Me in 1968. In 1970, the soul group The Moments had a hit with the tune.

If I Fell

John Lennon and Paul McCartney

Dance

"If I Fell" is a song by the Beatles. It first appeared in 1964 on the album A Hard Day's Night in the United Kingdom and United States. It was written primarily by John Lennon and credited to Lennon-McCartney. The song was released as a single in Norway, where it reached number one.

If I give my heart to you

Jimmy Crane. Al Jacobs, Jimmy Brewster

Country

"If I Give My Heart to You" is a popular song written by Jimmy Brewster (Milt Gabler), Jimmie Crane, and Al Jacobs. Most popular versions of the song were recorded by Doris Day and by Denise Lor; both charted in 1954.

If I Loved You

Oscar Hammerstein II, Richard Rodgers

Pop

"If I Loved You" is a show tune from the 1945 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Carousel. The song was introduced by John Raitt as "Billy Bigelow" and Jan Clayton as "Julie" in the original Broadway production. There were four hit versions of the song in 1945: Perry Como, Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby and Harry James.

If I Only Had Time

John Rowles

Pop

"If I Only Had Time" was a big hit in 1968 for the New Zealand singer John Rowles. It was also his first release in the UK. The song is the English translation of "Je n'Aurai Pas le Temps", a French ballad.

If I Ruled The World

Cyril Ornadel, Leslie Bricusse

Pop

"If I Ruled the World" is a popular song, composed by Leslie Bricusse and Cyril Ornadel. The song is usually associated with Sir Harry Secombe, who got the song to No 18 in the UK charts in 1963. Tony Bennett originally recorded the song in 1965, and had a number 34 hit with it on the U.S. pop singles charts.

If I Should Lose You

Ralph Rainger, Leo Robin

Pop

"If I Should Lose You" is a song composed by Ralph Rainger, with lyrics by Leo Robin. It was introduced in the 1936 film Rose of the Rancho.

If I Were A Bell

Frank Loesser

Jazz

"If I Were a Bell" is a song composed by Frank Loesser for his 1950 musical Guys and Dolls. It has become a jazz standard since it was featured by trumpeter Miles Davis, on the 1956 Prestige album Relaxin' with The Miles Davis Quintet. The song was also famously used in the final scene of the final episode of The Cosby Show.

If I Were A Boy

BC Jean, Toby Gad

Country

"If I Were a Boy" is a ballad written by BC Jean and Toby Gad. It was originally recorded by Jean, whose record company rejected it. Beyonce recorded her own version of the song for her album I Am... Sasha Fierce. The song was released as a double A-side single on October 8, 2008. It peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.

If You Are But A Dream

Nat Bonx, Moe Jaffe, Jack Fulton

Pop

"If You Are But a Dream" is a popular song published in 1942 with words and music by Moe Jaffe, Jack Fulton and Nat Bonx. The melody is based on Anton Rubinstein's "Romance in E flat, Op. 44, No. 1," popularly known as "Rubinstein's Romance" Frank Sinatra recorded it first for Columbia Records on November 14, 1944.

If You Could Read My Mind

Gordon Lightfoot

Dance

"If You Could Read My Mind" is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot. It reached No. 1 on the Canadian Singles Chart on commercial release in 1970 and charted in several other countries on international release in 1971. The song was produced by Lenny Waronker and Joe Wissert at Sunwest Recording Studios in Los Angeles.

If You Go Away

Jacques Brel, Rod McKuen

Pop

"If You Go Away" is an adaptation of the 1959 Jacques Brel song "Ne me quitte pas" with English lyrics by Rod McKuen. The lyrics are told from the perspective of someone telling their lover how much they'd be missed if they left. The complex melody is partly derivative of classical music.

If You Knew Susie

B.G.De Sylva, Joseph Meyer

Pop

"If You Knew Susie" is a popular song from the 1920s. It was written by Buddy DeSylva and Joseph Meyer and published by Shapiro, Bernstein & Co. in 1925. The song was Eddie Cantor's best-known success of the year, recorded on April 6, 1925.

If You Leave Me Now

Chicago

Dance

"If You Leave Me Now" is a song by the American rock group Chicago, from their album Chicago X. It was written and sung by bass player Peter Cetera and released as a single on July 30, 1976. The single topped the Billboard Hot 100 on October 23, 1976, and stayed there for two weeks. In the UK it maintained the number one position for three weeks. The song won Grammy Awards for Best Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist (strings) and Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo, Group or Chorus.

If You Never Come To Me

Antonio Carlos Jobim

Latin

"Inutil Paisagem" ("Useless Landscape") is a song composed by Antonio Carlos Jobim. English-language version with lyrics by Ray Gilbert is titled "If You Never Come to Me"

If you were a sailboat

Katie Melua

Pop

"If You Were a Sailboat" is a song by British singer Katie Melua. Written and produced by Mike Batt, it is Melua's ninth single and the first from her third album, Pictures (2007) In the week of 30 September, the song debuted at number twenty-three on the UK Singles Chart.

In A Mellow Tone

Duke Ellington

Jazz

The song was based on the 1917 standard "Rose Room" by Art Hickman and Harry Williams. Howard Stern used a recording of this song (from Ellington's Blues in Orbit album) as the opening theme to The Howard Stern Show from 1987 to 1994.

In a Sentimental Mood

Duke Ellington

Jazz

"In a Sentimental Mood" is a jazz composition by Duke Ellington. He composed the piece in 1935 and recorded it with his orchestra during the same year. The chords at the beginning are a well-known part of the song since the 1960s due to it being used as the theme of Simon Carmiggelt.

In A Shanty In Old Shanty Town

Ira Schuster, Jack Little, Joe Young

Pop

"In a Shanty in Old Shanty Town" is a popular song written by Ira Schuster and Jack Little with lyrics by Joe Young. Ted Lewis and His Band performed it in the film The Crooner in 1932. The Johnny Long and His Orchestra had a million seller of the song in 1946.

In Apple Blossom Time

Albert Von Tilzer, Neville Fleeson

Pop

"I'll Be With You) In Apple Blossom Time" is a popular song written by Albert Von Tilzer and lyricist Neville Fleeson. It was introduced by Nora Bayes, who also recorded the song.

In My Life

John Lennon, Paul McCartney

Pop

"In My Life" is a song by the Beatles from their 1965 album Rubber Soul. Its lyrics were written primarily by John Lennon, credited to Lennon-McCartney. Lennon credited the harmony and bridge to McCartney, while McCartney claimed the entire musical structure. George Martin contributed the piano solo bridge, which was sped up to sound like a harpsichord. In 2000, Mojo named it the best song of all time.

In The Blue Of Evening

Alfonso D'Artega, Tom Adair

Pop

"In the Blue of Evening" was written by Al D'Artega and Tom Adair. It was recorded by Frank Sinatra with the Tommy Dorsey Band and released in 1943. Sinatra later re-recorded it with Sy Oliver for his 1961 album I Remember Tommy. But it was not included on the album for the original release, only being added in a 1993 reissue.

In the Chapel In The Moonlight

Billy Hill

Pop

"In the Chapel in the Moonlight" is a 1936 popular song written by Billy Hill and first performed by Shep Fields. The song was revived in 1954 by Kitty Kallen, accompanied by the Jack Pleis Orchestra recorded at Decca Records.

In The Shade Of The Old Apple Tree

Egbert Van Alstyne, Harry Williams

Pop

In the Shade of the Old Apple Tree is a popular song dating from 1905. It was written by Harry Williams and Egbert Van Alstyne (music) Bing Crosby included the song in a medley on his album On the Sentimental Side (1962)

In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning

David Mann, Bob Hilliard

Jazz

"In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning" is a 1955 popular song composed by David Mann, with lyrics by Bob Hilliard. It was introduced as the title track of Frank Sinatra's 1955 album In the Wee small hours. Barbra Streisand has covered the song twice.

In Walked Bud

Thelonious Monk

Jazz

"In Walked Bud" is a 1947 jazz composition by Thelonious Monk. It was composed in honor of his friend and fellow jazz pianist Bud Powell. Monk recorded many renditions of the song throughout his career. The song has been covered numerous times by other artists.

In Your Own Sweet Way

Dave Brubeck

Jazz

"In Your Own Sweet Way" is a 1955 jazz standard written by Dave Brubeck. It is a jazz ballad in thirty-two-bar form with an eight-bar interlude. Miles Davis recorded it twice with his quintet in 1956--once in March with Sonny Rollins as the quintet's saxophonist.

Into my Arms

Nick Cave

Rock

"Into My Arms" is the first single from Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds' tenth studio album The Boatman's Call. The song takes the form of a love ballad, with a piano and an electric bass as the sole instruments used. It was nominated for Single of the Year at the 1997 ARIA Awards, and came No. 18 in the Triple J Hottest 100.

IS THIS THE WAY TO AMARILLO

H. Greenfield

Pop

"Is This the Way to) Amarillo" is a song written by Neil Sedaka and Howard Greenfield. It is about a man traveling to Amarillo, Texas, to find his girlfriend Marie. The song was recorded by Tony Christie and released in the UK in November 1971, initially reaching number 18 on the UK Singles Chart. In the U.S., however, Christie's record stalled at #121 on the Bubbling Under the Hot 100.

Isn't It A Pity

George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin

Folk

"Isn't It a Pity" is a song by English rock musician George Harrison from his 1970 solo album All Things Must Pass. Harrison wrote the song in 1966, but it was rejected for inclusion on releases by the Beatles. In its long fadeout, the song references the closing refrain of the Beatles' 1968 hit "Hey Jude" Other musicians on the recording include Ringo Starr, Billy Preston, Gary Wright and the band Badfinger.

Isn't She Lovely

Stevie Wonder

Jazz

"Isn't She Lovely" is a song by Stevie Wonder from his 1976 album, Songs in the Key of Life. The lyrics celebrate the birth of his daughter, Aisha Morris. The song was not issued as a commercial single and therefore it did not appear on the major charts in the US and UK. However, due to radio airplay, it reached number 23 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart in January 1977.

It Ain't What You Do (It's The Way That You Do It)

James Young, Sy Oliver

Jazz

"It Ain't What You Do (It's the Way That You Do It)" is a song written by jazz musicians Melvin "Sy" Oliver and James "Trummy" Young. It was first recorded in 1939 by Jimmie Lunceford, Harry James, and Ella Fitzgerald, and again the same year by Nat Gonella and His Georgians. The jazz tune was transformed into a pop/new wave song with ska elements in 1982.

It Doesn't Matter Anymore

Paul Anka

Pop

"It Doesn't Matter Anymore" is a pop ballad written by Paul Anka and recorded by Buddy Holly in 1958. The song reached number 13 as a posthumous hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in early 1959, shortly after Holly was killed in a plane crash on February 3, 1959. It has been covered many times, most commercially successful by New Zealand-born singer songwriter, Mark Williams.

It Don't Mean a Thing

Duke Ellington

Jazz

"It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" is a 1931 composition by Duke Ellington, whose lyrics were written by Irving Mills. The song is now accepted as a jazz standard, and jazz historian Gunther Schuller characterized it as "now legendary" and "a prophetic piece and a prophetic title" The music was composed and arranged by Ellingon in August 1931 during intermissions at Chicago's Lincoln Tavern. The 1932 recording of the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2008.

It Ends Tonight

All-American Rejects

Pop

"It Ends Tonight" is a song by American rock band The All-American Rejects. It was released as the third and final single from their second studio album Move Along on September 19, 2006. The song peaked at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the band's highest charting song.

It Happened In Monterey

Mabel Wayne, billy Rose

Pop

"It Happened in Monterey" was written for the 1930 musical film, King of Jazz. The song, written in waltz time, was composed by Mabel Wayne, with lyrics by Billy Rose. It was performed by John Boles and Jeanette Loff in the film. Bing Crosby sang the song with Whiteman's orchestra in a performance at the Seattle Civic Auditorium in April 1930.

It Is No Secret

Carl Stuart Hamblen

Country

"It Is No Secret" is a Southern gospel song written and sung by Stuart Hamblen and released on the Columbia label. In January 1951, it reached No. 8 on the country disc jockey chart. It was the No. 30 best selling country record of 1951.

It Is Well with My Soul

Philip P. Bliss, Horatio G. Spafford

R&B

"It Is Well With My Soul" is a hymn penned by hymnist Horatio Spafford and composed by Philip Bliss. It is possibly the most influential and enduring in the Bliss repertoire. The song reached the ARIA Singles Chart Top 100 in December 2010.

It Looks Like Rain In Cherry Blossom Lane

Edgar Leslie & Joe Burke

Pop

"It Looks Like Rain in Cherry Blossom Lane" is a popular song written by composer Joe Burke and lyricist Edgar Leslie. It was first recorded by Arthur Tracy, "The Street Singer". In July 1937, the recording of the song by Guy Lombardo reached number 1 on the Billboard Best Seller chart. The song was also recorded by Lennie Hayton, Gracie Fields, Joe Loss, The Lennon Sisters and Debbie Reynolds.

It Never Entered My Mind

Richard Rodgers, Lorenz hart

Jazz

"It Never Entered My Mind" is a 1940 show tune from the 1940 Rodgers and Hart musical Higher and Higher (1940), where it was introduced by Shirley Ross in 1940.

It Was A Very Good Year

Ervin Drake 1961, Ervin Drake

Folk

"It Was a Very Good Year" is a song composed by Ervin Drake in 1961. It was made famous by Frank Sinatra's version in D minor, which won the Grammy Award for Best Male Vocal Performance in 1966. The nostalgic and melancholic song recounts the type of girls with whom the singer had relationships.

It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels

J.D. Miller

Country

"It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels" is a 1952 country song written by J. D. "Jay" Miller, and originally recorded by Kitty Wells. It was an answer song to the Hank Thompson hit "The Wild Side of Life" The song became the first No. 1 Billboard country hit for a solo female artist.

It's A Most Unusual Day

Jimmy McHugh, Harold Adamson

Jazz

"It's a Most Unusual Day" is a popular song composed by Jimmy McHugh, with lyrics by Harold Adamson. It is considered part of the Great American Songbook. It was introduced in the film A Date with Judy when it was sung by Jane Powell in the opening scene with the school orchestra.

It's A Sin To Tell A Lie

Billy Mayhew

Country

"It's a Sin to Tell a Lie" is a 1936 popular song written by Billy Mayhew. The tune was revived in 1955 by Somethin' Smith and the Redheads, reaching number 7 on the Billboard charts in that year. John Denver tells a story about the song and does a cover in his 1978 album.

It's All Right With Me

Cole Porter

Jazz

"It's All Right with Me" is a popular song written by Cole Porter, for his 1953 musical Can-Can. The song is also used in the Cole Porter musical High Society. Bing Crosby recorded the song in 1955 for use on his radio show. Frank Sinatra recorded it for the film version of Can- can. Crystal Gayle's version was also adapted into a jingle for Eastern Airlines.

It's Always You

James Van Heusen, Johnny Burke

Pop

"It's Always You" is a song written by Jimmy Van Heusen and Johnny Burke for the 1941 film Road to Zanzibar. In the film it was sung by Bing Crosby to Dorothy Lamour as they paddled a canoe up a jungle river. It was also used briefly in a comedy scene in the film as a quasi-requiem for Lamour's character, who was erroneously thought to have been killed by a leopard.

Jamaica Farewell

Harry Belafonte

Folk

"Jamaica Farewell" is a Jamaican-style folk song (mento) The lyrics for the song were written by Lord Burgess (Irving Burgie) The song appeared on Harry Belafonte's 1956 album Calypso. It reached number 14 on the Billboard Pop chart.

James Bond Theme

Monty Norman

Dance

"James Bond Theme" is the main signature theme music of the James Bond films. Composed by Monty Norman, the piece has been used as an accompanying fanfare to the gun barrel sequence in every Eon Bond film besides the 2006 reboot Casino Royale. Norman has won two libel actions against publishers for claiming that John Barry wrote the theme.

Jazz Baby

Blanche Merrill, M.K. Jerome

Jazz

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Jealous Heart

Jenny Lou Carson

Pop

"Jealous Heart" is a classic C&W song written by American country music singer-songwriter Jenny Lou Carson. In the mid 1940s it spent nearly six months on the Country & Western charts. It was subsequently recorded by several pop singers.

Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring

Johann Sebastian Bach

Pop

Bach composed a four-part setting with independent orchestral accompaniment of two stanzas of the hymn "Jesu, meiner Seelen Wonne", written by Martin Janus in 1661. It is often performed slowly and reverently at wedding ceremonies, as well as during Christian festive seasons like Christmas and Easter. A transcription by the English pianist Myra Hess was published in 1926 for piano solo and in 1934 for piano duet.

Jesus Take The Wheel

Brett James, Gordie Sampson, Hillary Lindsey

Country

"Jesus, Take the Wheel" is a song written by Brett James, Hillary Lindsey and Gordie Sampson. It was released on October 18, 2005 as the first single from Carrie Underwood's debut album Some Hearts (2005) The ballad tells of a woman seeking help from Jesus in an emergency and surrendering control to a higher power. The song won the Grammy Awards for Best Female Country Vocal Performance and Best Country Song and it won Single of the Year at the 2005 Academy of Country Music Awards.

Jingle Bell Rock

Jim Boothe, Joe Beal

Country

"Jingle Bell Rock" is an American popular Christmas song first released by Bobby Helms in 1957. It has received frequent airplay in the United States during every Christmas season since then. The song was composed by Joseph Carleton Beal and James Ross Boothe, although both Helms and session guitarist on the song Hank Garland disputed this (see Authorship controversy section below)

Jitterbug Waltz

Fats Waller

Jazz

"Jitterbug Waltz" is a 1942 jazz composition by Fats Waller. It is one of the first jazz records recorded with a Hammond organ. The song is in the key of E major and in 3/4 time.

Jordu

Duke Jordan

Jazz

"Jordu" is a jazz standard written by Irving "Duke" Jordan in 1953. The song was first made popular by Clifford Brown and Max Roach. Stan Getz, Chet Baker, and Charlie Byrd have performed or recorded renditions.

Joy Spring

Clifford Brown

Jazz

"Joy Spring" is a 1954 jazz composition by Clifford Brown that became his signature work. It is the name he called his wife, Emma LaRue Anderson (maiden; 1933-2005), whom he married on her 21st birthday.

Jump Monk

Charles Mingus

Jazz

Mingus at the Bohemia is a live album by Charles Mingus. It was recorded at Cafe Bohemia in New York City on December 23, 1955. Max Roach makes a guest appearance on one track. Allmusic awarded the album 4.5 stars, citing Mingus' standout bass playing.

June in January

Leo Robin, Ralph Rainger

Pop

"June in January" is a popular song with music by Ralph Rainger and lyrics by Leo Robin. The song was introduced in the movie Here Is My Heart by Bing Crosby in 1934. Crosby recorded the song again for his 1954 album Bing: A Musical Autobiography.

June Is Bustin' Out All Over

Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II

Dance

Carousel is the second musical by the team of Richard Rodgers (music) and Oscar Hammerstein II (book and lyrics) The 1945 work was adapted from Ferenc Molnar's 1909 play Liliom, transplanting its Budapest setting to the Maine coastline. The story revolves around carousel barker Billy Bigelow, whose romance with millworker Julie Jordan comes at the price of their jobs.

Just A Closer Walk With Thee

Unknown

R&B

"Just a Closer Walk with Thee" is a traditional gospel song and jazz standard that has been performed and recorded by many artists. Performed as either an instrumental or vocal, it is perhaps the most frequently played number in the hymn and dirge section of traditional New Orleans jazz funerals.

Just Squeeze Me

Duke Ellington, Lee Gaines

Jazz

"Just Squeeze Me (But Please Don't Tease Me)" is a 1941 popular song composed by Duke Ellington. The song has been recorded numerous times by a number of artists in the years since, having become a jazz standard.

Just Walking In The Rain

Johnny Bragg, Robert S.Riley

R&B

"Just Walkin' in the Rain" is a popular song. It was written in 1952 by Johnny Bragg and Robert Riley, two prisoners at Tennessee State Prison in Nashville. The best-known version of the song was recorded by Johnnie Ray in July 1956 on the label Columbia Records.

Just You, Just Me

Jesse Greer, Raymond Klages

Jazz

"Just You, Just Me" is a song from the 1929 musical film Marianne. It was composed by Jesse Greer with lyrics by Raymond Klages. The song has had many revisions after its first appearance and has become a jazz standard. Bing Crosby recorded it in 1954 for use on his radio show.

Keep The Faith

Bon Jovi

Rock

Keep the Faith is the fifth studio album by American rock band Bon Jovi. It was released on November 3, 1992, by Mercury Records. The album peaked at number five on the US Billboard 200 chart and was certified double-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)

Kentucky Waltz

Bill Monroe

Country

"Kentucky Waltz" is a 1946 song written and performed by Bill Monroe. The song was Bill Monroe's most successful release on the Country & Western charts peaking at number three. A cover of the song appeared on English folk singer Bob Davenport's 1973 album Pal Of My Cradle Days.

La Bikina

Ruben Fuentes, Alejandro F. Roth

Latin

Ruben Fuentes (born 15 February 1926) is a Mexican classical violinist and composer. He is best known for his contributions to mariachi music. In 1944, he joined Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan as a violinist. He was the musical director of RCA Records in Mexico during the late 1950s to the late 1960s.

LA CUCARACHA

Unknown

Folk

La Cucaracha ("The Cockroach") is a traditional Spanish folk song. It is very popular in Mexico, and was performed especially widely during the Mexican Revolution. The basic song describes a cockroach who cannot walk.

La Cumparsita

Gerardo Matos Rodriguez

Dance

"La cumparsita" (little street procession, a grammatical diminutive of la comparsa) is a tango written in 1916 by the Uruguayan musician Gerardo Matos Rodriguez, with lyrics by Argentines Pascual Contursi and Enrique Pedro Maroni. Roberto Firpo, director and pianist of the orchestra that premiered the song, added parts of his tangos "La gaucha Manuela" and "Curda completa" to Matos' carnival march.

La Habanera

adapated by Georges Bizet adapted from the habanera

R&B

La Habanera is a 1937 German romantic melodrama feature film directed by Detlef Sierck. Zarah Leander, who was recently signed by UFA, stars, in the lead role of Astree Sternhjelm and also performs its title song.

La Marseillaise

Jean-Claude Rouget de Lisle (1792)

Jazz

"La Marseillaise" is the national anthem of France. The song was written in 1792 by Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle. It was originally titled "Chant de guerre pour l'Armee du Rhin" ("War Song for the Army of the Rhine"). The song acquired its nickname after being sung in Paris by volunteers from Marseille marching to the capital.

Lady Madonna

John Lennon, Paul McCartney

Rock

"Lady Madonna" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles, written primarily by Paul McCartney. In March 1968, it was released as a mono single, backed with "The Inner Light" The song was recorded on 3 and 6 February 1968 before the Beatles left for India. Its boogie-woogie style signalled a more conventional approach to writing and recording for the group following the psychedelic experimentation of the previous two years.

Lady Of Spain

Tolchard Evans, Stanley J. Damerell, Robert Hargreaves

Pop

"Lady of Spain" is a popular song composed in 1931 by Tolchard Evans with lyrics by "Erell Reaves" The earliest recordings of this song were sung by Al Bowlly, recorded in 1931. Bing Crosby and Mario Lanza covered the song on their radio shows.

Last Night On The Back Porch

Carl Schraubstader, Lew Brown

Pop

"Last Night on the Back Porch (I Loved Her Best of All)" is a popular song with music by Carl Schraubstader and lyrics by Lew Brown, published in 1923. It was introduced in the Broadway revue George White's Scandals where it was performed by Winnie Lightner. The song was popularized in 1924 by Paul Whiteman.

Laughter In The Rain

Neil Sedaka, Phil Cody

Pop

"Laughter in the Rain" is a song recorded by Neil Sedaka, composed by him with lyrics by Phil Cody. Cody reports writing the lyrics in about five minutes after smoking marijuana and falling asleep under a tree for a couple of hours. The song was covered by Johnny Mathis on his 1975 album titled When Will I See You Again.

Lay Down Beside Me

Don Williams

Country

"Lay Down Beside Me" is a song written by Don Williams. It was first recorded by Kenny Rogers on his 1977 self-titled album. Williams later released his own version which was released as the second single from his 1979 album, Expressions. The single reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in 1979.

Layla

Eric Clapton

Folk

"Layla" is a song written by Eric Clapton and Jim Gordon. It is the thirteenth track from their only studio album, Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs (1970) The song was inspired by a love story that originated in 7th-century Arabia and later formed the basis of The Story ofLayla and Majnun by the 12th- century Persian poet Nizami Ganjavi. It was also inspired by Clpton's secret love for Pattie Boyd, the wife of his friend and fellow musician George Harrison.

Lazy River

Hoagy Carmichael, Sidney Arodin

Pop

"Up A) Lazy River" is a popular tune and song by Hoagy Carmichael and Sidney Arodin, published in 1930. It is considered a jazz standard and pop standard, and has been recorded by many artists. The song was stored in music box format in a permanent outdoor display in Cathedral Park under the St. John's Bridge in Portland, Oregon.

Learnin' The Blues

Delores

R&B

"Learnin' the Blues" is a big band popular song written by Dolores "Vicki" Silvers and performed by Frank Sinatra with Nelson Riddle & his Orchestra in 1955. In the weeks of 3-9 and 24-30 July 1955, Sinatra's rendition was briefly the most frequently played song on U.S. radio. Sinatra re-recorded the song in 1962 for the album Sinatra-Basie.

Learning the Blues

Delores Vicky Silvers

R&B

"Learnin' the Blues" is a big band popular song written by Dolores "Vicki" Silvers and performed by Frank Sinatra with Nelson Riddle & his Orchestra in 1955. In the weeks of 3-9 and 24-30 July 1955, Sinatra's rendition was briefly the most frequently played song on U.S. radio. Sinatra re-recorded the song in 1962 for the album Sinatra-Basie.

Leaving on a jet plane

John Denver

Folk

"Leaving on a Jet Plane" is a song written and recorded by singer-songwriter John Denver in 1966. The most well known version was recorded by American folk group Peter, Paul and Mary, for their 1967 studio album, Album 1700. The song was re-recorded for the third and final time in 1973 for John Denver's Greatest Hits, the version that also appears on most of his compilation albums.

Let Me Be There

John Rostill

Country

"Let Me Be There" is a popular song written by John Rostill. It was first recorded by Olivia Newton-John in 1973 and included on her album of the same name. Elvis Presley recorded a live version of the song in 1974.

Let Me Call You Sweetheart

Leo Friedman, Beth Slater Whitson

Pop

"Let Me Call You Sweetheart" is a popular song, with music by Leo Friedman and lyrics by Beth Slater Whitson. The song was published in 1910 and was a huge hit for the Peerless Quartet in 1911. A 1924 recording identifies a Spanish title, "Dejame llamarte mia"

Let Me Go Lover

Jenny Lou Carson, Al Hill

Country

"Let Me Go, Lover!" is a popular song written by Jenny Lou Carson and Al Hill. It was first featured on the television program Studio One on November 15, 1954. By January 1955, Joan Weber's record of the song had hit No. 1 on all the Billboard charts.

Let's Do It (Let's Fall in Love)

Cole Porter

Rock

"Let's Do It, Let's Fall in Love" is a popular song written in 1928 by Cole Porter. It was introduced in Porter's first Broadway success, the musical Paris (1928) The song was later used in the English production of Wake Up and Dream (1929) It was used as the title theme music in the 1933 Hollywood movie, Grand Slam.

Let's Face The Music And Dance

Irving Berlin

Jazz

"Let's Face the Music and Dance" was written by Irving Berlin for the film Follow the Fleet. Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers performed the song in a celebrated dance duet. The song has been covered by Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and more.

Let's Fall In Love

Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler

Jazz

This article is about the popular song by Arlen and Koehler. For the Ann Sothern movie, see Let's Fall in Love (film) For the song by Cole Porter, see Cole Porter's Let's Do It, Let's fall in Love.

Let's Get Away From It All

Matt Dennis, Tom Adair

Pop

"Let's Get Away from It All" is a popular song with music by Matt Dennis and lyrics by Tom Adair, published in 1941. The song is most commonly associated with Frank Sinatra. Many others have recorded it and it is considered a standard of traditional pop music.

Let's Just Praise the Lord

William & Gloria Gaither 1972

R&B

The Gaither Vocal Band is an American southern gospel vocal group, named after its founder and leader Bill Gaither. The lineup of the band changes often, with artists leaving to work on solo careers, and new and old ones coming to replace them. The band has released 29 albums, at least 19 of which have charted.

Let's Misbehave

Cole Porter

Dance

"Let's Misbehave" is a song written by Cole Porter in 1927. It was originally intended for the female lead of his first major production, Paris. The Irving Aaronson version is used in two Woody Allen films: at the opening and close of the 1972 film Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex* (*But Were Afraid to Ask)

Li'l Darlin'

Neal Hefti

Jazz

"Li'l Darlin'" is a jazz standard, composed and arranged in 1957 by Neal Hefti for the Count Basie Orchestra. The Basie arrangement without lyrics was often used as the closing theme for The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. Notable guitarists to record the piece include Joe Pass, Charlie Byrd, George Benson, Tal Farlow, Barney Kessel, Kenny Burrell and Howard Alden.