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Amazing Grace
Christian hymn
Johnny B. Goode
1958 song by Chuck Berry
Layla
"Layla" is a song written by Eric Clapton and Jim Gordon, originally recorded with their band Derek and the Dominos, as the thirteenth track from their only studio album, Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs (1970). Its contrasting movements were composed separately by Clapton and Gordon. The piano part has also been controversially credited to Rita Coolidge, Gordon's girlfriend at the time.
Ben
song written by Don Black and composed by Walter Scharf
Happy Xmas (War Is Over)
Christmas song composed by John Lennon, lyrics by Yoko Ono, interpolating "Pledging My Love" by Ferdinand Washington and Don Robey
Ain't No Sunshine
original song written, composed, and performed by Bill Withers
Whiskey in the Jar
Irish folksong
Rocket Man
original song written and composed by Elton John (music) and Bernie Taupin (lyrics)
Vincent
song by Don McLean written as tribute to Vincent van Gogh
The Lion Sleeps Tonight
song written and composed by Solomon Linda; originally recorded by Solomon Linda and released in 1939
Highway Star
1972 song by the English rock band Deep Purple
Child in Time
Deep Purple song released in 1970
Starman
song by David Bowie
Always on My Mind
original song written and composed by Wayne Carson, Mark James, Johnny Christopher; first recorded by B.J. Thomas, first released by Gwen McCrae
Nights in White Satin
original song written and composed by Justin Hayward; recorded by The Moody Blues
Tiny Dancer
song by Elton John
Be My Baby
single by the Ronettes
Carry That Weight
original song written and composed by Lennon-McCartney; first recorded by The Beatles
School's Out
1972 single by Alice Cooper
Rock and Roll
1972 single by Led Zeppelin
Après toi
song written and composed by Mario Panas, Klaus Munro and Vicky Leandros, originally performed by Leandros at the 1972 Eurovision Song Contest
Rockin' Robin
original song written and composed by Leon René; first recorded by Bobby Day
I Wanna Be Where You Are
original song written and composed by Arthur Ross and Leon Ware; recorded in 1972 by Michael Jackson
Superstition
single by Stevie Wonder
Perfect Day
song written, composed and recorded by Lou Reed in 1972
A Horse with No Name
original song written and composed by Dewey Bunnell; recorded and released by America in 1971
Heart of Gold
original song written, composed, and performed by Neil Young
Roundabout
single by Yes
Lean on Me
1972 single by Bill Withers
Free Four
1972 single by British band Pink Floyd
Walk on the Wild Side
original song written and composed by Lou Reed
Tumbling Dice
Original song written and composed by Jagger/Richards; first recorded by the Rolling Stones
Crocodile Rock
pop song by Elton John
Changes
song by David Bowie
Morning Has Broken
Christian Hymn with lyrics by Eleanor Farjeon
When Your Heart's on Fire (Smoke Gets in Your Eyes)
original show tune composed by Jerome Kern, lyrics by Otto Harbach; from the 1933 musical "Roberta"
Brandy
original song written and composed by Scott English and Richard Kerr; first recorded by Scott English
Prisencolinensinainciusol
"Prisencolinensinainciusol" (; stylized on the single cover as "PRİSENCÓLİNENSİNÁİNCIÚSOL") is a song composed by the Italian singer Adriano Celentano, and performed by Celentano and his wife Claudia Mori. It was released as a single in 1972. Both the name of the song and its lyrics are gibberish, but are intended to represent what American English sounds like to people who do not understand English. The song charted in several European countries.
Happy
original song written and composed by Jagger/richards; first recorded by The Rolling Stones
Rhythm of the Rain
original song written and composed by John Gummoe; first recorded 1963 by the Cascades
Burning Love
original song written and composed by Dennis Linde
Sealed with a Kiss
original song written and composed by Peter Udell (lyrics) and Gary Geld (music); originally recorded by The Four Voices and released in 1960
You're So Vain
original song written, composed, and performed by Carly Simon
All Together Now
original song written and composed by Lennon-McCartney; first recorded by The Beatles
I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry
original song written and composed by Hank Williams
Woman Is the Nigger of the World
1972 song by John Lennon and Yoko Ono
Four Sticks
1972 single by Led Zeppelin
He Is Your Brother
song written and composed by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus; originally recorded by ABBA and released in 1972
A Song for You
original song written and composed by Leon Russell, originally recorded by Leon Russell and released in 1970
Blue Is the Colour
single
All the Young Dudes
original song written and composed by David Bowie; first released in 1972 by Mott the Hoople
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
original song written and composed by Ewan MacColl
Living Next Door to Alice
original song written and composed by Chinn & Chapman; originally recorded by New World and released in 1972
I Can't Stop Loving You
song written and composed by Don Gibson, originally recorded by Don Gibson and released in 1957
Papa Was a Rollin' Stone
original song written and composed by Barrett Strong, and Norman Whitfield
When a Blind Man Cries
original song written and composed by Deep Purple (Blackmore-Gillan-Glover-Lord-Paice)
Me and Mrs. Jones
1972 single by Billy Paul
Father and Son
original song written and composed by Cat Stevens, originally recorded by Cat Stevens and released in 1970
Alone Again (Naturally)
1972 single by Gilbert O'Sullivan
Why Do Fools Fall in Love
1956 single by Frankie Lymon and The Teenagers