1. Again
The melody of this song was composed by Lionel Newman and the lyrics written by Dorcas Cochran. This song was featured in the 1948 film Road House and recorded by several vocalists including Doris Day
Lyrics (Excerpt)
Again, this couldn't happen again
This is that once in a lifetime
This is the thrill divine
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Listen to Doris Day's recording courtesy of YouTube.
2. Be Careful It's My Heart
Another quintessential Irving Berlin song featured in the 1942 musical Holiday Inn starring Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire and Marjorie Reynolds.
Lyrics (Excerpt)
Sweetheart of mine, I've sent you a valentine.
Sweetheart of mine, it's more than a valentine.
Be careful, it's my heart.
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Listen to Frank Sinatra's rendition of this song" via YouTube.
3. Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered
One of the many song collaborations of composer Richard Rodgers and lyricist Lorenz Hart. It was sung by Vivienne Segal (who played the role of Vera) in the 1940 Broadway musical Pal Joey. Many versions of this song was recorded by a number of performers such as Carly Simon, Jack Jones, Ella Fitzgerald, Doris Day, Barbra Streisand and Frank Sinatra.
Lyrics (Excerpt)
I'm wild again
Beguiled again
A simpering, whimpering child again
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered am I
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Watch the incomparable Ella Fitzgerald sing this song courtesy of YouTube.
4. Day by Day
A song by Sammy Cahn, Axel Stordahl and Paul Weston which was published in 1945 and recorded by Clydine Jackson. This song was also recorded by Frank Sinatra.
Lyrics (Excerpt)
Day by day I'm falling more in love with you
And day by day my love seems to grow
There isn't any end to my devotion
It's deeper dear by far than any ocean
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Listen to Margarita Zaberska' rendition via YouTube.
5. Dearly Beloved
This song by Jerome Kern and Johnny Mercer was sung by Rita Hayworth in the 1942 film You Were Never Lovelier. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song that same year.
Lyrics (Excerpt)
Tell me that it's true
Tell me you agree
I was meant for you
You were meant for me
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Watch this scene from the movie You Were Never Lovelier courtesy of YouTube.
6. (I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons
Published in 1945, the music was composed by William Best with lyrics by Deek Watson. This romantic song was recorded by several vocalists but the most popular version is by Nat King Cole
Lyrics (Excerpt)
I love you for sentimental reasons
I hope you do believe me
I'll give you my heart
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Listen to this mesmerizing recording by the unforgettable Nat King Cole from YouTube.
7. Have I Told You Lately that I Love You?
Published in 1945, this country song was written by Scotty and Lulu Belle Wiseman, also known as "The Sweethearts of Country Music." This song was recorded by artists from various genres; from Gene Autry to Eddie Cochran to Elvis Presley.
Lyrics (Excerpt)
Have I told you lately that I love you?
Could I tell you once again somehow?
Have I told with all my heart and soul how I adore you?
Well darling I'm telling you now
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Watch this YouTube video of Eddie Cochran singing this song.
8. I Could Write a Book
Another Rodgers and Hart song performed by Gene Kelly and Leila Ernst in the 1940 musical Pal Joey. The song is also included in the 1957 film adaptation starring Frank Sinatra and Rita Hayworth.
Lyrics (Excerpt)
If they asked me, I could write a book
About the way you walk, and whisper;
And look
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Listen to Frank Sinatra's recording of this song from YouTube.
9. I Don't Want To Walk Without You
Published in 1941, this song was written by Frank Loesser with music by Jule Styne and recorded as a single in 1942 by Harry James with vocals by Helen Forrest
Lyrics (Excerpt)
I don't want to walk without you, Baby
Walk without my arm about you, Baby
I thought the day you left me behind
I'd take a stroll and get you right off my mind
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Listen to Helen Forrest sing this song via YouTube.
10. I Wish I Didn't Love You So
Written by Frank Loesser and performed by Betty Hutton for the 1947 film The Perils Of Pauline.Lyrics (Excerpt)
I wish I didn't love you so,
My love for you,
Should've ended long ago.
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Listen to Betty Hutton's sweet voice performing this song courtesy of YouTube.