11. Cold Cold Heart
This country song was written and recorded by singer-songwriter Hank Williams. It was first released in 1951 and has since been recorded by various artists; from Dinah Washington to Norah Jones
Lyrics (Excerpt)
tried so hard my dear to show that you're my every dream
Yet you're afraid each thing I do is just some evil scheme
A memory from your lonesome past keeps us so far apart
Why can't I free your doubtful mind and melt your cold cold heart
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Watch Hank Williams perform this beautifully-written song from YouTube.
12. Since I Don't Have You
A memorable ballad that was released in 1958 and made famous by the vocal group The Skyliners. This song was written by the groups' lead vocalist, James Beaumont, and Joseph Rock.
Lyrics (Excerpt)
I don't have plans and schemes
And I don't have hopes and dreams
I don't have anything
Since I don't have you
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Listen to this classic love song courtesy of YouTube.
13. That's Amore
This song was composed by Harry Warren and recorded by singer/actor Dean Martin in 1953. "That's Amore" became one of Martin's signature songs.
Lyrics (Excerpt)
When the moon hits your eye
Like a big-a pizza pie
That's amore
When the world seems to shine
Like you've had too much wine
That's amore
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Watch Dean Martin perform this song courtesy of YouTube.
14. You Belong to Me
One of the marks of a well-written song is the number of times it has been recorded and "You Belong to Me" certainly hits the mark. This song is credited to Chilton Price, Redd Stewart and Pee Wee King. It was originally recorded by Sue Thompson but the most popular version is by Jo Stafford which was released in 1952. Other artists who covered this song includes Paul Anka, Patsy Cline, Connie Francis, Anne Murray and Patti Page.
Lyrics (Excerpt)
See the pyramids along the Nile
Watch the sun rise on a tropic isle
But just remember, darling, all the while
You belong to me
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Feel nostalgic as you listen to Jo Stafford's hit song via YouTube.
15. You're So Fine
A song that was recorded by the vocal group The Falcons and released in 1959 under the Flick label. This song became a hit and features lead vocalist Joe Stubbs.
Lyrics (Excerpt)
You're so fine, you're so fine
You're mine, you're mine
I walk, and I talk, about you
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Listen to The Falcons' recording of this song from YouTube.