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1. This favourite crooner has headlined in Las Vegas and also found time to sell over 80 million records all over the world. Who sang these lyrics? "Spirit move me, every time I'm near you. Whirling like a cyclone in my mind."

Answer: Barry Manilow

Love him or hate him, you have to admit that Barry Manilow is an unequalled star of the music industry. His talent was not only in singing but also writing the music. "Could It Be Magic" was written and recorded in 1973 and based loosely on Chopin's Prelude in C Minor. The song has also been a cover version for Donna Summer and Take That.

2. Which British singer, whose name sounds like a marine mammal, sang these first lines? "There used to be a greying tower alone on the sea, you became the light on the dark side of me."

Answer: Seal

These lyrics were taken from the 1994 song, "Kiss from a Rose", sung by British singer, Seal. It was used on the soundtrack of the 1995 film, "Batman Forever". It reached both number one in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and UK Singles Chart and also won the Grammy Record of the Year Award in 1996. London born Seal was known for his soul and R&B style of music and has sold in excess of 20 million albums throughout the world.

3. Eric Clapton sang these lyrics from which song? "It's late in the evening; she's wondering what clothes to wear. She'll put on her make-up and brushes her long blonde hair."

Answer: Wonderful Tonight

Written in 1977 by Eric Clapton, "Wonderful Tonight" was eventually released as a single in 1991. The song was about the rocky relationship he had with his wife at the time, Pattie Boyd, who was also the former wife of Beatles, George Harrison. Another song written for Boyd was the 1970 pop anthem "Layla". The marriage between the two was doomed due to Clapton's addiction to alcohol, drugs and his numerous affairs with other women.

4. Canadian singer, Bryan Adams, was normally known for his rock anthems. On occasion he created a gentle love song which would make our hearts go a flutter. Can you guess from which song he sang these lyrics? "It still feels like our first night together. Feels like the first kiss. It's getting better baby. No one can better this."

Answer: Please Forgive Me

The 1993 song "Please Forgive Me" was a bonus song on Bryan Adams compilation album, "So Far So Good". The single had great success in different countries including number one in Australia, number two in the United Kingdom and number seven in America.

The Canadian singer already had hit singles with "Summer of '69", "Run to You" and these were topped by his most popular song to date, "(Everything I Do) I Do It For You".

5. Which British singer sang these beautiful lyrics? "My life is brilliant. My love is pure. I saw an angel. Of that I'm sure."

Answer: James Blunt

James Hillier Blount was born in 1974 on a military base in England. There was a long military history within his family and he joined their footsteps by having a successful career in the British army, even serving in Kosovo. He gave this up to follow his dream of being a singer and his first single, "You're Beautiful", received worldwide acclaim when it was released in 2004.

It was taken from the album "Back to Bedlam". He has won awards including Brit, Grammy and Ivor Novello Awards.

6. Originally written by duo "Secret Garden" in 2002, this song has since been sung by over 100 artists worldwide. Which male singer featured these lyrics in his 2003 album "Closer"? "When I am down and, oh my soul, so weary When troubles come and my heart burdened be Then, I am still and wait here in the silence Until you come and sit awhile with me."

Answer: Josh Groban

Josh Groban is a classical crossover artist, bringing classic songs into the pop and rock market. His high profile performances have included singing at the 2002 Olympic Games closing ceremony in Salt Lake City. The 2003 album, "Closer", featured the hit single "You Raise Me Up". Other artists who have sung the same song include Westlife, Russell Watson and Michael Ball.

7. Elton John has got to be one of the most successful artists of all time. These lyrics come from which song featured in a 1994 Disney animated film? "There's a calm surrender to the rush of day When the heat of a rolling world can be turned away An enchanted moment, and it sees me through It's enough for this restless warrior just to be with you."

Answer: Can You Feel the Love Tonight

"Can You Feel the Love Tonight" comes from the 1994 film, "The Lion King", with music and lyrics written by Elton John and Tim Rice. Other popular songs from the same film include "Circle of Life and "Hakuna Matata". Elton John has a career which spans over forty years, selling over 250 million records and winning six Grammy awards.

8. This Commodore wrote the songs "Hello" and "Say You, Say Me". Which of his songs were these lyrics taken from? "You came in That's what my little heart was looking for Laughter in the rain Feeling like a fool in love again."

Answer: My Destiny

American singer, Lionel Richie, started his music career in 1968 with The Commodores, writing and performing beautiful ballads such as "Three Times a Lady", "Sail On" and "Easy". Such was his popularity that he started writing songs for other artists including the Kenny Rogers number one hit single, "Lady".

He started his solo career during the 1980s. The 1992 song "My Destiny" from where these lyrics come is featured on his album "Back to Front".

9. The "Piano Man" also wrote the lyrics to this song. Can you name the tune? "Some people stay far away from the door If there's a chance of it opening up They hear a voice in the hall outside And hope that it just passes by."

Answer: An Innocent Man

Billy Joel wrote the lyrics to "An Innocent Man" and the song was released in 1983. It was taken from the album with the same name. Joel started his musical career as early as 14 when he joined a band called "The Echoes". He changed to other bands over the next few years and then began going solo in 1971.

He released his first hit single, "Piano Man", in 1973. Since then he has sold more than 150 million records throughout the world.

10. The lyrics to this song were originally released in 1971 by the American band "Crazy Horse". Which male singer had a successful follow up with the same song in 1977? "I can tell by your eyes that you've probably been crying forever And the stars in the sky don't mean nothing to you they're a mirror."

Answer: Rod Stewart

Rita Coolidge and Everything but the Girl also sung this beautiful love song but it was Rod Stewart who gave it that raspy edge that he was so famous for. He released the single in 1977 from his album, "Atlantic Crossing", taking it to number one in the UK Singles Chart.

The "B" side of the single was "The First Cut Is the Deepest". Originally written by Cat Stevens, this song was also a huge success for Rod Stewart.

Source: Author Plodd

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Lovesong Trivia Quiz

These love songs by popular male artists will warm your soul and leave you with a yearning for more. I will give you the first line of the song and you need to guess the song or artist.

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