The song was written by Paul Anka and Tom Jones recorded the song in early 1971 and it peaked at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 in that year for one week. When the single was released in 1971 the "B-side" was the song also written by Paul Anka, "My Way". Although professionally known as Tom Jones he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2006 as Sir Thomas John Woodward.
2. Three Times a Lady
Answer: Commodores
"There Times a Lady" was a number one hit on the US Billboard Hot 100 for the Commodores for two weeks in August 1978. The song was written for this American soul/funk band by Lionel Richie.
3. Lady in Red
Answer: Chris de Burgh
"Lady in Red" became the British-Irish singer and singwriter Chris de Burgh's signature song. It peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1986.
4. Sentimental Lady
Answer: Fleetwood Mac
The song was written by Bob Welch and recorded by Fleetwood Mac in 1972. However, it became more popular when Bob Welch recorded it as a solo artist in 1977 reaching number eight on the US Billboard Hot 100.
5. Little Old Lady from Pasadena
Answer: Jan & Dean
"The Little Old Lady from Pasadena" was recorded by the American pop artists Jan & Dean in 1964 reaching number three on the US charts. The song was also performed live by The Beach Boys and the lyrics stemmed from a Dodge commercial driven by a white-haired old lady.
6. Lay Lady Lay
Answer: Bob Dylan
"Lay Lady Lay" was written and recorded by Bob Dylan in 1969. It was originally written for the sound track of the 1969 movie "Midnight Cowboy" but unfortunately was submitted too late. It reached number seven on the US Billboard Hot 100.
7. Lady Madonna
Answer: The Beatles
"Lady Madonna" was a Lennon-McCartney song performed by The Beatles. It reached number one in a number of countries but only at number four in the US charts in 1968. McCartney was inspired to write the song after seeing a photograph of a women breastfeeding in the National Geographic magazine. The lyrics depict a hardworking woman facing everyday challenges during the week.
8. The Lady is a Tramp
Answer: Frank Sinatra
The song is a tune from a musical in 1937 and although performed by many artists including Tony Bennett, Ella Fitzgerald, Bing Crosby,Shirley Bassey it is the Frank Sinatra version which is the most popular. The song was performed by Frank Sinatra in the 1957 musical Film "Pal Joey".
9. Lady Sings the Blues
Answer: Billie Holiday
Billie Holiday (1915-1959) was an American jazz singer who recorded the album "Lady Sings the Blues" between 1954-56. Her autobiography has the same title. In 1972 the film "Lady Sings the Blues" was released based on her 1956 autobiography with Diana Ross portraying Billie Holiday.
10. Green-Eyed Lady
Answer: Sugarloaf
"Green-Eyed Lady" by the rock band Sugarloaf peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1970. It was the band's first and most popular song. It was featured in the 1997 comedy "Home Alone 3".
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