Sing Some Colorful Songs

Black

“Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress” is a song that was written by Allan Clarke, Roger Cook, and Roger Greenaway. It was recorded by the British rock group the Hollies. The song was featured on their 1972 album Distant Light. It charted on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and Billboard ranked it as the number 24 song for 1972.

“Paint It Black” is a song that was recorded by the English rock band the Rolling Stones. It was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. It is a raga rock song with Indian, Middle Eastern, and Eastern European influences. The song is featured on their 1966 album Aftermath.

Blue

“Blue Velvet” is a popular song that was written and composed in 1950 by Bernie Wayne and Lee Morris. It became a top-20 hit for American singer Tony Bennett. However, the most popular version was recorded by the American singer and actor Bobby Vinton. His version went to number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1963.

“Blue Moon” is a popular song that was written by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart in 1934. It became a standard ballad. The song became popular when recorded by the American do-wop group the Marcells in 1961 and featured on their album of the same name. Their version went to number one on both the Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles charts.

Brown

“Brown Eyed Girl” is a song that was written and recorded by the Northern Irish singer and songwriter Van Morrison. The song charted on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It became his signature song.

“Brown Sugar” is a song that was recorded by the English rock band the Rolling Stones. It was written by Mick Jagger and is featured on their 1971 album Sticky Fingers. The song became a number one hit for the band in the US. Rolling Stone magazine ranked it at number 495 on the list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.

Green

“Green Tambourine” is a song that was written by Paul Leka and Shelley Pinz. It became the biggest hit for the American rock group the Lemon Pipers and is featured on their album of the same name. The song was one of the first psychedelic pop chart toppers at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

“Green-Eyed Lady” is a popular song that was recorded by the American rock band Sugarloaf. It was written by Jerry Corbetta, J.C. Phillips, and David Riordan. The song is featured on their debut album Sugarloaf and charted on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Purple

“Purple Rain” is a song recorded by the American musician Prince and his backing band, the Revolution. It is the title track from his 1984 album of the same name. The song charted on the Billboard Hot 100 and went to number on on the Cash Box Top 100 chart. It was certified gold by the RIAA and is considered to be one of Prince’s signature songs.

“Purple Haze” is a song that was written by the American guitarist and singer-songwriter. Jimi Hendrix recorded the song with the Jimi Hendrix Experience. The song features his inventive guitar playing and is a mix of blues and Eastern modalities. It is the opening track on this 1967 debut album, Are You Experienced.

Red

“Roses Are Red (My Love)” is a popular song that was written by Al Byron and Paul Evans. It was recorded by the American singer and actor Bobby Vinton in 1962. The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

“Red Red Wine” is a song that was originally written and recorded by the American singer and songwriter Neil Diamond in 1967. It is featured on his album Just for You. A cover version was created in 1983 by the English reggae band UB 40 and featured on their album Labour of Love.

Yellow

"Yellow Submarine" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles from their 1966 album Revolver, primarily sung by Ringo Starr. Written by Paul McCartney and John Lennon, it was intended as a children's song and has become iconic for its whimsical imagery and singalong quality.

“Mellow Yellow” is a song that was written and recorded by the Scottish singer and songwriter Donovan. It charted on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.