British Composers
Question: Which British lyricist wrote the musical Chess along with Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson of Abba fame?
Answer: Tim Rice
Question: Who composed Dionne Warwick’s biggest hit, Heartbreaker?
Answer: The Bee Gees Barry, Robin & Maurice Gibb
Question: Name the lyricist who is Elton John’s songwriting partner?
Answer: Bernie Taupin
Question: Who wrote the music to the song, Land of Hope & Glory?
Answer: Edward Elgar
Question: Who composed the popular First World War song, Keep the Home Fires Burning?
Answer: Ivor Novello
Question: Who were the composers of the song We’ll Meet Again made famous by Vera Lynn during the Second World War?
Answer: Ross Parker and Hughie Charles They also composed together There’ll Always Be an England . Ross Parker had a long and successful songwriting career with chart hits from 1938 to 1970 and is considered one of England’s all time most successful songwriters.