20 Classic Songs You Didn't Know Were Written By Black Songwriters

February is Black History Month, and to celebrate, here are some classic songs that you may not have known were written by these talented Black songwriters.

1."It Takes Two," performed by Marvin Gaye and Kim Weston, was written by Sylvia Moy and William "Mickey" Stevenson.

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2."Great Balls of Fire," performed by Jerry Lee Lewis, was written by Otis Blackwell and Jack Hammer.

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3."Manic Monday," performed by the Bangles, was written by Prince.

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4."I'm Every Woman," originally performed by Chaka Khan, was written by Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson.

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5."Human," performed by The Human League, was written by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.

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6."(You Got It) The Right Stuff," performed by New Kids on the Block, was written by Maurice Starr.

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7."Hollaback Girl," performed and co-written by Gwen Stefani, was co-written by Pharrell Williams.

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8."Where Are You Christmas?," performed by Faith Hill, was co-written by Mariah Carey.

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9."High Hopes," performed by Panic! at the Disco, was co-written by Tayla Parx.

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10."The Lion Sleeps Tonight," performed by the Tokens, was written and originally recorded by Solomon Linda.

11."Take a Bow," performed by Rihanna, was co-written by Ne-Yo.

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12."Firework," performed by Katy Perry, was co-written by Ester Dean.

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13."One in a Million," performed by Aaliyah, was co-written by Missy Elliott and Timbaland.

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14."When the Levee Breaks," performed by Led Zeppelin, was co-written by Memphis Minnie.

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15."Why Do Fools Fall in Love" was performed by Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers, and co-written by Lymon and band members Jimmy Merchant and Herman Santiago.

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16."Nothing Compares 2 U," performed by Sinéad O'Connor, was also written by Prince.

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17."We Are the World," performed by supergroup U.S.A. for Africa, was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie.

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18."Play," performed by Jennifer Lopez, was co-written by Christina Milian and Cory Rooney.

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19."Fascination" performed and co-written by David Bowie, was co-written by Luther Vandross.

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20."Where Do Broken Hearts Go," performed by Whitney Houston, was co-written by Chuck Jackson.

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