It is one of classic pieces of literature and thus it is a reoccuring theme in songs. It is the story of Romeo and Juliet. Of course, it is the basis of numerous movies, songs etc. over time. Anyone seen “West Side Story?”. But, the best musical form of it is probably the Dire Straits song (yes this my 2nd mention of Dire Straits). I present two versions of that song here, the original with a goofy youtube video constructed from the movie version with Leo DiCaprio and Clare Daines, and a cover version by the Killers. Now, I am not sure about how young country star do school, but it appears that Taylor Swift still had to read the story…and the evidence is her song “Love Story” presented here. Now, this is of course a very old theme, and so I repreent that by going waaaay back. To Tchaikovsky that is. So, in two parts I give the London Symphony Orchestra performing the Fantasy Overture, which is based on, of course, Romeo and Juliet. I bet you have heard it before.
