Which of the following songs follows the 32-bar form? A. "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" B. "La Bamba" C. "Amazing Grace" D. "All of the above"

D. "All of the above"

The 32-bar form, also known as the AABA song form, is a structure commonly found in many popular songs, where the song is divided into four sections, with each section typically containing 8 bars. The first two sections (A) are the same, the third section (B) is a contrasting bridge, and the fourth section (A) repeats the initial theme.

A. "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" by The Righteous Brothers is a pop song that follows the AABA structure. B. "La Bamba," a traditional Mexican folk song popularized by Ritchie Valens, also follows this structure. C. "Amazing Grace" is a hymn that can also be adapted into the AABA 32-bar form, especially when performed in more popular music settings.

Extra: The 32-bar form (AABA) is often found in classic American popular music, particularly in the Tin Pan Alley era, which dominated the industry from the late 19th century until around the 1950s. It is called 32-bar form because it typically consists of four 8-bar sections, adding up to 32 measures in total. The form allows for both repetition and contrast – an important aspect of song construction that helps make the song both catchy (due to the repeated A sections) and interesting (because of the contrasting B section, often called the 'bridge').

In a typical AABA song, the A sections will share the same melody (and often lyrics), while the B section will introduce a new melody and mood, providing a departure from the A theme. After the bridge, the final A section returns, usually repeating the same lyrics and melody as in the first and second A sections, bringing the song to a satisfying conclusion.