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Hit songs that reference William Shakespeare

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Given music featured so heavily in William Shakespeare's plays, it’s no surprise that it has long been a source of inspiration in pop music – whether it’s direct quotes, borrowing the themes of his work or even a mention of The Bard himself.

Last year saw mega hitmaker Max Martin take that concept on its head, using Shakespeare as the basis of West End musical & Juliet, featuring many of the pop producer’s global hits.

Below are some the biggest chart hits to reference Shakespeare and his work. With some not-so-subtle references to The Bard’s tragic tale of star-crossed lovers, it seems only right to start with Taylor’s breakout single Love Story, which sent her to Number 2 in 2009.

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