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Love songs
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Love is in the air… or on the air, if you listen to the radio. Love songs are a staple of popular music, with enough titles to fit just about any romantic occasion. What’s the song that comes to your mind when you’re in the mood to spoon beneath the moon in June? What are you likely to sing to your sweetie when you give him or her a Valentine’s card today? Tell us your favorites, and why you think they’re the best.
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By deidreNC
February 14, 2007 07:12 AM | Link to this
okay—thinking of all love songs i think that ‘when a man loves a woman’ takes the prize…wasnt it percy sledge who sang that loooong ago? whoever it was no one else sings it quite as well
By RobC
February 14, 2007 07:19 AM | Link to this
Annies’song by John Denver. It wraps up beautifully into a little package what true love feels like.
By Granny of 3
February 14, 2007 07:19 AM | Link to this
“The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” by Roberta Flack.
By Poods ATL
February 14, 2007 07:24 AM | Link to this
“Unchained Melody” by The Righteous Brothers is sooo beautifully romantic. It never fails to melt my heart.
By Scootie
February 14, 2007 07:26 AM | Link to this
My heart pines for Baby Sniff, possibly? Or, the Night the Lights Went Out in Ga.
By Darrell
February 14, 2007 07:27 AM | Link to this
Without a doubt, THE best love song ever is ‘I Won’t Hold You Back’ by Toto (from the multi-Grammy winning ‘Toto IV’ CD).
Granted, the song is about a difficult break up, but we musn’t forget that Valentine’s Day is sometimes just as much about love that’s been lost as it is about love that’s been found.
I Won’t Hold You Back is full of some of the most heartfelt lyrics you’ve ever heard, and if the keyboards and strings don’t get to ya then you have no heart, so celebrating Valentine’s Day wouldn’t do you much good anyway. :-)
By Jason
February 14, 2007 07:39 AM | Link to this
Lady In Red by FAR!!!!!!!!
By ATL Muisc
February 14, 2007 07:41 AM | Link to this
Ill never break your heart - Backstreet boys
By bemyvalentine
February 14, 2007 07:43 AM | Link to this
“What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life”
By Dave
February 14, 2007 07:46 AM | Link to this
“Love Stinks”, The J. Geils Band
By freddie
February 14, 2007 07:46 AM | Link to this
Fat bottom girls from Queen
By Risker
February 14, 2007 07:47 AM | Link to this
Come Rain or Come Shine by the Righteous Brothers or by whomever performs it.
By David Gates
February 14, 2007 07:47 AM | Link to this
Most any song I wrote with Bread, plus others like Goodbye girl. I wrote them and I sang them.
By Mark
February 14, 2007 07:48 AM | Link to this
Whenever You Come Around by Vince Gill. “I lie awake at night wishing you were mine.” Remember those days of young, possibly unrequited, love.
By sueb
February 14, 2007 07:49 AM | Link to this
Time and Tide by Basia
By Michael
February 14, 2007 07:50 AM | Link to this
Your Song by Elton John. Eloquent, innocent lyric and a stunning melody. I’ll never tire of this beautiful song.
By marty
February 14, 2007 07:51 AM | Link to this
FOR YOUR PRECIOUS LOVE BY JERRY BUTLER — IF YOU EVER HEAR IT YOU WILL KNOW THAT IS THE BEST LOVE SONG EVER EVER
By waynem
February 14, 2007 07:52 AM | Link to this
Thank God and Greyhound your gone, the best love song!
By deborah cleveland
February 14, 2007 07:53 AM | Link to this
My favorite love song: “One In A Million”
By oldtimer
February 14, 2007 08:00 AM | Link to this
AJC The Great Country Singer, George Jones’ 1965 (?) release”Walk Through This World With Me”
By marty
February 14, 2007 08:02 AM | Link to this
FOR YOUR PRECIOUS LOVE by JERRY BUTLER — you have to hear it — it is the best love song EVER EVER
By PJ
February 14, 2007 08:04 AM | Link to this
Evergreen, by Streisand
By CW
February 14, 2007 08:06 AM | Link to this
If I Ain’t got you by Alicia Keys…
By Davona
February 14, 2007 08:08 AM | Link to this
Groovy Kin of Love. That says it all.
By Randyt (aka Been There, Done That, Got a closet FULL of T-shirts)
February 14, 2007 08:08 AM | Link to this
Old songs…”When a Man Loves a Woman” by Percy Sledge, and “My Girl” by theT emptations
Modern song…”Breathe” by Faith Hill
By Jesse's Girl
February 14, 2007 08:08 AM | Link to this
Lover You Should’ve Come Over….Jeff Buckley
By Randyt (aka Been There, Done That, Got a closet FULL of T-shirts)
February 14, 2007 08:13 AM | Link to this
Aerosmith…”I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” from the Armageddon soundtrack.
By MeMe
February 14, 2007 08:19 AM | Link to this
Into the Mystic by Van Morrison - what a song!
By Angela
February 14, 2007 08:22 AM | Link to this
“Unforgettable” by the very smooth Nat King Cole… both versions: his original and the postumous duet with his daughter, Natalie Cole, where her voice overlaid his original.
By Koz
February 14, 2007 08:22 AM | Link to this
Why Don’t We Get Drunk and Screw by Jimmy Buffett
By Mark
February 14, 2007 08:23 AM | Link to this
She’s The One (on the Born To Run album) by Bruce Springsteen
By Michael Wilson
February 14, 2007 08:25 AM | Link to this
Ribbon in the sky by Stevie Wonder is the best ever. Song at more weddings then any song.
By LB
February 14, 2007 08:27 AM | Link to this
Most songs by Stevie Wonder, especially Castle of Love! He sings from the absolute depths of love when he writes. I love him.
By Rob Scott
February 14, 2007 08:27 AM | Link to this
Colt .45. That gets to me every time I hear it.
By ugadel79
February 14, 2007 08:33 AM | Link to this
No.1 I Can’t Help Falling in Love With You - No.2 Love Me Tender both by Elvis Presley
By Luvah
February 14, 2007 08:34 AM | Link to this
Ring of Fire by Johnny Cash.
By CW
February 14, 2007 08:36 AM | Link to this
love and happiness by Al Green
By BT
February 14, 2007 08:36 AM | Link to this
“Ribbon in the sky” by Stevie Wonder or “Adore” by Prince - take your pick.
By steve
February 14, 2007 08:38 AM | Link to this
“Jesus Loves Me this I know”
By ahs
February 14, 2007 08:38 AM | Link to this
“layla” or “bell bottom blues” by derick and the dominos
By KA
February 14, 2007 08:38 AM | Link to this
What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life? sung by dusty Springfield, Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, and many others.
By Jay Melvin
February 14, 2007 08:38 AM | Link to this
Undoubtedly, for me, FOR YOUR PRECIOUS LOVE, by Jerry Butler. It would be the song I could only sing to someone I truly, truly loved and cherished. (secret, I sang it to my two babies when they were little).
By Duluth
February 14, 2007 08:39 AM | Link to this
Peter Gabriel’s “In Your Eyes” Van Morrison’s “Crazy Love”
By Sunshine
February 14, 2007 08:40 AM | Link to this
I have two favorites, so it’s hard to choose: It’s Your Love by Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, and the other one is Sweet Child O Mine by Guns N Roses.
By Dexter
February 14, 2007 08:40 AM | Link to this
Luther Vandross “Here and Now”
By KPH
February 14, 2007 08:40 AM | Link to this
LADY by Kenny Rogers will almost make you cry with emotion plus it is my wifes favorite for me to sing to her. BROWN EYED GIRL By Van Morrison is a classic also and it is my favorite to sing to my wife but I change up the lyrics to green eyed girl. Happy Valentines day to my Green Eyed Girl for the 35th year!
By d.l.
February 14, 2007 08:40 AM | Link to this
Cover Me , by Percy Sledge
By Todd
February 14, 2007 08:42 AM | Link to this
“I’ll Cover You” - both the Act I and reprise from RENT. The first version is full of vibrancy and giddiness for newfound love; the reprise is a testament to undying devotion, even beyond death. As far as standard pop stuff, definitely “When A Man Loves A Woman.”
By peanutlady
February 14, 2007 08:43 AM | Link to this
Can’t choose just one - but I’ve got to agree with Annie’s Song, Unchained Melody,and one that I haven’t seen yet - “When I Fall in Love” by Nat King Cole.
By Pete
February 14, 2007 08:46 AM | Link to this
Pour Some Sugar On Me - Def Leppard
By annemarie
February 14, 2007 08:47 AM | Link to this
WOW david gates of bread lives in california and reads the AJC!! way to go david
By Jim
February 14, 2007 08:48 AM | Link to this
- Courting: BE MY LOVER- La Bouche - Early months: SEXUAL HEALING - Marvin Gaye - Latter months: YOU GIVE LOVE A BAD NAME - Guns n Roses - Breakup: ACHY BREAKY HEART - Billy Ray Cyrus - After Breakup: BABY COME BACK - Player - Getting back: AFTER ALL (Here we are again) Peter Cetera
By ls
February 14, 2007 08:49 AM | Link to this
“Have I Told You Lately That I Love You” sung by Rod Stewart, written by Van Morrison. My husband left this tape in my car’s cassette player one Valentine’s Day and when I cranked the car, the song started playing.
By Geo
February 14, 2007 08:49 AM | Link to this
“Faithfully” by Journey
By Jim
February 14, 2007 08:50 AM | Link to this
Jessie’s Girl - Rick Springfield
Jessie is a friend, Yeah, I know he’s been A good friend of mine But lately something’s changed That ain’t hard to define Jessie’s got himself a girl And I want to make her mine And she’s watching him with those eyes And she’s lovin’ him with that body, I just know it Yeah ‘n’ he’s holding her in his arms late, Late at night
You know, I wish that I had Jessie’s girl,
By Thomas
February 14, 2007 08:52 AM | Link to this
‘FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE’ by Stevie Wonder
By Jim
February 14, 2007 08:52 AM | Link to this
Got the bands mixed up
You Give Love A Bad Name - Bon Jovi
By DIVINA
February 14, 2007 08:53 AM | Link to this
“There’s a ribbon in the sky” Stevie Wonder
By DICK
February 14, 2007 08:53 AM | Link to this
“Wynonas Big Brown Beaver” by Primus
By Timon
February 14, 2007 08:54 AM | Link to this
“Shock the Monkey”- Peter Gabriel
By Kenny fan
February 14, 2007 08:55 AM | Link to this
“Lady” by Kenny Rogers
By Sheryl
February 14, 2007 08:56 AM | Link to this
“When I Fall in Love” sung by Doris Day, Nat King Cole and the Lettermen.
By Jim
February 14, 2007 08:56 AM | Link to this
**Jessie’s Girl - Rick Springfield
Jessie is a friend, Yeah, I know he’s been A good friend of mine But lately something’s changed That ain’t hard to define Jessie’s got himself a girl And I want to make her mine And she’s watching him with those eyes And she’s lovin’ him with that body, I just know it Yeah ‘n’ he’s holding her in his arms late, Late at night
You know, I wish that I had Jessie’s girl,**
By Romeo
February 14, 2007 08:57 AM | Link to this
“At Last” by Etta James or “Unchained Melody” by the Righteous Brothers. “Have I Told You Lately That I Love You” sung by Van Morrison is tops in my book of love songs, too!
By Chuck
February 14, 2007 08:58 AM | Link to this
Joe Cocker’s version of “You are so beautiful”. It says everything a love song needs to say.
By Laura
February 14, 2007 09:00 AM | Link to this
Annie’s Song by John Denver. It was sung on my wedding day. Also the ORIGINAL Have I Told You Lately by Van Morrison
By sharonj
February 14, 2007 09:03 AM | Link to this
It’s so hard to pick but I have to say Adore by Prince; Do Me Baby by Prince and Fire & Desire by Rick James
By Pat
February 14, 2007 09:04 AM | Link to this
more today than yesterday by spiral staircase…..
By lynn
February 14, 2007 09:04 AM | Link to this
Haven’t had time to read all the other’s but my fav of all time is “Fooled around and fell in Love”.
By tyrone
February 14, 2007 09:05 AM | Link to this
I agree with David Gates, anthing he wrote including some stuff on his great solo album. But also, Let it Be Me by nearly everyone who sings it.
By mike
February 14, 2007 09:06 AM | Link to this
“Thank You” Led Zepplin
By Pam
February 14, 2007 09:07 AM | Link to this
Turn Your Light Down Low by Lauryn Hill and Bob Marley, Between the Sheets by Isley Brothers, and I Can’t Stop Loving You by Kem…So many great songs to choose from!
By ATLs Finest
February 14, 2007 09:08 AM | Link to this
Tupac - “Thug Passion” and “Me and My Girl Friend”
By CW
February 14, 2007 09:08 AM | Link to this
If this world was mine by Luther Vandross is a classic…
By Jim
February 14, 2007 09:10 AM | Link to this
Sexual Healing - Marvin Gaye
Baby I’m hot just like an oven I need some lovin’ And baby, I can’t hold it much longer It’s getting stronger and stronger And when I get that feeling I want Sexual Healing Sexual Healing, oh baby Makes me feel so fine Helps to relieve my mind Sexual Healing baby, is good for me Sexual Healing is something that’s good for me Whenever blue tear drops are falling And my emotional stability is leaving me There is something I can do I can get on the telephone and call you up baby, and Honey I know you’ll be there to relieve me The love you give to me will free me If you don’t know the things you’re dealing I can tell you, darling, that it’s Sexual Healing Get up, Get up, Get up, Get up, let’s make love tonight Wake up, Wake up, Wake up, Wake up, ‘cos you do it right
By CW
February 14, 2007 09:11 AM | Link to this
Okay everyone, I have got the best love song… “Let’s Get it on” by Marvin Gaye… When you hear that song. No matter what is going on and how your relationship is, the panties will drop…
By Sarah
February 14, 2007 09:13 AM | Link to this
Definately At Last by Etta James I will be walking down the aisle to this song in September!!!
By EJ
February 14, 2007 09:15 AM | Link to this
SECRET LOVERS - they love each other but have to go home to their spouses.
By Susan
February 14, 2007 09:17 AM | Link to this
Best love songs - At Last - Etta James, Amazed - Lonestar and Always & Forever - Heatwave (my personal favorite).
I also like Marvin Gaye’s Let’s Get it On while my husband leans towards Marvin’s I Want You. Guess that tells you something about our relationship.
By Garrie Butts
February 14, 2007 09:24 AM | Link to this
The best love song is Before the Next Tear Drop Falls. It is a love song to a woman who is with another man.
If he brings you happiness then I wish you both the best It’s your happiness that matters most of all But if he ever breaks your heart If the teardrops ever start I’ll be there before the next teardrop falls I’ll be there anytime you need me by your side To dry away every teardrop that you cried And if he ever makes you blue Just remember I love you And I’ll be there before the next teardrop falls
I’ll be there anytime you need me by your side To dry away every teardrop that you cried And if he ever leaves you blue Just remember I love you And I’ll be there before the next teardrop falls I’ll be there before the next teardrop falls I’ll be there before the next teardrop falls.
It is a story of true, unselfish love where the man has put the happiness of the woman above his own. It was my song to my X-girlfriend, who is now my beautiful wife of twenty-seven years.
By Jim
February 14, 2007 09:25 AM | Link to this
It’s Ectasy When You Lay Down Next to Me - Barry White
By MA
February 14, 2007 09:26 AM | Link to this
I Walk The Line by Johnny Cash
By Tim
February 14, 2007 09:27 AM | Link to this
“You’re the Only Woman” — Ambrosia
By BBD
February 14, 2007 09:27 AM | Link to this
Happy Valentines Day. Best Love Song(s) Someone LIke You - Van Morrison; Through the Years - Kenny Rogers; Looks Like We Made It - Barry Manilow and of course…. Can You Stand The Rain - New Edition.
By LM
February 14, 2007 09:28 AM | Link to this
just to many to think of, but… time and tide - Basia world in my eyes - Depeche Mode hands to heaven - Breath lady - Kenny Rogers
Air Supply - sappy but heartfelt
My #1 right now!! Alan Jackons - Like Red on a Rose, the whole cd is a tribut to Love
By Jason Jennings
February 14, 2007 09:29 AM | Link to this
Jeff Buckley - Everybody Here Wants You Van Morrison - Into The Mystic Coldplay - Sparks Iron & Wine - Naked As We Came Marvin Gaye - Let’s Get It On
Just a few off the top of my head. If you’ve heard them, you love them. If you haven’t heard them, you will.
By Charles
February 14, 2007 09:34 AM | Link to this
‘My Love’ lyrics by LIONEL RICHIE
I’ve been through so many changes in my life woman It’s a wonder I ain’t lost my mind And I ain’t never said how much I need you sugar But I should need you by my side
My love, just thinking about you baby Just blows my mind My love, just thinking about you baby Just blows my mind all the time
Life with me I know for sure it ain’t be easy But you stayed with me anyway…
“This song touches the essence of love; no person in love can resist its power.”
By ABS
February 14, 2007 09:37 AM | Link to this
Ava Adore by the Smashing Pumpkins
“In you I see dirty In you I count stars In you I feel so pretty In you I taste God In you I feel so hungry In you I crash cars We must never be apart”
Now THAT’S a love song!
By Cupid
February 14, 2007 09:37 AM | Link to this
Adore by Prince
By Stefunny
February 14, 2007 09:39 AM | Link to this
Leather and Lace - Stevie Nicks and Don Henley
By Sid
February 14, 2007 09:39 AM | Link to this
Love of a Lifetime by Firehouse
By Celt
February 14, 2007 09:42 AM | Link to this
“Closer” by Nine Inch Nails. Cuts to the chase.
By Sylvia's guy
February 14, 2007 09:43 AM | Link to this
Easy! Sinatra’s “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” performed with the Basie orchestra. If these lyrics ain’t about love, what is?
“…Don’t you know blue eyes, you never can win/ Use your mentality, wake up to reality/ But each time I do, just the thought of you/ Makes me stop before I begin/ ‘Cause I’ve got you under my skin.”
By Jerry Lamar
February 14, 2007 09:43 AM | Link to this
If this world was Mine, song by Several Different Artist especially Luther Vandross.
By CW
February 14, 2007 09:43 AM | Link to this
how about, I’ll make you to you by Boyz II Men
By Alex
February 14, 2007 09:49 AM | Link to this
Bridge Over Troubled Water and Kathy’s Song by Simon and Garfunkel are amazing. And Unchained Melody is a classic. It will always be the most romantic song ever. Wild Horses by the Rolling Stones is also good. Don’t forget Something in the Way She Moves by the Beatles. And I can’t resist a cheesy one either, so I gotta say “Iris” by the goo-goo dolls, y “Eres mi religion” por Mana.
By sharonj
February 14, 2007 09:50 AM | Link to this
Suddenly by Billy Ocean; Just Be My Lady by larry Graham, So Amazing by Luther Vandross and Truly by Lionel Richie
By Larry Singleton
February 14, 2007 09:51 AM | Link to this
My top 10 in no particular order are:
“My Heart Will Go On” Celine Dion “My Love” Paul McCartney “Lets Get It On” Marvin Gay “Love Me Tender” Elvis “Wonderful Tonight” Eric Clapton “Layla” Eric Clapton (Please note the previous two songs were written about/for one woman) “I Will Always Love You” Whitney Houston (but written by Dolly Parton “To Make You Feel My Love” Garth Brooks or Trisha Yearwood “Unforgettable” Nat King & Natalie Cole “The Old Rugged Cross” Traditional Christian Hymn
Nuff said
By CMatt
February 14, 2007 09:51 AM | Link to this
On Bended Knee by Boyz II Men as well
By SexyD
February 14, 2007 09:52 AM | Link to this
Secret Garden.
By Vic
February 14, 2007 09:52 AM | Link to this
I’ll Be There by the Jackson Five.
By kim
February 14, 2007 09:53 AM | Link to this
I’ve Got Love on My Mind- Natalie Cole, You are the Sunshine of My Life - Stevie Wonder, It was Just my Imagination, One in a Million, Three Times a Lady - Lionel Richie; Love is a Many Splendoured Thing; Always - Atlantic Starr; Just to Be Close to You Girl - Lionel Ritchie; Reasons - Earth Wind and Fire; Theme from Ice Castles; Theme from Love Story; Always and Forever - Heatwave
By Murdock
February 14, 2007 09:54 AM | Link to this
Best love song ever…..The Nearness of You, by Hoagy Carmichael
By Renee
February 14, 2007 09:54 AM | Link to this
You can’t have a list without, Roberta Flack’s ” The Closer I Get To You” and “Love Ballad” by Jeffry Osborne, _ And what we have is much more than they can see_ sounds just like kisses.
By Jaylynne
February 14, 2007 09:55 AM | Link to this
I’m not a huge Country music fan, but “Amazed” by Lonestar is an awesome love song..
By MB
February 14, 2007 09:55 AM | Link to this
Two come to mind:
“What if I Should Say I Love You” - Richie Furay/POCO
“Magnolia” - J.J. Cale
By ABF
February 14, 2007 09:56 AM | Link to this
Into the Mystic (Van Morrison) is my favorite song of all time - but, I agree with Jason - Lady In Red!
By MB
February 14, 2007 09:57 AM | Link to this
“Long May You Run” - Neil Young - A love song written about a car.
By Pat
February 14, 2007 09:58 AM | Link to this
More Today Than Yesterday by Spiral Staircase
By Grandma of 13
February 14, 2007 10:00 AM | Link to this
the power of love
By Jo
February 14, 2007 10:01 AM | Link to this
Best Love song Ever: Ribbon in the Sky by Stevie Wonder
By roger
February 14, 2007 10:02 AM | Link to this
bryan adams everything i do i do it for you.
By AG
February 14, 2007 10:05 AM | Link to this
“Stuck On You”, by Lionel Richie…
Quite possibly the greatest lyrics!
By ginger
February 14, 2007 10:07 AM | Link to this
At Last by Etta James A Song for You Danny Hathaway Something George Harrison I need You Beatles You and I(Stevie Wonder)Micheal Buble
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By russ
February 14, 2007 10:07 AM | Link to this
Black Sabbath “War Pigs”
By markscottmusic.com
February 14, 2007 10:08 AM | Link to this
tie between “Just to Hear You Say That You Love Me” by Tim McGraw and Faith Hill and “Endless Love” by Diana Ross and Lionel Richie
By milton toney
February 14, 2007 10:09 AM | Link to this
Angel Eyes by Jeff Healey
By Lovey Dovey
February 14, 2007 10:11 AM | Link to this
“OVERJOYED” by Stevie Wonder!
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY LOVE BIRDS!
By David
February 14, 2007 10:11 AM | Link to this
My favorites are songs that I wrote, Mama, get the biscuits in the oven and your buns in the bed,I hope you’re livin’ as high on the hog as the pig you turned out to be,that’s not the gearshift you’re drivin me nuts,get your tongue outa my mouth i’m kissin you goodbye, baby don’t boil the shrimp i’m bringin’ home the crabs!!!
By Randy Duncan
February 14, 2007 10:14 AM | Link to this
take your pick “Thank You” by led zeppelin or “something” by the Beatles
By ALICIA
February 14, 2007 10:17 AM | Link to this
ADORE BY PRINCE!!! HAPPY V-DAY, MEL!!
UNTIL THE END OF TIME I’LL BE THERE FOR YOU YOU R MY HEART AND MIND I TRULY ADORE YOU
By Blair
February 14, 2007 10:19 AM | Link to this
I think the song “It Just Comes Natural” by George Staight is the best love song. I looooove him and my sweetie!!!
By Larry Brooks
February 14, 2007 10:19 AM | Link to this
Love’s Holiday, by Earth Wind and Fire
By Bob Mills
February 14, 2007 10:23 AM | Link to this
No. 1 love song: I USED TO KISS HER LIPS, BUT NOW IT’S ALL OVER
By lynn
February 14, 2007 10:27 AM | Link to this
I can’t believe David Gates is on a blog, but I like it! My husband and I dated to The Best of Bread - great album, and we’ve been married 24 years! Just proves those are some of the best love songs ever written. My favorites though are “If” and “Baby I’m a Want You.”
By Derek
February 14, 2007 10:28 AM | Link to this
What It Takes by Aerosmith …
There goes my old girlfriend
There’s another diamond ring
And, uh, all those late night promises
I guess they don’t mean a thing
So baby, what’s the story?
Did you find another man?
It is easy to sleep in the bed that we made?
When you don’t look back I guess
The feelings start to fade away
I used to feel you fire
But now it’s cold inside
And you’re back on the street
Like you didn’t miss a beat, yeah
Tell me what it takes to let you go
Tell me how the pain’s supposed to go
Tell me how it is that you can sleep in the night
Without thinking you lost everything that was good
In your life to the toss of the dice
Tell me what it takes to let you go
By Cindy
February 14, 2007 10:29 AM | Link to this
“Don’t wanna miss a thing” by Aerosmith
By jamie
February 14, 2007 10:29 AM | Link to this
Arrowsmith -Don’t wanta miss a thing Garthbrooks - shameless
By peanutlady
February 14, 2007 10:30 AM | Link to this
Hey Laura - Did you get married in the 70’s? I did, and we played/sang Annie’s Song at my wedding too. That brings to mind one by John Denver that I’d never heard until recently - “Perhaps Love” sung as a duet with Placido Domingo. Beautiful…
By david
February 14, 2007 10:31 AM | Link to this
no doubt, color my world, by Chicago. short and to the point. As time goes on, I realize just what you mean to me. And now,now that you’r near ,promise your love that i’ve waited to share, and dream, of our moments together,color my world with hope…. of loving you!
By Hick from the Sticks
February 14, 2007 10:31 AM | Link to this
You Never Even Called me by my Name.
David.
Allan.
Coe.
By rs
February 14, 2007 10:32 AM | Link to this
“Woman” by John Lennon “Crazy Love” by Robbie Roberson
By Mike Porterfield
February 14, 2007 10:32 AM | Link to this
Without a doubt, Kenny G’s Songbird. Try it, you’ll like it!!
By RomeyRome
February 14, 2007 10:33 AM | Link to this
“Unchained Melody” by the Righteous Brothers and “Always and Forever” by Heatwave. Something old, something new something guaranteed to have her close to you! Old School lover…Yeah Baby!!!
By Tom
February 14, 2007 10:34 AM | Link to this
Just about anything by Luther Vandross hands down! Take your pick!
By Jed
February 14, 2007 10:34 AM | Link to this
BED OF ROSES BY BON JOVI is by by far, the best love song ever. You can’t get more romantic then, “I want to lay you down on a bed of roses”
By Cari
February 14, 2007 10:37 AM | Link to this
All the Way, by the one and only Frank Sinatra.
By Mike Porterfield
February 14, 2007 10:37 AM | Link to this
Without a doubt, Kenny G’s Songbird. It will make you fall in love, work’d for me!!
By DianeB
February 14, 2007 10:39 AM | Link to this
HELLO?!? “As Time Goes By”. End of discussion!!! A close second is “Unforgettable”. And I wouldn’t be insulted by “I Love You More Today Than Yesterday … But Not As Much As Tomorrow.”
By VP
February 14, 2007 10:39 AM | Link to this
We must be in Love by Pure Soul
By Jersey Girl
February 14, 2007 10:39 AM | Link to this
By far the best Love songs would be:
Always and Forever -Heatwave Do me Baby - Prince Adore - Prince When a Man loves a Woman
Just to name a few…Happy Anniversary T…..
By EVH
February 14, 2007 10:41 AM | Link to this
WHEN IT’S LOVE -VAN HALEN
By Sweetea
February 14, 2007 10:42 AM | Link to this
“Put the biscuits in the oven and your buns in my bed” by Kinky Friedman.
By Sandmann
February 14, 2007 10:43 AM | Link to this
Your Little Hoodrat Friend by the Hold Steady
By dep
February 14, 2007 10:45 AM | Link to this
In My Life - The Beatles The Way You Look Tonight - pretty much anyone
By john
February 14, 2007 10:45 AM | Link to this
how about: da,da,dah,d-d by T-MOBILE
By Dad
February 14, 2007 10:46 AM | Link to this
Cari: My parents danced at their wedding to “All The Way.” It’s a great song. Also like “Night and Day,” the slow Sinatra version.
But for me, - “Let’s Get it On,” Marvin Gaye (can lead to more than spooning!) - “True Companion,” Marc Cohn - “Overjoyed,” Stevie Wonder
By DLR
February 14, 2007 10:47 AM | Link to this
VAN HALEN/ “HOT FOR TEACHER”
By rs
February 14, 2007 10:49 AM | Link to this
Oh, yeah! “Color My World” by Chicago Hopeful, sensual, and truly classic!
By lovemaking
February 14, 2007 10:49 AM | Link to this
Forget love songs. How about best love making songs ? My top two are: 1. Let’s Get it On - Marvin Gaye No bones about it. Gotta love that. 2. Flow - Sade Super sexy love making song.
By John from Dunwoody
February 14, 2007 10:52 AM | Link to this
THE BEST EVER IS CLEARLY:: “AND THEN AWE” BY GAIREK
By The Essence of Taste and Culture
February 14, 2007 10:53 AM | Link to this
Without a doubt, the five most ROMANTIC songs in the history of humankind are, in no particular order:
“The Jack” by AC/DC
“Back That Thing Up” by Juvenile
“Streets of Philadelphia” by Bruce Springsteen
“Women I’ve Never Had” by Hank Williams Jr.
“Bite Me, You Scum” by GG Allin
By EDWARD VAN HALEN
February 14, 2007 10:54 AM | Link to this
BEST LOVE SONG:
AIN’T TALKIN ‘BOUT LOVE -VAN HALEN
By JIMMIE
February 14, 2007 10:55 AM | Link to this
THE BEST LOVE SONG IS: DA.DA.DA.DA.. DA.DA.DA.DA.. DA.DA.DA.DA.DA -NASCAR NEXTEL CUP THEME
By Steve
February 14, 2007 10:56 AM | Link to this
Ginger had it right when she mentioned ‘A Song for You’ by Donny Hathaway. Written by Leon Russell, but Hathaways version is the most stirring love song EVER recorded, regardless of how many American Idol contestants butcher it. Perfect vocals and arrangement.
By nanna
February 14, 2007 10:58 AM | Link to this
yeah duluth for sure—-your eyes by peter gabriel is the greatest
By GAIREK
February 14, 2007 10:58 AM | Link to this
AWE. AND THEN AWE.
By Sascha
February 14, 2007 10:58 AM | Link to this
No question…Donny Hathaway’s ‘A Song for You’. It’s absolutely beautiful.
By JamesD
February 14, 2007 11:00 AM | Link to this
“Something in the Way She Moves” by George Harrison is one of my favorites.
By JR
February 14, 2007 11:00 AM | Link to this
IT’S CHEAPER TO KEEP HER !!! BY JOHNNY TAYLOR.
By John from Dunwoody
February 14, 2007 11:03 AM | Link to this
WHO IS GAIREK?? NEVER HEARD OF THAT.
By Sean
February 14, 2007 11:05 AM | Link to this
I have a Gairek CD. He is relatively unknown in the southern states. He is a Latin author that is big in the north and in canada. Very good.
By love jones 4
February 14, 2007 11:06 AM | Link to this
Too many to name. So little love, so many love songs. 1. At Last — Etta James 2. All I Do (Is Think About You) — Stevie Wonder 3. Truly — Lionel Richie 4. Adore — Prince 5. If This World Were Mine — Luther Vandross and Cheryl Lynn 6. If I Can’t Have You — Yvonne Eilmann (Or is this a stalking song?!) 7. The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face — Roberta Flack 8. A Song For You — Donny Hathaway 9. When I Give My Love This Time — Phyllis Hyman 10. Angel — Anita Baker And I have to include that song from Family Ties — “At This Moment” by Billy Vera and the Beaters — as an honorable mention for my top 10.
By Robin
February 14, 2007 11:06 AM | Link to this
There are LOTS of GREAT love songs,
Baby, I’m amazed by you - Lonestar
Maybe I’m amazed - Paul McCartney
I love you - Climax Blues Band
Come away with me - Nora Jones (this was sung at our wedding celebration. - We eloped on a mountain top, and had a celebration the following month)
Ice Cream - Sara McGlaugin (spelling)
I agree with the poster who stated Toto’s I won’t hold you back is a great song if you have suffered a painful break-up.
Some GREAT songs for seduction:
You make me feel love - Paula Cole Songbird - Kenny G Sexual Healing - Marvin Gaye
As a side note - there are some songs that should NEVER be remade. Shame, shame, SHAME on Michael Bolton for remaking Sexual Healing, Georgia on my Mind, and Sitting on the Dock of the Bay.
You just don’t mess with a classic!!
By BeBe KID
February 14, 2007 11:08 AM | Link to this
By Staceye
February 14, 2007 11:11 AM | Link to this
I would have to say R&B’s number one crooner The Late Great Luther Vandross has many songs that could go for this title, but “So Amazing” sticks out in my mind! Also his duet with the late Gregory Hines, “There’s Nothing Better Than Love”. Among his other greats are: Here and Now, Make Me a Believer, If Only for One Night, A House is Not a Home”. I could go on with his list. Long Live Luther Vandross!
By chad
February 14, 2007 11:11 AM | Link to this
Here is the top five of all time: 1. Faithfully- Journey 2. He Stopped Loving Her Today- George Jones 3. Your Eyes- Peter Gabriel 4. The Dance- Garth Brooks 5. Lets Stay Together- Al Greene
By hrh
February 14, 2007 11:12 AM | Link to this
Johnny Mathis got it right when he sang about the “Twelfth of Never”.
By myrtle
February 14, 2007 11:13 AM | Link to this
and of course, mel carter’s “hold me, kiss me, thrill me…”
By Eve
February 14, 2007 11:13 AM | Link to this
My fav is “Sparkle” by Cameo and my husband’s is “One in a Million” by Larry Graham.
By Sparta Man
February 14, 2007 11:14 AM | Link to this
With some of these songs you are listing, I see why y’all ain’t getting any action. Love songs are When A Man Loves A Woman by Percy Sledge, For Your Precious Love by Jerry Butler, These Arms Of Mine by Otis Redding, Reasons by Earth Wind & Fire, Anything by Larry Graham or Barry White*. Those are the kind of songs that bring down the drawers. Guns & Roses couldn’t get a 2 dollar hooker to say yes, even if you had a sawbuck in your hand.
By John from Dunwoody
February 14, 2007 11:16 AM | Link to this
GAIREK - IS HE A GROUP OR A HIM? I ASSUME IT IS SINGING? WHAT TYPE OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS ARE BEING PLAYED?
By Cammi
February 14, 2007 11:19 AM | Link to this
Wow…this blog is bringing back some memories. I have read some great ones on here…I won’t Hold You Back - Toto, At Last - Etta James, Colour My World - Chicago, Faithfully - Journey. I would like to add to that list…Crazy - Kenny Rogers, I’ll Still Be Loving You - Restless Heart, Voyage to Atlantis - Isley Brothers and Smoke Gets in Your Eyes - The Platters….YEAH!
By Lee
February 14, 2007 11:19 AM | Link to this
I have to agree with Michael, “Your Song” by Elton John is by far my favorite.
By DH
February 14, 2007 11:19 AM | Link to this
Sugar Magnolia by the Grateful Dead
By Tommy(s) Girl
February 14, 2007 11:22 AM | Link to this
So many: Don’t Close Your Eyes — Keith Whitley When You Say Nothing At All — Keith Whitley Never Knew Lonely — Vince Gill I’ll Stand By You — Rod Stewart (remake) Crazy Love — Van Morrison The Heart Won’t Lie — Reba and Vince I’ll Try — Alan Jackson Austin — Blake Shelton
By Dusty
February 14, 2007 11:22 AM | Link to this
I will always love you by Whitney Houston
By Tommy(s) Girl
February 14, 2007 11:24 AM | Link to this
So many: Don’t Close Your Eyes — Keith Whitley When You Say Nothing At All — Keith Whitley Never Knew Lonely — Vince Gill I’ll Stand By You — Rod Stewart (remake) Crazy Love — Van Morrison The Heart Won’t Lie — Reba and Vince I’ll Try — Alan Jackson Austin — Blake Shelton
By Sean
February 14, 2007 11:26 AM | Link to this
Gairek claims he is solo but he really isn’t. He has two mates who play, I believe bass guitar, and the other piano. I believe they all sing but Gairek is the lead.
By everydayjaneblow
February 14, 2007 11:27 AM | Link to this
P R I N C E - A D O R E ! ! !
By Michael
February 14, 2007 11:29 AM | Link to this
HEY JOE by Jimi Hendrix. Best love song ever.
By Philly Ed
February 14, 2007 11:33 AM | Link to this
“Everytime You Go Away” by Brian McKnight. This song just feels incredible, especially if you have ever loved like this.
By Bill
February 14, 2007 11:35 AM | Link to this
The Atlanta theme song…what was it ?
By SAR
February 14, 2007 11:36 AM | Link to this
The There Was an Old Man from Nantucket song…………
By GARY
February 14, 2007 11:37 AM | Link to this
I AM FAMILIAR WITH GAIREK’S WORK. I’M GLAD SOMEONE MENTIONED HIM. HE BY FAR HAS THE BEST LOVE SONGS OUT THERE. “AND THEN AWE” IS THE BEST OF MANY.
By Daniel
February 14, 2007 11:38 AM | Link to this
Can I Sleep in your Arms Tonight Lady? by Willie Nelson
By tam712
February 14, 2007 11:39 AM | Link to this
All of my Love - Led Zepplin & Fooled around and fell in Love - Elvin Bishop. Two of the greatest when you listen to the lyrics. I can’t believe someone mentioned John Denver. That even spoiled my lunch ughhh!!!
By Old School
February 14, 2007 11:39 AM | Link to this
“One Hand, One Heart” from Westside Story.
Or maybe “Build Me Up, Buttercup” by the Foundations.
By Tom
February 14, 2007 11:43 AM | Link to this
Big Leg Emma - Frank Zappa Too Much Time - Captain Beefheart My Girl - Temptations
By Doug
February 14, 2007 11:44 AM | Link to this
My choice would be … ANY SONG THAT EXPRESS … GOOD RIDDEN, GOOD - BYE, SEE YA LATER, AND GET LOST.
By Dawan Barfield
February 14, 2007 11:46 AM | Link to this
Any Marvin Gaye song but most of all “Makin Love Between the Sheets”
By AVS
February 14, 2007 11:49 AM | Link to this
“At Last” by Etta James…Hands Down
By Rick
February 14, 2007 11:50 AM | Link to this
“When I’m With You” by Sherriff
By RJ
February 14, 2007 11:50 AM | Link to this
AL Di LA in the movie Rome Adventure and Bet Ya By Golly Wow by the Stylistics
By Dawan Barfield
February 14, 2007 11:51 AM | Link to this
Oh yeah don’t forget OLD Whitney Houston before Bobby— I Will Always Love You
By Justin
February 14, 2007 11:55 AM | Link to this
“Here My Dear” by Marvin Gaye…from the album he had to put out to pay his divorce settlement…
By CW
February 14, 2007 11:56 AM | Link to this
How about Anytime Anyplace by Janet Jackson
By SJL
February 14, 2007 11:59 AM | Link to this
ADORE…by the musical genius himself PRINCE
By Hick from the Sticks
February 14, 2007 12:02 PM | Link to this
Hey, Essence of Taste…
The song in question is “Bite it, you scum” by G.G. Allin and the Murder Junkies.
By BogartDawgsBrother
February 14, 2007 12:04 PM | Link to this
2 Live Crew - Me So Horny or anything from David Allan Coe
By Tracy
February 14, 2007 12:04 PM | Link to this
You’re the best, the last, my everything-Barry White
By MR
February 14, 2007 12:06 PM | Link to this
Then You Can Tell Me Good-bye by the Cascades and Lay, Lady,Lay - Bob Dylan
By Dylan P. Kelly
February 14, 2007 12:06 PM | Link to this
Randy Travis- “Forever and Ever Amen” My experience in listening to this song is one of great joy and hope.
By BogartDawgsBrother
February 14, 2007 12:07 PM | Link to this
Nine Inch Nails - Closer
By Bubba
February 14, 2007 12:08 PM | Link to this
How ‘bout “Afternoon Delight”?
By maddog
February 14, 2007 12:10 PM | Link to this
How bout “I gotta brand new girlfriend!?”
By Who's Your Daddy
February 14, 2007 12:21 PM | Link to this
“Heart In The Street” by Atlanta’s own, The Brains.
By Gary W Scott
February 14, 2007 12:22 PM | Link to this
Loving You by the late Minnie Riperton
By Larry
February 14, 2007 12:22 PM | Link to this
I Will Follow Him - Peggy March You’re the One - The Vogues The Way You Look Tonight - The Letterman Moonlight in Vermont - Margaret Whiting Long Ago and Far Away - Jo Stafford Moonlight Serenade - Carly Simon The Sweetheart Tree - Johnny Mathis Can’t Help Falling in Love with You - Elvis Presley You Light Up My Life - Debby Boone Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow - The Shirelles Knowing Me, Knowing You - ABBA Be My Love - Mario Lanza On the Street Where You Live - Andy Williams How Do You Handle a Woman? - Robert Goulet I’ll Walk Alone - Dinah Shore Don’t Worry Baby - The Beach Boys Un Bel Di Vendremo - Deanna Durbin
and many, many more…
By Darrell Brantley
February 14, 2007 12:23 PM | Link to this
“Never Ending Song of Love”, by Delaney and Bonnie without a doubt.
By Jairock
February 14, 2007 12:24 PM | Link to this
(Crazy You) by Prince. A 1979 classic.
By Marcy
February 14, 2007 12:34 PM | Link to this
“Girl From The North Country”, Bob Dylan, “Overjoyed”, Stevie Wonder, “Tupelo Honey”, Van Morrison.
By Ed
February 14, 2007 12:35 PM | Link to this
” Heck No I Didn’t Buy Your Fat Butt Any Candy” by Your Husband.
By rashod
February 14, 2007 12:51 PM | Link to this
Happy Valentine’s Day….Andre 3000
By Scott
February 14, 2007 12:52 PM | Link to this
Your the reason our kids are so ugly by an unknown lounge singer in the bar of The Stardust in Las Vegas.
By Sue
February 14, 2007 12:55 PM | Link to this
Ed - your ‘song’ “Heck No I Didn’t Buy Your Fat Butt Any Candy” by your husband had me laughing so hard I cried…Happy VDay
By JACKIE
February 14, 2007 12:55 PM | Link to this
CAN’T HELP FALLING IN LOVE BY ELVIS AND I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU BY WHITNEY HOUSTON
By Nickelbelle
February 14, 2007 12:56 PM | Link to this
Kenny Rogers “Through the Years”
By mart
February 14, 2007 12:56 PM | Link to this
Gosh, Doug - feeling a little bitter today?
My favorites - Al Green’s “Let’s Stay Together” and Gordon Lightfoot’s “Beautiful”.
By Marsha
February 14, 2007 12:56 PM | Link to this
OMG! Any of Jeffrey Osborn but one of my favorites is: We’re Going All The Way
By Peach
February 14, 2007 01:00 PM | Link to this
“These Are the Days” by Van Morrison. Dancing to this at my wedding!
By ahhh
February 14, 2007 01:03 PM | Link to this
All of my love - Zepplin Stand By Me - Wonderful Tonight - Clapton Tonight’s the Night - Rod Stewart Woman - Lennon My Girl - Temptations Into the Mystic - Van Morrison I will always love you - Dolly singing Lay Lady Lay - Dylan Wild Horses - Stones
By Alabama
February 14, 2007 01:07 PM | Link to this
At Last by Etta James and remade by The Temptations
By bobby
February 14, 2007 01:07 PM | Link to this
Love’s Holiday - Earth Wind & Fire
By erica
February 14, 2007 01:07 PM | Link to this
“At Last” by Etta James and “When a Man Loves A Woman” by Percy Sledge
By MarK
February 14, 2007 02:31 PM | Link to this
steve’s got it right…”Jesus Loves Me, this I know”.
By Bill
February 14, 2007 04:44 PM | Link to this
She Got the Goldmine (I Got the Shaft) by Jerry Reed
OR
Hello, Darlin’ by Conway Twitty
By Lynn
February 14, 2007 04:50 PM | Link to this
“At Last” by Etta James