For me it's "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" by Roberta Flack, from her CD "Softly with These Songs, the Best of Roberta Flack", on Atlantic. I'm looking for LOVE SONGS. Thanks and Cheers. Craig
Well ... the more I listen to it, the more I like Neil Young's "Harvest Moon". A long-time companion song if there ever was one (20 years and still working on it myself). And if you can't envision yourself swaying in someone's arms to the music, well ... I pity your lack of imagination.
"Come a little bit closer Hear what I have to say Just like children sleepin' We could dream this night away.
But there's a full moon risin' Let's go dancin' in the light We know where the music's playin' Let's go out and feel the night.
Because I'm still in love with you I want to see you dance again Because I'm still in love with you On this harvest moon.
When we were strangers I watched you from afar When we were lovers I loved you with all my heart.
But now it's gettin' late And the moon is climbin' high I want to celebrate See it shinin' in your eye.
Because I'm still in love with you I want to see you dance again Because I'm still in love with you On this harvest moon."
Regiolanthe, You just may have hit on one of the finest love songs of all time. I never get sick of hearing Neil Young sing that song. That one and "Cowgirl In The Sand"
In response to Excitable Boy, I do have to say that Warren Z did put out some pretty romantic tunes in his own fashion. I rarely pull my vinyl Warren - but I did a few months ago - and played his major debut "Warren Zevon". "Backs Turned Looking Down the Path", "Hasten Down the Wind", and "Carmelita" are all songs worthy of any romantic troubadour, even if the romance is a little flawed! I can't say that I paid much attention to his later offerings (although my beautiful wife bought "My Ride's Here" a few years ago so that I could add a "Z" to the CD collection), and it's nice to see him get some belated acclaim.
You might think it really cheesy, and somewhat overplayed in its day, but "Everything I own" by Bread was actually written by David Gates for his late father (who died when he was young). With this in mind I think it's an incredibly moving song.
Wow, it's really hard to narrow it down to just one song. I'm surprised it hasn't been mentioned, but I'll have to go with Al Green's "Let's stay together".
Regiolanthe, I was hoping someone would pick up on the tongue-and-cheek nature of "Excitable Boy", given the rather dark nature of the lyric. Thanks for catching it. ;)
Okay ... my second ONE all time favorite love song (brought to mind from thread on intelligent lyrics) ...
Billy Bragg - The Fourteenth of February (from William Bloke):
I wish that I could remember the first moment that we met If only I could remember that sweet moment when we met If I knew then that I Would spend the rest of my life with you I imagine I would have held your gaze a little longer When first our eyes met
Did it rain or did sunshine attend out first meeting? What words were said? What weight given to that first greeting? My diary doesn't help I don't even mention your name until that summer When bloomed the Seed sown on the first day that we met
I know the date, I know the place where in happened Yet in my mind the scene I recall is imagined As we grow old I'm sure There will be moments that we will not forget But I would Remember something of the moment that we met
Every Rose Has Its Thorn- Poison For Emily, Whenever I May Find Her- Paul Simon Baby When I See You Smile- Bad English Puff the Magic Dragon- PP&M Bubba- Courage Brothers Cyndi Lauper- True Colors The Dance- Garth Brooks Groovy Kind of Love- Phil Collins Lionel Richie- Hello Stevie Wonder- I Just Called
Wow, this was much harder to narrow down than I thought!
then some great metal ones: Without You- Motley Crue Heaven- Warrant I Remember You- SkidRow I'll Be There For You- Bon Jovi When I'm With You- Sheriff
and gotta plug my fav band of all time: Beth- KISS Shandi- KISS Forever- KISS
"I Love You" by the Climax Blues Band would get my vote, from a song appreciation perspective. There are some other great suggestions. My wife and I picked a bit more energetic song as "our song" - "Suck My Kiss" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers. It was her choice, and let me tell you, it brings a smile to my face every time!
"Fallen" by Lauren Wood (pretty woman soundtrack) "How Deep is Your Love" by Bee Gees "Waiting for a Girl Like You" by Foreigner "Sad Eyes" by Enrique Iglesias
Well, if held to one choice, it would have to be Art Garfunkel's "I Believe (When I Fall In Love With You It Will Be Forever.)" My wife and I fell in love to it, had it played at our wedding, and 25+ years later it still works.
But if I can cheat and a couple more, they would be Van Morrison "Tupelo Honey," Buddy Holly "True Love Ways" and Joni Mitchell's "A Case of You" (which in addition to Joni's incredible original version has been covered superbly by both k.d.lang and Diana Krall).
Thought I revive this thread and post a more recent "Love" song which I 'm currently spinning more than anything else at this time :-))........... Michael Buble's "HOME".
Can't pick just one. "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face". Johhny's Cash's rendition is something to behold. It's on "American IV: The Man Comes Around", his last recording. "True Companion" from Mark Cohen's debut album.
"At this Moment"--Billy Vera and the Beaters, "To Make You Feel My Love"--Bob Dylan or Garth Brooks, "Color My World"-Chicago, "I Will Always Love You"--Dolly Parton
There's a whole story behind this song, but let's say its a true gut felt love song he wrote for Susannah, Wendy Melvoins twin sister.
Its his best. What a climax.
Off of Sign "O" The Times (1987) which is overdue for a remaster. Vinyl is waaaay better if you can get your hands on that record, worth a spin for beyond Purple Rain appreciation.
You must have a verified phone number and physical address in order to post in the Audiogon Forums. Please return to Audiogon.com and complete this step. If you have any questions please contact Support.
