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
Love songs also exist in personal context. When my wife was pregnant with our first child (a boy), we had our first quality system (Thiel, Hafler, Thorens). We danced and dreamed and cried over our happiness to Loggins & Messina Danny's Song. Man, that was a love song to us. Maybe I'm OP, but nice to recall that song, those feelings. He's now 22....
how about joe tex (ca. 1965) : you got what it takes (to take what i got).
the cover by marti jones with don dixon (her husband) from the "my long haired life" album is great - my wife and i used this arrangement for our first dance.
The Flying Burrito Bros. Hot Burrito #1 aka I'm your Toy. You can hear Gram Parson's heart breaking as he sings.I have a couple more but you did say one...sigh.
Gotta agree with one of the first posts, by elgordo: Hoagy Carmichael's Stardust sung by Nat King Cole. Best voice there ever was, rendering an exquisit extended melody by one of America's best song writers, and with lyrics of a refined sensibility not heard in popular culture in decades. IMHO, it just doesn't get better than this. If you've never heard it, have a listen.
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.
"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
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.
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".
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).
"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
"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!
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
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