Oh, wait. It’s Valentine’s Day. Around Christmas time, my wife had intimated that she wanted a certain type of chocolate, so I went out and bought some. But I’d forgotten that a couple of weeks earlier, my daughter and I had purchased the same brand, albeit with a different flavor combo.
So, I guess I’ll give her this chocolate for Valentine’s Day. I should also buy a card, though, shouldn’t I?
Here are 17 Valentine’s Day songs—seventeen because that’s what came to mind, not including the Steve Earle song. I went through several other lists and picked these because some of them were too sappy. This isn’t to say these aren’t sappy also. I don’t think I’ve done this before. If I were to do it five years from now, it’s unlikely that the final two would change.
Just The Way You Are – Billy Joel – I like the sax and the notion of “don’t go changin’.”
Come Away With Me -Norah Jones
Make You Feel My Love – Adele. I own four different versions of this song, by Garth Brooks from the Hope Floars soundtrack, Billy Joel, Adele, and the songwriter Bob Dylan.
Someone To Watch Over Me – Linda Ronstadt. I sang this to a person I was seeing, and she thought it was too clingy. Whatever.
My Funny Valentine -Ella Fitzgerald. I mean, it’s Ella.
Cupid – Sam Cooke – Sam has such a great voice
I Want To Know What Love Is – Foreigner. I’m a sucker for the choir in this song.
Not really…
Let’s Stay Together – Al Green. Cousin Al!
Maybe I’m Amazed – Paul McCartney. Possibly the most romantic song in the Beatles/post-Beatles oeuvre.
Stand By Me—Ben E. King. This list includes many songs that were oldies when I was a teenager.
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell. Such tension.
Sea of Love – The Honeydrippers. Robert Plant and friends.
Let’s Make More Love – Nat King Cole. There’s no songwriter designation.
At Last – Etta James. This was the first dance at our wedding, so I suppose it should be the finale
God Only Knows -the Beach Boys. I’ve loved this song from the first time I heard it.
Still, the #1 favorite has to be:
I Only Have Eyes For You – The Flamingos can make me a bit teary when actively listening.
What is on your list? If you have it on your blog or something similar, you can share the link to the location. (This means you, J. Eric Smith.)
Meanwhile, here’s A course of studies in the heart by Jessica Kantrowitz.
A lot of times I read your posts when I’m either at work or really early in the morning before my hubby gets up so I don’t listen to the music you share BUT today I’m home and I don’t have to be quiet . . .and I’ve enjoyed the music!!