Listen here, love birds
Or, if you’re single …
Since the beginning of music history, a great amount of creative energy has been devoted to honing the craft of the love song. Music and love just seem to go together. So in honor of a holiday celebrated by some and half-heartedly acknowledged by most, here are 14 love songs from a variety of genres and eras, in no particular order. Select one that suits your kind of love and play it for that special someone in your life.
“You’re All I Need” by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
An oldie, but it remains great duet. For an updated version, try the Method Man and Mary J. Blige collaboration, “I’ll Be There For You/You’re All I Need.”
“Make You Feel My Love” by Adele
This is an Adele cover of a Bob Dylan tour de force. While many artists have covered this song, Adele’s delivery makes this version something special.
“You Are The Best Thing” by Ray LaMontagne
The brassy embellishments make this song sound so convincingly affectionate.
“Crazy In Love” by Beyoncé ft. Jay Z
The original Bey and Jay duet still holds up, even more than 10 years later.
“Love Is Easy” by McFly
A simple, sincere pop song about just how easy it can be to be in love, especially when a ukulele is involved.
“Be My Baby” by the Ronettes
Really, anything from the “Dirty Dancing” soundtrack will do, but this one had Cher contributing backing vocals.
“Maybe I’m Amazed” by Paul McCartney
McCartney could take up an entire love song list with his repertoire, but this track stands out as one of the finest.
“How Long Will I Love You” by Ellie Goulding
This stripped-down cover of The Waterboys features Goulding’s distinctive vocals backed by minimalistic piano and strings — very poignant.
“Lovesong” by The Cure
For some reason, The Cure has become a romantic comedy soundtrack staple. This particular song states its intent plainly in the title. For a more modern take, consider Adele’s cover.
“When Love Takes Over” by David Guetta ft. Kelly Rowland
Sometimes love takes over, builds to a soaring chorus and makes you want to dance.
“Le Temps de L’amour” by Françoise Hardy
This 1960s yé-yé pop song is in French, so it has bonus romantic points.
“I Love You” by Johnny Thunders and The Heartbreakers
Despite the band name, this is an early punk rock ode to love.
“My Best Friend” by Tim McGraw
There are many great country love songs, but this one really captures the sentiment at its simplest.
La Vie En Rose” by Louis Armstrong
Sung in English rather than the original French, Armstrong adds his own touch to Édith Piaf’s timeless classic.
As for the singles out there, I recommend “Song for Zula” by Phosphorescent, “Breakin’ Dishes” by Rihanna and “Glad to See You Go” by The Ramones.
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