“You’d think that people would have had enough of silly love songs, I look around me and I see it isn’t so. Some people want to fill the world with silly love songs. And what’s wrong with that? I’d like to know…” – Silly Love Songs, Paul McCartney
While sitting in the office thinking of something fun to post on social media this Valentine’s Day, my office mate Richie and I were listening to and discussing “love songs”. I found an article from a bridal magazine which compiled some favorites and broke them down into categories; new, old, alternative, country, etc. They did a pretty good job, but I think when it comes to love songs, it can mean something different for everyone.
For me, love songs aren’t always just about romantic love, but love for family, friends and the overall power of love in an uncertain world. I decided to write down my favorite love songs. I started off slow, but then they were coming to me faster than I could write them down! See what you think. (In no particular order)
- Love is all that matters – The Human League
- Silly love songs – Paul McCartney
- Nights in white satin – The Moody Blues
- God only knows – The Beach Boys
- Let love rule – Lenny Kravitz
- Groovy kind of love – Phil Collins (I know it was originally released in the 60s by the Mind Benders, but I like this version best!)
- Here and now – Luther Vandross
- Just the way you are – Billy Joel
- Father figure – George Michael
- Still – The Commodores
- In your eyes – Peter Gabriel
- Wonderful tonight – Eric Clapton
- Danny’s song – Loggins and Messina
- Overjoyed – Stevie Wonder
- You are – Lionel Richie
- Power of two – Indigo Girls
- You’re in my heart – Rod Stewart
- Longer – Dan Fogleberg
- Best of my love – The Eagles
- I believe – Blessid Union of Souls
- Love song – Tesla
- Is this love – Bob Marley
- Wind beneath my wings – Bette Midler
- This woman’s work – Kate Bush
- What you won’t do for love – Bobby Caldwell
What do you think? See any of your favorites here? Maybe make a list of your own, or sit down with your Valentine and make a list together. Nothing brings back memories and touches the soul quite like music, so enjoy the music and feel the love this Valentine’s Day! XXOO
Christi Wickliffe-Bessinger
Advertising & Marketing Manager
Garden City Realty, Inc.
