TOP 10 ROMANTIC SONGS

When considering our top ten romantic songs of all time the first thing that one things of is exactly how subjective this is. We all associate music with certain moments of out lives and where romantic music is concerned then it is even more subjective. One person may have deep romantic thoughts and happy memories when listening to Metallica whilst another may be provoked into tears by The Beatles. It depends on what we were listening to at the time something happened to us. The fact is, there are some romantic songs that simply appeal to the romantic ear of the masses and it is these listed here.

For people who are dating, music takes on a whole new meaning. We take out or our old favorites and remind ourselves of the music that makes us feel romantic. Romantic songs heighten our feelings, our moods, our sense of romance. Just like movies love songs are often imbued with a sense of sadness but none of us can denounce how important music is in our attitudes to love. Some of the best modern songs are written about love, dating and romance. It is the subject that inspires us to write songs the most.

Go and get your old CDs out and give some of these tracks a try. Remind yourself of exactly how good some of these tracks are. In fact, why not get round your love, or if you are single, just yourself and try and rediscover your very favorite romantic tracks.

My Heart Will Go On - Celine Dion
Gosh you may hate this but it is a masterpiece of romantic melodies with the rousing crescendo towards the end. Who wouldn't want to stand at the front of a ship with arms outstretched? Whilst now the subject of parody in some areas, it still brings a lump to our throat. Ask yourself would you die for your love? They'd like to think you would...

Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
An ode to your loved one and sung with heartfelt honesty by Mr. Clapton. The beauty of this love song is in its romantic simplicity. A love song about being proud to be with someone, a song of compliments and a song of love, you can't do better than this for classic romantic sentiment.

Don't Want to Miss a Thing - Aerosmith
Indeed I don't and neither do you which is why this song is such a romantic masterpiece. The gladiator song of romantic modern classics in fact. Steven Tyler in full throttle, rousing lyrics and chorus and superb video to boot. The sentiment is there, the voice the attitude and even the opening few words are class "I could stay awake just to hear you breathing...". Get playing it now.

Back for Good – Take That
OK so technically it’s about splitting up but it’s gorgeous. Who can’t feel for Gary as he sings the lyrics? Who hasn’t been there? Done that? Felt that? Plus it’ll make you home on to your love a little bit harder.

All Time Love – Will Young
Isn’t it what we’re all looking for? That all time love? Will’s classic song reminds us that it’s worth remembering that The One is out there and maybe we don’t have to look as hard as we do to see them. Plus the piano and strings make this one classy song.

We've Only Just Begun - The Carpenters
Cheesy and corny? Absolutely not, a romantic masterpiece without equal. If you haven't played this in some time just listen to Karen's voice. It is like listening to perfection, like chocolate, like silk, with inflection and emotion. My silly words here cannot do this song justice, it just needs to be played. A romantic all time classic, even more so when related to Karen's own tragic demise one month short of her 33rd birthday.

Wishing on a Star - Rose Royce
This song appears in many a top ten list from its initial ear-piercing opening to the drop in tone as we move into melodic verse to refrain. The sentiment of the song is beautiful and captures in an instant the essence of what romance should be. A modern work of art and there was no way I was leaving this out.

Sexual Healing - Marvin Gaye
Original, sexy and very soave, this is music to make love by. What makes this song so romantic and so sexy is the way Mr. Gaye trapped every word and made us swallow it like oysters with champagne. Its late in the evening, the meal was excellent, she is sitting in front of the fire looking exquisite, what are you waiting for? There could have been a mini baby boom down to this song.

The Day Before You Came - ABBA
I have always had a real soft spot for ABBA and this has remained unchanged over the last 25 years. A super group of true stature and without parallel in terms of music craftsmanship - song after song. It comes as a surprise therefore to some that I select this particular melody for this list. The fact is, the song deals with some extraordinarily powerful emotions and romantic ideas over its 6 minutes of so in length. Essentially Agnetha is telling us a story in retrospect about a relationship from beginning to end by telling with huge irony what her day was like before you walked through the door. Spine tingling and beautiful and the video is great too.

Me and Mrs. Jones - Al Green
Smooch music, kissing music, velvety notes, deep luscious tones, laid back lyrics. Who knows. The point is that this is Soul from the soul - maybe food for the soul if I want to use clichés. It's smooth, it's sexy it's an afternoon away from work with your sexy lover. Its romantic, it's slightly naughty and it makes us feel good. So good it made it into this top 10.

Your task now is to go and make your own list and rediscover some romance in your CD collection.

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