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| Title | Artist | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| What Can I Say | Boz Scaggs | Written by Boz Scaggs and David Paich, this smooth blend of soft rock and soul reflects on love’s complexities with a silky groove that became a defining track of Boz Scaggs’ Silk Degrees album. |
| Jealousy | Michael Franks | Written by Michael Franks, this jazzy, wry exploration of envy in relationships is delivered with Franks’ trademark poetic lyrics and mellow vocal style. |
| Mystify | INXS | Written by Andrew Farriss and Michael Hutchence, this sensual INXS anthem celebrates passion and allure, with hypnotic melodies and Hutchence’s magnetic voice. |
| Owner of a Lonely Heart | Yes | Written by Trevor Rabin, Jon Anderson, Chris Squire, and Trevor Horn, this is Yes’ biggest commercial hit, blending progressive rock with pop and featuring an iconic guitar riff about breaking free from isolation. |
| The Promise You Made | Cock Robin | Written by Peter Kingsbery, this romantic synth-pop ballad features earnest vocals and soaring melodies, capturing the tension between love and commitment. |
| Shewolf | Intergalactic Lovers | Written by Intergalactic Lovers, this modern indie-rock track features haunting lyrics and an ethereal vocal delivery, exploring themes of vulnerability and strength. |
| Anger Never Dies – Orchestra Version | Hooverphonic | Written by Alex Callier and Raymond Geerts, this cinematic reimagining of Hooverphonic’s hit uses lush orchestration to underscore themes of unresolved emotions. |
| So You Win Again | Hot Chocolate | Written by Russ Ballard, this bittersweet love song delivered with Hot Chocolate’s signature funky groove became one of their biggest hits. |
| Now Is The Time | Jimmy James | Written by Jimmy James, this soulful disco anthem has uplifting lyrics encouraging listeners to seize the moment and embrace life. |
| Easier Said Than Done | Shakatak | Written by Bill Sharpe and Roger Odell, this jazzy, smooth tune by Shakatak combines intricate keyboard solos with lyrics about the struggles of making decisions in love. |
| Baby Don’t Change Your Mind | Gladys Knight & The Pips | Written by Van McCoy, this soulful disco tune features Gladys Knight & The Pips’ heartfelt plea to stay true in love, from the famed disco hitmaker Van McCoy. |
| It’s Not Unusual | Tom Jones | Written by Les Reed and Gordon Mills, Tom Jones’ breakthrough hit blends pop and swing, with humorous lyrics about love’s ironies and a catchy brass riff. |
| Back To Life (However Do You Want Me) [feat. Caron Wheeler] | Soul II Soul | Written by Jazzie B, Caron Wheeler, and Nellee Hooper, this genre-defining soul and R&B anthem fuses UK club culture with global appeal, exploring themes of self-discovery. |
| You’ve Got Your Troubles | The Fortunes | Written by Roger Greenaway and Roger Cook, this melancholic pop hit by The Fortunes reflects on heartbreak and the universal nature of romantic struggles. The Fortunes come from Birmingham, England, and thus form part of the “brum beat” genre. They are also known for the Coca-Cola jingle “It’s The Real Thing?” and the even-earlier one “Things Go Better With Coke?”. The British pirate radio station Radio City (“your tower of power” around the Thames Estuary) would play this song as a kind of distress signal to associates, indicating that the station needed assistance. |
| Give In to Love | birdpaula | Written by birdpaula, this tender indie ballad celebrates surrendering to the transformative power of love, featuring birdpaula’s emotive voice. With give in to love birdpaula recomposes the puzzle of her singular and fertile life with an ever-varied musical score always attuned to the expression of her true and profound identity: that of a multi-faceted artist in love with freedom. birdpaula – aka paula moore – is an american singer/songwriter and visual artist living in Paris. |
| La maladie d’amour | Michel Sardou | Written by Michel Sardou, this poetic chanson reflects on love’s timeless and often tragic nature, with Sardou’s rich voice carrying deep emotional resonance. This song is about love and its effects, both positive and negative and how love can affect people of all ages, from children to adults. |
| Mona Lisa | Nat King Cole | Written by Ray Evans and Jay Livingston, this classic crooner tune, immortalized by Nat King Cole, celebrates beauty and mystery, famously featured in the film Captain Carey, U.S.A. |
| Donner pour donner | France Gall and Elton John | Written by Michel Berger and Bernie Taupin, this bilingual duet celebrates generosity in love, blending French and English lyrics with France Gall’s soft vocals. |
| Just The Way You Are | Billy Joel | Written by Billy Joel, this timeless ballad about unconditional love remains a classic wedding favourite and earned Grammy wins for Song of the Year and Record of the Year. |
| Both Sides Now | Judy Collins | Written by Joni Mitchell, this reflective folk song contemplates life and love through dual perspectives, showcasing Mitchell’s lyrical depth. |
| River | Joni Mitchell | Written by Joni Mitchell, this melancholy holiday-season song blends introspective lyrics with a nod to “Jingle Bells,” exploring themes of heartbreak. |
| I’ll Play The Fool | Dr. Buzzard’s Original Savannah Band | Written by Stony Browder Jr., this playful and funky tune by Dr. Buzzard’s Original Savannah Band blends retro big-band sounds with disco influences. Dr. Buzzard’s Original Savannah Band was a big band- and swing-influenced disco band that was formed in the Bronx, New York and started in 1974 with singer Cory Daye (born April 25, 1952). |
| Come All Ye Fair & Tender Ladies | Red Tail Ring | This haunting Appalachian folk ballad, often performed in harmony, reflects the bittersweetness of love and cautions against deceitful lovers. Laurel Premo and Michael Beauchamp-Cohen of Red Tail Ring create lush, intricate arrangements of original folk music and traditional ballads with banjo, fiddle, guitar, and close harmonies. |
| The Name Of The Game | ABBA | Written by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, and Stig Anderson, this reflective ABBA hit explores vulnerability and emotional honesty with a mix of disco and pop. |
| Hide And Seek | Imogen Heap | Heap wrote this song about the separation of her parents when she was 12 and her father finding a new wife. This is an a cappella song that Imogen Jennifer Heap came up with after her computer died on her. |
Sources
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