Love isn’t just a feeling, it’s a full-time job with zero benefits and plenty of fine print. From big romance to glorious mistakes, this playlist proves that in matters of the heart, prerogatives are everything. Play on… at your own risk!
| Title | Artist | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Somethin’ Stupid | Frank Sinatra with Nancy Sinatra | Originally written by C. Carson Parks, this romantic duet about fearing rejection was first recorded by Parks and his wife. Frank Sinatra, a legendary crooner known for his smooth vocals and classic hits, recorded it with his daughter Nancy Sinatra. |
| I Say A Little Prayer | Dionne Warwick | Written by Burt Bacharach & Hal David, this song was meant as a love letter but later became an anthem of longing and devotion. Dionne Warwick, a powerhouse of soul and pop, was a frequent collaborator of Bacharach & David, delivering some of the most memorable hits of the ‘60s and ‘70s. |
| L’appuntamento | Ornella Vanoni | Based on Sentado à Beira do Caminho by Erasmo Carlos, this Italian classic is about waiting for a love that never returns. Ornella Vanoni (born in Milan on 22 September 1934), one of Italy’s most distinguished and longest-standing singers, is known for her sultry, jazzy vocal style and her contributions to Italian chanson. |
| Si Tu No Estás | Rosana | A poignant ballad about the pain of being apart, written and performed by Spanish singer-songwriter Rosana, known for her poetic lyrics and folk-pop style. Rosana was born on October 24 in Arrecife, a municipality on the island of Lanzarote, in the Canary Islands (Spain). |
| That’s Not How Dreams Are Made | Jasper Steverlinck | A melancholic song about lost love and shattered expectations by Belgian singer Jasper Steverlinck, whose powerful voice blends rock and classical influences. |
| Torneró | I Santo California | Torneró (I’ll be back) is an emotional Italian love song about longing and the promise of return, written and performed by I Santo California, an Italian pop group famous for their dramatic ballads. Santo California are an Italian musical group founded in 1974. |
| Solo Tu | Matia Bazar | A passionate love song blending pop with symphonic elements, performed by Matia Bazar, an Italian band known for their mix of electronic, classical, and progressive rock influences. Matia Bazar is an Italian Pop/Rock band formed in 1975 by founding member Piero Cassano (keyboards), Aldo Stellita (bass), Carlo Marrale (guitar, vocals), Giancarlo Golzi (drums) and Antonella Ruggiero (vocals). The band was named after Ruggiero’s nickname Matia (“little crazy”). |
| Forever Blue | Swing Out Sister | A jazzy, melancholic ballad about enduring sadness, written and performed by Swing Out Sister, a British sophisti-pop band famous for their smooth, jazz-infused sound. Swing Out Sister began as a trio formed by Andy Connell (keyboards) and Martin Jackson (drums), later joined by Corinne Drewery (vocals), a fashion designer and model. |
| Magnolia | Lee Fields | A soul ballad about love and nostalgia by Lee Fields, a veteran American soul singer with a career spanning five decades, known for his raw and emotional delivery. |
| Corazón Partío | Alejandro Sanz | A flamenco-infused Latin pop hit about heartbreak and unreciprocated love, written and performed by Alejandro Sanz (born Alejandro Sánchez Pizarro in Madrid), one of Spain’s most successful singer-songwriters. |
| I’ll Make Love to You | Boyz II Men | Written by Babyface, this sensual R&B ballad became a signature song for Boyz II Men. Boyz II Men is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded in 1988, one of the most successful R&B vocal groups of all time, known for their smooth harmonies and emotional ballads. |
| Something’s Gotten Hold of My Heart | Marc Almond & Gene Pitney | Originally written by Roger Greenaway and Roger Cook for Gene Pitney in 1967, this dramatic love song was later re-recorded as a duet with Marc Almond, a theatrical pop artist best known for Tainted Love. Gene Francis Alan Pitney is an American singer/songwriter, musician and engineer (born February 17, 1940 in Hartford, Connecticut) who died in a hotel after a gig on April 5, 2006 in Cardiff, Wales, UK. |
| Sobran las Palabras | Braulio | A heartfelt Spanish ballad about love so deep that words become unnecessary, performed by Braulio (born Braulio Antonio García Bautista in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria), a Spanish singer-songwriter known for his romantic and poetic lyrics. |
| Words | The Christians | “Words” is a song by English band the Christians, a musical ensemble from Liverpool, England. The group adapted a famous refrain of Irish folk heritage, known as “Mná na hÉireann”, written by Seán Ó Riada, which translates as “Women of Ireland”. The name of the band refers to the surname of the three brothers that were originally in the line-up: Garry Christian, Roger Christian and Russell Christian, and is also coincidentally guitarist Henry Christian Priestman’s middle name. |
| Lost Without Your Love | Bread | A melancholic breakup song by David Gates of Bread, a soft rock band famous for their smooth harmonies and emotional ballads. Bread is a band from Los Angeles, California. |
| (They Long to Be) Close to You | The Carpenters | Written by Burt Bacharach & Hal David, this dreamy love song about admiration and devotion became a hit for The Carpenters, a sibling duo famous for their lush harmonies and Karen Carpenter’s warm, emotive voice. |
| Longfellow Serenade | Neil Diamond | Written and performed by Neil Diamond, this poetic love song references Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s romantic imagery. Diamond is a legendary singer-songwriter known for his deep voice, emotional ballads, and arena anthems. |
| Love Shine A Light | Katrina & The Waves | Written by Kimberley Rew, this uplifting anthem about unity and hope was performed by Katrina & The Waves, a British rock band formed in Cambridge in 1981 that represented the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 1997 held in Dublin, resulting in the country’s fifth and most recent win at the contest. |
| Chanson D’amour | The Manhattan Transfer | Originally written by Wayne Shanklin in 1958, this playful, jazzy love song was popularized by The Manhattan Transfer, a vocal jazz group known for their impeccable harmonies and blend of swing, pop, and R&B. |
| You Make Me Feel Brand New | The Stylistics | A heartfelt love song about gratitude and devotion, written by Thom Bell & Linda Creed and performed by The Stylistics, a Philadelphia soul group known for their smooth falsetto vocals and lush, romantic ballads. |
| Find Me an Angel | Ben’s Brother | A melancholic ballad about searching for love and guidance by Ben’s Brother, a British pop-rock band known for their emotional, piano-driven ballads. |
| Ancora | Eduardo De Crescenzo | A passionate Italian ballad about love and regret, performed by Eduardo De Crescenzo, an Italian singer-songwriter known for his expressive voice. |
| Here With Me | Dido | A haunting love song about longing and devotion, written and performed by Dido, a British singer-songwriter known for her ethereal voice and introspective lyrics, blending pop with electronic influences. |
Sources
The information sources of the song facts include, but are not limited to, Wikipedia, songfacts.com, discogs.com, secondhandsongs.com, YouTube and artists’ related websites.
