The Best Love Songs of All Time - 7
Songs help to define a generation. They can be commentaries about the political atmosphere of the time. The artists that sing them influence fashion, the media, and even politics.
Love songs are even more important. They mark the most memorable moments of our lives: weddings, romantic evenings. Love, and romance. Here we have compiled a list of the best love songs of all time.
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Night and Day by Cole Porter (1932)
Cole Porter is considered one of the greatest folk singers of all time. This song tells a tale of life in torment. The torment won’t stop unless the object of his desires, “Till you let me spend my life making love to you, day and night, night and day.” A simple lyric and melody. Yet Porter pulls it off in a way this is haunting.
Unchained Melody Alex North and Hy Zaret (1936)
Hy Zaret was only 16 years old when he wrote the lyrics to this song. It was originally a poem that he wrote for a girl he had a crush on and was to shy to talk to. The song first appeared in 1955 when it was nominated for a Best Song Oscar for the movie Unchained. The most popular version of this song is the one done by the Righteous Brothers, who had a hit with the song twice, once in 1965 and then again in 1990. Considered by many to be the best love song of all time; Unchained Melody has been recorded by over 700 artists including, Elvis Presley, U2, Leann Rimes, Neil Diamond and Willie Nelson.
I Will Always Love You by Dolly Parton (1974)
This is the classic tear jerker, heartbreak song. Dolly Parton had a number one country hit with this song. Whitney Houston would re record it some 18 years later. Houston’s version was cross over hit reaching the tops of the adult contemporary, hip hop and pop charts. Most Houston fans were surprised to find out that it was originally a country music song.
Cherish by Terry Kirkman (1966)
This song about unrequited love was written in only 30 minutes. It’s lyrical content is so strong that it’s story of unrequited love goes unnoticed among the feelings of how precious love is. This is a favorite at weddings.
Your Song by Elton John and Bernie Taupin (1967)
This song captures the purity and simplicity of love. Bernie Taupin wrote the song in 20 minutes during breakfast.
In Your Eyes by Peter Gabriel (1986)
This powerful song unites passion with spirituality.
One by U2 (1993)
Bono’s lyrics tell a story commitment and heartache. He asks the question, “how can one stay committed when there is heartache all around.” It is believed that the song is really about the human spirit, God and one’s faith being tested by the problems of the world.