April 19, 2006
Love songs encompass a very wide range of emotions and situations. This is a list of just 10 of the many many great pop love songs.
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1. Luther Vandross - Here and Now
One of the most beautiful love songs by Luther Vandross came about when David Elliott, the son of Luther's friend Dionne Warwick, asked him to listen to a demo of 3 songs. This classic was one of them.
2. Celine Dion - The Power of Love (Live)
A favorite classic by Celine Dion is given extra punch in this live performance.
3. Savage Garden - Truly, Madly, Deeply
This duo's song of a love encompassing mountains, sea and sky was an instant romantic classic. Few songs capture the moment of pledging deep undying love so well.
4. Howard Jones - Everlasting Love
This tale of the search for a near perfect love was Howard Jones' last major hit single.
5. Madonna - Crazy for You
Madonna's first big ballad hit is a beautiful tribute to that first kiss, that first dance, and the incredible fluttering heart. By the time the evening is over, a romance has begun.
6. Barry White - You're the First, the Last, My Everything
Few singers could flatter a lover like the masterful Barry White. He's so overcome with praise for his lover here that his deep growl positively bursts into the chorus of "You're the first, the last, my everything!"
7. Modern English - I Melt With You
Although many of their songs were more downbeat, the new wave band Modern English created an all-time classic with "I Melt With You." The sentiment is best summed up "There's nothing you and I won't do...the future's open wide."
8. Jessica Simpson - Irresistible
It was more than physical, deeper than spiritual, and Jessica could hardly breathe when she was near him. Simpson's breathy vocals and the gently danceable backing make this a great ode to love at step one.
9. Berlin - Take My Breath Away
The movie Top Gun would never have set so many hearts fluttering without this classic.
10. Mariah Carey - Always Be My Baby
On this classic ballad Mariah is sure of a love that will remain even if the lovers break apart.
