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Best Love Songs of the 2000′s – Top 20

January 10th, 2012 | Rss Feed

We are continuing our lists of love songs.  We only have 2 era love song list left to complete and this week we decided to post our favorite love songs of the 2000s.  They are now only a couple years past and fresh in our minds.  We have picked songs that also make fantastic first dance songs for brides and grooms.

The 2000s were full of prosperity and despair.  This brings many emotions to the forefront in songwriting and in emotional attachment to songs.  We have selected out favorite.  If you feel we have left your favorite love song out, be sure to comment it in so others can read and comment also. If you like the 2000s like we do, be sure to check out our Top 100 Songs of the 2000s.

#1 Bless The Broken Road – Rascal Flatts, Released in 2004, Country

#2 Fallin’ – Alicia Keyes, Released in 2001, R&B

#3 Everything – Michael Buble, Released in 2007, Jazz

#4 I’m Yours – Jason Mraz, Released in 2008, Rock

#5 Halo – Beyonce, Released in 2008, R&B

#6 Love Story – Taylor Swift, Released in 2008, Country

#7 With You – Chris Brown, Released in 2007, R&B

#8 Come Away With Me – Norah Jones, Released in 2001, Jazz

#9 You and Me – Lifehouse, Released in 2005, Rock

#10 Such Great Heights – The Postal Service, Released in 2003, Electronica

#11 Making Memories Of Us – Keith Urban, Released in 2004, Country

#12 Chasing Cars – Snow Patrol, Released in 2006, Rock

#13 Lost In This Moment – Big & Rich, Released in 2007, Country

#14 Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Maps, Released in 2003, Rock

#15 You’re Beautiful – James Blunt, Released in 2005, Rock

#16 Yellow – Coldplay, Released in 2000, Rock

#17 Then – Brad Paisley, Released in 2009, Country

#18 A Moment Like This – Kelly Clarkson, Released in 2002, Pop

#19 We Belong Together – Mariah Carey, Released in 2005, R&B

#20 Bubbly – Colbie Caillat, Released in 2007, Pop

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80s Love Songs – Top 17

December 26th, 2011 | Rss Feed

It’s hard to believe the 80′s were twenty plus years ago.  With phrases like totally and awesome, we will never forget them.  We already have a list of the best hair band ballads.  However, we wanted to encompass all of the best 80s love songs.  Many songs on our list are tried and true to this day.  Many brides and grooms danced to the songs below as their first dance as a married couple.

We tried our best to give a cross genre sampling of many styles including fold, r&b and rock.  If you have a favorite that you think we missed, don’t hesitate to comment in your favorite removed from the list.  You can also comment in why you think a song on the list should be there.

Are you interested in more 80s music?  Be sure to check out our list of 100 of the best songs of the 80s.  However, below you will find our list of the best 80s love songs.

#1 Endless Love – Lionel Richie & Diana Ross, Released in 1981, R&B

#2 You & I – Eddie Rabbit & Crystal Gayle, Released in 1982, Country

#3 Keep On Lovin’ You – REO Speedwagon, Released in 1980, Rock

#4 Saving All My Love For You – Whitney Houston, Released in 1985, R&B

#5 Tonight, I Celebrate My Love – Peabo Bryson & Roberta Flack, Released in 1983, R&B

#6 The Lady In Red – Chris De Burgh, Released in 196, Rock

#7 Take My Breath Away – Berlin, Released in 1986, Rock

#8 Eternal Flame – Bangles, Released in 1988, Pop

# 9 Faithfully – Journey, Released in 1983, Rock

#10 Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now – Starship, Released in 1987, Pop

#11 You’re The Inspiration – Chicago, Released in 1984, Rock

#12 The Search Is Over – Survivor, Released in 1985, Pop

#13 Lady – Kenny Rogers, Released in 1980, Country

#14 Crazy For You – Madonna, Released in 1985, Pop

#15 Lovesong – The Cure, Released in 1989, Rock

#16 Longer – Dan Fogelberg, Released in 1980, Folk

#17 In Your Eyes – Peter Gabriel, Released in 1986, Rock

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Love Songs of the 60′s – Top 20

November 17th, 2011 | Rss Feed

When creating a list of the best love songs of the 60s, we also wanted to consider which songs are still prevalent in today’s era – timeless.  Below you will find a ranking of our our favorite love songs from the 60s that will fill dance floors for years to come.  We tried to cover many different music styles including those that could include all vocals.  You will find country, R&B, Jazz, and Rock and Roll.  If you love the 60′s, be sure to check out our list of the best 100 songs of the 60′s.  Not only do we give you the song title and artist, we also provide the release date and link to listen to the songs on Amazon.

#1 At Last – Etta James, Released in 1960 (Jazz)

#2 Can’t Help Falling In Love – Elvis Presley, Released in 1962 (Rock)

#3 How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) – Marvin Gaye, Released in 1964 (R&B)

#4 I Got You Babe – Sonny & Cher, Released in 1965 (Pop)

#5 Unchained Melody – The Righteous Brothers, Released in 1965 (Pop)

#6 What A Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong, Released in 1968 (Jazz)

#7 These Arms Of Mine – Otis Redding, Released in 1964 (R&B)

#8 Cherish – The Association, Released in 1966 (Pop)

#9 Bring It On Home To Me – Sam Cooke, Released in 1962 (R&B)

#10 The Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra, Released in 1964 (Jazz)

#11 Moon River – Andy Williams, Released in 1962 (Jazz)

#12 So Much In Love – The Tymes, Released in 1963 (Vocal)

#13 This Magic Moment – The Drifters, Released in 1960 (R&B)

#14 L-O-V-E – Nat King Cole, Released in 1965 (R&B)

#15 I Can’t Help Myself – The Four Tops, Released in 1965 (R&B)

#16 Stand By Your Man - Tammy Wynette, Released in 1968 (Country)

#17 Stand By Me – Ben E. King, Released in 1961 (R&B)

#18 When a Man Loves A Woman – Percy Sledge, Released in 1966 (R&B)

#19 Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, Released in 1967 (R&B)

#20 Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You – Frankie Valli, Released in 1967 (Rock)

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70′s Love Songs – Top 20

May 18th, 2011 | Rss Feed

For a complete list of 70′s songs for weddings, please visit our best 70′s songs for weddings web page.  We will offer our favorite 70′s love songs by year with 2 songs from each year.

Love songs from 1970

1) Bridge Over Troubled Water – Simon & Garfunkel; released in February 1970.  Won 5 Grammys: Song Of The Year, Record Of The Year, Best Contemporary Song, Best Engineered Record, and Best Arrangement Accompanying Vocalists. The album also won Album Of The Year.

2) I’ll Be There – Jackson 5; released in September 1970

Love songs from 1971

3) You’ve Got A Friend – James Taylor; released in June 1971.  Won Best Contemporary Vocal Performance by a Male.

4) Let’s Stay Together – Al Green; released in December 1971.  Won Best Contemporary Vocal Performance by a Male.


Love songs from 1972

5) The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face – Roberta Flack; released in March 1972.  Won Record of The Year and Song of the Year.

6) Lean On Me – Bill Withers; released in April1972.

Love songs from 1973

7) You Are The Sunshine Of My Life – Stevie Wonder; released in March 1973.  Won Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Male.

#8) Just You ‘N’ Me – Chicago; released in September 1973.

Love songs from 1974

9) I Honestly Love You – Olivia Newton-John; released in September 1974.  Won Song of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Female.

10) You’re the First, the Last, My Everything – Barry White; released in December 1974.

Love songs from 1975

11) Love Will Keep Us Together – Captain & Tenille; released in April 1975.  Won Song of the Year.

12) Fallin’ In Love – Joe Frank & Reynolds Hamilton; released in June 1975.

Love songs from 1976

13) I’d Really Love to See You Tonight – England Dan and John Ford Coley; released in June 1976.

14) Love Theme From A Star Is Born (Evergreen) – Barbara Streisand; released in December 1976.  Won Song of the Year in 1977.

Love songs from 1977

15) When I Need You – Leo Sayer; released in February 1977.

16) Sometimes When We Touch – Dan Hill; released in December 1977.

Love songs from 1978

17) Always and Forever – Heatwave; released in January 1978.

18) Three Time a Lady – The Commodores; released in June 1978.

Love songs from 1979

19) Stumblin’ In – Suzi Quatro & Chris Norman; released in January 1979.  This is the fastest tempo song on the list but one of our favorites of the 70′s.

20) I’ll Never Love This Way Again – Dionne Warwick; released in June 1979.  Won Best Vocal Performance by a Female.

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