It's February 14th which heralds Valentine's Day and to celebrate all things romantic, here's my take on the top 10 love songs performed by the ladies. Many, many more cheesy ones I could have included, but decided to stick with just really great tracks sung by girls at the top of their game. See if you agree or whether I've missed some worthier inclusions....
Aretha Franklin - I Say a Little Prayer
Burt Bacharach wrote it. Aretha performed it and million of ladies lived it. Pure genius both lyrically and in soulful performance. Makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up every time I hear it. Pure class.
Joan Armatrading - Love and Affection
Hauntingly beautiful lyrics and sung so perfectly. Acoustic guitar, strings and saxophone solo bring together a masterpiece.
Etta James - At Last
Just when you'd given up all hope, along comes THE ONE and this song beautifully sums up that stomach churning, sheer happiness feeling.
Beyonce and Jay-Z - Crazy In Love
Not conventionally romantic, but bootylicious none the less and sums up the doirty, lusty bits of the first flush of romance when you just lose your head and can't think straight.
Dusty Springfield - The Look of Love
Another Burt Bacharach penned song perfectly executed by Dusty Springfield. It's another lusty, breathy performance oozing with 'your place or mine?'. Just love it. Diana Krall and Nina Simone did credible versions, but none compare to this effortless classic.
Tracy Chapman - Baby Can I Hold You
Simple, sad, superb.
Corinne Bailey Rae - Like a Star
Perfection from the lady from Leeds, West Yorkshire.
KT Tunstall - Heal Over
This track means a lot to me for lots of reasons. Pure indulgence from a huge KT fan.
Ella Fitzgerald - Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye
A Cole Porter masterpiece from the Great American Songbook and sang majestically by Ella Fitzgerald.
Kiki Dee - Amoureuse
Post-coital song at it's very best. I always have a cigarette and bask in the afterglow when I hear this on my iPod.
Dusty Springfield - The Look of Love
Another Burt Bacharach penned song perfectly executed by Dusty Springfield. It's another lusty, breathy performance oozing with 'your place or mine?'. Just love it. Diana Krall and Nina Simone did credible versions, but none compare to this effortless classic.
Tracy Chapman - Baby Can I Hold You
Simple, sad, superb.
Corinne Bailey Rae - Like a Star
Perfection from the lady from Leeds, West Yorkshire.
KT Tunstall - Heal Over
This track means a lot to me for lots of reasons. Pure indulgence from a huge KT fan.
Ella Fitzgerald - Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye
A Cole Porter masterpiece from the Great American Songbook and sang majestically by Ella Fitzgerald.
Kiki Dee - Amoureuse
Post-coital song at it's very best. I always have a cigarette and bask in the afterglow when I hear this on my iPod.
A few that come to mind :
ReplyDeleteJoe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes-Love Lifts Us Up Where We Belong
Louise - The Human League
Air Supply - All Out Of Love
Neil Diamond - Hello Again
Nothing wrong with being a sentimental old slop!
ReplyDeleteGreat choices by the way. Catch my next blog for more from the boys.
Happy Valentine's Day
FFB