Flowers die. Candy adds to that little spare tire some of us are trying so so so hard to burn off. Diamonds are forever, but they’re hella expensive. That’s why this Valentine’s Day, PopWatchers in the know are giving the gift of music to themselves and/or the ones they love. And while we’re suckers for the classics (Al Green’s ”Let’s Stay Together” gets us every time), we thought it’d be more interesting to compile a playlist of great love songs from the past 12 months or so. Yeah, some of ‘em are a little sappy, others are a little dark, and a few are downright melancholy, but who says everybody’s celebrating Feb. 14? No matter what your mood, though, these gems (all complete with free AOL Music links) ought to have some effect on that old heart of yours. If not, feel free to suggest substitutions or additions — or suggest a whole new list! — in the comments section below.
"Be Without You," Mary J. Blige
"These Words," Natasha Bedingfield
"Ever the Same," Rob Thomas
"Lady," Lenny Kravitz
"I May Hate Myself in the Morning," Lee Ann Womack
"Brighter Than Sunshine," Aqualung
”Soul Meets Body," Death Cab for Cutie
”We Belong Together," Mariah Carey
”Fix You,” Coldplay
"Let Me Love You," Mario
"1 Thing," Amerie
"Sometimes You Can’t Make It on Your Own," U2
”Not About Love,” Fiona Apple
”Truth Is,” Fantasia
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I agree with
“I May Hate Myself in the Morning,” Lee Ann Womack
“Brighter Than Sunshine,” Aqualung
”Fix You,” Coldplay
”Not About Love,” Fiona Apple
A few songs for the short mix cd I am making for my sweetie next week:
“If you want me to stay” Sly and the Family Stone
“At Last” Etta James
“Alright” Jamiroquai
“I wanna Be with You” Bootsy Collins
“I’ve Been thinking of you” tony Tone Toni
‘electric relaxation” a tribe called quest
“the seed” Coby Chestnut
“Sunday Morning” Derrick Morgan
“Oh Carolina” (original 60’s version)
“Pour some Sugar on me” Def lepard (gotta have some kitsch in here)
Loved that you included Coldplay’s “Fix You.” Other Coldplay picks could’ve been “A Message,” “Swallowed in the Sea,” and “Green Eyes.” But how ’bout Madonna’s “Crazy for You”? It was picked #1 Love Song on an EW.com poll last year, after all.
You have to have something by Kelly Clarkson!!!
What about:
~I Will Follow You into the Dark by Death Cab for Cutie
~Your ex-Lover is Dead by Stars
~Reunion by Stars
“To Be With You” by Mr. Big
I cant believe this list doesnt have “Cater 2 U” By Destinys Child, isnt that the ultimate woman showing love to her man in a most special way song.. Itd be perfect to play on valentines day. i know id love my girlfriend to play it for me, and act out the lyrics.
My Playlist
1.Cater 2 U By Destinys Child
2.Solid As A Rock By Ashford & Simpson
3.Sexual Healing By Marvin Gaye
4.I Need A Girl By P.Diddy Ft. Usher
5.This Love By Maroon 5
Crazy in Love All the way baby
Since people are ignoring the part about “a playlist of great love songs from the past 12 months or so” I will also add the following:
~Stickshifts and Safetybelts by Cake
~She Has No Time by Keane
~Blue Eyes by Cary Brothers
~Nothing Better by The Postal Service
If you’re looking for mood music, you must include..
Let’s get it on – Marvin Gaye
Freak Me – Silk
Comforter – Shai
Wicked Game – Chris Isaak
Red Light Special – TLC
To Make You Feel My Love – Garth Brooks
Till the End of Time – Mariah Carey
How about:
I’m so into you by Fabulous
Look up by Stars
Anthem for a 17 year old girl by Broken Social Scene
Straighjacket Feeling by All American Rejects
From the last 12 months, I’d pick:
“Home” Michael Buble
“Swallowed in the Sea” by Coldplay
“your language” by white hassle
“stagger into the light” by joan as police woman
You Found Me – Kelly Clarkson
do people even read before posting? do they not understand that 12 months = 1 year? songs from the last year people!! as our good friend beyonce directs us to do–b/c def lepard, as “kitschy” as they may be, well, they’re gone, dead, dunzo–check on it.
i’d like to add a few selections for those who don’t swoon at the thought of Hallmark’s Annual Attempt to Commercially Humiliate Anyone Who is Without a Relationship…umm…Day.
“Goodbye My Lover” & “You’re Beautiful,” James Blunt
“One,” Mary J feat. U2
“Since You Been Gone,” Kelly Clarkson
“Shake It Off,” Mariah
and, i suppose, on a lighter note:
“Bless the Broken Road,” Rascal Flatts
“Ordinary People,” John Legend
and for those who are celebrating their union w/Christ:
“Jesus Take the Wheel,” Carrie Underwood
enjoy!
Im going to preface this with yes, this song wasnt exactly from the last year, but it was on one of the top selling slbums of 2005. And yes, its incredibly sappy and a bit of a downer. But “Beautiful Disaster” by Kelly Clarkson.
And what Valentine playlist is complete without a little Marvin… “Let’s Get It On” people.
Nice list! I would add
“Worth the Wait” by Luce (or)
“Sweetest Smile” by Luce
“Better Together” by Jack Johnson (or)
“Banana Pancakes” by Jack Johnson
“My One and Only Love” by Chris Botti (with Paula Cole)
“Wildflower” by Sheryl Crow
“First Day of My Life” by Bright Eyes would be the perfect song.
Madonna – Get Together
I think ‘EVerytime We Touch’ by Cascada should be on this list.
Cathy, nice choices with the Jack Johnson–but speaking of him, I’d also add “Do You Remember.”
For those of us flying solo this Valentine’s Day, might I suggest “Nearest Distant Shore” by Trisha Yearwood. For those more hopeful romantics, hmmmmmm….I’m stumped
I bet that u look good on the dance floor, Artic Monkeys
Erotica, Madonna
When the time’s right, Akon
I can’t help it if I’m still in love with you,Johny Cash
And I love her – the beatles
I’m counting this one in the “…or so” portion, as the album came out in summer 2004: “Flying High” by Jem. That song gets me every time.
Okay, if we’re going back to summer ‘04, let me add:
“Saturday” – Marc Broussard
“Fascinate You” – Ari Hest
“you look so fine” – Garbage
“Tower of learning” – rufus Wainwright
“serious” – Gwen Stefani
“deeper and deeper” – Madonna
“you’re making me high” toni braxton
“right here” – SWV
“Can’t make you live me” – Bonnie Raitt
When you say nothing at all – Alison Krauss & Union Station
The only song appropriate for me this year is “Gold Digger”, sadly.
Madonna, “Get Together” It’s my favorite song on the cd….at the moment.
the mix tape(cd) I just made for my Valentine get together !
I Want You – Madonna/Massive Attack
Collide – Howie Day
Sleep w/ Butterflies – Tori Amos
This Love – Maroon 5
Fell In Love w/a Boy – Joss Stone
Beautiful – James Blunt
Try – Nelly Furtado
Blowers Daughter – Damien Rice
White Flag – Dido
Strange And Beatiful – Aqualung
Stay Now – Jem
Run – Snow Patrol
Dirty Little Secret – Sarah McLachlan/Thievery Corp Mix
Sparks – Coldplay