Love songs are everywhere – particularly around Valentine’s Day – but can music actually lead to romantic relationships?
This country classic captures the excitement and anticipation associated with new romance perfectly, making it an excellent song to sing out loud during hairbrush karaoke sessions.
Feeling chilled while listening to a favorite song are actually physical reactions called frissons, according to research at Wesleyan University. When listening to music, frissons may occur due to its rhythm.
Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder’s music can hypnotise you. His mastery of both R&B and pop, combined with his blind singer-songwriter’s mystical voice is something special – whether he is singing about heartbreak, race relations, society or just celebrating love! Stevie’s songs offer something to everyone and celebrate life and love.
After emerging as a top kid star during the novelty-driven kid star era of the 1960s, Stevie Wonder returned with more mature songs such as ‘Superwoman’; an R&B top 10 hit that established him as an independent artist rather than just Motown’s successor. A funk-influenced track, it tells the tale of a girl leaving her old life behind for fame and fortune – which can be read as an allegory for Wonder’s struggle against label politics.
One of the defining aspects of this song is its use of natural imagery and impossibilities, alluding to an everlasting love that defies time and space. At a time when single releases still dominated musical landscapes, this was an audacious statement that blurred the boundaries between rock, blues, modern R&B music and something truly new.
This piano ballad may not have the same uptempo energy of Wonder’s previous tracks, yet it was nonetheless one of his top five hits on both sides of the Atlantic and one of his finest recordings. The simple acoustic arrangement puts vocals and lyrics front and center – it has even been covered by artists as diverse as Boyz II Men and Whitney Houston! Like other black stars of his time, Wonder’s music served as an important anthem for civil rights – songs like this and ‘Ribbon in the Sky’ were used as powerful voices to address injustices in America.
Alanis Morissette
No matter your favorite genre of music – be it pop, rock, country or electronic – there is bound to be at least one song that makes your heart melt. Songs exploring love have been written for millennia by people from various walks of life and will no doubt remain popular throughout their existence.
Alanis Morissette blends alternative rock angst with mainstream pop sensibility on deeply poetic confessionals, creating music that stands at the crossroads between Gen-X cynicism and genuine emotional candor. Her breakthrough album Jagged Little Pill hit the zeitgeist of the 1990s; since then she has released highly acclaimed albums like Flavors of Entanglement (2008), Havoc and Bright Lights (2012) and Most Pretty Forks in the Road (2016) to critical acclaim.
Love can be difficult enough without adding the strain of not telling those you admire about it. Sophie Hawkins captures that frustration perfectly in this beautiful ballad by detailing what they would do to be together if only that were possible.
Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter has yet to write a hit single as iconic as this one from Madonna. The song illustrates that even shy guys can express their true feelings to their crush through song. Its melody and lyrics are timeless, making this tune perfect for slow dancing with your partner or simply playing softly in the background when making love to someone special. Play it softly while slow dancing together or use this classic as the backdrop when showing how much care for each other you feel for one another. Madonna’s classic tune and lyrics will help make you fall back in love all over again with your beloved partner or someone special they cares for them!
Etta James
Music can have an immense effect on our emotions, often prompting a feeling of longing after hearing certain songs. A scientific study conducted at McGill University shows that listening to music stimulates an array of neurological processes within your brain that unlock various emotional experiences. Music also triggers dopamine release which increases feelings of happiness as well as increased levels of oxytocin or “the cuddle hormone,” thus prompting many artists to write love songs about romantic love affairs.
Jamesetta Hawkins, more widely known by her stage name Etta James, was one of the greatest American blues and R&B singers of her era. She released over 30 studio albums across her career to great critical and commercial acclaim; becoming one of the most significant female figures in American blues and jazz history; being honored both with induction into both Grammy Hall of Fame and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame despite struggling with drug dependency; yet continuing to create albums even when her health declined significantly.
James offers this heartfelt track to express her unrequited affections for someone she once adored; this song can speak volumes for those who have ever fallen for someone and then seen that love fade away. This heartbreaking and emotive ballad speaks out on every romantic heartache ever experienced by any listener who have lost it before finding someone new.
Sometimes it can be hard to convey our affections for someone we like. Colbie Caillat’s country song encapsulating your feelings is an ideal way to do just that: It talks about waking up and smiling because of someone special who reminds you every single day of them and everything reminding of them – a truly heart-melting song which will surely melt hearts everywhere!
The Zombies
Although not as revered as other iconic acts, The Love Songs by Argent may rank among some of the finest pop love songs ever composed. Their story began in 1961 in St Albans near London when Argent, Hugh Grundy, Paul Atkinson and Blunstone began performing R&B covers at art schools and music halls – where Argent’s classical and jazz piano style set them apart while Blunstone’s downy tenor quickly proved themselves an unbeatable force in this quartet of musicians.
After some lengthy absences from the limelight, The Zombies made their return with two critically-acclaimed albums: 2011’s Breathe In, Breathe Out and 2015’s Still Got That Hunger were well received by critics and now with Different Game they offer up more of what has become expected – consistent quality material over time.
Different Game is unlike many reunion albums that try too hard to update their sound or attempt unnecessary reinvention, doing exactly the opposite of that. While certain tracks, such as title track and Merry Go Round stand out more than others on this release, the songs here come together beautifully as one cohesive whole.
Therefore, this new Zombies release stands out as one of the strongest releases from recent years and should please those eagerly waiting for new material from this iconic group. Cryptic Rock gives this album four stars out of five for their quality release – enjoy!
The Beatles
There’s something enthralling and captivating about The Beatles that makes you want to fall in love. Not just their music is captivating; their story of how they came together as a band also engages the listener’s interest. Their songs illustrate both their rise to fame and subsequent decline and grace- it captures both generations of fans’ interest.
No doubt about it – The Beatles are legendary for creating heartfelt love songs. Their album A Hard Day’s Night showcases this with this incredible love ballad, boasting both beautiful melodies and lyrics that capture the complexity of true love.
This song from The Beatles is a timeless classic about first love. The song describes how powerful feelings of attraction can be, reminding listeners not to take things for granted and not take life for granted. Listening to this tune when feeling sad will remind them there are people out there who can make life happier!
The Beatles are an iconic band that have left an indelible mark on our culture, both musically and culturally. Their timeless music remains popular today. Their songs have shaped our world for decades – this book explores what The Beatles mean to us today as well as why their influence still resonates today with young people who grew up listening to their music on their parents’ stereos and wearing T-shirts featuring their faces.