Romance, No Pants Dance
In the spirit of Valentine's day, I've been thinking about musicians, singers, and/or performers that embody romance and/or good old fashioned lust. You know the ones that make you melt with the sound of their voice or who put you in a frisky mood with a sultry beat or an inspiring melody.
Now, single people need not feel left out at Valentine's Day because the feelings that are evoked from these artists don't necessarily require an object of affection. You can enjoy them whether you have a sweetie or not. And for those of you who are not single, you need not worry about diamonds, or candy, or flowers to get your significant other in the mood. Just pop in the CD or program your Ipod with your delightfully romantic selections this year.
In fact this year, due to a severe budget shortfall I advised my husband to refrain from buying me a Valentine's gift this year because things would be tight until I get paid on the day after Valentine's Day. His answer was: "I'm way ahead of you on that." Glad to hear, because it would be real hard to surpass gifts from past Valentine's Day like the Chocolate Around the World extravaganza or year he wrote a poem for me. Anyway, music won't cost me a thing thanks to an extensive collection, therefore here's is a sampling of those that are guaranteed to get me in the mood:
-John Cowan-this man can melt me with the sound of his beautiful tenor voice. I highly suggest his version of "When a Man Loves a Woman" (Michael Bolton eat your heart out-Johnny C. is the King of Blue Eyed Soul) another favorite selection is "I Want You To" which he describes as Barry White meets bluegrass or Sexual Chocolate.
-Al Green-Oh Yeah! "Let's Stay Together" is very sexy, but "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart?" although more of break-up song than a romantic song never fails to make me weak in the knees.
-Van "the Man" Morrison-One of the most romantic songwriters out there who manages to do so without sounding trite or cheesy. Since he puts out an album just about every year it's hard to narrow it down completely. My personal faves-"Tupelo Honey"," Hungry for Your Love", "In the Garden", "In the Afternoon", "In an Orangefield", "It's All in the Game." I could go on an on, but bottom line is that this man comes up with the most romantic lyrics and can deliver them in a way that makes your heart jump.
-Steve Kimock-Ok the reason for this selection is that he makes perfect fuck music. Steve is a guitarist and his solo material is mostly instrumental music. Just very ambient stuff played with both heartfelt soul and impeccable technique.
-The Righteous Brothers "Unchained Melody". I liked it before Ghost and it still makes me swoon!
These are just a few I could think of off the top of my head. I'm willing to take any suggestions that might help me get my groove on this Valentine's Day.
My husband is certain to thank you from the bottom of his heart.
Now, single people need not feel left out at Valentine's Day because the feelings that are evoked from these artists don't necessarily require an object of affection. You can enjoy them whether you have a sweetie or not. And for those of you who are not single, you need not worry about diamonds, or candy, or flowers to get your significant other in the mood. Just pop in the CD or program your Ipod with your delightfully romantic selections this year.
In fact this year, due to a severe budget shortfall I advised my husband to refrain from buying me a Valentine's gift this year because things would be tight until I get paid on the day after Valentine's Day. His answer was: "I'm way ahead of you on that." Glad to hear, because it would be real hard to surpass gifts from past Valentine's Day like the Chocolate Around the World extravaganza or year he wrote a poem for me. Anyway, music won't cost me a thing thanks to an extensive collection, therefore here's is a sampling of those that are guaranteed to get me in the mood:
-John Cowan-this man can melt me with the sound of his beautiful tenor voice. I highly suggest his version of "When a Man Loves a Woman" (Michael Bolton eat your heart out-Johnny C. is the King of Blue Eyed Soul) another favorite selection is "I Want You To" which he describes as Barry White meets bluegrass or Sexual Chocolate.
-Al Green-Oh Yeah! "Let's Stay Together" is very sexy, but "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart?" although more of break-up song than a romantic song never fails to make me weak in the knees.
-Van "the Man" Morrison-One of the most romantic songwriters out there who manages to do so without sounding trite or cheesy. Since he puts out an album just about every year it's hard to narrow it down completely. My personal faves-"Tupelo Honey"," Hungry for Your Love", "In the Garden", "In the Afternoon", "In an Orangefield", "It's All in the Game." I could go on an on, but bottom line is that this man comes up with the most romantic lyrics and can deliver them in a way that makes your heart jump.
-Steve Kimock-Ok the reason for this selection is that he makes perfect fuck music. Steve is a guitarist and his solo material is mostly instrumental music. Just very ambient stuff played with both heartfelt soul and impeccable technique.
-The Righteous Brothers "Unchained Melody". I liked it before Ghost and it still makes me swoon!
These are just a few I could think of off the top of my head. I'm willing to take any suggestions that might help me get my groove on this Valentine's Day.
My husband is certain to thank you from the bottom of his heart.
posted by amyd | 4:38 PM
2 Comments:
There is something about Bob Dylan's Buckets of Rain that happily gets me that way; that old song from the 50's or so - I Only Have Eyes For You; and in a morbidly romantic way, There Is A Light That Never Goes Out, by The Smiths.
I forgot Smoke Gets in Your Eyes, another oldie but goodie. Oh yeah, I have always loved There is a Light despite the morbidness-"If a ten ton truck kills the both of us, to die by your side is such a heavenly way to die."
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