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Songs In The Key Of Love
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Songs In The Key Of Love A few days ago our lovely Tmptrz posted up a group of love songs for Valentine’s Day. It was an XLNT list and a few of hers are on the following list, which is my slightly older view on the subject. They are in chronological order because it would be impossible to pick any one over the others. This is just a very small sampling of some of the great love songs. Let the Schmaltz begin . . .  I guess you’d say David Ruffin sang it to perfection. 1964 “My Girl’ The Temptations  Righteous does not even begin to describe how fine this song is. 1965 “Unchained Melody” The Righteous Brothers  Harmonies were this group’s thing. 1966 “Cherish” The Association  This woman’s voice is the most sultry, smoky, sensuous voice EVER. 1967 "The Look of Love" Mary Isobel Catherine Bernadette O'Brien a.k.a. Dusty Springfield  He was called Mr. Excitement and this song embodies that. 1967 "(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher" Jack Leroy “Jackie” Wilson Jr.  Trust in me when I say that when this song was played in the movie “The Deer Hunter” almost everyone in the theater did the chorus. We saw it 3 times just so we could do that. 1967 “Can't Take My Eyes off You” Francesco Stephen Castelluccio a.k.a. Frankie Valli  I have every record (vinyl 33 1/3 LPs) this guy and the Brass made. 1968 “This Guy's in Love with You” Herb Alpert  He is possibly the most amazing all around musical talent ever. 1969 "My Cherie Amour" Stevland Hardaway Morris a.k.a. Stevie Wonder  One of his many great soulful songs. 1971 “Let's Stay Together” Al Green  Best known for “Secret Agent Man” he’s also given us plenty other numbers. Both times I’ve been to his concerts hundreds of people stood up and swayed to the music with their girl. 1977 "Swayin' to the Music (Slow Dancin' )" John Henry Ramistella a.k.a. Johnny Rivers When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. |
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Dusty is a personal favourite but Unchained Melody is brilliant.  When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.
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Dusty is a personal favourite but Unchained Melody is brilliant. ~~Anais Nin~~
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Very nicely curated list! The only one I might argue with is Herb Alpert. I love the Tijuana Brass but Herb wasn't a very good singer.  Oh heck, I'll let him stay just for his looks.  When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.
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Great list there McScally! My favourite of all time and ultra-schmaltzy too is 'Can't get by without you' by The Real Thing. When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.
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Incredible songs. I started singing right away. I have a special soft spot for Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass. My dad taught me to love them. I have their CD's   When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.
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Very nicely curated list! The only one I might argue with is Herb Alpert. I love the Tijuana Brass but Herb wasn't a very good singer. Oh heck, I'll let him stay just for his looks.   
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Great list there McScally! My favourite of all time and ultra-schmaltzy too is 'Can't get by without you' by The Real Thing.
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Incredible songs. I started singing right away. I have a special soft spot for Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass. My dad taught me to love them. I have their CD's
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My favs are Al Green and Stevie Wonder (but NOT the too cheesy 'I just called to say I love you'  When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.
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Great 👍 list. It’s almost impossible to come up with a definitive list. “Always On My Mind” by Willie Nelson is on my top list. When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.
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The Righteous Brothers and The Association....yup those two are probably the best of the best! When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.
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When listing great love songs how could you leave out Tommy Tutone's "Jenny", one of the greatest love songs of our generation? 867-5309, 867-5309  When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.
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My favs are Al Green and Stevie Wonder (but NOT the too cheesy 'I just called to say I love you'
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Great 👍 list. It’s almost impossible to come up with a definitive list. “Always On My Mind” by Willie Nelson is on my top list.
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Thank you so much for adding to my top ten list of all time favorite romantic songs. I just love these especially My Girl, my hubby can sing that song so well and I enjoy it when he does. All of these songs bring back such great memories. And I hope you enjoy a wonderfully Happy Valentines Day my friend.. Seduce the mind and see what a wonderful adventure the body will take you on.. 
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The Righteous Brothers and The Association....yup those two are probably the best! Pagan  Hmmmm....I know I left that wand around here somewhere!
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The Righteous Brothers and The Association....yup those two are probably the best of the best! Pagan Hmmmm....I know I left that wand around here somewhere!
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2/14/2021 8:13 am |
When listing great love songs how could you leave out Tommy Tutone's "Jenny", one of the greatest love songs of our generation? 867-5309, 867-5309
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enjoy When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.
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