First of all let me tell you that this article lists only my wife’s three favorite songs for Valentine’s day. There are many love songs out there which are not covered in this list. I compiled this shortlist based on the songs my wife loves to listen on Valentine’s day. So here you go.
1. Song name: Someone to Watch Over Me
Written/Composed By: George and Ira Gershwin
Release Year: 1926
One of the oldest romantic songs popular among lovers even today, it was originally supposed to be rendered in a fast-paced manner. Later it was converted into its present ballad form, for it was thought that the ballad form suited the lyrics better.
This song is so popular that it is rendered every year, and it has the unique distinction of being rendered by almost all the top singers of all times, including Frank Sinatra, Elton John, Queen Latifah, Judy Garland, Rosemary Clooney, Sting, etc., to name just a few. Your Valentine’s day would be incomplete without this song!
2. Song name: Unchained Melody
Written/Composed By: Alex North and Hy Zaret
Release Year: 1936
This is yet another must-have song for Valentine’s Day. Zaret is the pen name of William Stirrat, who composed this song at the tender age of 16, owing to his longing for sexual love. Actually, William was too shy to approach any girl, and this song was composed at a time when he was really pining and yearning for romantic love with the girl of his dreams.
The melody for this song was given by Alex North who is more famous for his musical scores in movies such as “Cleopatra” and “Spartacus”. It first appeared in 1936 in “Unchained” and was nominated for the Best Song Oscar Award! This song is considered to be one of the best and most beautifully told tales of romantic love.
Over the years, it has been rendered by many eminent artists, of whom special mention maybe made of Elvis Presley, the Righteous Brothers and Jimmy Young!
1. Song name: In Your Eyes
Written/Composed By: Peter Gabriel
Release Year: 1986
This is obviously a more recent song but equally great as the two older classics. In fact some people claim that it is the best romantic song ever recorded! It uses unusual lyrics and choirs to convey the strong passion of love; it even touches on the subject of spiritual and metaphysical love. It is a song from Peter’s album “So”. It is said that Cameron Crowe, director of the film “Say Anything”, paid almost two hundred dollars to get this song included in one of the scenes of his film!