Sound of Love

This was published in The Hans India, a reputed daily in Telangana 

Come 14th February, Valentine’s Day carries its own mystic air of romanticism for young couples - assorted chocolates, bunch of fresh blooms, colourful love bands, cuddly teddies, are the norm of the day. However, what’s a romantic day without a few soul-stirring love songs to warm up the heart?!  This 14^th February, here’s our pick of 14 most beautiful love songs to revel in and cherish the bond of love all over again.  

First on the list, Beatles’ ‘She loves you’. A foot-tapping number whose lyrics happened almost accidentally - John Lennon and Paul McCartney wrote them on a tour bus to Yorkshire, England. The rest is history, the song caught up with love birds like wildfire.

Stevie Wonder’s ‘I just called to say I love you’ never fails to strike the right note. So much so that Bollywood film makers snatched and played a part of the melody as their theme song in the flick ‘Maine Pyar Kiya.” What’s remarkable is even in Hindi the melody was a runaway success.

Another haunting love song is ‘Nothing’s gonna change my love’. Although singer George Benson was the first to sing this pulsating number, it was Glenn Medeiros, the Hawaiian singer, who made it hugely popular. Sung way back in the early 80s, this enchating number even today connects with young couples like no other.

Lionel Richie’s ‘Hello’, when it first got released, swept people off their feet. The story behind the fascinating lyrics is that when Richie greeted James Anthony Carmichael, with the words, ‘Hello, is it me you are looking for?’ Carmichael said, “Lionel, finish that song’s lyrics please”. It’s needless to mention the heights of popularity the song scaled later.

Berlin’s ‘Take my breath away’ is no less romantic either. The theme song of the flick ‘Top Gun’ has made inroads into the youngsters’ hearts with its breathtaking music and has won awards for its haunting rhapsody. Roxette, Swedish pop rock duo, performed an array of interesting love songs. Sung by Marie Fredriksson ‘It must have been love’ is a romantic number, which served as the perfect background song for the movie ‘Pretty Woman’. Undoubtedly, a must-listen for young couples.

Another perfect illustration of how a lovelorn feels is ‘Everything I do, I do it for you’. Brian Adam, who shot to higher plains of glory with this number, tenderly puts forth how the world of youngsters turns up-side down when in love. A song definitely for the love-stricken.

Whitney Houston’s ‘I will always love you’ speaks of her musical genius. The song gives chills as the composition peaks to unimaginable heights, which only Whitney is capable of performing. It’s bound to give you goosebumps.

‘My heart will go on’ is much on similar lines. Celine Dion’s iconic theme song from ‘Titanic’, featuring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet’s thrilling escapades on board the Titanic, has transcended and grown to be one among the most sought-after romantic numbers.

‘You are still the one I love’ - Shania Twain, who also sang several heartwarming country songs, stops dead in your tracks as she croons this unorthodox number in her soulful voice. A love song whose melody you can’t but appreciate for its sensuous appeal.

Beyonce Knowles, the diva of today’s music world, has her own inimitable style for ‘Crazy in love’. With rapper Jay Z lending a touch of class to the love song, its rendition is so magical it places youngsters on a different plateau altogether.

Taylor Swift’s songs are incredibly haunting. ‘Love story’ is one among them. Based on her own life, the song outlines the story of Romeo and Juliet, ironically, with a happy ending. The tune is so soothing; it would be hard to get it out of your head, once you hear it.

Adele’s ‘Make you feel my love’ is a soothing melody that comes as a breath of fresh air. First, written by Bob Dylan, many artists have sung this song later. But with her soulful voice, Adele literally owns this number.

Rihana’s ‘Diamonds’ is another classic love song in its own right. Interestingly, the song’s a tad different as it sidesteps her regular theme of songs and presents zestful feeling of love towards life. A must-listen love song on the Valentine’s Day.

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