Through the years there have been tunes that have been celebrated as romantic ballads, sure to melt a ladies hearts or help us fellows get past first base. I just want to share some of my favorites.
What better way than to start with one of the greatest ballads of all time... my opinion!!
Unchained Melody - Righteous Brothers
Who has not heard this tune before? That person must be deaf or living in a cave ....
"Unchained Melody" is a 1955 song with music by Alex North and lyrics by Hy Zaret. North used the music as a theme for the little-known prison film Unchained (1955), hence the song title. Todd Duncan sang the vocals for the film soundtrack.[1] It has since become a standard and one of the most recorded songs of the 20th century, most notably by the Righteous Brothers.[2] According to the song's publishing administrator, over 1,500 recordings of "Unchained Melody" have been made by more than 670 artists, in multiple languages.[3]
In 1955, three versions of the song (by Les Baxter, Al Hibbler, and Roy Hamilton) charted in the Billboard Top 10 in the United States,[4] and four versions (by Al Hibbler, Les Baxter, Jimmy Young, and Liberace) appeared in the Top 20 in the United Kingdom simultaneously, an unbeaten record for any song.
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Although I am not a fan of cover versions, this next song is a cover of that great song penned by John Lennon and included on his Imagine album which was released in 1971. I am sure you have guessed the song as well as the chosen cover by now.
Jealous Guy - Bryan Ferry
Moving into the 80's decade and into my early twenties there were a number of love songs which have made lasting impressions. Released in 1986 this following song was a number one hit both sides of the Atlantic and must surely rate as one of the most popular love songs ever composed.
Lady in Red - Chris de Burgh
I've never seen you looking so lovely as you did tonight
I've never seen you shine so bright
I've never seen so many men ask you if you wanted to dance
They're looking for a little romance, given half a chance
And I have never seen that dress you're wearing
Or the highlights in your hair that catch your eyes
I have been blind
[Lyrics](google Play Music)
How about love songs sung by female artist s ... well no one can dispute that this song from a movie soundtrack is one hell of a love song. Performed by that brilliant singer the late Whitney Houston I get absolute goose flesh listening to her perform the theme song from The Bodyguard
I will always love you - Whitney Houston
Bittersweet memories –
That is all I'm taking with me.
So good-bye.
Please don't cry:
We both know I'm not what you, you need
And I... will always love you
I... will always love you
You, ooh
Lyrics
Damn, it is very difficult to top that. let me know some of your favorites. I hope my friend 
stops by and shares some of hers. It has been an absolute pleasure putting this together... I could go on for hours...and pages!!
Thanks for listening.