Love songs in Western music: classic and popular tracks to listen to when a romance begins

GracelandPaul Simon

Paul Simon – Graceland

A song characterized by African sounds.

It’s the title track from Paul Simon’s most successful album.

This album, which focuses on African music, sold over 15 million copies and won a Grammy Award.

The title “Graceland” refers to the mansion in Memphis, Tennessee, where Elvis Presley lived and where he is buried.

True Love WaitsRadiohead

Radiohead – True Love Waits (90s band version)

A song about how everyone eventually finds love, and until then you just have to wait.

Part of the lyrics were inspired by a newspaper article Thom Yorke was reading.

It’s a very popular ballad at Radiohead concerts.

I say a little prayerAretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin – I Say A Little Prayer (Official Lyric Video)

A song of devotion to love written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David.

It has been a popular choice for weddings and resonated deeply with soldiers’ wives and girlfriends during the Vietnam War.

It was released by Dionne Warwick in 1967, and this version by Aretha Franklin was released in 1968.

My LoveSia

Sia – My Love (Eclipse Soundtrack)/Eclipse Music Video

A masterpiece by Sia, also known as an insert song from the movie Twilight.

Some people say that if you listen to it with rain sound effects layered as background noise, it becomes an even greater masterpiece.

Be sure to try playing them together—the song’s brilliance will shine even more.

Earned ItThe Weeknd

Earned It – The Weeknd (Official Video Fifty Shades of Grey)

It is one of the two songs The Weeknd wrote for the 2015 film Fifty Shades of Grey.

It features piano and string section sounds.

The music video, directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson, was filmed at the Palace Theatre in Los Angeles.

A Sky Full of StarsColdplay

Coldplay – A Sky Full Of Stars (Official Video)

It’s a song that compares the person you love to a glittering, star-filled sky.

The layering of sounds is incredibly beautiful, and just listening to it makes you want to fall in love.

The music video features a gathering of over 200 fans, and both the members and the fans look like they’re having a great time.

PointlessLewis Capaldi

Lewis Capaldi – Pointless (Official Video)

A universal love song that sings of deep affection, featuring the clear, resonant vocals of Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi.

Co-written with Ed Sheeran and others, the song portrays devotion to a lover through the small gestures of everyday life, and, with the soothing afterglow of a ballad, brings a warm feeling that sinks into the listener’s heart.

Released in December 2022 and reaching No.

1 on the UK Singles Chart in January 2023, it is included on the album “Broken by Desire to Be Heavenly Sent.” A performance on the popular UK show “Strictly Come Dancing” also drew attention.

It’s a popular choice for wedding background music and is recommended as a song to color happy moments with someone special.