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

At My Most BeautifulR.E.M.

R.E.M. – At My Most Beautiful (Official HD Music Video)

A single released in 1999 by the American alternative rock band R.

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It was intentionally crafted by the band members to resemble the sound of The Beach Boys.

The song was used in the 1999 film Never Been Kissed, starring Drew Barrymore.

Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m YoursStevie Wonder

Stevie Wonder – Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours

A song written by Stevie Wonder together with Motown songwriters Lee Garrett and Syreeta Wright, as well as his mother, Lula Mae Hardaway.

It has been covered by many artists, including Peter Frampton, Elton John, Chaka Khan, and Michael McDonald.

Stay TogetherSuede

Suede – Stay Together (Official HD Music Video)

Suede is a rock band formed in London, England in 1989, and they are winners of the Mercury Music Prize.

This song was released in 1994.

It is said to be Suede’s most ambitious single and the track that defined their distinction from other indie bands.

God only knowsThe Beach Boys

The Beach Boys – God only knows (1966) fully restored video

A song written by Brian Wilson together with Tony Asher, an advertising copywriter and lyricist.

It reflects Wilson’s interest in spirituality.

The French horn section on this track is performed by Alan Robinson, who appeared on many film scores, including The Sound of Music and The Ten Commandments.

Song For WhoeverThe Beautiful South

The Beautiful South – Song For Whoever (Official Video)

A song that portrays a cynical songwriter who has relationships with women to gather material for his songs, and a satire of the pop music industry.

It was released as a single in 1989 by the British pop rock group The Beautiful South.

SonnetThe Verve

The Verve – Sonnet

A song that sings about lovers’ quest to fulfill the purpose of love.

It features backing from a string section centered on a violin.

It is a single released in 1998 by the Britpop band The Verve.

With YouTyler Shaw

Tyler Shaw – With You (Wedding Version)

A romantic track by Tyler Shaw that captures the very moment when love first begins to bloom.

Set to a gentle, enveloping melody, it portrays the fate of two people who meet by chance on a cold street corner.

Released in September 2018, the song appears on his second album, Intuition, and reached the Top 5 on Canada’s radio charts.

The lyrics overflow with the exhilaration of newly fallen love and the desire to do anything for the other person.

It’s a recommended listen for anyone sensing the start of a new romance or wishing to look back on memories with someone special.