Love songs in Western music: world classics and recommended popular tracks

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.

Close to YouMaxi Priest

Maxi Priest – Close To You

This is a song by Maxi Priest released on July 8, 1990.

We usually achieve our dreams ourselves, but sometimes they might be fulfilled by the person we love.

The desire to simply be by someone’s side can be the strongest feeling of all and can fuel every motivation.

It’s a message that will resonate even with those who are talking about breaking up.

With or Without YouU2

U2 – With Or Without You (U2 At The BBC)

This is a single by U2 released on March 21, 1987, and it was their first to reach No.

1 in the United States.

Love is often turbulent and doesn’t always go the way we want.

Even so, if the feelings are strong, it’s a love song about being able to keep waiting—whether together or apart.

Over YouDaughtry

Daughtry – Over You

A song about parting from a loved one and recovering from the sorrow.

Released in 2007 by Daughtry as a single from their self-titled debut album, it won a BMI Award in 2009 and remains a fan favorite.

Making Memories Of UsKeith Urban

Keith Urban – Making Memories Of Us (Official Music Video)

Originally written by Rodney Crowell for his wife Claudia on Valentine’s Day.

The first version was recorded in 2003 by American country music artist Tracy Byrd.

Keith Urban’s version was released in 2005 and reached No.

1 on the Billboard Country chart.

He performed the song at his 2006 wedding to Nicole Kidman.

Love Me TenderElvis Presley

Elvis Presley – Love Me Tender (Lyrics)

When it comes to Elvis Presley’s iconic love songs from the 1950s, Love Me Tender is always mentioned.

It was originally released with new lyrics set to the melody of the American folk song Aura Lee.

As a single, it became an extraordinary hit for the time, surpassing one million copies sold for the first time.

Bridge Over Troubled WaterSimon&Garfunkel

Simon and Garfunkel – Bridge Over Troubled Water

Known in Japan by the title “Bridge over Tomorrow,” it is one of the signature songs by the American folk duo Simon & Garfunkel.

Influenced by gospel music, the song conveys a message of dedicating oneself to a loved one.