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10 gutsy, humorous, honest, and/or intense love songs
by laura10801 | Jun 05 '01
There are far too many wimpy, sentimental, syrupy love songs. Here are ten love/romance songs which are gutsy, humorous, honest, and/or intense

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Great stuff... (Reply to this comment)
by sonichaggis
Hi there, I stumbled onto your list because my husband-to-be and I are actually looking for some less conventional songs to dance to at our wedding. We really like "Perfect Day" by Lou Reed and were considering that although it may be a little too dour (and conjure up too many images of Renton overdosing in Trainspotting) for a first dance. I'll check out that Bowie song. I'm not familiar with it. Great list, either way, thanks!
May 20 '03
10:31 am PDT

Nice list, wrong speeds for me though, but nice. (Reply to this comment)
by vne193
I came on here to search for particular moods mood music. This got me on the right track. Thanks.
May 11 '03
3:30 pm PDT

simply fantastic list (Reply to this comment)
by jankp
Haven't heard them all, but I'll work on that!

Jan
Apr 16 '02
11:23 am PDT

Thank you... (Reply to this comment)
by mefreakboy
for including "Don't Change" by INXS. One of the most heartfelt songs ever, although because of the music style, probably is never really consider a romantic love song. Just listen to the lyrics. I also admire "In Your Eyes" by P.G., at one time my most favourite song of all time...
Mar 14 '02
1:07 pm PST

Well-done (Reply to this comment)
by bobbo428
This was well-written and well thought out. It proves that a love song doesn't have to be a Michael Bolton schlockfest--a lot of the best love songs are understated.
Feb 11 '02
12:15 pm PST

Phew! (Reply to this comment)
by cr01
I always get a bit concerned about love song choices, in case I get bombarded with memories of Commodores/Richie songs - that said, I always hated the Violent Femmes!

My partner tells me she always thinks of "What Do I Get?" by the Buzzcocks, as "our song" - what could she mean!

Chris
Jun 09 '01
5:05 pm PDT

Great list! (Reply to this comment)
by WendyD3520
I really love "question of lust" - have you ever heard them do it live? It made me positively melt. And I think "Perfect Day" might be one of my favorite songs of all time.
Jun 05 '01
6:46 pm PDT

I must admit that (Reply to this comment)
by mtomm
I had not heard of most of these songs...but a very interesting list and a great twist on this subject.

Margo
Jun 05 '01
1:03 pm PDT