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Oct 26 '02
The Bottom Line Music is THE aphrodisiac.
In thinking up of this romance mix, I tried to look into different genres of music since I tend to tire of the same sound dealing with the same subject. What I came up with is pretty diverse and I'm quite pleased - I'm trying to keep this list minimal since I can only listen to love songs for so long. Hope you enjoy this as much as I enjoyed writing it:
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1. "Whenever, Wherever" - Shakira
For a romance mix, "Whenever, Wherever" is a somewhat unconventional track to start things off - and I like it that way. From mid-tempo Eastern beats to words that flow like poetry and even some yodeling, this song is an original that makes the best example of loving for the sake of love itself:
"Baby I would climb the Andes solely
To count the freckles on your body
Never could imagine there were only
Ten million ways to love somebody"
2. "Feelin' Love" - Paula Cole
I discovered this song off the "City of Angels" soundtrack and it instantly struck me as more sensual than overtly sexy as some of its lyrics would suggest. Paula Cole sang the song during the span of a four-minute orgasm - well, that's what it sounds like anyway. ;) It's erotica for your ears; consider the tamer lyrics:
"You make me feel like splendor in the grass where we're rolling
Damn skippy baby, you make me feel like the Amazon's running between my thighs..."
3. "Every Breath You Take" - The Police
Sure, the lyrics lean a little too close to obsession, but this classic is still a love song and a damn fine one at that. It's great music to stalk to - you know, if you're into that sort of thing.
4. "Can't Help Falling In Love" - UB40
Elvis sang the original and A*Teens updated it, but I prefer UB40's funk-reggae version of "Can't Help Falling In Love". It was back one summer in the 90's that I heard this song and I couldn't help falling in love with it - the sound was very different and new to me back then, and still is. Listening to it brings back memories of my early youth...
5. "Dreaming of You" - Selena
Mexican star Selena allowed us a glimpse of her talent with "Dreaming of You" before her untimely death. Her sweet voice accompanied by simple instrumentation made this easygoing ballad a gem to listen to.
6. "I Love You Always Forever" - Donna Lewis
"Those days of warm rains come rushing back to me
Miles of windless summer night air
Secret moments shared in the heat of the afternoon
Out of the stillness soft spoken words
Say, say it again
I love you always forever"
How could I not love a song that invokes memories of hot summer days and beautiful summer nights? This track, with its quick, pulsing beat and lush lyrics is heavy with atmosphere and sublime imagery, making this tribute to love a better sugar high than rock candy.
7. "Experience Pearls" - Ace of Base
This is one of the more obscure songs on the mix, but has been one of my personal favorites for a long time. I've always thought the music was beautiful, using light instrumentation and a haunting beat for a mellow effect. The lyrics also are also beautifully strange:
"When sand strikes up in your eyes
I will cover your face
I'll plant your desert with roses
And I'm gonna keep, keep them for you
And so I've made up my mind
I'm gonna be yours this time
I'm gonna teach you to trust
And learn how to burn"
8. "A Woman's Worth" - Alicia Keys
I consider this R&B at its finest: soulfully sung and honestly written, not to mention, it's a good reminder of what a woman - and man - is worth. Make no mistake, though - this song is not totally one-sided...
"'Cause a real man knows a real woman when he sees her
And a real woman knows a real man ain't afraid to please her
And a real woman knows a real man always comes first
And a real man just can't deny a woman's worth"
9. "Sexual (Thunderpuss Club Mix)" - Amber
You gotta play this song when the heat is on. It's not dirty - it's one-dimensional.
10. "One & One" - Robert Miles
My favorite trance master produced this little piece of work that never fails to bring a smile to my face. The female vocals have a touch of innocence that gives this song a very uplifting effect. Another good thing is that the lyrics are real easy to sing along to. "One and one still is one..." - real cute.
11. "Heaven (Candlelight Remix)" - DJ Sammy & Yanou feat. Do
One of the summer's biggest club hits has been stripped of the techno beats and replaced with a piano background, fully exposing Do's tender vocals in this Bryan Adams cover. It's not called the Candlelight Remix for no reason - this is the perfect song to romance over dinner or complete the mood in any close setting. Seriously, this is an essential track.
**Bonus - (are there bonus tracks in romance mix tapes?)
"November Rain" - Guns N' Roses
The biggest rock ballad from the 80's is an eight-minute experience that pleases me to no end. Although the lyrics doesn't make a point of embracing all the joys of love, it's painfully beautiful and in many cases true -
"'Cause nothin' lasts forever
And we both know hearts can change
And it's hard to hold a candle
In the cold November rain"
I'd definitely take this over Celine Dion any day.
"I Do Both Jay and Jane" - La Rissa
How fun is this song? (Especially for those who go both ways!) I'd include this song in any mix - the sound is sexy as hell, the triphop beats are infectious and nothings says romance like singing an ode to the best of both worlds. Consider:
"Jane is sweet like honey, the taste I'm teasing
She knows how to hit the spot, her touch is pleasing
Jay is strong like brandy, the strength I'm feeling
He knows how to make me hot, his heat is healing, babe
He is a special man, long, rough, and rugged
She is a diamond, she shines like a nugget
I've got to have them both you just don't understand
Sometimes I call on Jane, sometimes I need a man
I do both Jay and Jane
They both make me feel the same..."
HOT. And that's the end.
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Thanks for reading,
*november-rain*
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