There are so many great love songs appropriate for Valentine’s Day… I couldn’t resist a post dedicated to some of the classic love songs!

Sexual Healing -  Marvin Gaye

Marvin Gaye’s smooth lyrical stylings let him get away with some seriously dirty lyrics! He even won a Grammy in 1982 for his super sexy track. This song gets me every time.

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Unchained Melody – The Righteous Brothers

Originally written in the mid 1950s by Alex North and Hy Zaret, this classic tune has been recorded over 500 time by many artists. This version by The Righteous Brothers, recorded in 1965, is likely the best known. The tune was featured in the film Ghost (you know, the scene with the pottery wheel), reviving the tune for a new generation.

Can’t Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe – Barry White

From Barry White’s 1974 album, Can’t Get Enough, Can’t Get Enough of Your Love Babe is likely one of White’s best known songs. It features White’s deep sensual voice singing sweet words of love, to an uptempo rhythm. The song always reminds me of The Simspons episode of Whacking Day, in which Barry White was a guest star. You can’t skip Barry White on the Valentine’s mix tape. His voice alone says: “It’s time for love!”.

Let’s Stay Together – Al Green

Al Green was called late in to cover for Rhianna and Chris Brown (what a debacle!) at the Grammys this year. He only had 3 hours to prepare for his song with Justin Timberlake, Boys 2 Men, and Keith Urban. Following JT’s story about growing up down the street from the legend, bust out on stage to sing this much loved tune. The performance was respectable, particularly considering the prep time! Check out the video on Pop Crunch.

In the Still of the Night – The Five Satins

The Five Satins recorded Cole Porter’s 1937 track in 1956. Their version has become one of the most treasured love songs, being featured in the 1988 film Dirty Dancing, and getting props from Rolling Stone Top 500 Songs list. The skillful Doo Wop harmonies by the 5 peice vocal group, have a pure and innocent feel to them that makes the song particularly for Valentine’s Day.