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Celebrities’ favorite love songs
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
It’s Valentine’s Day, a day for giving cards, chocolate and flowers to those near and dear. Sure, a dozen roses would be nice, but how about something that won’t fade or wilt — a dozen special love songs. We asked 12 local celebrities to share their favorites.
“In Your Eyes” by Peter Gabriel and “Let’s Get It On” by Marvin Gaye.
Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush
Georgia country duo Sugarland
“Insatiable” by Prince. “Because that describes how I am in all aspects of my life: never satisfied. Always wanting more.”
Shawty Lo
Atlanta rapper whose single “Dey Know” is in the Top 10 of Billboard’s rap chart this week
“We’ve Only Just Begun” by the Carpenters. “Since I just got married (Jan. 4), of course I’m thinking it would have to be me and my wife’s song at the wedding.”
Christopher “Tricky” Stewart
Vinings’ Grammy-nominated producer and songwriter
“Tender Love” by the Force M.D.’s. “What’s crazy is somebody just played (it) recently. … (Produced by Jimmy) Jam and (Terry) Lewis. The masters. The greats.”
DJ Toomp
the Atlanta producer who just added the upcoming Mariah Carey ballad “Loving You Long Time” to his rap-heavy catalog
“My Funny Valentine” by Miles Davis. “It’s my favorite because Miles found a way to say ‘I love you’ without saying it verbally. And it is about a true love that isn’t based on looks.”
Lyfe Jennings
a recent Atlanta transplant who also croons about unconditional love in the R&B ballad “Must Be Nice”
” ‘I’ll Stand By You’ by the Pretenders. Good love songs are hard to come by. I like this song because it’s not overly sappy. … It’s more about, ‘I’ll be there for you no matter what,’ which is a nice thing to be told.”
Miranda Lambert
country singer-songwriter
Babyface’s “Every Time I Close My Eyes.” “The song came out right around the time my husband and I started dating — back in 1996! I think we’d pretty much decided we really liked each other and the song just seemed to fit us perfectly!”
Jovita Moore
WSB-TV news anchor
“Softly, As I Leave You” by Frank Sinatra. “Sensitive Frank can’t bear the thought of his lady seeing him leave, so he takes off before she wakes. Not the most upstanding move, but somehow romantic.”
Parker Gispert
of Athens rocks trio the Whigs
“Always on My Mind” by Willie Nelson. “Because it’s reflective of some of my past experiences, in that sometimes you don’t know how much someone or something means until you don’t have it anymore.”
Tyler Reeve
Atlanta singer-songwriter. His debut album, “Whiskey Down,” is out Feb. 22 and he’ll be performing that night at Peachtree Tavern in Buckhead.
“The Look of Love” by Burt Bacharach. “I just love the original Dusty Springfield/Burt Bacharach version of this song. Since its release, this tune has always been included in my music collection — from albums to CDs to my iPod. ‘The Look of Love’ is the ultimate ‘get-you-started’ love song!”
Earl Klugh
Buckhead’s Grammy-winning acoustic guitarist
“Adore” by Prince. “It is the essence of true, honest emotions. It’s so human.”
Melissa Young
Atlanta-based soul singer-songwriter. She’s celebrating the release of her debut album, “Just Up the Road,” with a show Thursday at Smith’s Olde Bar.
“One of my favorite love songs would have to be ‘It’s Amazing’ by Mindy Smith from the album ‘One Moment More.’ It’s the sweet moment of discovering love, and Mindy has the voice of an angel. … I just love it.”
Karen Fairchild
who grew up in and around Atlanta, of Little Big Town
Now that you’ve read what the celebrities think, what’s your favorite love song?
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By Jeff
February 13, 2008 11:52 PM | Link to this
Download these seldom heard songs by Elvis, with his fantastic voice. “Love Letters”, “The Next Step is Love, Don’t, “Fame and Fortune”, and “It Hurts Me”.
By Gina D
February 13, 2008 11:56 PM | Link to this
All I Do by Stevie Wonder. It’s not a ballad, but it truly expresses the feeling of being in love.
By BJ
February 14, 2008 12:38 AM | Link to this
“Endless Love” by Lionel Richie and Diana Ross is a timeless classic.
By Rusty
February 14, 2008 9:30 AM | Link to this
“Mary in the morning” from The King. The Elvis list is dozens long but this is probably my fave.
By Hogan
February 14, 2008 9:33 AM | Link to this
Simply the best: I’ll Be Your Lover Too by Van Morrison. People have slept on this song forever but it is simple and beautiful.
By theo
February 14, 2008 10:16 AM | Link to this
My favorite is “Crazy Bitch” by Buckcherry!
By theo
February 14, 2008 10:17 AM | Link to this
My favorite is “Crazy Bitch” by Buckcherry!
By Jesse's Girl
February 14, 2008 11:16 AM | Link to this
Love Lost….Jeff Buckley’s “Love You Should’ve Come Over”
Love Discovered….Elvin Bishop’s “Fooled Around and Fell in Love”
Lasting Love….Vince Gill’s “Look at Us”
By sharon
February 14, 2008 2:43 PM | Link to this
So Amazin by Luther Vandross
By bigboom from NY
February 14, 2008 4:29 PM | Link to this
My all time favorite love song is Jagged Edges I Gotta Be… Everytime i hear that song I just grab my wife close and embrace her love.
By Travon
February 14, 2008 5:20 PM | Link to this
Oh snap! gotta be Bel Biv Devo “Do me baby” aahhh yeaa!! Flip it smack it rub it down !!
By Angela
February 15, 2008 12:15 AM | Link to this
Maybe I’m Amazed-Paul McCartney
By Tami
February 15, 2008 9:57 AM | Link to this
“Always” by Stevie Wonder. Wonderful melody and music, and the lyrics define a deep and abiding love…poetry in song…