A second date--this is promising. We have only just begun to sweep you off your feet. Yesterday, Inside The Rock Era kicked off a brand new music special featuring the greatest love songs of the last 60 years. We played our first 10 songs--if you were late for the date, we'll forgive you (this time only) if you go back and listen to those ten first. But don't delay...we're eager to move the relationship forward with 10 more songs!
#130:
"Then Came You"
Dionne Warwick & the Spinners
Here's a #1 song about a woman who never had the privilege and pure joy of love before. But ever since she met her man, she can't stop thinking about him.
Ever since I meet ya, seems I can't forget ya.
The thought of you keeps running through
the back of my mind.
Everytime I'm near ya,
I get that urge to feel ya.
Just touching you and loving you, makes everything right.
(tell me how you feel baby)
I never knew love before, then came you, then came you.
I never knew love before, then came you, then came you. You!
Now that I have found ya, How did I live without you?
(I don't know baby)
It's plain to see, you're all I need, to satisfy me.
I'm so darn proud of you. I want to sing about ya!
(sing it, sing it, sing it baby)
You're all I know, You made love grow, by touching my hand.
I never knew love before, then came you, then came you.
I never knew love before, then came you, then came you.
Hey, then came you.
Oh-Oh I never knew love before, then came you, then came you.
I never knew love before, then came you, you. then came you.
(with your loving touch).
You know that I never knew love before, then came you, then came you.
I never knew love before, then came you, then came you.
(I've got to hand it to you baby, you got the power of love, got the power of love, baby)
I never knew love before, then came you, then came you.
#129:
"All For Love"
Bryan Adams, Sting & Rod Stewart
Three superstars teamed up for this #1 song in which the protagonist declares that he will be faithful and strong, "the rock you can build on". He will fight for her honor and to protect her.
When it's love you give,
I'll be a man of good faith.
Then in love you live,
I'll make a stand--
I won't break.
I'll be the rock you can build on,
be there when you're old,
to have and to hold.
When there's love inside,
I swear I'll always be strong.
then there's a reason why,
I'll prove to you we belong.
I'll be the wall that protects
you from the wind and the rain,
from the hurt and pain.
Let's make it all for one and all for love.
Let the one you hold be the one you want,
the one you need,
'cause when it's all for one, it's one for all.
When there's someone that should know,
then just let your feelings show,
and make it all for one and all for love.
When it's love you make,
I'll be the fire in your night.
then it's love you take,
I will defend, I will fight.
I'll be there when you need me.
When honor's at stake,
this vow I will make:
that it's all for one and all for love
. Let the one you hold be the one you want,
the one you need,
'cause when it's all for one it's one for all.
When there's someone that should know,
then just let your feelings show,
and make it all for one and all for love.
Don't lay our love to rest,
'cause we could stand up to you test.
We got everything and more than we had planned,
more than the rivers that run the land.
We've got it all in our hands.
Now it's all for one and all for love.
It's all for love.
Let the one you hold be the one you want,
the one you need,
'cause when it's all for one it's one for all.
It's one for all.
When there's someone that should know, then just let your feelings show.
When there's someone that you want,
when there's someone that you need,
let's make it all, all for one and all for love.
I'll be a man of good faith.
Then in love you live,
I'll make a stand--
I won't break.
I'll be the rock you can build on,
be there when you're old,
to have and to hold.
When there's love inside,
I swear I'll always be strong.
then there's a reason why,
I'll prove to you we belong.
I'll be the wall that protects
you from the wind and the rain,
from the hurt and pain.
Let's make it all for one and all for love.
Let the one you hold be the one you want,
the one you need,
'cause when it's all for one, it's one for all.
When there's someone that should know,
then just let your feelings show,
and make it all for one and all for love.
When it's love you make,
I'll be the fire in your night.
then it's love you take,
I will defend, I will fight.
I'll be there when you need me.
When honor's at stake,
this vow I will make:
that it's all for one and all for love
. Let the one you hold be the one you want,
the one you need,
'cause when it's all for one it's one for all.
When there's someone that should know,
then just let your feelings show,
and make it all for one and all for love.
Don't lay our love to rest,
'cause we could stand up to you test.
We got everything and more than we had planned,
more than the rivers that run the land.
We've got it all in our hands.
Now it's all for one and all for love.
It's all for love.
Let the one you hold be the one you want,
the one you need,
'cause when it's all for one it's one for all.
It's one for all.
When there's someone that should know, then just let your feelings show.
When there's someone that you want,
when there's someone that you need,
let's make it all, all for one and all for love.
#128:
"Your Love Is King"
Sade
Sade sings about her man, whose love has touched her soul. She recognizes that he has a hold on her, and she wants more!
Crown you with my heart.
Your love is king,
Never need to part.
Your kisses ring,
Round and round and round my head,
Touching the very part of me,
It's making my soul sing.
Tearing the very heart of me,
I'm crying out for more!
Your love is king,
Crown you with my heart.
Your love is king;
You're the ruler of my heart.
Your kisses ring,
Round and round and round my head,
Touching the very part of me,
It's making my soul sing.
I'm crying out for more...
Your love is king!
I'm coming on, I'm coming,
You're making me dance, Inside...
Your love is king,
Crown you with my heart.
Your love is king,
Never need to part.
Your kisses ring,
Round and round and round my head,
Touching the very part of me,
It's making my soul sing,
Tearing the very heart of me,
I'm crying out for more!
Touching the very part of me,
It's making my soul sing.
I'm crying out for more;
Your love is king!
This is no blind faith.
This is no sad or sorry dream.
This is no blind faith.
Your love, your love is real,
(your love is king)
Gotta' crown me with your heart.
(your love is king)
Never, never need to part,
(your love is king)
Touch me!
(your love is king)
I'm coming,
(your love is king)
making me dance ...
#127:
"Giving You The Best That I Got"
Anita Baker
Very few love songs contain lyrics that reveal the couple is married. The protagonist in this song is proud to say it; "I made a vow", "I'm betting everything on my wedding ring". She is thrilled about everything her husband has given her in the marriage, and she is going to give back in return.
Ain't there something I can give you,
In exchange for everything you give to me.
Read my mind, and make me feel just fine,
When I think my peace of mind is out of reach.
The scales are sometimes unbalanced,
And you bear the weight of all that has to be.
I hope you see that you can lean on me,
And together we can calm a stormy sea.
We love so strong and so unselfishly,
And I tell you now that I made a vow,
I'm giving you the best that I got, baby.
Yes I tell you now, that I made a vow;
I'm giving you the best that I got, honey.
Everybody's got opinions
'Bout the way they think our story's gonna' end.
Some folks feel it's just a superficial thrill;
Everybody's gonna' have to think again.
We love so strong and so unselfishly,
They don't bother me
so I'm gonna' keep on Giving you the best that I got, baby.
They don't bother me,
said I'm gonna' keep on Giving you the best that I got, listen baby.
Somebody understands me;
Somebody gave his heart to me.
I stumbled my whole life long,
Always on my own, now I'm home.
My weary mind is rested,
And I feel as if my home is in your arms.
Fears are all gone, I like the sound of your song,
And I think I want to sing it forever.
We love so strong and so unselfishly,
And I made a vow so I tell you now,
I'm giving you the best that I got, baby.
I bet everything on my wedding ring,
I'm giving you the best that I got,
Givin' it to you baby...
126:
"The Lady In Red"
Chris DeBurgh
The protagonist in this song has known a lady for some time, but until she "looked so lovely" when she wore a red dress, he didn't notice her. He is infatuated with her, but it almost seems as if it is because "so many men asked her to dance".
I've never seen you looking so lovely as you did tonight;
I've never seen you shine so bright.
I've never seen so many men ask you if you wanted to dance,
They're looking for a little romance, given half a chance,
And I have never seen that dress you're wearing,
Or the highlights in your hair that catch your eyes,
I have been blind;
The lady in red is dancing with me, cheek to cheek,
There's nobody here, it's just you and me,
It's where I want to be,
But I hardly know this beauty by my side,
I'll never forget the way you look tonight;
I've never seen you looking so gorgeous as you did tonight,
I've never seen you shine so bright, you were amazing,
I've never seen so many people want to be there by your side,
And when you turned to me and smiled, it took my breath away,
And I have never had such a feeling,
Such a feeling of complete and utter love, as I do tonight;
The lady in red is dancing with me, cheek to cheek,
There's nobody here, it's just you and me,
It's where I want to be,
But I hardly know this beauty by my side,
I'll never forget the way you look tonight;
I never will forget the way you look tonight...
The lady in red, the lady in red,
The lady in red, my lady in red,
I love you...
#125:
"Because I Love You (The Postman Song)"
Stevie B
This #1 smash is about a guy who wants to put his thoughts into a song to make sure his lover knows how he feels. He wants his woman to know that he'll be there through thick and thin.
I got your letter from the postman just the other day,
And so I decided to write you this song,
Just to let you know, exactly the way I feel,
To let you know my love's so real.
And so I decided to write you this song,
Just to let you know, exactly the way I feel,
To let you know my love's so real.
Because I love you, I'll do anything,
I'll give you my heart, my everything.
Because I love you, I'll be right by your side,
To be a light, to be your guide.
I'll give you my heart, my everything.
Because I love you, I'll be right by your side,
To be a light, to be your guide.
If you should feel that I don't really care,
And that you're starting to lose ground,
Just let me reassure you that you can count on me,
And that I'll always be around.
And that you're starting to lose ground,
Just let me reassure you that you can count on me,
And that I'll always be around.
Because I love you, my heart's an open door.
Girl won't you please come on in?
Because I love you, I'll be right by your side,
To be a light, to be your guide.
Girl won't you please come on in?
Because I love you, I'll be right by your side,
To be a light, to be your guide.
#124:
"You Make Me Feel Brand New"
Stylistics
In this great love song, a man recognizes what his woman has done for him--she's been there when he needed a friend, and stuck with him no matter what the circumstances. He is very appreciative for what she has done for him, and what she means to him.
My love,
I'll never find the words, my love,
To tell you how I feel, my love,
Mere words could not explain.
Precious love,
You held my life within your hands,
Created everything I am,
Taught me how to live again.
Only you
Cared when I needed a friend,
Believed in me through thick and thin.
This song is for you,
Filled with gratitude and love.
God bless you!
You make me feel brand new.
For God blessed me with you,
You make me feel brand new.
I sing this song 'cause you
Make me feel brand new.
My love,
Whenever I was insecure,
You built me up and made me sure.
You gave my pride back to me.
Precious friend,
With you I'll always have a friend.
You're someone who I can depend,
To walk a path that never ends.
Without you,
My life has no meaning or rhyme,
Like notes to a song out of time...
How can I repay
You for having faith in me?
I'll never find the words, my love,
To tell you how I feel, my love,
Mere words could not explain.
Precious love,
You held my life within your hands,
Created everything I am,
Taught me how to live again.
Only you
Cared when I needed a friend,
Believed in me through thick and thin.
This song is for you,
Filled with gratitude and love.
God bless you!
You make me feel brand new.
For God blessed me with you,
You make me feel brand new.
I sing this song 'cause you
Make me feel brand new.
My love,
Whenever I was insecure,
You built me up and made me sure.
You gave my pride back to me.
Precious friend,
With you I'll always have a friend.
You're someone who I can depend,
To walk a path that never ends.
Without you,
My life has no meaning or rhyme,
Like notes to a song out of time...
How can I repay
You for having faith in me?
#123:
"Baby, Baby"
Amy Grant
The lyrics to this great song describe a woman who wants to express her love and devotion to her man and wants him to know how happy she is, and how glad she is to be with him.
Baby, baby,
I'm taken with the notion
To love you with the sweetest of devotion.
Baby, baby,
My tender love will flow from
The bluest sky to the deepest ocean.
Stop for a minute!
Baby, I'm so glad you're mine, yeah,
You're mine!
Baby, baby,
The stars are shining for you,
And just like me I'm sure that they adore you!
Baby, baby,
Go walking through the forest,
The birds above a' singing you a chorus.
Stop for a minute!
Baby, they're so glad you're mine, oh yeah!
And ever since the day you put my heart in motion,
Baby, I realize that there's just no getting over you!
Baby, baby,
In any kind of weather,
I'm here for you always and forever.
Baby, baby,
No muscle man could sever
My love for you is true, and it will never...
Stop for a minute!
Baby, I'm so glad you're mine!
And ever since the day you put my heart in motion,
Baby, I realize that there's just no getting over you!
And ever since the day you put my heart in motion,
Baby, I realize that there's just no getting over you,
Over you...
Baby, baby,
Always and forever,
Baby, I'm so glad that...
Here for you baby...
So glad you're mine!
Baby I'm so glad that...
When I think about you, it makes me smile.
Baby, baby, be mine!
Baby, I'm so glad that...
Don't stop giving love!
Don't stop, no.
Baby I'm so glad that you're mine!
Baby, I'm so glad,
Baby, I'm so glad that...
When I think about you it makes me smile...
#122:
"I Got You Babe"
Sonny & Cher
Again, these songs are not ranked on overall popularity, but by how great of a love song they are--how much emotion they elicit from listeners, and how much the lyrics mean to lovers. This #1 smash from Sonny & Cher checks in at #126. The two lovers describe their feelings and what they mean to each other at the end of the song.
[HER:] They say we're young and we don't know;
We won't find out until we grow.
[HIM:] Well, I don't know if all that's true,
'Cause you got me, and baby I got you.
[HIM:] Babe,
[BOTH:] I got you babe, I got you babe.
[HER:] They say our love won't pay the rent;
Before it's earned, our money's all been spent .
[HIM:] I guess that's so, we don't have a plot,
But at least I'm sure of all the things we got.
[HIM:] Babe,
[BOTH:] I got you babe, I got you babe...
[HIM:] I got flowers in the spring, I got you to wear my ring.
[HER:] And when I'm sad, you're a clown,
And if I get scared, you're always around.
[HER:] So let them say your hair's too long ,
'Cause I don't care, with you I can't go wrong.
[HIM:] Then put your little hand in mine;
There ain't no hill or mountain we can't climb .
[HIM:] Babe,
[BOTH:] I got you babe, I got you babe.
[HIM:] I got you to hold my hand,
[HER:] I got you to understand,
[HIM:] I got you to walk with me,
[HER:] I got you to talk with me,
[HIM:] Igot you to kiss goodnight,
[HER:] I got you to hold me tight,
[HIM:] I got you, I won't let go,
[HER:] I got you to love me so .
[BOTH:] I got you babe,
I got you babe,
I got you babe,
I got you babe,
I got you babe.
121:
"My Love"
Paul McCartney & Wings
And when I go away,
I know my heart can stay with my love,
It's understood,
it's in the hands of my love,
And my love does it good.
Wo wo wo wo, wo wo wo wo...
My love does it good.
And when the cupboard's bare,
I'll still find somethin' there with my love,
It's understood, it's everywhere with my love,
And my love does it good.
Wo wo wo wo, wo wo wo wo...
My love does it good. Oh, I love, oh, my love!
Only my love holds the other key to me.
Oh, my love, oh, my love!
Only my love does it good to me.
Wo wo wo wo, wo wo wo wo...
My love does it good.
Don't ever ask me why,
Lord, I never say goodbye to my love,
It's understood, it's everywhere with my love,
And my love, she does it good.
Wo wo wo wo, wo wo wo wo...
Wo wo wo wo wo wo wo wo...
My love does it good.
Oh, I love, oh, my love!
Only my love does it good to me.
Wo wo wo wo wo wo wo wo wo...
We won't find out until we grow.
[HIM:] Well, I don't know if all that's true,
'Cause you got me, and baby I got you.
[HIM:] Babe,
[BOTH:] I got you babe, I got you babe.
[HER:] They say our love won't pay the rent;
Before it's earned, our money's all been spent .
[HIM:] I guess that's so, we don't have a plot,
But at least I'm sure of all the things we got.
[HIM:] Babe,
[BOTH:] I got you babe, I got you babe...
[HIM:] I got flowers in the spring, I got you to wear my ring.
[HER:] And when I'm sad, you're a clown,
And if I get scared, you're always around.
[HER:] So let them say your hair's too long ,
'Cause I don't care, with you I can't go wrong.
[HIM:] Then put your little hand in mine;
There ain't no hill or mountain we can't climb .
[HIM:] Babe,
[BOTH:] I got you babe, I got you babe.
[HIM:] I got you to hold my hand,
[HER:] I got you to understand,
[HIM:] I got you to walk with me,
[HER:] I got you to talk with me,
[HIM:] Igot you to kiss goodnight,
[HER:] I got you to hold me tight,
[HIM:] I got you, I won't let go,
[HER:] I got you to love me so .
[BOTH:] I got you babe,
I got you babe,
I got you babe,
I got you babe,
I got you babe.
121:
"My Love"
Paul McCartney & Wings
Paul McCartney wants his love to know that he carries her heart with him wherever he goes. Even if the two lovers are apart, or don't have food in the house, their love carries on. We know, of course, that he wrote the song about his wife Linda, the one true love in Paul's life. It is one of the best love songs he ever wrote.
And when I go away,
I know my heart can stay with my love,
It's understood,
it's in the hands of my love,
And my love does it good.
Wo wo wo wo, wo wo wo wo...
My love does it good.
And when the cupboard's bare,
I'll still find somethin' there with my love,
It's understood, it's everywhere with my love,
And my love does it good.
Wo wo wo wo, wo wo wo wo...
My love does it good. Oh, I love, oh, my love!
Only my love holds the other key to me.
Oh, my love, oh, my love!
Only my love does it good to me.
Wo wo wo wo, wo wo wo wo...
My love does it good.
Don't ever ask me why,
Lord, I never say goodbye to my love,
It's understood, it's everywhere with my love,
And my love, she does it good.
Wo wo wo wo, wo wo wo wo...
Wo wo wo wo wo wo wo wo...
My love does it good.
Oh, I love, oh, my love!
Only my love does it good to me.
Wo wo wo wo wo wo wo wo wo...
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