The Top Love Songs of the Rock Era*: #90-81

The relationship is going strong now, to the point that you're even telling your parents about us (they deserve a great Valentine's Day, too!)  Sit back, relax, and enjoy these ten great love songs!

 



 

#90:

"Here, There And Everywhere"
Beatles

One could look at Beatlemania and all the great up-tempo songs and not notice the great love songs the group recorded.  Paul McCartney wove together lyrics in a way only he could on this great love song.   

To lead a better life, I need my love to be here...

Here, making each day of the year,
Changing my life with the wave of her hand,
Nobody can deny that there's something there.

There, running my hands through her hair,
Both of us thinking how good it can be,
Someone is speaking, but she doesn't know he's there.

I want her everywhere, and if she's beside me,
I know I need never care.
But to love her is to need her everywhere,
Knowing that love is to share.

Each one believing that love never dies,
Watching her eyes and hoping I'm always there.

I want her everywhere, and if she's beside me,
I know I need never care.
But to love her is to need her everywhere,
Knowing that love is to share.

Each one believing that love never dies,
Watching her eyes and hoping I'm always there.

I will be there and everywhere,
Here, there and everywhere...









#89:

"Shining Star"
Manhattans

The Manhattans came up with a winner on this slow jam.  He says that his woman is his shining star, one he wants to be with for the rest of his life. 

Honey, you are my shining star;
Don't you go away.
Wanna' be right here where you are
until my dying day.

So many have tried, tried to find,
a love like yours and mine.

Girl, don't you realize
how you hypnotize?
Make me love you more each time.
 

Honey, I'll never leave you lonely,
Give my love to you only,
to you only, to you on - ly.
 

Honey, you are my shining star;
Don't you go away.
Wanna' be right here where you are
until my dying day.
 

Feels so good when we're lying here next to each other,
lost in love.

Baby, when we touch, love you so much.
You're all I ever dreamed of.

Honey I'll never leave you lonely,
give my love to you only,
to you only, to you only.
 

Honey, you are my shining star;
Don't you go away.
Wanna'be right here where you are
until my dying day.

 

 

 

 

 

#88:

"Don't Know Much"

Bill Medley

 

Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville later turned this song into a huge hit, but the guy that sang with the most emotion was Bill Medley.  He sings about the joy that he feels after meeting that special woman.   

 

 Look at this face;
I know the years are showing.
And look at this life,
I still don't know where it's going.

[Chorus:]
I don't know much,
But I know I love you.
And that may be all
I need to know.

Look at these eyes;
They never see what matters.
And look at these dreams,
So beaten and so battered.

[Repeat chorus]

So many questions,
Still left unanswered,
So much I've never broken through.

But when I feel you near me,
Sometimes I see so clearly.
The only truth I've ever known
Is loving you.

Look at this man,
So blessed with inspiration.
And look at this soul,
Still searching for salvation.

[Repeat chorus]

Yes, Lord,,,

[Repeat chorus 2x]

That's all I need to know.




 

 

 

 

 

#87:

"The Look Of Love"

Dusty Springfield

 

One of the great "slow dance" songs of all-time is right here from Dusty Springfield.  Dusty's sultry voice captures the intimacy of the moment. 

 

 

 The look of love
Is in your eyes,
The look your smile can't disguise.
The look of love
Is saying so much more
Than just words could ever say,
And what my heart has heard,
Well it takes my breath away.

I can hardly wait to hold you,
Feel my arms around you.
How long I have waited,
Waited just to love you,
Now that I have found you...

You've got the look of love,
It's on your face,
A look that time can't erase.
Be mine tonight!
Let this be just the start
Of so many nights like this.
Let's take a lover's vow
And then seal it with a kiss.

I can hardly wait to hold you,
Feel my arms around you.
How long I have waited,
Waited just to love you,
Now that I have found you,
Don't ever go.

I can hardly wait to hold you,
Feel my arms around you.
How long I have waited,
Waited just to love you,
Now that I have found you...
Don't ever go.
Don't ever go.
I love you so!





 

 

 

 

#86:

"I'll Be"

Edwin McCain

 

The Top Love Songs of the Rock Era* features artists from every period of the Rock Era.  This is one of the newer entries at #86.  Incredible lyrics featured here, in which the protagonist declares that "he'll be captivated" by his woman, and "will be the greatest fan of her life". 

 

 

 

 The strands in your eyes that color them wonderful
Stop me and steal my breath..
And emeralds from mountains thrust towards the sky
Never revealing their depth.
Tell me that we belong together,
Dress it up with the trappings of love.
I'll be captivated,
I'll hang from your lips,
Instead of the gallows of heartache that hang from above.

[Chorus:]
I'll be your crying shoulder,
I'll be love's suicide.
I'll be better when I'm older;
I'll be the greatest fan of your life.

And rain falls angry on the tin roof,
As we lie awake in my bed.
You're my survival; you're my living proof.
My love is alive and not dead.
Tell me that we belong together.
Dress it up with the trappings of love.
I'll be captivated,
I'll hang from your lips,
Instead of the gallows of heartache that hang from above

[Chorus]

And I've dropped out, I've burned up, I've fought my way back from the dead.
I've tuned in, turned on, remembered the things that you said...

[Chorus:]
I'll be your crying shoulder,
I'll be love's suicide.
I'll be better when I'm older,
I'll be the greatest fan of your...
I'll be your crying shoulder,
I'll be love's suicide.
I'll be better when I'm older,;
I'll be the greatest fan of your life.

The greatest fan of your life...
...greatest fan of your life!

 

 

 

#85:

"Reach Out I'll Be There"

Four Tops

 

Levi Stubbs was one of the great lead singers of the 60's, and indeed of all-time, and he shines bright on this #1 song.  It is a message that the man will be around for his woman in the tough situations. 

 

 

 Now if you feel that you can't go on (can't go on),
Because all of your hope is gone (all your hope is gone),
And your life is filled with much confusion (much confusion),
Until happiness is just an illusion (happiness is just an illusion),
And your world around is crumbling down, darlin'...

(Reach out) Come on girl ,reach on out for me,
(Reach out) Reach out for me!
Hah! I'll be there, with a love that will shelter you;
I'll be there with a love that will see you through.

When you feel lost, and about to give up (to give up),
'Cause your best just ain't good enough (just ain't good enough),
And your feel the world has grown cold (has grown cold),
And your drifting out all on your own (drifting out on your own),
And you need a hand to hold, darlin'...

(Reach out) Come on girl, reach out for me,
(Reach out) Reach out for me!
Hah! I'll be there to love and comfort you,
And I'll be there to cherish and care for you.

(I'll be there to always see you through)
(I'll be there to love and comfort you)

I can tell the way you hang your head (hang your head),
You're not in love now, now you're afraid (you're afraid),
And through your tears you look around (look around),
But there's no peace of mind to be found (no peace of mind to be found),
I know what your thinking--
You're a loner, no love of your own, but darling...

(Reach out) Come on girl reach out for me,
Reach out, just look over your shoulder.
I'll be there to give you all the love you need!
And I'll be there; you can always depend on me.
I'll be there...

 

 

 

 

 

 

#84: 

"(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman"

Aretha Franklin

 

In this great song, Aretha Franklin thanks her lover for giving her peace of mind, reclaiming her soul, and making her feel alive.

 

 

Looking out on the morning rain,
I used to feel so uninspired.
And when I knew I had to face another day,
Lord, it made me feel so tired.

Before the day I met you, life was so unkind,
But you're the key to my peace of mind.

'Cause you make me feel...
You make me feel...
You make me feel like a natural woman!

When my soul was in the lost and found,
You came along, to claim it.
I didn't know just what was wrong with me,
'Til your kiss helped me name it.

Now, I'm no longer doubtful of what I'm living for,
And if I make you happy I don't need to do more.

'Cause you make me feel...
You make me feel...
You make me feel like a natural woman!

Oh, baby, what you done to me?
You make me feel so good inside!
And I just wanna' be close to you--
You make me feel so alive.

You make me feel...
You make me feel...
You make me feel like a natural woman!

You make me feel...
You make me feel...
You make me feel like a natural woman!

#83:

"Three Times A Lady"

 The Commodores

 

If only all breakups could be this good.  The protagonist of this song recognizes that the relationship with his lover is ending, but he takes the time to thank her for all the good times. 

 

 

 Thanks for the times
That you've given me.
The memories are all in my mind.
And now that we've come
To the end of our rainbow,
There's something
I must say out loud.

You're once, twice,
Three times a lady.
Yes, you're once twice,
Three times a lady,
And I love you.

When we are together,
The moments I cherish
With every beat of my heart.
To touch you, to hold you,
To feel you, to need you,
There's nothing to keep us apart.

You're once, twice,
Three times a lady,
And I love you...
I love you.

 

 

#82:

"Biggest Part Of Me"

Ambrosia

 

Another great "slow dance" song here from L.A.'s Ambrosia.  He was "hopin' she would find him", and from his description, it seems he has found his soulmate.  He acknowledges that his lover  believes in him and brings joy to his life.    

 

Yeah...

(sunrise)

There's a new sun arisin',
(in your eyes) I can see a new horizon,
(realize) that will keep me realizin',
You're the biggest part of me.

(stay the night) need your lovin' here beside me,
(shine the light) need you close enough to guide me,
(for all my life) I've been hopin' you would find me,
You're the biggest part of me.

Well...

Make a wish, baby,
Well, and I will make it come true.
Make a list, baby,
Of the things I'll do for you.
Ain't no risk, now,
In lettin' my love rain down on you,
So we could wash away the past,
So that we may start anew.

(rainbow) risin' over my shoulder,
(love flows) gettin' better as we're older,
(all i know) all I want to do is hold her.
She's the life that breathes in me.
(forever) got a feelin' that forever,
(together) we are gonna' stay together.
(for better) For me, there's nothin' better,
You're the biggest part of me.

Well...

Make a wish, baby,
Well, and I will make it come true.
Make a list, baby,
Of the things I'll do for you.
Ain't no risk, now,
In lettin' my love rain down on you,
So we could wash away the past,
So that we may start anew.

Oh...

More than an easy feelin',
She brings joy to me.
How can I tell you
What it means to me?
Flow like a lazy river,
For an eternity,
I've finally found someone,
Who believes in me,
And I'll never leave.

Oh...

Oh, not to doubt now,
Mmmm, make life grand.

Well...

Make a wish, baby,
Well, and I will make it come true.
Make a list, baby,
Of the things I'll do for you.
Ain't no risk, now,
In lettin' my love rain down on you,
So we could wash away the past,
So that we may start anew.

(beside me) need your lovin' here beside me,
(to guide me) keep it close enough to guide me
(inside of me) from the fears that are inside of me.
You're the biggest part of me.

(forever) got a feelin' that forever,
(together) we are gonna' stay together,
(forever) from now until forever.
You're the biggest part of me...
You're the life that breathes in me,
You're the biggest part of me.

Mmmmm...

You changed my life;
You made it right.
And I'll be a servant to you.
For the rest of my life.
You're the biggest part of me.... 

 

#81:

"Breathe"

Faith Hill

 

From the outside, it seems that Tim McGraw and Faith Hill have a very solid, loving relationship.  When you're in love yourself, it's a lot easier to sing a great love song with feeling.  Faith sings of the intimate moments that all lovers hope they get to.   

 

 I can feel the magic floating in the air,
Being with you gets me that way.
I watch the sunlight dance across your face and I've
Never been this swept away.

All my thoughts just seem to settle on the breeze,
When I'm lying wrapped up in your arms.
The whole world just fades away,
The only thing I hear
Is the beating of your heart.

'Cause I can feel you breathe,
It's washing over me,
Suddenly I'm melting into you.
There's nothing left to prove,
Baby, all we need is just to be...
Caught up in the touch,
The slow and steady rush,
Baby, isn't that the way that love's supposed to be?
I can feel you breathe.
Just breathe...

In a way I know my heart is waking up,
As all the walls come tumbling down.
I'm closer than I've ever felt before,
And I know,
And you know,
There's no need for words right now.

'Cause I can feel you breathe,
It's washing over me,
Suddenly I'm melting into you.
There's nothing left to prove,
Baby, all we need is just to be...
Caught up in the touch,
The slow and steady rush,
Baby, isn't that the way that love's supposed to be?
I can feel you breathe.
Just breathe...

Caught up in the touch,
The slow and steady rush,
Baby, isn't that the way that love's supposed to be?
I can feel you breathe.
Just breathe...

I can feel the magic floating in the air,
Being with you gets me that way.