Saturday, February 14, 2015

This Date in Rock Music History: February 15

1958: The Dick Clark Show premiered on ABC-TV, with guests Pat Boone, Connie Francis, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Ray.
1959:  Bobby Vee performed his first professional concert (as the "Winter Dance Party" was unpaid), traveling with the Shadows to earn $15 each.
1960:  "The Theme from 'A Summer Place'" by Percy Faith & His Orchestra, the #2 Instrumental of the Rock Era*, climbed into the Top 10 on the weekly singles chart.
1961: The Marcels recorded "Blue Moon" at RCA Studios in New York City.

1961: Jackie Wilson was wounded in the stomach after a female fan went to his apartment in Manhattan, New York demanding to see him. Her gun went off as he tried to take it away.








1962:  Ray Charles recorded "I Can't Stop Loving You" at United Western Recorders in Hollywood, California.
1964: Sam Cooke announced that he was cutting back on live shows to concentrate on writing songs and building up his record labels.

1964:  The Dave Clark Five first appeared on the radio and on the chart with their first hit song--"Glad All Over".









1964: Beatles fever had hit big-time. The group had just appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show and their first album in the United States, Meet the Beatles, was now the #1 album after only three weeks. When one artist bursts onto the scene, there's always a downside and Beatles fever meant that The Singing Nun had to relinquish her spot at #1 after 10 weeks. Peter, Paul & Mary were one of the acts that dominated the charts prior to the Beatles--they had three albums in the Top 10: In the Wind at #3, their self-titled debut at #6 and (Moving) at #7. 






 



                           "Hey Little Cobra"....fun times!

1964:  "I Want To Hold Your Hand" by the Beatles was the #1 song for a third week.  Lesley Gore peaked at #2 with "You Don't Own Me" while the new Beatles song "She Loves You" moved from 7 to 3.  "Hey Little Cobra" was #4 for the Rip Chords while Major Lance was stuck with "Um, Um, Um, Um, Um, Um".  The rest of the Top 10:  "For You" from early Rock Era star Rick Nelson, the Marketts with "Out Of Limits", Dionne Warwick edged up with "Anyone Who Had A Heart", Al Hirt's great instrumental "Java" entered the Top 10 and the Tams had song #10--"What Kind of Fool (Do You Think I Am)".





1965:  The Beatles released the single "Eight Days A Week".









 
1965: Nat "King" Cole died from complications of surgery for lung cancer at age 45 in Santa Monica, California.








1967: Chicago, one of the all-time best artists ever from the United States, became a group on this date.










 
1968: John and Cynthia Lennon, George and Patti Harrison flew to India to study meditation with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, with Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr soon joining them. A good deal of The White Album was written during this time.














1969:  Blood, Sweat & Tears released the single "(You've) Made Me So Very Happy".
1969:  Sammy Davis, Jr. held on to #1 on the Adult chart for a fourth week with "I've Gotta' Be Me".
1969: Diana Ross and the Supremes Join the Temptations was the #1 album in the U.K.








1969:  Sly & the Family Stone hit #1 for the first time with "Everyday People", knocking off the great song "Crimson And Clover" from Tommy James & the Shondells.  "Touch Me" by the Doors was third, just ahead of "Build Me Up Buttercup" from the Foundations and "Worst That Could Happen" by Brooklyn Bridge.  The rest of the Top 10:  Tyrone Davis and "Can I Change My Mind", the Turtles jumped from 14 to 7 with 'You Showed Me", Marvin Gaye's former #1 "I Heard It Through The Grapevine", "Hang 'Em High" from the movie of the same name by Booker T. & the MG's and Diana Ross & the Supremes & the Temptations had #10--"I'm Gonna' Make You Love Me".
1969:  For the third week, Tyrone Davis had the #1 R&B song--"Can I Change My Mind".






              The amazing "Blues - Part II" from B, S & T...

1969:  On the five-year anniversary of their first album reaching #1, the Beatles hit #1 with their latest, The White AlbumWichita Lineman from Glen Campbell moved to #2 with TCB from Diana Ross & the Supremes with the Temptations third.  Greatest Hits by the Association captured position #4 while Diana Ross & the Supremes Join the Temptations was #5.  The rest of the Top 10:  The Beatles were full speed ahead, moving from #86 to #6 in their second week of release with the "Yellow Submarine" Soundtrack, Iron Butterfly slipped with In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida, Elvis by Elvis Presley was #8, Young-Holt Unlimited remained at #9 with Soulful Strut and the great Blood, Sweat & Tears album was #10.








1971:  Marvin Gaye released the seminal single "What's Going On".











1971:  Ocean released the single "Put Your Hand In The Hand".
1974:  Deep Purple released the album they recorded in Montreux, Switzerland--Burn.
1975: Gino Vannelli performed on Soul Train.










1975:  America found that many people liked "Lonely People"--it was the new #1 Adult song.
1975:  Linda Ronstadt's Heart Like a Wheel took over at #1 on the Album chart.  AWB by Average White Band was second, bumping Joni Mitchell's live album Miles of Aisles.  Bob Dylan moved from 15-4 with one of the best albums of his career, Blood on the Tracks.  The rest of the Top 10:  Dark Horse from George Harrison, Jethro Tull's War Child edged up to #6, Fire from the Ohio Players fizzled out to #7, B.T. Express and Do It ('Til You're Satisfied), Rufusized by Rufus featuring Chaka Khan moved from 14 to 9 and Barry Manilow II.






1975:  Linda Ronstadt had her first and only #1 song of her career--"You're No Good".  "Pick Up The Pieces" from AWB was runner-up with the Eagles picking up another big hit at #3--"Best Of My Love".  Grand Funk enjoyed one of their biggest with "Some Kind Of Wonderful" and the Doobie Brothers headed up with "Black Water".  America landed at #7 with "Lonely People", Stevie Wonder placed at #8 with "Boogie On Reggae Woman", Frankie Valli had a big solo hit with "My Eyes Adored You", and John Lennon entered the list with the great song "#9 Dream".
1979:  The Bee Gees won Grammys for Best Group and Best Arrangement for Voices on "Stayin' Alive".


Just the Way You Are by Billy Joel on Grooveshark
1979:  Billy Joel won Record and Song of the Year at the Grammys for "Just The Way You Are".
1981: Mike Bloomfield, elite guitarist of the Paul Butterfield Band who also played on the album Highway 61 Revisited by Bob Dylan, died of drugs at age 37 in San Francisco, California.










1982:  The J. Geils Band released the single "Freeze-Frame".
1986:  Sade scored a #1 album with Promise.  Whitney Houston's self-titled debut was moving back up after 48 weeks of release.
1986:  Whitney Houston's "How Will I Know" reached #1 on the Adult Contemporary chart.








1986:  Falco had one of the fastest-rising songs on the chart--"Rock Me Amadeus" moved from 79 to 56.
1986:  "How Will I Know" pulled off the daily double, hitting #1 mainstream for Whitney Houston.  









Piano In The Dark by Brenda Russell on Grooveshark
1988: Brenda Russell released the single "Piano In The Dark".
1992:  Krinjabo, a village on the Ivory Coast, named Michael Jackson the "King of the Sanwis".









Remember the Time by Micheal Jackson on Grooveshark
1992:  Michael Jackson had his 33rd hit, and on this day it also became his 23rd solo Top 10--"Remember The Time".












1992:  Garth Brooks had the rest of the competition lassoed as Ropin' the Wind remained at #1 on the Album chart for the 12th week.  Nirvana fell far short with Nevermind while another Brooks release, No Fences, was third after 74 weeks of release.  Michael Jackson had #4--Dangerous, while Boyz II Men rose to the #5 spot with Cooleyhighharmony.  The rest of the Top 10:  C.M.B. from Color Me Badd, Hammer dropped with Too Legit to Quit, Michael Bolton's excellent Time, Love & Tenderness album was #8, U2 slipped with Achtung Baby and the self-titled Metallica was now #10.
1993:  Duran Duran performed "Ordinary World" on The Tonight Show on NBC-TV.
1996: Take That were the top sellers in the U.K. in 1995, with singles sales over 3.9 million.
1997:  U2 topped the U.K. chart with "Discotheque".





                                          "I'm Sensitive"

1997:  Jewel's Pieces of You, one of The Top 100 Albums of the Rock Era*, moved back into the Top 10 on the weekly Album chart after 51 weeks of release.
1998:  The Rolling Stones completed a tour at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.
1999: The state of Minnesota declared it "Rolling Stones Day", a proclamation issued by Governor Jesse Ventura, once a bodyguard of the Stones.  (Note:  several websites mistakenly list the date as February 16, the date of the newspaper stories.  As most people know, newspapers are printed the day following the news.  The Associated Press, as well as the Minnesota newspaper 'The Star Tribune" both report that "Rolling Stones Day" was Monday, February 15.)
2000:  Sting canceled a concert in Vienna, Austria to protest the inclusion of Jorg Haider's far right freedom party in the new government. Other artists did the same thing.
2002: The movie Cross Roads, starring Britney Spears, opened in theaters.
 
 
 


Sunrise by Norah Jone on Grooveshark                                                                         "Sunrise"...

2004:  Norah Jones had the #1 album in the U.K.--Feels Like Home.
2004:  Kenny Chesney owned the top album in the U.S. with When the Sun Comes Down.
2009: Lily Allen led the way on the U.K. Album chart with It's Not Me It's You.






Born This Day:
1939:  Alvin Cash ("Twine Time") was born in St. Louis Missouri; died November 21, 1999 from stomach ulcer complications.
 
1941:  Brian Holland, producer and songwriter with the famous team Holland/Dozier/Holland, who wrote the great hits of the Supremes, Marvin Gaye, the Four Tops, Martha & the Vandellas, Freda Payne and Chairmen of the Board, was born in Detroit, Michigan.










 
1942:  Glyn Johns, producer who worked with the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Eagles, Led Zeppelin, the Who, Eric Clapton and others, was born in Epsom, England.













 
1944:  Mick Avory, drummer of the Kinks, was born in  East Molesey, Surrey, England.  (Note:  some websites claim he was born in London, others in Hampton Court, England.  According to the official website for the Kinks, Mick was born in East Molesey.)
1945:  John Helliwell, saxophonist of Supertramp, was born in Todmorden, Yorkshire, England.

1947:  David Brown, original bassist of Santana, was born in New York City; died September 4, 2000 of liver and kidney failure.  (Note:  some websites list his birth year as 1950--according to 'Allmusic.com', he was born in 1947.)







   
1951:  Melissa Manchester was born in the Bronx, New York. (Note:  some websites claim Melissa was born in Brooklyn, but she was born in the Bronx, according to the newspaper 'The New York Daily News'.)
1959:  Ali Campbell, founding member and lead singer of UB40, was born in Birmingham, England.
1960:  Mikey Craig, bassist of Culture Club, was born in Hammersmith, London.
1974: Tomi Petteri Putaansuu, lead singer of Lordi, winner of the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest, was born in Rovaniemi, Finland.





 
1976:  Brandon Boyd, lead singer of Incubus, was born in Van Nuys, California.
1982:  Olivia Theresa Longott of G-Unit ("Candy Shop" with 50 Cent from 2005) was born in Brooklyn, New York.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Here is our complete presentation of The Top Love Songs of the Rock Era*:




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The Top Love Songs of the Rock Era*: #10-1

Here are the final ten songs for you to record to complete Cupid's assignment for you--to have The Top Love Songs of the Rock Era* on CD to play for your lover all day on Valentine's Day.  We're at the Top Ten*--with these, we are all out of arrows!:


 
 
 
 

#10:
 
 "Endless Love"
Lionel Richie & Diana Ross

Endless love--deep down, it is what each and every one of us wants.  To find it, and especially to be able to recognize it, is the challenge. 


 
"Essa música é para lá de especial!" 
 
"OMG!!!!!! I'm so in love with this song....."
 
"Such a beautiful, classic love song."
 
"Beautiful song has so much love that I love it."
 
"I cry everytime :)"
 
"Великолепное исполнение." 
 
"This song will survive till the end of time cause the words say it all."
 
"Great Song and Singers."

"Vakkert -bare ett ord om denne"
  
" eccezzionale... musica indimenticabile"



 
 

My love,
There's only you in my life,
The only thing that's right...

My first love,
You're every breath that I take,
You're every step I make.

And I,
I want to share
All my love with you,
No one else will do.

And your eyes,
They tell me how much you care.
Oh, yes you will always be
My endless love.

Two hearts,
Two hearts that beat as one,
Our lives have just begun.

Forever,
I'll hold you close in my arms,
I can't resist your charms.

And love,
I'll be a fool for you,
I'm sure.
You know I don't mind,
Whoooooa, you know I don't mind.

'Cos you,
You mean the world to me.
Oh, I know,
I know I found in you
My endless love.

[Instrumental Interlude]

Oooooooh,
And love,
I'll be that fool for you,
I'm sure.
You know I don't mind.
Whooooa, you know I don't mind.
And yes,
You'll be the only one,
'Cos no one can't deny
This love I have inside,
And I'll give it all to you,
My love,
My endless love.

 
 

 
 
 
 
#9:

"Colour My World"
Chicago
 
The lyrics are short and sweet, but the amazing flute solo and melody is what attracts couples to this song, played at many high school proms. 
 
 
 
"Beautiful song. Great slow dance music."

"Magnifique..................................."
 
"Love this song--listen to the beautiful flute."
 
"This song is timeless!"
 
"Simply amazing."
 
"And the quote at the end is perfect."
 
"Certified classic."
 
"Love--Love-Love....."
 
"Awesome song!"
 
"Chicago masterpiece in its simplicity." 
 
"Chicago, you have always been a musical emotional part of my life through the years."
 
"Had this played at my wedding. Still tear up to this day."
 
"Really wonderful music."
 
"This song was always a standard play at high school dances, weddings, etc."
 
"This is one of the most beautiful, emotional, heartfelt songs ever!"
 
"All-time classic in my book... a dedication of hope, of love." 
 
 
 

 
As time goes on,
 I realize
Just what you mean
 To me.

 And now,
Now that you're near,
 Promise your love
That I've waited to share.

 And dream,
Of our moments together...
Color my world
With hope of loving you.
 
 
 




 
 
#8:

"Unforgettable"
Nat King Cole & Natalie Cole
 
We're hearing the best love songs of the Rock Era, and these ten are the absolute cream of the crop, The Ten Best*.  This magical duet was recorded through the beauty of technology, as daughter Natalie recorded her voice to be mixed with her late father Nat King Cole.
 
 


"Piękna piosenka:)))***இڿڰۣ¸♥¸ " 
 
 "This song is timeless."
 
"Love this, such a special duet."
 
"Just beautifully perfect."
 
"An all-time favorite of mine..."
 
"Quanto mi piace questa ........."
 
"Pure love from the heart."
 
"Words can't justify how wonderful this is." 
 
"Oh my God, everytime that i hear this song it gives me goose bumps."
 
"That song is truly an unforgetable musical presentation ."



 
 
 
 Unforgettable, that's what you are.
Unforgettable, though near or far.
Like a song of love that clings to me,
How the thought of you does things to me.
Never before has someone been more
Unforgettable in every way...

And forevermore (and forevermore),
That's how you'll stay (that's how you'll stay),
That's why, darling, it's incredible,
That someone so unforgettable,
Thinks that I am unforgettable, too.

[Musical interlude]

No, never before has someone been more,
Ooh... unforgettable (unforgettable),
In every way (in every way),
And forevermore (and forevermore),
That's how you'll stay (that's how you'll stay).
That's why, darling, it's incredible,
That someone so unforgettable,
Thinks that I am unforgettable, too..
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
#7:
 
"The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face"
 Roberta Flack

When you get to the top seven, it's like splitting hairs.  A consummate love song, Roberta Flack burst onto the scene with this classic.  Many female singers today know how to belt out a song at the top of their lungs, but they don't know how to sing a song tenderly, as Roberta does here.  The way she treats this song, as one listener put it below, is "almost sacred".  Which is what true love is.



"Roberta tiene una voz exquisitamente Hermosa."

"Very romantic theme."

"I hear perfection.  Roberta is spectacular, great on this song."
"Fantástische song!"
 
"One of the most romantic songs i`ve ever heard."
"Overwhelming song."

"This song gave me chills way back when and it still does..."

"This beautiful piece, of all types of music, is probably the nearest thing to convey what love is. It is almost sacred."

"Breathtaking!"

"I think this song is as close to perfection as it gets."

"Oh god, this is so touching it's making me cry." 

"And yes, it's like a hymn."

"My all-time favourite song."

"So much feeling in this song, it's like the best declaration of love."

"The Gold standard."

"My very, very favorite song in the whole world!!!  Truly a beautiful love song!"

"Brings tears to my eyes, her voice is so beautiful."




 
 
The first time, ever I saw your face,
 I thought the sun rose in your eyes.
 And the moon and the stars were the gifts you gave
 To the dark and the endless skies, my love...
 To the dark and the endless skies...

 And the first time, ever I kissed your mouth,

 I felt the earth move in my hand!
 Like the trembling heart of a captive bird,
 That was there at my command, my love...
 That was there at my command, my love...

 And the first time, ever I lay with you,

 I felt your heart so close to mine.
 And I knew our joy would fill the earth,
 And last 'til the end of time, my love.
 And it would last 'til the end of time, my love.

 The first time, ever I saw your face,

 Your face,
 Your face,
 Your face...





 
 
 
 
#6:

"Evergreen"
Barbra Streisand

In her prime, her voice was on top of the world.  Streisand delivered a classic love song in 1976 loved the world over.  What is so great about this song is that it points out that true love is not hard; rather, it is "soft as an easy chair".  The lyrics are timeless, and the melody superb. 



"Can anyone else sing something so beautifully?  Not many, that's for sure."
 
"I LOVE IT...LOVE..LOVE IT!!!"
 
"Timeless!"
 
"Preciosa."
 
"What an angelic voice--my soul feels so good."
 
"The control in her vocals here is uniquely flawless."
 
"Superb."
 
"Simply fabulous."
 
"Epic!"
 
"Beautiful.....simply beautiful...makes my tears run down my cheeks." 
 
"Beautiful!!!!"
 
"A masterpiece."
 
"LOVE THAT SONG SOOO MUCH...."
 
"Wow, the best record of all-time."
 
"One love, ageless and evergreen... beautiful..."
 
 
 
Love, soft as an easy chair...
 Love, fresh as the morning air...
 One love that is shared by two,
 I have found with you!

 Like a rose, under the April snow...
 I was always certain love would grow.
 Love, ageless and evergreen,
 Seldom seen by two...

 You and I will make each night the first,
 Everyday a beginning.
 Spirits rise and their dance is unrehearsed,
 They warm and excite us,
 'Cause we have the brightest love!

 Two lights that shine as one...
 Morning glory and midnight sun.
 Time... we've learned to sail above,
 Time... won't change the meaning of one love,
 Ageless and ever, evergreen... 
 




 
 
 
#5:

"My Heart Will Go On"
Celine Dion

Although it is a great centerpiece of a classic movie and romantic tale that will always evoke memories of that film, this classic song proudly stands on its own as a love song standard.  The woman in the song is so glad her man is strong--"You're here, there's nothing I fear."  The line "Near, far, wherever you are, I believe that the heart does go on"  is timeless.  The echo effect at the end was perfectly chosen to represent that their love indeed does go on and on. 
 
 
 

"Her voice is incredible."

"So beautiful."
 
"This is a masterpiece."
 
"Perfectiunea in compozitie si voce.Absolut superb!!!!"
 
"This song touches the soul of feelings." 
 
"Está hermosa esta canción me hace sentir viva..."
 
"forever my song..."
 
"This song is awesome."
 
"This song is so beautiful...... No words can describe how amazing it is...."
 
"Beautiful!  Speechless...Bra-V0!!"
 
"Amazing voice and a beautiful very beautiful song!!!!!  TITANIC GO ON FOREVER!!!!!!!!!"
 
"I never get tired of listening to this soul piercing track, can't stop shedding tears."




 
 
Every night in my dreams,
I see you, I feel you,
 That is how I know you go on.

 Far across the distance,

 And spaces between us,
 You have come to show you go on.

 Near, far, wherever you are,

 I believe that the heart does go on.
 Once more, you open the door.
 And you're here in my heart,
 And my heart will go on and on...

 Love can touch us one time,

 And last for a lifetime,
 And never let go till we're gone.

 Love was when I loved you,

 One true time I hold to,
 In my life we'll always go on.

 Near, far, wherever you are,

 I believe that the heart does go on.
 Once more, you open the door.
 And you're here in my heart,
 And my heart will go on and on...

 You're here, there's nothing I fear,

 And I know that my heart will go on.
 We'll stay forever this way,
 You are safe in my heart
 And my heart will go on and on.
 
 
 

 
#4:
"Longer"
Dan Fogelberg

Dan Fogelberg wrote a masterpiece in 1979 with this one.  He had to have been "in the zone" in writing lyrics that flowed together like the ones in "Longer".  In an all too brief three minutes, he is saying that he and his lover's souls were together long before there were stars or fishes.  Then he professes that his love is "stronger than any mountain cathedral", and truer than any tree ever grew.  But most impressively, he masterfully captures the deep love that a couple shares in their twilight years, and Fogelberg was just 28 years old at the time!  





"One of the great tunes ever written!!!!"
 
"♪♡♪Love this song always..!!!♪♡♪"
 
"This song touches inside and makes the hair on my neck stand up.  On some days, it will bring a tear to my eye.  I believe many guys feel the same way about his music."
 
"Beautiful and special."

"Dan the Man."
 
"This song is too beautiful!!!"
 
"Magnificent."

"Deep and very spiritual."
 
"Beautiful song."
 
"Absolutely majestic."
 
"Sem palavras para descrever essa bela canção."
 
"To the highest of human feeling."
 
"As love songs go, it's hard to beat "Longer".  So epic.  So perfect."
 

 
 
 
Longer than there've been fishes in the ocean,
 Higher than any bird ever flew,
 Longer than there've been stars up in the heavens,
 I've been in love with you.

 Stronger than any mountain cathedral,

 Truer than any tree ever grew,
 Deeper than any forest primeval,
 I am in love with you.

 I'll bring fire in the winters;

You'll send showers in the springs.
 We'll fly through the falls and summers
 With love on our wings.

 Through the years,

as the fire starts to mellow,
 Burning lines in the book of our lives,
 Though the binding cracks, and the pages start to yellow,
 I'll be in love with you.
 I'll be in love with you.

 Longer than there've been fishes in the ocean,

 Higher than any bird ever flew,
 Longer than there've been stars up in the heavens,
 I've been in love with you.
 I am in love with you.
 
 
 



 
 
 
#3:

"When A Man Loves A Woman"
Percy Sledge
 
This song, perhaps better than any other, describes what a man feels when he truly loves a woman.  Percy Sledge delivered a vocal for the ages...
 
 
 
"Beautiful."
 
"Beautiful music,,,,,,touches the soul and the heart."
 
"Impressive Sensuality.
 
"Beautifully done."
 
"A classic, beautiful track."
 
"Exquisite"
 
"Greatest & most true love song ever written & sung."
 
"One of the best songs ever, always will be."
 
"Timeless."
 
"This song is so classic... Love it ♥"
 
"Beautiful, chills all over..."
 
"One of the most beautiful songs ever written."
 
"This recording is almost 50 years old and still the best song I've ever heard." 
 
 
 
 
 
 
When a man loves a woman,
Can't keep his mind on nothin' else,
 He'd change the world for the good thing he's found.

 If she is bad, he can't see it,
She can do no wrong,
Turn his back on his best friend if he put her down.

When a man loves a woman,
He'll spend his very last dime,
 Tryin' to hold on to what he needs.

He'd give up all his comforts,
 And sleep out in the rain,
 If she said that's the way It ought to be.

Well, this man loves you, woman.
I gave you everything I have,
Tryin' to hold on to your heartless love.
Baby, please don't treat me bad.

When a man loves a woman,
 Down deep in his soul,
She can bring him such misery.
If she is playin' him for a fool,
He's the last one to know.
 Lovin' eyes can never see.

When a man loves a woman,
 He can do her no wrong.
 He can never want some other girl.

 Yes, when a man loves a woman,
 I know exactly how he feels,
'Cause baby, baby, you're my world.

 When a man loves a woman....
I know exactly how he feels...
 
 





 

#2:

"Unchained Melody"
Righteous Brothers
 
"I've hungered for your touch, a long, lonely time."  Many of us have been there before, where we loved someone from a distance.  The Righteous Brothers had some bigger hits, but this is their masterpiece.   



 
"A masterpiece of music."
 
"Timeless beauty".
 
"A song that will never perish.." 
 
"I remember so well dancing to this, oh so slowly, on a riverboat, full moon shining........ah, sweet memories!"
 
"So romantic."
 
"Classic, feel good music.."
 
"Puede qué sea la melodía mas bonita del mundo de la música."

"One of the most beatiful songs of all-time."

 
"One the best songs ever!"
 
"I love this song/ It is the most beautiful song I have ever heard.."  
 
"Excellent vocal!!  One can listen to music like this forever and forever.  Everyone should be thankful for their gift to the world."
 
 
 
 
 
 

Whoa, my love,
My darling,
I've hungered for your touch,
A long, lonely time.
And time goes by so slowly,
And time can do so much,
Are you still mine?

I need your love,
I need your love,
God speed your love to me!

Lonely rivers flow to the sea, to the sea,
To the open arms of the sea...
Lonely rivers sigh, "Wait for me, wait for me,
I'll be coming home, wait for me".

Whoa, my love,
My darling,
I've hungered, hungered for your touch,
A long, lonely time.

And time goes by so slowly,
And time can do so much,
Are you still mine?

I need your love,
I need your love,
God speed your love to me !


 

 
 

#1:

"I Will Always Love You"
Whitney Houston
 
We do realize that this song is about a relationship breaking up.  But the words and especially the way it is sung convey love in its most simple and enduring sense--true love and caring for their lover. 
 
 
 
"Magnifique!"

"Such a beautiful song of love."

"Très belle chanson je prend autant de plaisir a l'ecouter."

"My favorite song."

"PURE GOLD".

"Powerful."

"Still gets my teary eyed listening to it."

"Wow, it could never get better than this, beautiful!"

"This is one of the best love songs I have ever heard."
 
"Cudowna piosenka:)))*"
 
"soooooo romantic."
 
"Noch was zum Kuscheln für euch💖💖"
 
"One of the best voices in the world..."

 "¡Excelente!"
"Nadie la canta como ella."  
 
"j'adore cette chanson!"
 
"It's so beautiful."
 
"Excellent--her voice is perfection."
 
 
 
 
 
If I should stay,
I would only be in your way.
So I'll go, but I know,
I'll think of you every step of the way.

And I... will always love you, ooh,
Will always love you!
You,
My darling, you...
Mmm-mm...

Bittersweet memories –
That is all I'm taking with me.
So good-bye,
Please don't cry.
We both know I'm not what you, you need.

And I... will always love you!
I... will always love you!
You, ooh...

[Instrumental / Sax solo]

I hope life treats you kind,
And I hope you have all you've dreamed of.
And I wish you joy and happiness,
But above all thi,s I wish you love.

And I... will always love you!
I will always love you!
I will always love you!
I will always love you!

I will always love you!
I, I will always love you.

You,
Darling, I love you.
I'll always...
I'll always love you.
Ooh...
Ooh  ...