Moody Blue
2004-01-08 16:41:09 UTC
Ha!!
http://snipurl.com/3q14
When it's lovin' time, the first place some couples go before the
kissing commences is the stereo. Many choose to romance to the velvety
baritone of Barry White, while others make out accompanied by the
trumpet and vocal stylings of Chet Baker. But a large percentage of
lovers want their intimacy soundtracked by one of the greatest
balladeers of all time: Elvis Aaron Presley.
The King was a versatile cat, able to evoke palpable emotion any
tempo, but he was most revered for his love songs. Presley was born on
January 6th, 1935, and in celebration of what would have been his 69th
birthday, here are ten of Elvis's most amorous tunes, a collection of
passionate melodies that'll make sure your love never leaves the
building:
10. "And I Love You So"
This classic is one of The King's lesser known melodies, penned,
interestingly enough, by Don McLean of "American Pie" fame. (That's
the song "American Pie," folks, not the Jason Biggs celluloid
vehicle.) Take a gander at the first verse: And I love you so/The
people ask me how/How I've lived till now/I tell them I don't know.
Swoon city, baby.
9. "Viva Las Vegas"
Yeah, the song in and of itself isn't particularly romantic (There's a
thousand pretty women waitin' out there/and they're all livin' devil
may care/and I'm just the devil with love to spare — not exactly
lyrics to smooch to), but Vegas itself is sexy in a decadent sort of
way, and this, as much as any other tune in the pop music canon,
captures what Sin City is all about.
8. "Can't Help Falling In Love"
This is one of Big E's trademark super-slow love songs, pretty much
all of which are ideal for the mellowest, warmest moments of your
cuddle session. But "Can't Help..." was a particularly huge hit, which
is why it makes the list over its balladic brethren.
7. "Baby Let's Play House"
Fact: The chorus features 17 uses of the word "baby." That's enough to
melt your baby's heart, wouldn't you say?
6. "A Big Hunk O' Love"
"Hunk" is a tad raunchy (Don't be stingy little mama/You 'bout starve
me half to death/Well you can spare a kiss or two/And still have
plenty left), but every couple needs a little bit of raunch in their
life. The only problem here is that the title might make you picture a
big hunk o' Elvis from the white jumpsuit era.
5. "Wear My Ring Around Your Neck"
A cheerful, almost innocent ditty that contrasts nicely with "Hunk."
It talks about going steady, it talks about decrying your love to the
world, and it talks about, um, wearing rings around one's neck.
Sweetness personified.
4. "Blue Suede Shoes"
Not all love songs have to be about a man's love for his woman —
no, sometimes he just has to proclaim his adoration of cobalt
footwear.
3. "It's Now Or Never"
Not exactly one of Presley's most lyrically profound songs (It's now
or never/Come hold me tight/Kiss me my darling/Be mine tonight), but
sometimes straightforward is the way to go.
2. "Surrender"
Won't you please surrender to me/Your lips, your arms, your heart,
dear/Be mine forever/Be mine tonight. Not only are the words tingly,
but The King was in top vocal form. If it weren't for the numero uno
tune, this one might have topped our list.
1. "Love Me Tender"
This isn't just one of Elvis's most romantic songs, this is one of
modern music's most romantic songs, period. A couple spins will turn
even the hardest heart into mush. C'mon — we're talking Love me
tender/Love me sweet/Never let me go/You have made my life
complete/And I love you so. Simple. Direct. And, above all, straight
up loving.
http://snipurl.com/3q14
When it's lovin' time, the first place some couples go before the
kissing commences is the stereo. Many choose to romance to the velvety
baritone of Barry White, while others make out accompanied by the
trumpet and vocal stylings of Chet Baker. But a large percentage of
lovers want their intimacy soundtracked by one of the greatest
balladeers of all time: Elvis Aaron Presley.
The King was a versatile cat, able to evoke palpable emotion any
tempo, but he was most revered for his love songs. Presley was born on
January 6th, 1935, and in celebration of what would have been his 69th
birthday, here are ten of Elvis's most amorous tunes, a collection of
passionate melodies that'll make sure your love never leaves the
building:
10. "And I Love You So"
This classic is one of The King's lesser known melodies, penned,
interestingly enough, by Don McLean of "American Pie" fame. (That's
the song "American Pie," folks, not the Jason Biggs celluloid
vehicle.) Take a gander at the first verse: And I love you so/The
people ask me how/How I've lived till now/I tell them I don't know.
Swoon city, baby.
9. "Viva Las Vegas"
Yeah, the song in and of itself isn't particularly romantic (There's a
thousand pretty women waitin' out there/and they're all livin' devil
may care/and I'm just the devil with love to spare — not exactly
lyrics to smooch to), but Vegas itself is sexy in a decadent sort of
way, and this, as much as any other tune in the pop music canon,
captures what Sin City is all about.
8. "Can't Help Falling In Love"
This is one of Big E's trademark super-slow love songs, pretty much
all of which are ideal for the mellowest, warmest moments of your
cuddle session. But "Can't Help..." was a particularly huge hit, which
is why it makes the list over its balladic brethren.
7. "Baby Let's Play House"
Fact: The chorus features 17 uses of the word "baby." That's enough to
melt your baby's heart, wouldn't you say?
6. "A Big Hunk O' Love"
"Hunk" is a tad raunchy (Don't be stingy little mama/You 'bout starve
me half to death/Well you can spare a kiss or two/And still have
plenty left), but every couple needs a little bit of raunch in their
life. The only problem here is that the title might make you picture a
big hunk o' Elvis from the white jumpsuit era.
5. "Wear My Ring Around Your Neck"
A cheerful, almost innocent ditty that contrasts nicely with "Hunk."
It talks about going steady, it talks about decrying your love to the
world, and it talks about, um, wearing rings around one's neck.
Sweetness personified.
4. "Blue Suede Shoes"
Not all love songs have to be about a man's love for his woman —
no, sometimes he just has to proclaim his adoration of cobalt
footwear.
3. "It's Now Or Never"
Not exactly one of Presley's most lyrically profound songs (It's now
or never/Come hold me tight/Kiss me my darling/Be mine tonight), but
sometimes straightforward is the way to go.
2. "Surrender"
Won't you please surrender to me/Your lips, your arms, your heart,
dear/Be mine forever/Be mine tonight. Not only are the words tingly,
but The King was in top vocal form. If it weren't for the numero uno
tune, this one might have topped our list.
1. "Love Me Tender"
This isn't just one of Elvis's most romantic songs, this is one of
modern music's most romantic songs, period. A couple spins will turn
even the hardest heart into mush. C'mon — we're talking Love me
tender/Love me sweet/Never let me go/You have made my life
complete/And I love you so. Simple. Direct. And, above all, straight
up loving.