Original video located here. Accessed 3rd August 2018
Song title: Home
Artist: Vanessa Carlton
Year: 2007
Why I like this song:
And now, to close out this month's clutch of love songs, this gem.
I'll say it up front: Bugger A Thousand Miles - This is better.
Original video located here. Accessed 10th August 2018
Song title: Annie's Song
Artist: John Denver
Year: 1974
Why I like this song:
History has not been kind to John Denver with his repertoire making him look a real wimp. Matters are not helped with that urban legend that he was a sniper.
But personally, I view this song as the kind of love song that other songwriters can only dream of writing. They say sincerity is difficult to convey in a song but somehow, against the odds, it works here.
Truly this song is lightening in a bottle
Original video located here. Accessed 22nd August 2018
Song title: You and Me Song
Artist: The Wannadies
Year: 1994
Why I like this song:
Like a lot of people I know this song through the Romeo+Juliet soundtrack. And it's a fitting song as the source material is about a whirlwind teen romance. And if this song set out to represent the troubles and joy of teen romance then it succeeded with flying colours.
Song title: Baby I Love Your Way
Artist: Big Mountain
Originally Done By: Peter Frampton
Year: 1994
Why I like this song:
Yes the original may be more restrained and direct. And yes this cover is a prime example of 'cod-reggae' but I have a greater attachment to the cover. Most likely due to me coming across it first. And it certainly has the summer vibe going on that adds to it's favor.
Original video located here. Accessed 18th February 2013
Song title: Love is in the Air
Artist: John Paul Young
Year: 1978
Why I like this song:
It's that build up that leads to a euphoric chorus How can one say no?
Original video located here. Accessed 15th February 2013
Song title: Amazing
Artist: Alex Lloyd
Year: 2001
Why I like this song:
Another one of those songs that can never be worn down through overplay or bad cover versions.
A true classic
Original video located here. Accessed 10th October 2016
Song title: Everytime You Need me
Artist: Fragma
Year: 2001
Why I like this song:
Another song I got into through my best friend at the time. Euro/trance at it's finest and I love the sentiment.