Valentine's Day Part 5 - Timeless Love

 

Even I can't be cynical about these classic love songs and stories.

They just don't make them like this anymore.

Enjoy.

Timeless Love

1. Frank Sinatra – My Funny Valentine
2. Ella Fitzgerald – Let's Do It (Let's Fall In Love)
3. Nat King Cole – L-O-V-E
4. Frank Sinatra – Fly Me To The Moon
5. Billie Holiday – As Time Goes By
6. Louis Armstrong – A Kiss To Build A Dream On
7. Frank Sinatra – You Make Me Feel So Young
8. Etta James – Sunday Kind Of Love
9. Nat King Cole – Almost Like Being in Love
10. Louis Armstrong – Our Love Is Here To Stay
11. Frank Sinatra – I've Got You Under My Skin
12. Ella Fitzgerald – Dream A Little Dream Of Me
13. Billie Holiday – I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm
14. Ella Fitzgerald – Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye
15. Jimmy Durante – Make Someone Happy
16. Billie Holiday – Our Love is Here to Stay
17. Ella Fitzgerald – Someone To Watch Over Me
18. Frank Sinatra – The Way You Look Tonight
19. Ella Fitzgerald – Isn't It Romantic?
20. Etta James – At Last
21. Dean Martin – You Belong To Me
22. Nat King Cole – Unforgettable
23. Ella Fitzgerald – Embraceable You
24. Billie Holiday – I'll Be Seeing You
25. Nat King Cole – That's All

Happy Valentine's Day 

Valentine's Day Part 4 - In Lurve, Loave, Luff...Love

Sometimes, "Love" is too weak a word. So, let the music (or the movie) do the talking.

Here is a playlist and some movie options for all of you lovebirds out there.

In Lurve, Loave, Luff...Love

1. The Temper Trap – Sweet Disposition
2. The Cure – Lovesong
3. Ingrid Michaelson – The Way I Am
4. Modern English – I Melt With You
5. Charlene Kaye – Dress and Tie (feat. Darren Criss)
6. The Smiths – There Is A Light That Never Goes Out
7. Regina Spektor – Real Love (John Lennon Cover)
8. Iron And Wine – Such Great Heights (The Postal Service Cover)
9. Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Maps
10. Joni Mitchell – A Case Of You
11. Jayme Dee - I Will Follow You Into The Dark (Death Cab For Cutie Cover)...or original
12. Fleetwood Mac – Songbird
13. Roberta Flack – The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
14. Oasis – Wonderwall
15. Adele – Make You Feel My Love (Bob Dylan Cover)

Since the theme of this post comes from a Annie Hall quote, it is only fitting to include this quirky movie in my selection of romantic films, along with the classic Sleepless in Seattle since the final, pivotal scene takes place on Valentine's Day.

 

Also, any Disney movie will do...

 

What? You don't think Disney is romantic?

I happen to think that a beast letting a girl go free after imprisoning her and her father, a prince with a bit of a foot fetish, two lonely little robots, and a prince impaling a giant sea-witch to save the mermaid he loves, are all extremely, extremely romantic.

Just kidding, I think Disney movies are really sweet Valentine's Day options (especially the two lonely little robots!). After all, Disney is what instilled in us at a young age all of those realistic ideals we have about love...oh, wait...

And last, but not least...




You totally knew that was coming so do not act surprised and/or disgusted.

If your tastes in love songs and movies are a little more "classic' then come back tomorrow on the big day itself.

Valentine's Day Part 3 - The Lonely Hearts Club

I once heard a "Lonely Hearts Club" described as being for those who are "single with hope" (hello out there my fellow Gleeks!). It's important for all of us single-dons to remain hopeful. How else will we survive the explosion of red roses, candy hearts, and fuzzy bears that bombard us from all angles at this time of year?


Here are some songs to remind you that love is always just around the corner, and until then, everything will be okay.




The Lonely Hearts Club

1. Paul McCartney – Silly Love Songs
2. Florence + The Machine – Dog Days Are Over
3. Feist – 1234
4. The Killers – When You Were Young
5. Coldplay - Don't Let It Break Your Heart
6. Nina Simone – Feeling Good (From "The Roar Of The Greasepaint")
7. Nada Surf – Concrete Bed
8. A Fine Frenzy – Hope For The Hopeless
9. Diana Ross & The Supremes – You Can't Hurry Love
10. Queen – Somebody To Love

*Note: I resisted the temptation to include any Journey songs. You're welcome.

As far as movies are concerned...every single romantic comedy sends this message. And since I am currently experiencing a mind block of some of the best rom com's for this post...fill in the blank!

Although, this one is ironically appropriate...

And if you are no longer single with hope, but are in fact in love...then come back tomorrow!

Valentine's Day Part 2 - Love to Hate Valentine's Day

We've all had Valentine's Days that we spend cursing every couple we see. And a lot of people just plain dislike the idea of Valentine'sDay


And that's okay, since a large part of the advertising and promotion of Valentine's Day is presented in a manner that makes anyone who is single feel like a leper. 


In my opinion, this makes it perfectly acceptable to harbor a few bitter feelings about Valentine's Day, so here are some songs and movies to support this endeavor.




Love to Hate Valentine's Day

1. The Black Keys – Next Girl
2. Christina Perri – bang bang bang
3. Fleetwood Mac – Never Going Back Again
4. Sara Bareilles – Fairytale
5. Adele – Set Fire To The Rain
6. Nancy Sinatra – These Boots Are Made For Walkin'
7. St. Vincent – Cheerleader
8. Pentatonix – Forget You / Since U Been Gone
9. She & Him – Gonna Get Along Without You Now
10. The Weepies – They're In Love, Where Am I?

Here are two great movies (and two of my personal favorites) that showcase how sometimes not being in a relationship can inspire you to take on new challenges and do great things, just for yourself. No matter your relationship status, you will feel pretty darn happy after watching these movies.

500 Days of Summer



The First Wives Club



Are there any other ways in which you plan to not celebrate Valentine's Day?

If you still plan on celebrating V-Day, but with your friends or your own lovely self, then come back tomorrow for The Lonely Hearts Club edition.

Valentine's Day Part 1 - All You Need is Love

I’ll admit, I’ve never been a particular fan of Valentine’s Day, mainly because I don’t like the level of commercialism to which this celebration of love has grown (another story for another day). But as much as I don’t agree with it, I’m still such a sap, a cynical sap, but a sap nevertheless, and one who can’t resist a good love song or romance film. I am also firm believer that you can celebrate Valentine’s Day with a significant other if you have one, or with the friends that have been there for you for more Valentine’s Days than any other significant others.

So, I put together five (Why five? No idea.) different Valentine’s Day playlists with accompanying movies, so no matter who with, how, or even if, you are celebrating Valentine’s Day, you’ll be able to do it with some suitable songs and a movie or two.

I’ll be posting one a day, with the final one on D-Day V-Day.

Today’s theme is....

All You Need is Love

Let’s face it, The Beatles’ love songs is practically its own genre. Whether it’s a new, forever, or lost love, this quartet of gentlemen has written about (or covered) it all with some of the most timeless love songs of all time.

1. Love Me Do
2. I’ve Just Seen A Face
3. All My Loving
4. I Saw Her Standing There
5. I Want To Hold Your Hand
6. You Really Got A Hold On Me
7. P.S. I Love You
8. Hold Me Tight
9. Michelle
10. I Want You (She’s So Heavy)
11. ‘Til There Was You
12. In My Life
13. Something
14. All You Need Is Love

And what better movie to accompany this playlist than one that features Beatles’ songs woven together by a romantic storyline...

All This and World War II

Just kidding! I meant this one of course:

Across the Universe




In my opinion these songs, and Across the Universe display both the good and bad sides of love without sugar-coating it, so this is a great option for those who also do not enjoy the commercial side of Valentine's Day.

But if you really just plain do not like Valentine's Day and enjoy pelting those little candy hearts at every couple yous see (don't tell me you've never considered it), then stay tuned until tomorrow...