We found love, song by song The stories behind 100 romantic hits

Annie Zaleski

Book - 2024

"Celebrate 100 of the most beloved love songs of all time with this beautiful hardcover keepsake that will make the perfect gift for loved ones at Valentine's Day or any time of year. Award-winning author and music journalist Annie Zaleski's collection offers readers fascinating history and behind-the-scenes stories about each love song's everlasting impact"--

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Subjects
Genres
Criticism, interpretation, etc
Published
Phiadelphia : Running Press 2024.
Language
English
Corporate Author
Darling Clementine
Main Author
Annie Zaleski (author)
Corporate Author
Darling Clementine (illustrator)
Edition
First edition
Physical Description
xiv, 208 pages ; 22 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
9780762487004
  • Introduction
  • The Way You Look Tonight (1936)
  • Unforgettable (1951)
  • Let's Do It (Let's Fall in Love) (1956)
  • In the Still of the Night (1956): The Five Satins
  • Fever (1958)
  • Put Your Head on My Shoulder (1959)
  • I Only Have Eyes for You (1959): The Flamingos
  • Love Is Here to Stay (1959)
  • Wonderful World (1960)
  • This Magic Moment (1960)
  • At Last (1960)
  • I Fall to Pieces (1961)
  • Can't Help Falling in Love (1961)
  • I Can't Stop Loving You (1962)
  • Heat Wave (1963)
  • Be My Baby (1963)
  • Fly Me to the Moon (1964)
  • My Girl (1964)
  • My Guy (1964)
  • Unchained Melody (1965)
  • Got You Babe (1965)
  • God Only Knows (1966)
  • I'm a Believer (1966)
  • Try a Little Tenderness (1966)
  • When a Man Loves a Woman (1966)
  • (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman (1967)
  • Ain't No Mountain High Enough (1967)
  • Can't Take My Eyes off You (1967)
  • Something (1969)
  • The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (1969)
  • I'll Be There (1970)
  • Maybe I'm Amazed (1970)
  • Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours) (1970)
  • A Case of You (1971)
  • Let's Stay Together (1972)
  • You Are So Beautiful (1974)
  • Fooled Around and Fell in Love (1975)
  • Love Will Keep Us Together (1975)
  • Lovi'n' You (1975)
  • How Deep Is Your Love (1977)
  • Just the Way You Are (1977)
  • Escape (The Piña Colada Song) (1979)
  • Crazy Little Thing Called Love (1979)
  • You Make My Dreams (1980)
  • Just the Two of Us (1980)
  • Don't Stop Believin' (1981): Journey
  • Endless Love (1981)
  • Sexual Healing (1982)
  • Always on My Mind (1982)
  • Time After Time (1983)
  • Islands in the Stream (1983)
  • Want to Know What Love Is (1984)
  • The Power of Love (1985)
  • Crazy for You (1985)
  • Don't You (Forget About Me) (1985)
  • Take My Breath Away (1986)
  • In Your Eyes (1986)
  • Kiss (1986)
  • Everywhere (1987)
  • Sweet Child O'Mine (1987)
  • With or Without You (1987)
  • Never Tear Us Apart (1988)
  • It Had to Be You (1989)
  • Right Here Waiting (1989)
  • The Best (1989)
  • Friday I'm in Love (1992)
  • I Will Always Love You (1992)
  • Come Undone (1993)
  • Come to My Window (1993)
  • I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That) (1993)
  • I'll Make Love to You (1994)
  • Can You Feel the Love Tonight (1994)
  • Because You Loved Me (1996)
  • All My Life (1997)
  • Truly Madly Deeply (1997)
  • You're Still the One (1997)
  • Amazed (1999)
  • Sometimes (1999)
  • This I Promise You (2000)
  • Your Body Is a Wonderland (2001)
  • A Thousand Miles (2002)
  • All the Things She Said (2002)
  • Crazy in Love (2003)
  • You Raise Me Up (2003)
  • If I Ain't Got You (2003)
  • Maps (2003)
  • I Will Follow You into the Dark (2005)
  • Make You Feel My Love (2008)
  • Love Story (2008)
  • Love in This Club (2008)
  • Home (2009)
  • The Only Exception (2009)
  • Just the Way You Are (2010)
  • Teenage Dream (2010)
  • We Found Love (2011)
  • I Choose You (2013)
  • All of Me (2013)
  • Cheek to Cheek (2014)
  • Perfect Duet (2017)
  • Adore You (2019)
  • Acknowledgments
  • Sources
  • Index
  • About the Author
Review by Library Journal Review

An attractive embellished compendium of 100 romantic songs, created by Zeleski (This Is Christmas, Song by Song) and Darling Clementine (the creative designer/illustrator duo consisting of Ingrid Reithaug and Tonje Holand). Conversational and enlightening without being overly analytical, this compilation of the history and anecdotes behind selected English-language popular songs, arranged chronologically and by vocalist, spans from Fred Astaire's rendering of 1936's "The Way You Look Tonight" to Harry Styles's 2019 song "Adore You" and ranges in tone from hopeful to exuberant to heartrending. Each entry (always crediting the songwriters in addition to the performers) is restricted to a manageable few paragraphs, plus partial song lyrics. Topics include romantic affection, friendship, and even human-animal companionship. A bonus to the regular entries is eight "top 10" boxes scattered throughout the text listing the best tunes about romantic power, bad partners, breakup, heartbreak, unrequited love, revenge, and being misunderstood, plus the best songs for a first dance at a wedding. VERDICT These reminders of popular culture melodies covering nearly 100 years will foster wistful reflection.--Frederick J. Augustyn Jr.

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