Don’t feel like dying for your lover, or selling your soul to the devil so he or she won’t leave you? Here’s an idea: Throw a little dance party and use some of these great songs to communicate that love is fun, wonderful. Make some happy memories, dancing the night away to some fun songs that say ‘I love you” in a happy way.
One of my favorites is SUGAR, SUGAR by the Archies. I confess that I thought this song was dumb when it first came out, but it just grows on you because it’s not only a fun song, it’s very catchy. All of the male voices in SUGAR, SUGAR are being sung by the very versatile Mr. Ron Dante. It’s one of the most loved songs from the bubblegum craze of the 1960s, and sure to put a smile on your face. The song, which was written by producer, Jeff Barry and singer, Andy, Kim, has stood the test of time very well.
Speaking of Andy Kim, his hit, BABY I LOVE YOU, is pretty cool. Yes, it was a remake of the Ronettes, featuring Ronnie Spector’s signature woa-oh, woa-oh oh oh. Andy’s has that fun and sexy little “c’mon baby n-n-n-n-now” part. ROCK ME GENTLY is another Andy Kim hit that really rocks.
I’VE GOT YOU BABE by Sonny and Cher: “I guess it’s so we don’t have a pot, but at least I’m sure of all the thing we’ve got, babe.” You can make up your own lyrics to this song for the ones that don’t apply. Don’t let them say your butt’s too big. I don’t care if you eat like a pig,” if you and your honey have a sense of humor about it. (Don’t get mean).
BLUE MOON by the Marcels: Lyric-wise, this really is the same Blue Moon as Dean Martin, Tony Bennett, Elvis and many others crooned, only the standard version doesn’t have the “ba ba bom ba ba bom a dang a dang dang ding a dong ding” doo-wop beats that make this version of Blue Moon the ultimate fun. Take turns being the lead or the bass. Yeah-h-h-h.
While we’re in the doo-wop mode, let’s not forget to mention HEART AND SOUL by the Cleftones. This rocking version of the Hoagy Carmichael standard will have you and your sweetie on the dance floor in a heartbeat.
YOU’RE THE ONE THAT I WANT from Grease by Olivia Newton John and John Travolta is a great dance song. Ooh ooh ooh, honey!
YOU MAKE ME FEEL LIKE DANCING by Leo Sayer. You’ll put a spell on each other and really wanna dance the night away to this great 70s tune.
It won’t hurt your dance party one bit to throw in a little Tom Jones. JUST HELP YOURSELF … to my lips, to my arms just say the word, and they are yours,” is a hot one. How about LOVE ME TONIGHT? What a great beat that song has!
Those are my 10 fun love song suggestions. Hope you will find a few to like and add some of your own fun picks. Then maybe you can finish up the evening with something very romantic, like Roberta Flack’s FEEL LIKE MAKING LOVE.
