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FEBRUARY 14, 2010

I Gave My Love a Cherry

A few weeks ago I blogged about my favorite love stories. Today, Valentine's Day, I woke up with this song singing in my brain:

I gave my love a cherry without a stone...

don't ask me why that particular song is on my mind today but I do like it. Also called The Riddle Song it was written by Eddy Arnold, one of my all-time favorite crooners and covered by other artists such as the great Sam Cooke. and Tennessee Ernie Ford.

Yesterday, the love song running through my head was In My Life, lyrics by Lennon/McCartney. My brother and sister-in-law chose this for their wedding 30 years ago and my nephew and his bride included it in their wedding ceremony last year. It's a beautiful song and it often creeps into my subconscious.

How about you? What's the love song that crops up today as you think of your love, or other days, just for the beauty of the lyrics or the tune?

BTW, I did give my love a cherry, a chocolate covered one; his favorite!

Here's 3 cd's to get you in the mood from our collection:

Slow Dancing through the Years 3 cd's
CD SLOW POP & ROCK OLDIES 1950-1960

When Eyes Meet: Love Around the World
CD WHEN WORLD VARIOUS

Se tu m'ami: arie antiche Cecilia Bartoli
CD BARTOLI

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posted by CarolK

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Comments

Staca said, on Feb. 17 at 10:53AM
A few of my favorites are: Crazy for You- Madonna You're the One That I Want- John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John Open Arms - Journey All Out Of Love - Air Supply OF COURSE You're The One That I Want is the LEAST favorite of everyone in our house, but me, because I sure can belt that one out. (and the good Lord DID NOT bless me with a good singing voice!!) :)

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CarolK said, on Feb. 17 at 11:42AM
I love Air Supply and this particular song...As for You're The One That I Want, it's a great song! My girls used to love that song and watched the movie over and over again!