Love Songs Radio

Ciao! This week's theme is "Surrender to Love", and our lineup is 100% Rock. These are not all power ballads, though. For example, this first song is Sabbra Cadabra by Black Sabbath from 1973. It's a cute love song with a hard rock beat. Who knew such sweet lyrics could come from a notorious bad boy like Ozzy Osbourne? Now let's listen to Everlong by the Foo Fighters from 1997. Our next song is Hold On by Santana from 1982. Enjoy the romantic lyrics and dance beat, interspersed with some nice guitar riffs in classic Carlos style. And now here is Fooled Around and Fell in Love by Alvin Bishop from 1975. Now let's listen to I Remember You by Skid Row from 1989. Go Your Own Way by the British-American rock band Fleetwood Mac was released in December 1976 on both sides of the Atlantic. Written and sung by Lindsey Buckingham, it became the band's first top ten in the United States and was ranked as number 120 by Rolling Stone magazine on their list of the...

Ciao! This week I've chosen the theme "Eternal Devotion". Let's start off with Lara's Theme from the 1965 film Doctor Zhivago . The song was composed by the famous soundrack composer Maurice Jarre. They lyrics were later written by Paul Webster at the request of Connie Francis. For this week's episode I've chosen the Italian version of the song which is called Dove Non So . Connie Francis' birth name was Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero. She's a former actress and top-charting international recording star whose hits span the late 1950s to early 70s. Her single, Dove Non So became her last number one success in Italy. Here is Dove Non So , which means "where, I don't know" (by Connie Francis). Now let's listen to Fields of Gold by Sting from 1993: a beautiful song about remembering the beauty of love. Voglio Te which means "I want you" was released by Luca Bergamini in 2019. He says, "You are the light of my soul. ...

Ciao! This week I've chosen the theme "Hearts Entwined". Let's start things off with Dreams by the Cranberries from 1993. The Spinners released I'll Be Around from the group's 1972 self-titled album on Atlantic Records, the first album release for the label. It was initially released as the B-side of How Could I Let You Get Away . Radio DJs preferred I'll Be Around , and it became an unexpected hit, eventually spending five weeks at number one on the US R&B Chart and reaching number three on the US Pop Chart. It was also the Spinners' first record to reach sales of over one million copies. Here is I'll Be Around . Siamo Soli , which means "we are alone" by Vasco Rossi from 1981 is about feeling alone even when you're with another person. In fact, loneliness is not simply being alone, but a feeling that we can experience no matter how many people are present. Now let's listen to I'll Be There for You by Bon Jovi 1988. An...

Ciao! This week I've chosen the theme "Echoes of Love". Let's start our lineup with Back to You by Selena Gomez. Next on our playlist is Infinity by James Young. This soulful gem paints a timeless picture of everlasting love. Now let's listen to Adele's Set Fire to the Rain . This powerful ballad is sure to captivate your heart. Charlie Booth takes the stage with Done for Me featuring Keilani. Let's enjoy the collaboration of these two exceptional artists. Sam Smith graces our playlist with Like I Can from his album In the Lonely Hour . Next up is Ariana Grande with No Tears Left to Cry . Now, Swedish pop sensation Zara Larsson favors us with Uncover . This breakout hit from the album of the same name is a musical journey through vulnerability and connection. Ruth B takes us on a poetic journey with Dandelions . This introspective track invites us to reflect on the transient nature of love. Next we have James Arthur with Say You Won't Let Go from ...

Ciao! This week I've chosen the theme, "I Need Love", and our first song is Ama Chi Ti Vuole Bene , which means "love the one who cares for you". It's by Alessandra Amoroso from 2009. Next up is Need You Bad by Ted Nugent from his 1978 album Weekend Warriors . Our next song is Cercavo Amore  by Emma Marrone from 2011. The title of the song means "I was looking for love". All Out of Love is a song by British-Australian soft rock duo Air Supply, released as a single in 1980 from their fifth studio album Lost in Love . In the US it reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and number five on the Adult Contemporary chart, as well as number eleven in the UK. It is also number 92 on VH1's 2003 list of The 100 Greatest Love Songs . Amami Adesso , which means "love me now" is by Giordana Angi and it was released in 2020. Broken Wings is a 1985 song recorded by the American pop rock band Mister Mister. The song peaked at number one on the...

Ciao! This week's theme is "Tenderness and Solitude". Our first song is Love Me Tender by Elvis Presley from 1956. It was published by Elvis Presley Music from the 20th Century Fox film of the same name. The RCA Victor recording by Elvis was number one on both the Billboard and Cash Box charts in 1956. It was adapted from the melody of Aura Lee , a sentimental Civil War ballad. Love Me Tender was also featured in many other films and television shows over the years. Our next song is Alone Again Naturally by Gilbert O'Sullivan from 1971. When I was young I used to think this song was a bit depressing, but listening to it again after a few decades I'm able to appreciate the beautiful melody and the arrangement of the background instruments, especially the guitar and the flute. The music is rather upbeat and almost cheerful, despite the words. One commenter on YouTube says, "We need music like this in our lives to remind us of all those wonderful, cherished m...

Ciao! This week’s theme is “Suddenly Love”. First up is Parlami d’Amore by Giorgia from her 1999 album, Girasole, which means “sunflower”. The title means “speak to me of love”. Now here is Because I Love from Demis Roussos from 1979. This week we have a special request from one of our listeners. Paolo would like us to play Suddenly by Billy Ocean from 1984 and he is dedicating it to a very special person in his life, Rossana. Strada Facendo literally means “going along the road” and this song by Claudio Baglioni is about wanting love intensely, and believing that you will find it somewhere along the way. Here is Strada Facendo from 1981. Next up is I’ll Fall in Love Again by Sammy Hagar, who came into prominence in the 1970s with the hard rock band Montrose. He then launched a successful solo career, and later replaced David Lee Roth as the lead singer of Van Halen from 1985 to 1986. He returned to the band for a two-year reunion from 2003 to 2005. In 2007, Hagar was ind...

 Ciao! This week’s theme is “Eternal Flame”. Let’s start off with Charles Aznavour's charming classic “For Me Formidable” from 1963. It’s a timeless tune perfect for any romantic mood! Now let's listen to Italian superstar Laura Pausini with her 2006 ballad “In assenza di te” which was featured on her album Io canto. “In assenza di te”, means “in absence of you”. “Amici Mai” is by Antonello Venditti, from 1991. The title means “never friends”, because at the end of their relationship, he doesn’t want them to become “just friends” because that would reduce what they had together as common and ordinary. He says “our love is unique, insuperable, indivisible… but friends? Never.”. Next up we have “Can’t Get You Out of My Head” by Kylie Minogue from 2001. “I’ll Still Be Loving You” is a song recorded by American country music group Restless Heart. It was released in January 1987 as the second single from the album Wheels. The song went to number 1 on Hot Country Songs and was also a...

Ciao! This week I have chosen the theme “Always”. To start out, let’s listen to “Never My Love” by The Association from 1967. Next up is “Niente al Mondo” by Dolcenera from 2015. The title means “nothing in the world” and she says there is nothing in the world that she would trade for her love. Our next song is by Belgian tenor Helmut Lotti. The title is “All My Life” and it is a powerful song about a man who will love forever even though he doesn’t know when or if he will see his loved one again. The song was written by Helmut Lotti and Joaquin Rodrigo and was first released by Helmut Lotti in 1995. Now let’s listen to “Forever and Ever” by Demis Roussos from 1973. Our next song is by Eros Ramazzotti from 2003. The title is “Un Emozione Per Sempre” which means “an emotion forever”. It is about a love story that is over but unforgettable, making him remember many happy times, and he says some loves leave their mark on us, for always. Now here is “I Swear” by All 4 One from 1994. “Alway...

Ciao! This week I’ve chosen the theme “Dancing in Love”. First up is “Sway” by Dean Martin from 1954. Next up is “Lady in Red” by Chris DeBurgh from 1986. It was a huge worldwide hit, going to #1 in 25 different countries. Now let’s listen to “Unchained Melody” by the Righteous Brothers. The song is from 1955, with music by Alex North and lyrics by Hy Zaret. North wrote the music as a theme for the little-known prison film “Unchained”, which explains the song’s title. Todd Duncan sang the vocals for the film soundtrack, but it is the version by the Righteous Brothers from 1965 that became the jukebox standard. One of the favorite songs from my youth is “Muskrat Love” by Captain & Tenille. Recorded in 1976, it is about two muskrats, Sammy & Suzy, who are in love, and who like to dance together. “Heartache on the Dance Floor” by Joe Pardi is a 2016 country western song about a girl that captures a man’s heart as he watches her dancing. Now here is “Let’s Dance” by David Bowie fro...

Ciao! This week I’ve chosen songs that all have the name of a woman in their title. So I’m calling this episode “My Love’s Name”. To start off let’s listen to “Aubrey” by Bread from 1972. Next up is “Magdalena” by Demis Roussos from 1989. It is a song about a man who is on his way back home, and back to the woman that he loves. Now let’s listen to the Allman Brothers with “Melissa” from 1972. Our next song is by Antonello Venditti, an Italian singer-songwriter and pianist who became famous in the 1970s for the social themes of his songs. Here is one of his most beautiful love songs from 1978, entitled “Sara”. Next we have The Police with “Roxanne” from 1978. Here is “Lorelei”, one of my favorite songs by one of my favorite groups, Styx. Released on their 1975 album Equinox, it was released as a single in 1976. The song peaked at #27 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and was the band's second top 40 hit single. Lorelei also hit number six on the Canadian charts, and was ranked as the 77...

Ciao! This week’s theme is “Only You”. To start off let’s listen to a song with that very same title, by the Platters from 1955, with lead vocals by Tony Williams. Our next song was originally recorded by Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons in 1967, but this is the Boys Town Gang version from 1982, with Cynthia Manley’s fabulous voice. Here is “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You”. Now let’s listen to the 1974 hit “Hooked on a Feeling” by Blue Swede, also known as the Ooga-Chaka song. In 1974 Claudio Baglioni released the song “E Tu”, from his album of the same name. The title means “and you”, and it says “there is nothing but you, only you, always you”. Blue Moon by Ella Fitzgerald from 1957, was originally written in 1934 by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart, and over the years became a standard ballad that has been recorded by many artists. My favorite version is this one, with the beautiful tones of Ella Fitzgerald. And now here is “My Girl” by the Temptations from 1965. “Sei nell’Anima” by ...

Ciao! This week I’ve chosen the theme “My Wish” and our lineup features songs that talk about wishing for love, or wanting something to change, or evolve in the relationship. Our first song is “End of the World” by Demis Roussos from 1993. “Con Te Partirò” (which means “with you I will depart”) by Andrea Bocelli from 1995 is similar to the previous song, as it is a wish to go on a romantic voyage with a loved one, to places that no longer exist. Our next song is “Fly Me to the Moon”. Frank Sinatra recorded it in 1964, but the voice of Doris Day is so sweet that I chose her version, from 1965. Who else loves Guardians of the Galaxy? Here is one of the songs from Peter Quill’s playlist “Come and Get Your Love” by the native American band Redbone, from 1974. Now here is “Vorrei Che Fosse Amore” by Mina from 1968. The title of the song means “I wish it was love”. Next up is the hauntingly beautiful “She’s Like the Wind” by Patrick Swayze from 1987. “Se Adesso Te Ne Vai” (which means “if yo...

Ciao! This week’s theme is “Synth-Pop Love”. Let’s start things off with a song that perfectly expresses the essence of the synth-pop genre. Released in 1980, "Fade to Grey" is by Visage, and it became an instant hit across Europe. Here’s "Vienna" by Ultravox. Did you know that this track was famously used in the film "Billy Elliot"? Let’s listen… Now here is "Shake the Disease" by Depeche Mode. Our next song is the synth-pop anthem "Love Action (I Believe in Love)" by The Human League. And now here's "Talking in Your Sleep" by The Romantics. It was a massive hit in the early '80s, reaching the top 5 on the Billboard Hot 100. Next up is "Secret" by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, better known as OMD. Now let’s listen to "Lessons in Love" by Level 42. This song was a huge hit, reaching the top 10 in several countries. Up next, we have a synth-pop classic that's guaranteed to melt your heart. ...

 “Emozioni” by Lucio Battisti “Could It Be Magic” by Barry Manilow "Quando L’Amore Ti Tocca” by Mina “Feelings” by Morris Albert “Questo Piccolo Grande Amore” by Claudio Baglioni “You Make Me Feel Brand New” by the Stylistics “Babe” by Styx “Diamante” by Zucchero “Hold On My Heart” by Genesis “Il Cielo in Una Stanza” by Gino Paoli “Heaven” by Bryan Adams "Take My Breath Away" by Berlin This week’s theme is “Feelings”, and our first song has that same title, but in Italian. It’s “Emozioni” by Lucio Battisti, from 1970. Our next song is "Could It Be Magic", by Barry Manilow. It’s one of my favorite songs of all time. Released in 1973, the melody was inspired by Frédéric Chopin's Prelude in C minor. Mina, the queen of Italian pop, brings us the next heartwarming track, "Quando L’Amore Ti Tocca" from 1981. The title of the song means “When Love Touches You”. Next up is Morris Albert with "Feelings" (released in 1974 from the album of the sam...

Ciao! Let's start off this week's lineup with "Let Her Go" by Passenger from 2012. Our next song is the delightfully melancholic "Vivere Una Favola" by Vasco Rossi from 1987. The title of the song means, "To Live A Fairytale", and he says, "What I wouldn't give, to be on a cloud; to live in a fairytale". Now let's listen to "Black Water" by the Doobie Brothers, from 1974. Next up we have "Sento Solo il Presente" by Annalisa from 2015. This song is pure poetry. She says, "Transform me into a bubble, so that I can touch a star. Breathe softly and send me around the moon. Bind me to a ray of sunshine. Give it to the wind, and catch the essence of my every smile, and give it to the world. Everything is alive when I'm with you, and I search for nothing but the certainty that you are here". Our next song is "Grease" by Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, from 1978. And now, here is 883 with ...

Ciao! Let’s start off this week’s lineup with“L'Isola” (or “the Island”), a song by Emma Marrone from 2018. It is about finding the courage to choose what is best for us. Several artists have done covers of the song “Honesty”, but here is the original by Billy Joel from 1978 Next up is “Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)” by The Temptations from 1971. Our next song is “Prenditi Cura di Me” by Alessandra Amoroso from 2012. The title of the song means “take care of me”, and she is saying this because she is afraid of being hurt, after past experiences with others. Here’s a beautiful song from the new album by Santana, “Blessings & Miracles”. The title of the song is “Break” and it features the lovely voice of Ally Brooke. Another song from an album just released. This is ABBA with “I Still Have Faith in You”, from their album “Voyage”. The voices we all know so well are now mellowed and more mature, but still incredibly beautiful. Now let’s listen to “Un Passo Indietro” b...