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Love's Journey

Ciao! This week's theme is "Love's Journey". Our first song was originally recorded by the Everly Brother's and more recently by various artists, but the one by Nazareth from 1975 is my favorite version of the song Love Hurts . Next up we have Tonight's the Night by Rod Stewart from 1976. Now let's listen to Chris Rea with Josephine from 1985. Our next song is Last Dance by Donna Summer from 1979. And now here is Barry Manilow with Mandy from 1974. It is one of the most played songs from the 70s on radio and television. The song was written by Scott English who recorded it in 1971 with the original title Brandy . Manilow's single Mandy reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Now here is Genesis with Your Own Special Way from 1976. Next up is All of Me by John Legend from his 2013 album Love in the Future . Ain't No Mountain High Enough by Marvin Gaye and Tamm Terrell from 1966 was a top twenty hit which peaked at number 19 on the Billb...

Weathering Love

Ciao! This week’s theme is “weathering love” and I’ve chosen love songs that talk about the weather. Let’s start off with Eddie Rabbit with “I love a rainy night” from 1980.

Next up is “Rainy Night in Georgia” by Brook Benton from 1970.

Now let’s listen to “Sunshine on My Shoulders” by John Denver from 1971.

And now here is “The Wind Cries Mary” by Jimi Hendrix from 1967.

Our next song is also from 1967: “Sunshine of Your Love” by Cream.

Next up is “Fire & Rain” by James Taylor from 1970.

There are a lot of beautiful songs about the weather from the late 60s and early 70s, aren’t there? Here is “Rainy Days & Mondays” by the Carpenters from 1971.

And now one of Prince’s best known songs, “Purple Rain” from 1984.

Now here is “Walking on Sunshine” by Katrina & The Waves from 1983.

Next up we have “Rock You Like a Hurricane” by the Scorpions from 1984.

Our next song is “Fool in the Rain” by Led Zeppelin from 1979.

Here is “Riders on the Storm” by the Doors from their 1971 album LA Woman.

Another great song from 1971: “Ain’t No Sunshine” by Bill Withers.

To finish up this episode we have “November Rain” by Guns & Roses from 1991.

Be sure to tune in every week for a new episode of Love Songs, featuring host Marcy Coate. See the sidebar for current broadcast days and times.

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