Always

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.

“Always” by Atlantic Starr from 1987 was the second single from the group's seventh studio album All in the Name of Love. The single peaked at number one on both the US Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts in June 1987. It also spent two weeks atop the U.S. adult contemporary chart, and in July it topped the Canadian RPM 100 national singles chart, where it remained for two weeks.

Next up is “Amore Per Sempre” by Nevio from 2006. The verses are in Italian and the chorus is in English. Basically all you need to know is that “amore per sempre” means “love forever”...and the rest of the chorus you will understand.

Our next song was written and recorded by Dolly Parton in 1973, but the cover by Whitney Houston from 1992 is the one that everyone remembers. Here is “I Will Always Love You”.

“Ti Amerò Per Sempre” by Edmondo Comandini from 2011 is perfect for slow dancing, and the title means “I will love you forever”.

Now let’s listen to the unforgettable Celine Dion singing “My Heart Will Go On” from 1997.

Cyndia Lauper released “Time After Time” in 1984 but the words and music are beautiful and timeless. It won a Grammy and three MTV awards, and remains a favorite of many people who have fond memories of music from the 1980s.

Our last song for this episode is “Love of a Lifetime” by Firehouse. It’s a power ballad, and it was the band’s third single and its highest charting single in the United States, entering at number 81 and peaking at number five, in 1991. The song was written by vocalist CJ Snare and guitarist Bill Leverty. It is the song that Firehouse is most known for, and it has been used as the first dance song at countless weddings.