Wednesday, 13 Feb 2008
I’ve never pretended to know much about love. Truth be told, I’ll be turning 41 soon and seriously question if I’ve ever experienced it first-hand. With another Valentine’s Day less than 24 short hours away (and no one to share it with), I had the option of either rounding up the Lonely Hearts Club Band and sulking or tossing some positive vibes into the blogosphere. I chose the latter.
Anyone with half a heartbeat knows that sending flowers and a card to that special someone tomorrow is taking the easy way out. Why not a little effort into it this year and put together an assortment of some of your favorite songs and burn them a Valentine’s Mix?! I know, how emo of me…but seriously, the effort will definitely be appreciated.
Curiosity got the best of me and I asked the other contributors to put together a few songs they’d consider putting on a Valentine’s Mix. I thought I’d share it a day early with hopes it might inspire somebody out there to do the right thing. Let me know if you put something together…even if you don’t and have a song suggestion, leave it in the comments section.
From Ceci: Blood Music - “Lovely Love”, Lykke Li - “Little Bit”, Mark Mallman - “Hardcore Romantic”
From Gina: The Magnetic Fields - “No One Will Ever Love You”, The Moldy Peaches - “Anyone Else But You”
From Kip!: Big Star - “I’m In Love With A Girl”, Old 97’s - “Question”, Elliott Smith - “Say Yes”
From Mark: Jeff Buckley - “Hallelujah”, Frankie Goes To Hollywood - “The Power Of Love”, Rose Royce - “Love Don’t Live Here Anymore”
From Sean: Cut Copy - “Time Stands Still”, Kraftwerk - “Computer Love”, Simian Mobile Disco - “Love”
Click here to download them all. Happy Valentine’s Day!!
…here’s a few more:
MP3: Delays - “Valentine”
MP3: The Moths - “Valentine” (Thanks, Linda!)
MP3: The Replacements - “Valentine”
MP3: Martina Topley-Bird - “Valentine”
MP3: Richard Hawley - “Valentine”
Here are a few bonus links to some of our fellow bloggers Valentine’s posts: Motel De Moka, Guilty Pleasure, Song By Toad, Underthedog, Speed of Dark, Lambprey, and Hard To Find A Friend.
February 13th, 2008 at 1:47 am
Downloading!
Seriously though, I don’t get why people make such a big deal about Valentine’s Day. Although I guess the hype is bigger in the States than here in Sweden.
February 13th, 2008 at 4:43 am
happy valentine’s day kip! 41? no way! happy early birthday wishes too!
February 13th, 2008 at 9:53 am
Yeah, I like to call it Happy Obligation Day.
February 13th, 2008 at 10:03 am
Mark just made my day by putting on a Frankie track! Haha.
February 13th, 2008 at 10:04 am
Oh but Kip, how about our Best Unsigned Band winners, The Moths - Valentine?
February 13th, 2008 at 10:30 am
IMO, a day to celebrate love is a good thing. Commercial trappings aren’t required to commemorate the day.
Thanks for this song by the Delays–very nice. I posted the Moths! “Valentine” in my mix on Sunday, but I think my favorite of the love songs I posted is “Slave To Love” by Bryan Ferry, which I put up yesterday.
41, Kip? You have time. I became a newlywed at 55. :)
Happy love day to all!
XXXOOO from Speed of Dark
February 13th, 2008 at 10:52 am
…good call, Sean! Forgot about that one.
…thanks, Denise! Mucho appreciated.
…adding you to our blogroll, Linda!!
February 13th, 2008 at 11:07 am
I had a chance to read your blog the other day, Linda. I really enjoy it!
February 13th, 2008 at 11:53 am
What? You never loved me?! Now my Valentine’s Day is ruined for sure.
February 13th, 2008 at 1:22 pm
Dandy, I have loved…but I’m not sure I’ve ever been loved. In your case, I may have been to drunk to realize I was capable of even being loved.
Happy Valentine’s Day…and Happy forthcoming Birthday!!
February 13th, 2008 at 3:29 pm
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February 13th, 2008 at 8:07 pm
p.s the moths are nominated in the indy awards i posted i have registered my vote as for my love songs i thought we had to go slushy !!!!!!!!!!!
February 18th, 2008 at 8:50 am
To whom it may concern: I realise I’m 5 days late, but I just wanted to let you know the blog luv didn’t go unnoticed, thanks!