New York, NY (Top40 Charts) What kind of retro music gets you in the mood for romance? Take a look at some of the best songs from yesteryear to set the tone for your first date with
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Dancing in the Dark - Bruce Springsteen
Every girl wanted to be Courtney Cox in Bruce Springsteen's Dancing in the Dark music video. This was the appearance which made her a star and made all of the Boss' fans swoon. It's every girls dream to be pulled on stage by a rock star. If your date loves Eighties music, she'll know this scene inside and out. Plus, it's a great song with great energy, which really gets people in the mood to dance. Who wouldn't want to go on a date with Bruce or Courtney?
(I've Had) The Time of My Life - Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes
Dirty Dancing is an ultimate chick flick. The movie combines great actors, great dancing, and even better music. There wasn't a man or woman alive who didn't want to hookup with Patrick Swayze or Jennifer Grey in this movie. When The Time of My Life first played at the end of the movie, hearts melted in every cinema in America. It's the perfect romantic song for the perfect romantic movie. Why not let it set the tone for your first date?
Unchained Melody - The Everly Brothers
Another song from a Patrick Swayze movie, this time it's the classic Unchained Melody from Ghost. We've all seen the film, and I bet we've all thought about taking a potential partner to a romantic pottery class as a result. The song is beautifully sung and a gorgeous way of telling somebody you can't live without them. In fact, why not settle down with Ghost and a bottle of wine for the evening? You don't need to go out for a first date - not when the viewing is this good!
Galway Girl - Steve Earle
A retro song made famous by Steve Earle, this Irish jig is all about love at first sight with a pretty lass. How fitting for a romantic first date? If you want some ideas on how to utilize the tune to full effect, check out the Gerard Butler movie, P.S. I Love You. He sings this song to Hilary Swank in an attempt to win her over. Spoilers: it works! You'll get brownie points if you tell your date you cried at this film as well. It really is a tearjerker and a favorite among many women.
What a Wonderful World - Sam Cooke
Not to be confused with the Louis Armstrong song of the same name, What a Wonderful World is a stunning yet simple expression of love. A staple of Sam Cooke's songbook, this tune is all about how you don't need to know much as long as you're sure you are in love. The sentiment is adorable, and Cooke's voice is as velvety as you would expect for a song so pure.
I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston
One of the biggest love songs of all time, setting the tone for the romantic movie, The Bodyguard, Whitney Houston's I Will Always Love You, is simple in its meaning and an absolute ear worm. It may be a little dramatic for a first date, but if you're going for grand gestures, this will do the trick.
Hopelessly Devoted to You - Olivia Newton-John
Everybody loves Grease. We were all rooting for Danny and Sandie to get together by the end of the movie. I could have picked You're the One That I Want, but I think this song really sums up being in love and not being able to do anything about it. Olivia Newton-John's performance is to die for, and the melody is simply dreamy.
Cry to Me - Solomon Burke
Another song is taken from the Dirty Dancing soundtrack; Solomon Burke's Cry to Me is a perfectly sexy song about not wanting to be on your own and needing somebody by your side. It's the perfect number to get people in the mood for good lovin' with somebody they can rely on.
Wild Horses - The Rolling Stones
There aren't many songs with stronger imagery than Wild Horses by The Rolling Stones. If you want to tell a girl, you love her, proclaiming that wild horses could not keep you away is a sure-fire way to get into her heart on the first date. Also, it's just a well-written song.
My Girl - The Temptations
A declaration of love in the sweetest fashion. My Girl is all about telling your woman she's the most wonderful thing in the world, and nothing can compare. Complete with stunning harmonies and the Temptations signature charm - this might be the perfect first date song.
