They say great songs last forever. Ok, so maybe we heard it in a movie. But there is no denying that music of any kind, style or sound has the potential to last beyond our imagination, reminding us again and again that it is not meant to be confined to one specific audience. We (SODADE) wouldn’t be on this great adventure if we didn’t believe so.
Music, especially when it is shared is limitless, infinite and cannot be put away in a box, er, list.
There are songs that teach us to love ourselves, which is something we learn continuously, and often what gives us the strength to bounce back from anything an infinite number of times better, smarter, stronger, and more beautiful than ever. Through music there is always someone, somewhere, who loves all the same unseen things about ourselves, and maybe some other characteristics we have no idea live within.
Some songs remind us to love all that we share life with: the moon, the sun, the ocean, animals, flowers, nature and its splendor, relatives, friends, friends’ families, friends’ friends. Isn’t love in some ways all about reciprocity? That’s why we think it’s only fair to acknowledge our feelings for remarkable love songs of our time—like all great things, they beg to be shared.
As you would imagine, we heart more songs than we actually know. But in the spirit of the new month of Love (February), we’ve selected just 14 love songs (because we had to narrow this down in some way) for you (readers!) that have the potential to blow the mind of anyone in touch with the sensitivity within.
The following songs (listed in no particular order) have been recorded by some powerhouse vocalists, showcasing a great combination of unique splendid instrumentation, and impeccable, melt-our-hearts lyrics. But most of all, they speak for themselves. Just listen!
“Romance Desejode” (co-written by John “Glanzer” Ramos, Djim Djob & Calu Monteiro) and recorded by Bius for his 1999 release, “Dia e Noite.”
“Dia qui m’ vira mudjer” composed and recorded by Tété Alhinho.
“Pensá drêt,”co-written by Edevaldo Figueiredo & Lura and recorded by Lura for the album “M’bem di fora.”
“Incondicional,” composed and recorded by Ildo Lobo (1953-2004) for his posthumous album of the same title.
“Tema cu bo,” written by Adalberto Silva; also recorded by Ildo Lobo for “Incondicional.”
“Padóce de Ceu Azul,” composed by Valdemiro Ferreira; most recently recorded by Lura.
“Morna P.P.V.,” penned and recorded by Tito Paris.
“Besame Mucho,” this Spanish-language ballad, penned by Mexican musician Consuelo Velázquez back in the 1940s has been recorded by some remarkable singers around the
world, including Cesaria Evora.
“Um Cria Ser Un Poeta,” penned and recorded by Paulino Vieira; this love song-turned classic has also been interpreted by the likes of Tito Paris (“Graça de Tchga,” 1996), and Ildo Lobo (“Kings Gala Live,” 2000).
“Tanha,” composed by Renato Cardoso, this melancholic morna was recorded by Dudu Araujo for “Pidrinha,” (2001).
“Ess Amor,” penned by singer-songwriter Sara Tavares for her 2005 album “Balancê.”
“Your Love is Here,” this jazzy love song is all about simplicity at its best, written and interpreted by Amandio Cabral in 2004’s “Um Caboverdeano Satisfeito.”
“Coração Vulcão,” is one of the many exceptional songs recorded and featured in Nancy Vieira’s latest album, “Lus,” (2007).
