Are you a hopeless romantic whose heart skips when you hear your favorite soul singer? Perhaps you’re looking for a partner to share your musical tastes? To achieve the latter, all you have to do is sign up for a dating platform. Decide whether you’d prefer outlets for singles searching for long-term romance or one night stand sites. Complete the straightforward registration process, then start flirting with other site users. You’ll soon be connecting with compatible individuals. When the time comes to plan a date, you might like to prepare a playlist of romantic soul songs. To help you with that, how about we provide our top five of the most heartwarming tracks?
My Girl, The Temptations
First recorded in 1964 and written by Smokey Robinson and Ronald White, this iconic soul song became The Temptations’ first US single to reach the top of the charts. Inspired by his wife, Robinson created an enduring classic, destined to form a romantic backdrop to hot dates for decades. The bass notes intro is amongst the most recognisable for any popular song ever. Undoubtedly one song you should include in your romantic playlist, its instantly recognisable melody is perfect for setting the mood.
Back to Black, Amy Winehouse
Amy Winehouse has gone down in history for all the wrong reasons. A young performer heavily influenced by 1960s soul music, her effortlessly strident voice gained her instant popularity, paving the way for a whole new generation of English female vocalists. Her death from alcohol aged 27 robbed the musical world of a supremely-talented chanteuse. This, the title track of her final studio album, contains more soul in four minutes than many performers have managed throughout their careers.
I Can’t Stop Loving You, Ray Charles
Another soul standard that has been covered many times, its most notable outing has been the version by Ray Charles. Although he was blinded as a child, Charles went on to enjoy a phenomenally successful career, touching base with soul music, as well as blues and jazz. Widely regarded as one of the most influential singer-songwriters to have ever graced a recording studio, he has won no fewer than 18 Grammys. The moment the choral introduction commences the sweeping melody, the sentiments of this beautiful soul ballad will elevate your date.
Heatwave, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas
Martha and the Vandellas originated in Detroit and went on to become one of the Motown label’s most successful performers. ‘Heatwave,’ an upbeat pop classic, became a number one single on its first release in 1963. Featuring irresistible harmonies and driven by a wonderful brass accompaniment, the bubbly song will provide the perfect atmosphere for fun and romance. During your date, why not click on the YouTube version and join the 9 million people who have already viewed this classic single in its original format, performed by the band with verve in TV studios during the 1960s. Everything about the song, from its catchy choruses to the fabulous choreographed dance routines, is synonymous with joy.
All Night Long, Aretha Franklin
Originally a gospel singer from Memphis, Tennessee, Aretha Franklyn is listed in Rolling Stone’s ‘100 Greatest Artists of all Time’ for good reasons. As well as relishing the moniker ‘the Queen of Soul,’ she is one of the bestselling performers of all time, with worldwide sales exceeding 70 million records. Everything about this wonderful song screams soul, from the bluesy piano intro to Franklin’s signature vocals soaring with melody. This is a voice that will send shivers down your spine!