Top 20-ish Songs For a Perfect Date Night

I make a playlist for everything. I have a workout playlist, a “get-ready-get –out-the-door” playlist, a playlist for my time with God, and as the title suggests, a Date Night Playlist. It’s simply called “Chris,” because he’s the only one I’m dating these days 😉

 

Here’s my conclusion on making a great Date Night Playlist. The songs should be:

• One part meaningful nostalgia
• One part fun & playful
• One part romantic
• One part pure embarrassment

(c’mon you all know if someone hit shuffle on your Spotify you’d be white knuckling it a bit) 😉

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Music is a huge connector for us and these date night songs are proudly sporting all 4 of my requirements!  Now, to be clear, my Date Night playlist currently has 70 songs. I’m sentimental like that. BUT I thought I’d spare you a ridiculously long blog post and just give you the “highlight reel.”

 

 

 

 So here is a Top 20 (just kidding its actually 23)List in no particular order. Hope it gives you a little “inspiration” (*see #11) for your own playlist and helps you celebrate the gift of love in your no small life.

 

1. The Book of Love – Peter Gabriel

Chris insisted this one be on the list, which made me crazy happy.

2. Happy Together – The Turtles

Try and listen to this song without smiling. I dare you

3. You & Me-Dave Matthews Band

This song is so sentimental, it’ll just touch your heart

4. Take the World -JohnnySwim

This might be a new one to some of you, but definitely, give it a listen. It’s so endearing, it’ll be an instant favorite.

5. More than Words-Extreme

I don’t care how many times I hear this song. It will never ever get old to me

6. To be with you-Mr. Big

And while we’re on the subject of 80’s hairbands….

7. Better Together –Jack Johnson

Because Jack Johnson arguably puts out some of the best “lets-just-get-in-the-car-and-go-for-a-long-drive-on-a-sunny-day” kind of music there is. And this version is awesome.

8. Let’s Stay Together-Al Green

This song’s hook is so iconic, you almost get slightly cooler just listening to it

9. Make You Feel My Love-Adele

There are 8,047 versions of this song. This is my favorite. Her. Voice.

10. No One-Alicia Keys

 So much emotion in every note. Plus, Alicia’s just so cool.

 11. You’re the Inspiration-Chicago

Ok, this definitely falls under the “slightly embarrassing” category, BUT I so don’t care AND…Chris said this was a must-have.

12. For Once in my Life-Stevie Wonder

In honor of his Life Time Achievement Grammy this year; one of the happiest songs of all time.

13. Wonderwall-Oasis

This song. Pure Nostalgia. It will always remind me of Chris driving me back home to my parent’s house after a date night in his Geo Tracker. Good Times.

14. Come Away with Me-Norah Jones

You really don’t need an explanation of why this song is on the list do you?

15. Feeling Good-Michael Buble

This song is just swanky. If you happen to be walking when this song comes on, your walk will automatically turn into a strut.

16. Just the way you are-Bruno Mars

Yes, I like this song. Yes, I know, my inner 16 yr old is showing.

17. The Way I am-Ingrid Michaelson

She had me at Rogain

18. When You Say Nothing At All-Allison Krauss & Union Station

As a person with a “Words of Affirmation” love language, I really shouldn’t like this song as much as I do 😉

19. Mercy-Duffy

Feeling Sassy? Now you are. I’m a sucker for any pop with a throwback feel.

20. Hey Mama-Mat Kearney

This song is pure summertime. Play it and dream of warmer weather together.

21. Say Hey (I love you)-Michael Franti & Spearhead

Try not dancing when this song is on. Just Try. I. Dare. You.

22. I’m Gonna Be (500 miles)-The Proclaimers

This might be the Best Weird song of all time.
 
AND FINALLY

23. Have I Told you Lately that I Love You-Van Morrison

Classic slow dance am I right?

So there you have it! Some of my top favs for a GREAT date night playlist. Which ones did I miss?  I’d love to hear your must-have date night songs.  I need to keep adding to my 70 😉

Until Next Time,

Meg

 

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