If you're thinking that my blog seems to be very music based, well, you're correct. Like I said in my first Playlist blog, music is what sustains me. If I had to choose between my iPod and food, I'd pick my iPod. I'm not joking!
So, this playlist is basically one I created of music that I think is sexy or romantic and definitely good to get down to. The songs are eclectic and some are a little old and way before my time, but I've found that once your parents are no longer around you tend to appreciate the music they forced you to listen to as a kid much more than you used to. With that said...
"Sex and Candy" - Marcy Playground
I'm not really sure why this song is on this list other than I really like it, it sounds pretty sexy, and people have been tweeting about it a lot...including myself.
"All Night Long" - SWV
Possibly one of the sexiest songs ever recorded. It's from the soundtrack to Waiting to Exhale and if you've never heard it you just have to look at the sample lyric below to see what I mean.
You can melt in my body
And I will slowly melt onto you
Caress your face in my valley
Let me feel the sweetness of you
And baby you know I'll keep it special each and every time
I never do nothin once and never quite the same
And baby you know if there is anything you want from me
I will supply so you can have it your way
"Baby I'm Yours - Barbara Lewis
This is a very old song, but I just think it's sexy to say that you belong to someone although I don't personally believe in all that "for eternity" crap. Either way, it's a nice little song.
"My All" - Mariah Carey
I'm actually not a huge Mariah fan, but this is one song I really like. Her voice sounds really good in it and I like the lyrics.
I'd give my all to have
Just one more night with you
I'd risk my life to feel
Your body next to mine
'Cause I can't go on
Living in the memory of our song
I'd give my all for your love tonight
"It's Gonna Take a Miracle" - Deniece Williams
Great tune.
"Tell Me Something Good" - Chaka Khan & Rufus
This song is a total eargasm. From the funky guitar and bass, to the grunting/panting before the chorus, to Chaka's sultry voice...this is the way funk is supposed to sound...like the music itself is a sexual act.
"Teach Me Tonight" - Dinah Washington
You may have never heard of Dinah, but she is my favorite singer of her era, and we're talking about an era that included Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and Sarah Vaughn. To me, none of them holds a candle to Dinah Washington. Her voice is magical and amazing. If you don't believe me, sample her music at Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Best-Dinah-Washington-Millennium-Collection/dp/B000069HLK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1289595318&sr=8-1
"I've Been Loving You Too Long (To Stop Now)" - Otis Redding
Otis is one of the best soul singers of all time and this is one of my favorite songs by him. So heartfelt and romantic.
"Sway" - Michael Buble
There are many versions of this song and I really like the one by Dean Martin also, but Michael Buble's version is a little faster and sounds a little more contemporary. I just love the rhythm and the horns. I'm a big sucker for horns in a song.
"If This World Were Mine" - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
I love Motown and I especially love the Marvin Gaye/Tammi Terrell duets. This one is my favorite though. It's a lot slower than "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" and has more of a romantic feel to it.
"Tonight" - Ready for the World
Most will probably not remember this group, but they were moderately successful in the 80s. This song is probably one of the sexiest songs ever recorded. Below is a sample lyric.
You're so wet, you can barely wait, girl
But see it's alright, honey, it's alright
It's so dark, but I don't even care, girl
I know where to go, I know what to do
The chorus is a trip too with lots of moaning and groaning.
"Always and Forever" - Heat Wave
This is probably the quintessential slow jam. Love it!
"Spend My Life With You" - Eric Benet
I actually met Eric Benet twice when I used to live in Milwaukee. That has nothing to do with the reason that I love this song, but I just wanted to brag.
"If I Were Your Woman" - Gladys Knight and the Pips
I love this song. Gladys, I think, is somewhat underrated. She tends to take a backseat to Diana Ross, Tina Turner, and Aretha Franklin, but there is such emotion in her singing. I love the lyrics to this song.
She tears you down, darling.
Says you're nothing at all.
But I'll pick you up, darling.
When she lets you fall.
You're like a diamond.
But she treats you like glass.
Yet you beg her to love you.
But me you don't ask.
If I were your woman
If I were your woman
If I were your woman
Here's what I'd do.
I'd never, no, no, stop loving you.
"I Wanna Be Loved" - Dinah Washington
Another great song by Dinah. One of my favorites by her.
I wanna be kissed until I tingle
I wanna be kissed starting tonight
Embrace me 'til our heartbeats intermingle
Wrong or right
"These Arms of Mine" - Otis Redding
Another outstanding song by Otis. You can hear and almost feel the love, desperation, passion, and so many other things in his voice. I don't know how he is able to convey this in his singing, but he does.
"Let's Stay Together" - Al Green
Luckily, American Idol has not yet ruined this song for me. I don't actually believe in "happily ever after" or even long-term monogamy, but it's still a great song. One of the best ever.
"Insensatez" - Astrud Gilberto
I love the Brazilian sound of Astrud's music. It's so floaty and dreamy. This song is amazing and is sometimes labeled as "Insensitive". Either way, it's a great song.
"I Will" - Dean Martin
Yes, this is way before my time, but I LOVE Dean Martin. If he were alive today I would...well, never mind. I'm not going to get all nasty. This is my blog, not twitter!
"Quando, Quando, Quando" - Michael Buble (with Nelly Furtado)
Whatever. Don't judge. It's an awesome version of this song.
"I Miss You So" - Diana Krall
I love Diana's low, sultry voice. It's like honey. Elvis Costello is one lucky man, but Declan is highly doable, so I guess they're both lucky. I still have my fingers crossed for that threesome. Oops. I forgot again that this isn't twitter.
"Ooh Baby Baby" - The Miracles
Again, if you don't like Motown, why the hell not? Some of the best songs ever created came out of Motown and Smokey Robinson had a big hand in that. This is one of my favorite songs by The Miracles because I love to hear a man beg. Ha-ha.
"Let's Get It On" - Marvin Gaye
Duh. This could not possibly be a legitimate "sexy music" playlist without this song. It's perfection.
Okay, that's it. I know this was kind of long, but I hope you will try out some of this music, and please offer any suggestions for songs that get your motor running. I'm always looking for new music.
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Please note that there is another new entry from yesterday Nov. 12 that I didn't tweet if you would like to check it out.
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