Love can both give and take away the Blues. Here are ten songs that walk that fine line between agony and ecstasy.
1. At Last
At last...My love has come along...My lonely days are over...And life is like a song...Watch women's amazing reactions when they hear this song. It obviously hits a deep nerve in the ladies that hasn't gone un-noticed by men. Etta James has made this her anthem and created one of the world's greats love song.
You are mine at last...
listen to At Last
2. Honest I Do
Please tell me you love me...Stop driving me mad...When I woke up this morning ...Never felt so bad ...Legendary Bluesman Jimmy Reed best captured that "I love you so bad it hurts" feeling in this classic. It's lazy 6/8 tempo is perfect for slow dancing and tender whispers.
Stop driving me mad...
listen to Honest I Do
3. I Just Want To Make Love To You
I don't want you...To be true...I just want to make...Love to you...Composed by Willie Dixon, Muddy Waters first made this straight forward come-on a hit. It's a no-nonsense, slap-your-face declaration that just comes busting out of men when they can't control themselves around women. Sometimes it works, most times it doesn't.
Because I'm sad and blue...I just want to make love to you...
Listen to I Just Want To Make Love To You
4. I'm In the Mood
I'm in the mood baby...I'm in the mood for love...John Lee Hooker probably was in a good mood when his duet with Bonnie Raitt became a hit. Hooker's rambling style never lost sight of the purpose of the song. The off-beat conversation tone no doubt cuts to the chase.
I said night time is the right time...
Listen to I'm In the Mood
5. Love Struck Baby
The way you make me feel...it take a fool to forgetStevie Ray Vaughan's 1983 rocker put the fireworks into the love. The driving pulse conveys the urgency of love's condition. The tune was one of Stevie's biggest hits. Rock and Roll and love make a potent potion.
I love ya baby an' I know just what to do...
Listen to Love Struck Baby
6. Steamroller Blues
Well, I'm a steamroller, baby...I'm bound to roll all over you...Made famous by both Elvis Presley and James Taylor, Steamroller Blues probably is the only Blues song many people know. A long time favorite a karaoke bars across the world, the ultimate "what i want to do to you" song.
And if I can't have your love for my own...Sweet child, won't be nothing left behind...
Listen to Steamroller Blues
7. You'll Be Mine
You so sweet...you so fine...How I wish...you was mine...Howlin' Wolf had a commanding sexual presence that was partially responsible for his success. When the Wolf wanted something, you knew he was going to get it.
That is true...I love you...I don't care, what you do....
Listen to You'll Be Mine
8. I'll Take Care Of You
I know you've been hurt by someone else ...I can tell by the way you carry yourself...You can't have a Valentines Blues list without the great Bobby "Blue" Bland. The ultimate romantic Blues vocalist checks in with a somber tune that champions unconditional love.
And just as sure as one and one is two...you know I'll take care of you.
Listen to I'll Take Care Of You
9. I Wanna Be Loved
I wanna be loved...but by only you...Jimmy Reed put his magic swing to this love song. Steve Miller also came out with a version.
...Because I never had a love as true.
Listen to I Wanna Be Loved
10. I Put A Spell On You
I put a spell on you...’cause you’re mine...Screamin' Jay Hawkins' masterpiece is one of the all time greatest love songs in a psycho kind of way. As woman surely know, men can get quite psycho about love.
...I love you anyhow And I don’t care...
Listen to I Put A Spell On You
