An Assortment of 7 ‘Valentine' Songs
Dear listeners,
Every once in a while, I like to compile a playlist composed entirely of songs with identical titles. You may recall that, last October, I sent out a newsletter about six different tracks vying to be the greatest 'The Greatest.' Today, in honor of a certain loved-and-occasionally-loathed holiday, I made a playlist of seven songs with the same timely, evocative name: 'Valentine.'
While most of these tracks are about romance, they vary widely in tone. Some — like the witty ditty from the precocious musician Laufey or a sloshed-but-smitten album cut from the Replacements — are rather heartfelt declarations of love. But, as Valentine's Day can stir up some sharp pangs for the heartbroken among us, a few of these songs — like wrenching tracks from Snail Mail and Fiona Apple — are also full of longing and loneliness.
This is certainly not a complete list of every song ever titled 'Valentine,' but it is a sampling of seven of my favorites. Whether you're buying roses for yourself or someone else this year, I hope you find at least one track that reflects your mood.
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