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Forget cheesy dates and boxed candy -- try romantic art songs

Thursday, February 14, 2008

Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Aaron Jay Kernis has just released an album of romantic art songs; Jane Monheit is one of today’s most recognizable jazz vocalists and an interpreter of many lyrics about romance. Together they tell us what makes for a compelling love song.

Weigh in: Is Romance in music Dead? What romantic songs do you like to get in the mood?

Comments [5]

stephen from Manhattan

Claire de Lune. Hands down.

Feb. 14 2008 02:24 PM
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joni from brooklyn

I love Nina Simone. Her album "Blues" defenitely is a mood starter-- especially her song "I Want a Little Sugar in My Bowl."

Feb. 14 2008 02:21 PM
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joni from brooklyn

I have to say that few songs are as sexy as the Stooges "I Wanna Be Your Dog." And what's romance without a little dirty dirty?

Feb. 14 2008 02:20 PM
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Dirk Digler from San Fernando Valley

What else? The soul stylings of Marvin Gaye.

Feb. 14 2008 01:33 PM
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Lenny from Da Bronx

Strictly Barry White, baby.

Feb. 14 2008 01:30 PM
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