ATOT, PLEASE help me with my mixtape

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Corporate Thug

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So I got into an argument with a friend of mine today. She has been telling my that all I listen to is rap and hip hop and I don't have an open enough mind about other music. I feel this is for the most part untrue. She told me to make her a mixtape with a romantic theme to prove her wrong. Keep in mind, she is a just a close friend of mine, but I want to make the tape.

Here are the tracks I have so far (from MY itunes library)

1.Send me an Angel - real life
2. Dream the impossible dream - Andy Williams (I dont know about this one, but I've always loved the song)
3. What a wonderful world - louis armstrong
4. can't take my eyes off of you - Andy williams
5. Layla - clapton
6. Black is Black - los bravos
7. Because the night - 10000 maniacs
8. Time of my life - Bill Medley
9. Somebody to Love - Jefferson Airplane

Now, I feel that those 7 tracks show that I listen to more than hip hop, but I really want to finish off the cd strong. I want to basically stick some of the older stuff - 90's, 80's and earlier would be great.

PLEASE give me some recommendations. I need about 10 more tracks.
 
Ika

Ika

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I think "Never Gonna Give You Up" would finish off the tape quite nicely. Youtube if you've never heard the song.
 
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Corporate Thug

Lifer
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Originally posted by: Aflac
I think "Never Gonna Give You Up" would finish off the tape quite nicely. Youtube if you've never heard the song.
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I've heard it one too many times. It's on the "maybe" list simply because it is too obvious of the choice with the cult following.

P.S. I thank you for not rick rolling.
 
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TheVrolok

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Love songs?

Etta James - At Last
Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald - Dancing Cheek to Cheek
Clapton - Blue Eyes Blue (too bluesy maybe?)
Clapton - Wonderful Tonight (yeah, that'll do it)
Clapton and George Harrison - Something (I think this live version is by far the best of this song)
Sinatra - The Way You Look Tonight
Pretenders - I'll Stand By You
Boyz II Men - On A Bended Knee, Four Seasons of Loneliness, I'll Make Love To You, pick any one of 'em really
All 4 One - I Swear
All 4 One - I Can Love You Like That
Savage Garden - Truly Madly Deeply
Blessed Union of Souls - I Believe
Blessed Union of Souls - Let Me Be The One
KC and JoJo - All My Life
Ben E King - Stand By Me

There are a quick few with a lot from the 90s. There are a lot others, mostly older stuff, that I could probably think of tho.
 
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Ika

Lifer
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Originally posted by: Corporate Thug
Originally posted by: Aflac
I think "Never Gonna Give You Up" would finish off the tape quite nicely. Youtube if you've never heard the song.
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I've heard it one too many times. It's on the "maybe" list simply because it is too obvious of the choice with the cult following.

P.S. I thank you for not rick rolling.
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I tried to be classy about it. ;)

In any case... you could try some of the boy-band stuff from the later 90s. Backstreet Boys have a LOT of really great singable songs (as someone who karaokes and sings in the shower, I love backstreet boys for the vocals). Even NSYNC has a few.

Here are a few "lovey" songs in addition to ones that Vrolok recommended

Savage Garden - I Knew I Loved You
Backstreet Boys - The One
BB - I Want It That Way
Nsync - This I Promise You
Brian McKnight - Back At One (ps I had absolutely no idea he was black, lol)
 
rocadelpunk

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13th floor elevators - you're gonna miss me

that should send the right message : )

postal service - such great heights

pamoja - ooh baby

al green - lets stay together

and probably one of my personal favs

o.v. wright - let's straighten it out linky

the cure - close to me


Also:

Duke Ellington and John Coltrane - in a sentimental mood
got your indie your soul your rock your jazz


should throw in some stevie wonder too
 
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Originally posted by: TheVrolok
Love songs?

Etta James - At Last
Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald - Dancing Cheek to Cheek
Clapton - Blue Eyes Blue (too bluesy maybe?)
Clapton - Wonderful Tonight (yeah, that'll do it)
Clapton and George Harrison - Something (I think this live version is by far the best of this song)
Sinatra - The Way You Look Tonight
Pretenders - I'll Stand By You
Boyz II Men - On A Bended Knee, Four Seasons of Loneliness, I'll Make Love To You, pick any one of 'em really
All 4 One - I Swear
All 4 One - I Can Love You Like That
Savage Garden - Truly Madly Deeply
Blessed Union of Souls - I Believe
Blessed Union of Souls - Let Me Be The One
KC and JoJo - All My Life
Ben E King - Stand By Me

There are a quick few with a lot from the 90s. There are a lot others, mostly older stuff, that I could probably think of tho.
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thanx! I'll be using Pretenders - I'll Stand By You. the older the songs the better!
 
QueBert

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Lisa Lisa & The Cult Jam f/ Full Force - All Cried Out. If you want 90's Allure's remake featuring 112.

Tracie Spencer - Tender Kisses

Mariah Carey f/ Dru Hill - Beautiful Ones. The original Prince version is gooood too.

Az Yet - Last Night

Mint Condition - Pretty Brown Eyes

Tyrese - Sweet Lady

I know it's not from the period you're looking for, but Robin Thickes Lost Without U is one of the best romantic songs ever.
 
QueBert

QueBert

Lifer
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Oh no romantic tape would be complete with At Last by Etta James. Most played wedding song ever. smooth as hell :)
 
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Tim

The fact that you can only find 7 songs, and need our help for 10 more shows that she is indeed correct.

(c)Rap is not even music.
 
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TheVrolok

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Originally posted by: theplaidfad
The fact that you can only find 7 songs, and need our help for 10 more shows that she is indeed correct.

(c)Rap is not even music.
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True, and then false.
 
rivan

rivan

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Originally posted by: theplaidfad
The fact that you can only find 7 songs, and need our help for 10 more shows that she is indeed correct.
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This.
 
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darkxshade

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I say you give her a mixtape recording of a couple going at it for hours... what's more romantic than that?
 
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