Songs of Love and Poetic Thoughts

“Love Never Dies” is a lovely heartfelt ballad. It was written and recorded by the Australian English band The Bee Gees. The song was released in 1981 and written by brothers Barry, Robin, and Maurice. The song became an instant hit.

“Somewhere My Love” or “Lara’s Theme” was written for the 1965 movie “Doctor Zhivago” by composer Maurice Jarre. There have been numerous versions since then both orchestral and vocal among the most popular version by the Ray Conniff Singers.

“Love You Till the End” is a song that was recorded by the Irish folk punk band The Pogues. It was written by Shane MacGowan, the lead vocalist. The song was featured in the soundtrack to the 2004 movie “P.S. I Love You”. It is a slow, romantic ballad that expresses everlasting love and devotion.

“Dream a Little Dream of Me” is a song written in 1931. The music was composed by Fabian Andre and Wilbur Schwandt and lyrics by Gus Kahn. It was first recorded by Ozzie Nelson and his Orchestra. The highest charting success for the song came when it was recorded by Cass Elliot of the Mamas and Papas in 1968.

“Lonely Sky” is a song that was written and recorded by British singer and songwriter Chris de Burgh. It is a beautiful passionate song about loss and change and longing for a loved one who has gone away.

“Butterfly” is a pop song that was written and recorded by French singer and songwriter Danyel Gerard in the late 1960s. In the 1970s English lyrics were written and again the song was recorded by Gerard. The song sold millions of copies and charted on the Billboard Hot 100 and UK Singles charts.

“Days of Wine and Roses” is a popular song from a 1962 movie of the same name. It was composed by Henry Mancini and lyrics by Johnny Mercer. The song received the Academy Award for Best Original Song and Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Song of the Year. A beautiful version was recorded by Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees. It is featured on his posthumous album 50 St. Catherine’s Drive. The song emphasizes the need to pursue our dreams and embrace love.

“Evergreen” was written and performed by American singer and songwriter Roy Orbison. It is featured on his 1962 album Crying. The song holds a deep and passionate feeling of love that is forever and like an evergreen tree retains its green foliage throughout the year. With imagery of couples in their sunset years still walking hand in hand.

“We Have All the Time in the World” was written as a James Bond movie theme song and performed by American vocalist and trumpeter Louis Armstrong. The song is featured in the 1969 Bond movie “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service”. 25 years after it was first recorded the song became popular in 1994 as part of a Guinness beer commercial. At this time Armstrong’s version was re-released and charted on the UK Singles chart and has become a popular song to play at weddings in the UK.

“Yester-Me, Yester-You, Yesterday” is a soulful song from 1969. It was written by Ron Miller and Bryan Wells. The song was recorded by American Motown singer, songwriter, and musician Stevie Wonder. It is on his album My Cherie Amour. The song charted on the pop singles charts and it became Wonder’s ninth Top Ten single of the 1960s. He also recorded an Italian version titled “Solo te, Solo Me, Solo Noi”.