Love song
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| - | '''Love songs''' are songs about [[love]], a subset of songs that deal with [[intimacy]]. They are usually [[romantic]] [[ballad]]s, but may also deal with the [[dark|darker side]], such as [[infidelity]] and [[breakup]]s. Famous love-song singers include [[Elvis Presley]] and [[Frank Sinatra]]. | + | '''Love songs''' are songs about [[love]], a subset of songs that deal with [[intimacy]]. They are usually [[romantic]] [[ballad]]s, but may also deal with the [[dark|darker side]], such as [[infidelity]] and [[breakup]]s. They are a staple of [[pop music]] Famous love-song singers include [[Elvis Presley]] and [[Frank Sinatra]]. |
| Love songs have been around for hundreds of years and are found in most cultures. The Western world uses the love song to express [[feelings]] in a way most people would identify with. Some tribal cultures use group love songs to attract a partner in elaborate [[ritual]]s. | Love songs have been around for hundreds of years and are found in most cultures. The Western world uses the love song to express [[feelings]] in a way most people would identify with. Some tribal cultures use group love songs to attract a partner in elaborate [[ritual]]s. | ||
| Love songs are performed wherever music is found, such as [[romantic film]]s, television and recorded media such as tapes and CDs. Love songs are a common feature of most [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] [[Musical theater|musicals]], often in exchanges between the protagonist and his or her interest. Sometimes, the song is shared by two suitors and a common love interest. | Love songs are performed wherever music is found, such as [[romantic film]]s, television and recorded media such as tapes and CDs. Love songs are a common feature of most [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] [[Musical theater|musicals]], often in exchanges between the protagonist and his or her interest. Sometimes, the song is shared by two suitors and a common love interest. | ||
| The love song has dominated almost all [[genre]]s of [[popular music]]. However rebellious the music, such as [[punk rock]] or [[rap]], the experience of "[[falling in love]]" always seems to require expression.{{GFDL}} | The love song has dominated almost all [[genre]]s of [[popular music]]. However rebellious the music, such as [[punk rock]] or [[rap]], the experience of "[[falling in love]]" always seems to require expression.{{GFDL}} | ||
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Love songs are songs about love, a subset of songs that deal with intimacy. They are usually romantic ballads, but may also deal with the darker side, such as infidelity and breakups. They are a staple of pop music Famous love-song singers include Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra.
Love songs have been around for hundreds of years and are found in most cultures. The Western world uses the love song to express feelings in a way most people would identify with. Some tribal cultures use group love songs to attract a partner in elaborate rituals.
Love songs are performed wherever music is found, such as romantic films, television and recorded media such as tapes and CDs. Love songs are a common feature of most Broadway musicals, often in exchanges between the protagonist and his or her interest. Sometimes, the song is shared by two suitors and a common love interest.
The love song has dominated almost all genres of popular music. However rebellious the music, such as punk rock or rap, the experience of "falling in love" always seems to require expression.
