Have you ever made a playlist for someone? What reaction did you get? When I made a 25-year wedding anniversary playlist for my husband, he was visibly moved. He said it was the most romantic gift he had ever received. I did good.
You too can make a playlist for a friend or loved one. Here are some suggestions:
- Choose songs from the Billboard Chart’s Year-End 100 chart for a particular year.
- Choose songs in chronological order.
- Choose all his/her favorite songs.
- Choose songs for significant moments in your shared life.
I used the fourth method to make my playlist. From our courtship to our wedding and honeymoon, our missionary assignment, and the birth of our son, each song brings back beautiful memories.
Click on the links to see some fantastic performances from official videos, The Midnight Special, Live From Daryl’s House, and other concerts.
September—Earth, Wind & Fire 1978
Find Yourself—Brad Paisley 2006
It Might Be You—Stephen Bishop 1982
Had I Known You Better Then—Hall & Oates 1973
Through the Fire—Chaka Khan 1984
At Last—Phoebe Snow 1991
Ribbon in the Sky—Stevie Wonder 1982
This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)—Natalie Cole 1975
Here We are—Gloria Estefan 1988
Groovin’—The Young Rascals 1967
How Deep is Your Love—Bee Gees 1977
I Can’t Imagine—Aaron Neville 1996
You’re the Biggest Part of Me—Ambrosia 1980
Sara Smile — Hall & Oates 1975
Love Will Keep Us Alive—Eagles 1994
You’re All I Need to Get By—Michael McDonald 2004
Strings—Kenny Rankin 1980
Reasons—Earth Wind & Fire 1975
Let’s Stay Together—Al Green 1972
Eyes for You (Ain’t No Doubt About It)—Daryl Hall 2011
I Love You More Today Than Yesterday—Diana Ross 2006
Evergreen—Barbra Streisand 1976
Reminiscing—Little River Band 1978
Now, my husband and I have been married for 31 years, so to keep up the tradition, I added to the playlist for years 26 to 30:
Something to Talk About—Bonnie Raitt
All of Me—John Legend (cover by Luciana Zogbi)
Baby I Love Your Way—Peter Frampton
Endless Love—Lionel Richie & Diana Ross
For year 31, I chose the following song:
I have not yet chosen a song for year 32, which comes up in mid-September. Stay tuned.