How to Make a Romantic Playlist

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:

1. Choose songs from the Billboard Chart’s Year-End 100 chart for a particular year.
2. Choose songs in chronological order.
3. Choose all his/her favorite songs.
4. 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

Dance with Me—Orleans 1975

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

Overjoyed—Stevie Wonder 1985

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:

Do It for Love—Hall & Oates

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:

Thinking Out Loud—Ed Sheeran

I have not yet chosen a song for year 32, which comes up in mid-September. Stay tuned.