It’s a question as old as human beings – what is love? Something that gives us strength? Something that lasts, that brings out the best in us? An obsession? Warmth? Companionship? Pain?
Answers here, some more unusual than others, in song.
Howard Jones, What is Love? (1983)
David Bowie, Heroes (1977)
Willie Nelson, Always on My Mind (1982)
Mink DeVille, Mixed Up Shook Up Girl (1977)
Bruce Springsteen, Tunnel of Love (1988)
Chris Isaak, Wicked Game (1989)
Bonnie Raitt, Love Has No Pride (1976)
Rickie Lee Jones, We Belong Together (1981)
Billy Joel, You’re My Home (1973)
Tower of Power, So Very Hard to Go (1972)
Speaking Plainly 