Songs About Young Love describe the magic that happens when a young man meets the right girl. The two become inseparable and enrich each other’s lives in various ways. The song was first released in 1982 as the lead single from the album Now and Forever and is now considered one of the top R& Soul songs. It was used as a soundtrack in many movies and reached number seven on the Billboard top 100 R& Soul chart.
Taylor Swift’s “Love Story”
During its time as a single, Taylor Swift’s “Love Story” was considered the best single by the country music singer. It reached number one in Australia and was certified platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). It also reached the top five in Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, and Scotland. It was certified eight times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100. In addition, it was Swift’s first single to chart on the Mainstream Top 40.
Although Swift was only 18 years old at the time of the original release, she was already a songwriting prodigy. However, at the time, she was not fully developed as a vocalist. As a result, her original performance of “Love Story” was strained and raw. While this was perfectly honest for an 18-year-old, Swift has since matured into an incredible singer. Her voice is now clear, powerful, and full of nuance.
After the initial release of “Love Story,” it became the first official re-release from Swift’s back catalog. The re-recording was released on February 12, 2021. The song was also released as the lead single of her new album. The new version features a heavier bassline and electric guitars than the original. It retains the storybook theme, but uses a more pop-oriented arrangement.
Although the song is similar to the original “Love Story” by the country singer, “Love Story” is more pop-like with less country-twang. The lyrics also seem to have more power as compared to the original version. Moreover, the song is recorded in the present tense, making it more relatable to Swift’s experience with love.
Neil Young’s “Only Love Can Break Your Heart”
Neil Young’s ‘Only Love Can Break Your Heart’ is an affecting folk-rock ballad that was inspired by his own heartbreak. The third track of his After the Gold Rush album, the song is a poetic tribute to love while also being a critique of its pitfalls. Whether you’ve lost a loved one or are just single, the message is universal and resonates with many.
While Neil Young is notoriously evasive about the origin of his songs, “Only Love Can Break Your Heart” is a classic. Originally written about a relationship between Graham Nash and Joni Mitchell, the song has since gone on to become one of his most popular songs.
Kelly Clarkson’s “Don’t You Wanna Stay”
“Don’t You Wanna Stay” is a duet that Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson recorded in 2010. The song was featured on Aldean’s 2010 album “My Kinda Party” and immediately became a hit. The song reached #1 on the Billboard Country Singles chart and stayed there for three weeks. Its release was a major accomplishment for the singers and their publishing company, ASCAP.
The song was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and received mostly positive reviews. Critics praised the unique combination of Clarkson’s voice and Aldean’s. The single also hit the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at number one on the Hot Country Songs chart. It was Aldean’s fifth number-one country single and Clarkson’s first number-one country single.
The track was written by Andy Gibson and Paul Jenkins. Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson teamed up to record the song, which went double-Platinum and garnered a GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Duo/Group Performance. It also became the highest-selling digital song in country music history, selling over two million copies.
Neil Young’s “Jessie’s Girl”
Neil Young’s “Jessie’S Girl” is one of the most recognizable songs in pop culture. The song has had a long and storied career, and in the 1980s, it became one of the most popular singles on the U.S. singles chart. Its popularity isn’t limited to the 1980s, however. The song has also been featured in numerous pop culture references, including a memorable scene in the 1997 film Boogie Nights. And the Glee cast’s version reached the top 20 charts in the U.S.
The song has many origins, including Rick Springfield’s own experience with a girl he barely knew. In a 2008 interview on Oprah, Springfield revealed that the song was actually about a girl he didn’t even remember. He had a friend who had a girlfriend named Jessie, and that experience inspired the song. Unfortunately, Springfield didn’t remember her real name, and he spelled her name “Gary” instead. The song’s title sounded more believable to Springfield.
A few years later, “Jessie’s Girl” was included on Rick Springfield’s fourth studio album, “Working Class Dog.” It was released in September 1980, and reached the top spot on the US Billboard Hot 100 after 19 weeks. It also helped Springfield win a Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance. The song was later covered by Smashing Pumpkins on the Reel Sessions bootleg.
Danny Whitten sang high harmony on Young’s songs. He also sang with Crazy Horse and released an album with original songs, including “I Don’t Want To Talk About It,” which became a UK hit for Rod Stewart. However, Whitten’s life was marked by heroin addiction and ended in tragedy, with Whitten’s death.
