Why It Matters

Did you know that at least seven songs have been written about love?

With numbers like that (it might be even more than eight), a playlist of love songs is too easy, so how many songs do I have in my stacks that have the word “Valentine” in the title? I don’t know, but here’s a few:

“Happy Valentine’s Day,” Outkast.

“My Bloody Valentine,” Good Charlotte.

“My Funny Valentine,” Elvis Costello.

“Valentine,” The Psychedelic Furs.

“Valentine’s Day,” James Taylor.

“My Funny Valentine,” Miles Davis.

“Valentine’s Day,” David Bowie.

“Valentine’s Day,” Linkin Park.

There you have it: Eight songs to get you where Cupid didn’t hit you. Happy Valentine’s Day, and what did I miss? I’m listening.