Music appreciation is one of the most fundamental aspects of human existence. Together with the desire to meet prospective partners. Combining these two elements, music and romance, is a recipe for success. Music has been setting the mood for relationships for millennia, right back to the time that cavemen began fashioning instruments from mammoth tusks and bashing rhythms on rocks to attract the girls in the next cave! But to get serious for a moment, everyone has a favorite artist or band, covering a dizzying array of genres. Whether you’re into folk or hip-hop, Bach or Black Sabbath, songs or even pieces of music will have the power to lift your soul. If you’re looking for ideas to create the perfect mood for a first date, check out five of our top suggestions.
Music is one of the great levellers in society, capable of providing fertile, common ground for people of all backgrounds. No matter what type of music you like, there’s bound to be someone out there sharing your taste. Chatting about favourite artists, or pieces of music can be a fantastic way to break the ice, especially as you’re getting to know a prospective partner better. If you want to hook up now, check out the prospective partners queuing up to make your acquaintance on a hit matchmaking site. Using the discreet communication channels, you can drop hints about your ideal playlist, and how listening to this would set the mood. The next step would be conjuring the picture of a candlelit dinner for two with soft lighting, and favorite songs you could be playing.
Love Me Tender
There is a reason why Elvis Presley was also known as the king of rock ‘n’ roll. With countless singles, he almost single-handedly invented the term rock and roll, spanning an entire generation of fans obsessed with this vibrant new type of music. When the king first appeared on American television, he was only filmed from the waist up, because it was felt his hip directions were far too suggestive! Times have moved on, and rock n’ roll features everywhere from TV ads one of the numerous genres backdropping other forms of exciting entertainment, from movies to nights in bar. One thing that can be certain about Elvis is that his music is extremely suggestive, especially the slower ballads like this song.
Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)
Hip-hop star, Beyoncé has sold millions of records across the planet and is one of the most successful female artists of all time. But much as a lot of rap music is all about casual encounters, putting a ring on it subverts this well-worn trope and is all about encouraging monogamy. If you intend to get serious with a partner, then Beyoncé’s upbeat R&B song would be perfect for creating the right vibe. It’s urgent, it’s in-your-face, and it’s also one song that demands to be danced to with someone special. Hold your partner close to your chest, and feel their heartbeat in time to this foot stomper.
Let’s Stay Together
A bountiful catalogue of fantastic soul ballads was recorded in the USA from the 1960s onwards, typified by black artists like Al Green; signed to iconic labels like Stax and Tamla Motown, and in this case, Tennessee soul label, Hi. Effortlessly crooned by Green, this is the perfect example of those magnificent love songs that turned out in the heyday of American Soul and has been covered many times, notably by the late R&B star, Tins Turner. The song says so much about love in simplistic terms and can send shivers down the spine. What better way to soundtrack your date than introducing this perennial classic?
Into the Groove
Madonna, the undisputed Queen of 1980s pop, has churned out hit after hit, entertaining legions of fans across the globe. This catchy number, used in the soundtrack to the blockbusting movie in which she co-starred, Desperately Seeking Susan, is one of those songs guaranteed to fill any dancefloor. This would make it the perfect soundtrack for any date. The moment this blasts from the speakers, you’ll feel compelled to grab your partner by the hand and whisk them around the living room (or bedroom!)
Adore You
Finally, Harry Styles may have once been in a manufactured boy band (One Direction), but his solo career has seen him go on to become a global popstar, capable of filling stadiums. Many of his songs would be perfect for creating the right ambience during a first date, his music covering so many bases, from pop to funk, soul to R&B. So, whether you prefer to play one of his hit singles or an entire album, the pop icon is guaranteed to create a buoyant vibe.
