The standout tune from Wonder's 1973 album Talking Book, this Grammy nominated song is upbeat, catchy and utterly smile-inducing. 'You Are the Sunshine of My Life' by Stevie Wonder It was Madonna's first foray into slow-dance songs, and it brought her a Grammy Award nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. These lines say it all: 'In my life there's been heartache and pain/I don't know if I can face it again/Can't stop now, I've traveled so far, to change this lonely life.'Ī sultry ballad that appeared on the 1985 soundtrack for the film Vision Quest. This song from the 1984 album Agent Provocateur perfectly depicts the despair and hope of love. 'I Want to Know What Love Is' by Foreigner The inspiration was his wife, Annie, who is the envy of everyone who listens to this heartfelt folk tune. It was originally penned by Jennifer Rush for her boyfriend Steven, but Dion's breathtaking vocal range brings it to life.ĭenver wrote this 1974 hit for the album Back Home Again while he was riding a ski lift. It also appeared on their 1981 album Why Do Fools Fall in Love.Ī sensuous and intense remake from the 1993 album The Color of My Love. Hence, this famous Ross and Richie melody was born. The producers of the film Endless Love were looking for a breakout song for their film starring Brooke Shields. 'Endless Love' by Diana Ross and Lionel Richie
