A recent post by Jon “Stretched” Stolpe asked us to name our favorite love songs. I listed four. I wanted to list more since my favorite singer from the 60s and 70s is Tommy James but my favorite song by him is not really a love song. However, I did list four.

Probably #1 is this one. I have loved this song since the very first time I heard it. ‘Course it doesn’t hurt that this was my other favorite group from my childhood. (Yeah…I go that far back).

Probably my #2 favorite song is this one. Neither Jo (the love of my life) nor I have ever considered an end to our marriage (we celebrate 43 this June) so this song doesn’t apply in some ways. But I like this song because it speaks of openness to each other.

Probably my #3 favorite is this one. There was one thing I could always count on: Jo’s love for me. It never wavered. Never faltered. She stood by me when times were tough. Lean. Good.

Probably my new favorite is this one. So different from their other material, but it packs a powerful message. After almost 43 years, 2 adult children, 1 grandson, multiple churches/moves, several pounds more…I would do it all over again. In a heartbeat. Lyrics for the song are here.

I love you Jo (honey). With all my heart. Happy Valentine’s Day.