Divas top the chart for most performed love song
PRS for Music has compiled the Top 10 Most Performed Love Songs
It’s the most romantic time of year again (apparently) so to give everyone a head start on playlists for the big day, PRS for Music has compiled the Top 10 Most Performed Love Songs (and for those planning a single’s night - the Top 10 Most Performed Singleton Songs) for Valentine’s.
PRS for Music, the organisation that collects royalties on behalf of its 65,000 song writing and composer members, has analysed its unique performance data to work out which songs have been used most across the UK over the past 6 years.
Coming in first place for “love songs” is Leona Lewis and her track “Bleeding Love” which was a world-wide hit when it was released in 2007. The British superstar beats US divas Whitney Houston and Celine Dion into second and third place respectively.
Their classic tracks “I Will Always Love You” and ‘My Heart Will Always Go On” were both included in soundtracks for the classic romantic movies The Bodyguard and Titanic which no doubt helped them win a place in our hearts and a position at the top of the chart.
Top 10 Most Performed Love Songs
- Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love
- Whitney Houston - I Will Always Love You
- Celine Dion - My Heart Will Go On
- Mariah Carey - Without You
- Andy Williams - Can’t Take My Eyes off You
- Elvis - Can’t Help Falling In Love With You
- Christina Aguilera - Beautiful
- The Righteous Brothers - Unchained Melody
- Bryan Adams - Everything I do (I Do It For You)
- Jason Mraz - I'm Yours
Source: PRS for Music
Topping the singleton chart is Katy Perry with her track Hot N Cold which reached number 4 in the UK chart when it was released in 2008. This is closely followed by the unstoppable Destiny’s Child with “I’m a Survivor” arguably one of the most recognisable single-power tracks ever released. The track includes the lyrics “Now that you’re out of my life, I’m so much better, You thought that I'd be weak without ya, But I'm stronger” which, when sung at full volume, is sure to help any hearts on the mend heal this February 14th.
Top 10 Most Performed Singleton Songs
- Katy Perry - Hot N Cold
- Destiny’s Child - I’m a Survivor
- U2 - With or Without You
- Gloria Gaynor - I will Survive
- Beyoncé - Irreplaceable
- Justin Timberlake - Cry Me A River
- Sinead O’Connor - Nothing Compares 2 U
- Cyndi Lauper - Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
- Bon Jovi - It’s My Life
- James Blunt - Goodbye My Lover
Source: PRS for Music
Ellis Rich, Chairman at PRS for Music, commented: “The right music for Valentine's Day can help provide a marvellously romantic atmosphere so it makes sense to put a bit of thought into what you play. Don't just rely on current hits. For myself I like to include a selection of old classics and new music mixed in with a few personal favourites to help create that special ambience.”
“If you are looking for a bit of ‘girl-power’ this Valentine’s then something with good anti-love lyrics and a catchy tune is a must. I’m sure Gloria Gaynor’s “I will Survive” is stored away carefully on most people’s iPods.”
