In 2009 NPR's All Songs Considered did a special Valentine's Day show. To this day it is still one of my favorite podcasts they've done. Carrie Brownstein (Slater Kenny, Wild Flag) was a regular guest along with the normal crew of Bob Boilen, Robin Hilton, and Stephen Thompson. Not that all that matters too much, what matters is that she played one of the greatest love songs I've ever heard, "Danny Says" by the Ramones. After the song was played I, along with all the contributors to the show, were floored.

It's not only my favorite love song, but one of my favorite songs. Please listen and enjoy. Happy Valentine's Day.

In honor of Galentine's Day and Valentine's Day, I created a playlist all about loooooove. Some songs express love for a place or a feeling, while others are obviously about romantic love. I kind of hate Valentine's Day on principle, but I do love a good reason for a playlist. Enjoy.