A new survey from PRS for Music has revealed that the singer-songwriters people would be most interested in dating on Valentines Day are Kylie Minogue and Robbie Williams. Not at the same time, though, obviously. Other datable females include Katy Perry and Duffy included, whilst the likes of Justin Timberlake also appear on the man list.
A second poll revealed the tracks the nation likes to make love to, and they're absolutely predictable. As you might expect, the likes of Barry White, James Blunt and Marvin Gaye are on there, though Kings Of Leon are on there too, which is possibly slightly less predictable.
PRS For Music chairman Ellis Rich says: "Choosing music for your liaison requires careful thought to tempo, melody and volume, they can all play a part. Too fast can sometimes be risky, too slow can induce sleep and boredom. A great track can be distracting (which could be helpful), but too much volume could drown out those whispers of love. For myself, I found that either 'Fire Brigade' by The Move or Benny Hill's 'Ernie', both played very loudly, does the trick."
I'd nominate Star Trekkin by The Firm. It's a track I also intend to have played at my funeral. Incidentally, do people have the chosen song on repeat, or just play it the once? Maybe they make a sex-hits mix tape. Or maybe they only last one song? Singles are usually about three minutes long, after all.
I'm going to stop thinking about this now.
Here's the full list...
- Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing
- Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On
- Lionel Ritchie - Three Times a Lady
- Barry White - You're My First, My Last, My Everthing
- James Blunt - You're Beautiful
- Chris de Burgh - Lady In Red
- Aerosmith - Don't Wanna Miss A Thing
- Kings of Leon - Sex On Fire
- Celine Dion - My Heart Will Go On
- Barry White - Can't Get Enough Of Your Love Babe