Giovanna’s Top 10 Songs
Ha! Each of these categories is showing how much of a loser I am … But I’d gladly belt out any of these tunes in the shower!
‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow’ – Judy Garland/Wizard of Oz
This is my favourite song in the entire world. Ever. I walked down the aisle to it on my wedding day and it’s the song I’ve sung to my bump throughout my pregnancy. It holds so many happy memories for so many different reasons.
‘Dream a Little Dream of Me’ – Mama Cass
When I started drama school we performed a play called Beautiful Thing, in which one of the characters was obsessed with Mama Cass – and so my own little obsession started.
‘Bubble Wrap’ – McFly
I could actually add a whole heap of McFly songs here … in fact, this whole list could be comprised of songs that my talented husband has penned. All About You, Love is Easy, Corrupted, Lies … What geniuses those guys are! This song is just beautiful, though, and I love the idea of bubble-wrapping your fragile heart.
‘My Way’ – Frank Sinatra
This song reminds me of going over to my Aunty Ann’s house and taking it in turns to go on the karaoke machine. When this song came on everyone would gather round and there’d be high-kicks galore.
‘I Want You (She’s so Heavy)’ – The Beatles
I know, I know – with so much choice from the world’s most iconic band, why on earth have I gone for this one? Well, I became a bit obsessed with it at one point and would happily listen to it over and over again. It’s mean, moody and a tad sexy.
‘‘Til There Was You’ – The Beatles
Well, it’s hardly surprising that I’ve got two songs from this band on the list – I couldn’t resist. This is a flipping awesome song about the world coming alive when falling in love – so romantic and very catchy.
‘Smile’ – Charlie Chapman
If you read the lyrics to this song you’ll see that it’s fairly tragic and haunting with its ‘grin and bear it’ attitude – but, I love singing this one.
‘Moonriver’ – Audrey Hepburn
There’s something terribly melancholic, yet hopeful about this song, and that’s why I love it. Plus Audrey sings it so beautifully in Breakfast at Tiffany’s.
‘Feeling Good’ – Nina Simone
There are so many versions of this song, but Nina’s is simply the best with her soulful rendition.
‘Easy’ – The Commodores
This is the first song I ever slow danced to with my husband and it was subsequently the first song at our wedding. It’s actually about giving up and leaving the one you love, but it took on a different meaning for us. Thankfully.
Giovanna’s Top 10 Romantic Spots
For this I’m going to add a few spots that’ll mean nothing to others, but a lot to me … but obviously there’ll be the standard romance-inducing settings too!
Paris
There’s a reason why Paris is known as the most romantic spot in the world – and that’s because it unquestionably is! Everything is in walking distance and there’s nothing better than walking hand-in-hand with the one you love down those Parisian streets – stopping for macaroons or putting your padlock on the ‘Love Lock’ bridge.
Sylvia Young Theatre School (the old building that’s now owned by someone else)
This has to be on the list because I met my husband there fifteen years ago and it’s also where he proposed. You just never know when you’re going to meet the love of your life, or how things may pan out in your future …
One Marylebone, London
This is where I got married, so I think it’s worthy of a place on this list as it holds a whole heap of magical, beautiful and romantic memories. If I could live one day over and over, it would have to be my wedding day!
Jade Mountain, St Lucia
This was one of our honeymoon destinations, and it certainly didn’t disappoint. Full of wonder, luscious beauty and zen … I’d love to go back – maybe for our ten-year anniversary!
Walt Disney World, Florida
Yes, to some it might appear to be just a theme park, but really it’s so much more. It’s a place where magical dreams and imagination come alive. Plus, what’s more romantic than running around with your partner without a care in the world as you giddily smile at anyone who glances in your direction? This was the second stop on our honeymoon, and that’s basically what we did. ;-)
The Maldives
I’ve never been, but it’s somewhere I REALLY want to go one day. Just the thought of being somewhere so quiet and tranquil in a little hut over the water … ahh! Delicious!