On About.com, Mark Edward Nero has listed "Forever In My Life" as one of the 10 Best R&B Love Songs. Here's the list:

"Love, Need and Want You," Patti Labelle
The title pretty much says it all.

"Be Without You," Mary J. Blige
This chart-topping song, which was released in November 2005, is on Mary's The Breakthough album. Among the things that make it so great are the strong sentiments of faith and loyalty expressed, as well as the unbelievably strong vocals.

"One Love," Midwest City
On "One Love," Midwest City, a four-man vocal group from Oklahoma talks love, marriage and loyalty: Through the storm, through the rain, through the sun, we remain one love," they sing.

"Crazy Love," Brian McKnight
Although this song is sung well, it's actually the amazingly poetic lyrics that are the highlight. A sample: "I can hear her heart beat for a thousand miles, And the heavens open up every time she smiles, And when I come home to her that's where I belong, Yet I'm running to her like a river's song."

"Love is Stronger Than Pride," Sade
If you've ever found yourself unable to stop loving someone even after their actions have given you good reason to stop, you can relate to this song. This song is for everyone who has at least once in their life thought with their heart instead of their mind.

"Love T.K.O.," Teddy Pendergrass
Wait a minute - did I say in the intro that none of these songs contained drama? Well, I stand corrected. "Love TKO" is about how sometimes love beats you down when you try to battle it. Other singers, including Regina Belle and Hall & Oates, have also recorded versions of this song, but the Pendergrass version is head and shoulders above the rest.

"Endless Love," Luther Vandross & Mariah Carey
Diana Ross & Lionel Richie recorded this song first back in the mid-1980s, but this version, which is on Luther's 1994 album of duets called Songs, soars just a little bit higher than the original.

"If I Ever Fall In Love," Shai
The R&B vocal group Shai came and went pretty quickly back in the early-to-mid 1990s, but they left an indelible mark on music history with this song, which can be found on their debut album, also called If I Ever Fall in Love. Both the original a capella version and the remix of the title track are excellent.

"Sweet Love," Anita Baker
What more can be said about this song that hasn't been saide for almost 20 years now? It's a classic - and classy - example of the best R&B has to offer.

"Forever in My Life," Prince
Prince is a master of ballads and this song is one of his best. On "Forever in My Life," the Purple One proposes marriage in his own unique way: "I never imagined that love would rain on me, And make me want 2 settle down, Baby it's true, I think I do, And I just wanna tell U that I wanna with U.

awwe. That's sweet.

That's just awesome! Thanx 4 sharing.

thanks for the info

I don't think Forever in My Life is even his best love song.

Great!! It's a good thing this song isn't 4gotten.
One of my fav of the album!

If the song is "one of his best ballads," why was his best ballad not included in this list.

I can't take any list serious if it ranks Luther and Mariah's horrible version of "Endless love" as one of the greatest R&B love songs. Saying it is better than the original is crazy.

it's my favorite Prince "Love Song" by FAR

Who is Mark Nero?

That's a great list! Although out all the songs, I've never heard that Prince song.

djdaffy1227 said:

yeah that list had strong validity until it mentioned that worthless rehash

sweet thing by chaka or if only u knew by patti would have been a better substitue

NDRU said:

Music critic on about.com .

http://randb.about.com/mbiopage.htm

Mark Edward Nero is a Los Angeles-area journalist and music critic who has written for numerous publications during his career. He's also a lifelong R&B fan and amateur musician who dabbles in the acoustic guitar, piano and harmonica. Among his favorite contemporary R&B and Soul artists are India.Arie, Anthony Hamilton, Alicia Keys, John Legend and Prince.
Experience:

Mark has been a professional journalist since 1995 and a music critic for nearly as long. He has written for numerous publications both in and outside the U.S., and has interviewed dozens of recording artists, including R. Kelly, Kid Rock, Ice Cube, Mya, Los Lobos and Chuck D. of the rap group Public Enemy. Until he became About.com's R&B Guide in March 2006, Mark's "Rhythm Republic" music column ran on the third Thursday of every month in the San Diego Union-Tribune newspaper. His work has also appeared in the Los Angeles Daily News, the Boston Globe, the Pasadena Star-News and elsewhere.

When not writing about music for About.com, Mark covers the maritime shipping industry and energy regulation for two California-based trade publications.

From Mark Edward Nero:

"Hello, I hope you'll enjoy your time here with the About Guide to R&B. This site strives to be a comprehensive one, where you can find the latest news about R&B and its various sub-genres, plus find useful info on contemporary and classic artists, as well as get helpful suggestions on what music - old and new alike - is worthy of your time, attention and consumer dollars."

wildgoldenhoney said:

U don't have the SOTT album?

djdaffy1227 said:

I kind of feel the same way. I am a BIG Luther fan, but that cover is not one of his best. I LOVE original a hell of a lot better.

Luther and Mariah seemed like they were trying to outsing each other.

and rightfully so. no adore though.

I this song. It's nice to hear it mentioned

Way 2 Go, Prince!

daPrettyman said:

No, I don't have that one yet. Maybe later.

But just reading the lyrics alone, it sounds like a beautiful song.

wildgoldenhoney said:

:fainting:

We should start a new thread... "album recommendations for wildgoldenhoney"

first you have to tell us what you have, haha!

wildgoldenhoney said:

You've GOT to see him performing this on the SOTT Dvd!! It's amazing

Jeffiner said:

go recommend it on the wildgoldenhoney recommendations thread... like that she can make a shopping list.

Jeffiner said:

What? He sings this beautiful song on that dvd?






I've gotta find this on youtube or equivalent.

wildgoldenhoney said:

p.s. Thanks Jeffiner