The Love Song I Wish I'd Written
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As we barrel toward Valentine's Day, M. Ward, Phoebe Bridgers, Perfume Genius, Raveena and more musicians share the love songs they wish they'd written. 1. Torres' Pick: "Hounds of Love" by Kate Bush 2. Matt Berninger's Pick: "Don't Know How to Keep Loving You" by Julia Jacklin 3. Perfume Genius' Pick: "Consummation" by Nina Simone 4. Amelia Meath's Pick: "Romeo and Juliet" by Dire Straits 5. Raveena's Pick: "Drunk" by Dijon 6. Phoebe Bridgers' Pick: "First Day of My Life" by Bright Eyes 7. Conor Oberst's Pick: "Lovesong" by The Cure 8. M. Ward's Pick: "Baby, I Love You" by The Ramones 9. Waxahatchee's: "Not Given Lightly" by Chris Knox
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