This song from the 1984 album Agent Provocateur perfectly depicts the despair and hope of love. 'I Want to Know What Love Is,' by Foreigner The inspiration was his wife, Annie, who is the envy of everyone who listens to this heartfelt folk tune. 'Annie's Song,' by John Denverĭenver wrote this 1974 hit for the album Back Home Again while he was riding a ski lift. It also appeared on their 1981 album Why Do Fools Fall in Love. Hence, this famous Ross and Richie romantic song was born. The producers of the film 'Endless Love' were looking for a breakout song for their film starring Brooke Shields. 'Endless Love,' by Diana Ross and Lionel Richie It remained at the top of the charts for four weeks straight before it went on to win a Grammy Award. This is an upbeat ballad from the 1977 album Rejoice that was written by two members of Earth, Wind & Fire.