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You call that sexy? Billboard picks the sexiest songs, fails

1:56 pm February 11, 2010, by Shane Harrison

The late Barry White, the man whose voice is synonymous with sexy, is pictured at the Soul Train Music Awards in 1994. Photo: Rhonda Birndorf / AP

Apparently, there isn’t a Barry White song sexy enough to make Billboard’s list of the 50 sexiest songs of all time. Yeah, right.

Part of the problem is the magazine’s methodology. They simply ranked the 50 most popular songs about sex (or with a discernable sexy-time vibe) according to their performance on the Hot 100 chart, beginning in 1958 and ending with the chart of Jan. 16. And that’s how we wind up with Olivia Newton-John’s “Physical” in the No. 1 position. “Physical” is to sex as Velveeta is to food. It might get sweaty like sex, but it’s also plastic and not much like the real thing. Even worse, you’ll find “Afternoon Delight” at No. 20. Talk about cheese.

How about we come up with our own ideas of the sexiest music of all time? We can do better than Billboard, can’t we? Tell us what tops your list of the sexiest songs.

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120 comments Add your comment

Sex is nasty

February 11th, 2010
2:12 pm

First !- I want to F&^% like an animal by NIN…..

Bruthaman

February 11th, 2010
2:15 pm

Lets Get It On by Marvin Gay or Turn Off the Lights by Teddy Pendergrass

Rik

February 11th, 2010
2:20 pm

Jason Mraz – Butterfly.

Old School

February 11th, 2010
2:21 pm

International Lover-Prince

Rik

February 11th, 2010
2:21 pm

Country Song – If I told you had a beautiful body, would you hold it against me?

noneya

February 11th, 2010
2:21 pm

ok…..which is more likely to put your lady in the mood?
1) Let’s Get Physical….or
2) Anything by Kenny G

Cdyami316

February 11th, 2010
2:22 pm

Didn’t get a chance to read the list but:
The Isley Brothers – Between The Sheets
Janet Jackson – Anytime, Anyplace
Quincy Jones – The Secret Garden (Both the vocal & sax versions)…..Just to name a few!

Bookert T.

February 11th, 2010
2:22 pm

Knockin’ Da Boots, by H-town..

Pete

February 11th, 2010
2:23 pm

Let’s Put The X In Sex by KISS
Animal (F**k Like A Beast) by WASP

Cindy Lu Hoo

February 11th, 2010
2:24 pm

Barry White is THE MAN for mood music and so is Donna Summers”Love To Love Ya Baby” long version.

Elaine

February 11th, 2010
2:25 pm

I love music not on the pop charts – so my suggestion is Micheal Franks/Donna Krall “Tell Me All About It” followed by “Groove With You” by Isley Brothers” and a song called “Anika” by BTribe. Music not on the radar. “At You Best You Are Love” Ailiyah and ” Kiss Of Life” by Sade are some others that would make my list.

tide fan

February 11th, 2010
2:26 pm

The La,La song by Inner Circle

ChippersLoveChild

February 11th, 2010
2:26 pm

Anytimes, Anyplace by Janet Jackson

Smokin'

February 11th, 2010
2:30 pm

Touch Me — Samantha Fox
I Touch Myself — DeVinyls

scott

February 11th, 2010
2:30 pm

Anything by Barry White. the better Olivia Newton John would be Magic. thats much better than physical.

Stephanie

February 11th, 2010
2:30 pm

“Wicked Game” by Chris Isaak and “Sadness” by Enigma

Laquisha

February 11th, 2010
2:34 pm

Dis be racist. Ain’t enough brotha’s on dis list.

Roy

February 11th, 2010
2:40 pm

“Pillow Talk” by Sylvia.

Absolutely!!

February 11th, 2010
2:40 pm

Anything by 112 or Tevin Campbell.

dlil

February 11th, 2010
2:45 pm

From Prince’s first album – Soft & Wet. Need I say more??

Lucindari

February 11th, 2010
2:45 pm

TEDDY PENDERGRASS’s “Come Go With Me.” MARVIN GAYE “Let’s Get It On” BOB MARLEY “Turn The Light Down Low”

Jack Gipson

February 11th, 2010
2:45 pm

Anything Issac Hayes or Teddy Pendergrast.

mugglemikki

February 11th, 2010
2:45 pm

That’s easy, “The Greatest S*x” by R. Kelly hands down!

blady

February 11th, 2010
2:47 pm

Cream by Prince. Anything Marvin or Teddy.

Gennad

February 11th, 2010
2:47 pm

Turn the lights down low — Bob Marley. i wanna give you some good good lovin’… Bob is the man.

dawgfan

February 11th, 2010
2:49 pm

“I’ll make love to you” Boyz to Men

gern

February 11th, 2010
2:50 pm

Barry White and Marvin Gaye should be on the list, but how about Jeff Buckley’s cover of Hallelujah? It was about THE moment of sexy time!

ON THE SXTH

February 11th, 2010
2:50 pm

Sumthin Sumthin (Mellow Smooth Version) – Maxwell
Tease Me – Guy
Speechless – Beyonce
Lick you up – H-town
Seduction – Usher
I can keep going if you want ; )

gern

February 11th, 2010
2:51 pm

Also, there are those of us who think that the commercial for Mr. Spriggs BBQ is a pretty sexy song too.

William

February 11th, 2010
2:54 pm

Laquisha. Don’t make every blog racist. That’s what’s wrong with this city now.

Peachgirl

February 11th, 2010
2:54 pm

Anything by Maxwell…

John

February 11th, 2010
2:57 pm

You’re the first, the last, my everything – Barry White
Let’s get it on – Marvin Gaye
Lady Love – Lou Rawls
No ordinary love – Sade
The sweetest taboo – Sade
Wicked Game – Chris Isaak
If you don’t know me by now – Simply Red

Reign

February 11th, 2010
2:59 pm

Here are my contributions. I like a more eclectic vibe and there are so many wonderful, beautiful, sexy love songs out there. I have man, but can’t think of them all, so here’s a start.

Sweet Love by Me’shell Ndege’ocello
First time ever I saw your face by Celine Deon (her version is absolutely beautiful and sensuous)
Take Away by Missy Elliott featuring Ginuwine & Tweet
I even heard a song by Kelly Clarkston that was real sexy…don’t know the name

Champagne Supernova

February 11th, 2010
2:59 pm

Where’s “The Pina Colada Song”?

falconsfan2010

February 11th, 2010
3:00 pm

Don’t let me be lonely tonight.

beaux

February 11th, 2010
3:02 pm

Nikki by Prince

GITTINSUM2NITE

February 11th, 2010
3:03 pm

Simple… Straight F**king – Tyrese, and, I’m F**king You 2nite – Notorious B.I.G and R. Kelly, and the entire 2 side of the Isley Brothers The Heat is On. My babies was made to that album!! Y’all haave a sexxxy good time. Hear?

Don

February 11th, 2010
3:03 pm

“I wanna check youfor Ticks”

Frank from MusicNerdClub.com

February 11th, 2010
3:07 pm

The White Stripes’ “Ball and Biscuit” or Roxy Music’s “More Than This”.

junebaby

February 11th, 2010
3:08 pm

turn off the lights/t. pendergras
let’s get it on/m. gaye
soft & wet/prince
let’s just kiss and say goodbye/manhattans
pillow talk/sylvia
dedicated to the one i love/the temprees
the agony and the ecstasy/smokey
as we lay/s. murdoch
i’m going down/rose royce
the secret garden(sweet seduction suite)/b. white/elle debarge/al b. sure

those are 10 songs off the top of my head; given time to think about it, i could list another 100 songs that are probably better than any list billboard could come up with.

ray pugh

February 11th, 2010
3:09 pm

Gern,

Re: Hallelujah, you want to put them in the mood, not slit their wrists….

Steve

February 11th, 2010
3:12 pm

‘Love Hangover’ by Diana Ross brings me back to lovin’ in a leisure suit!

Goldie

February 11th, 2010
3:13 pm

Luther – So Amazing
Teddy – Turn off the Lights
Prince – Purple Rain – Darling Nikki
Keith Sweat – How Deep is Your Love

To speed it up to beat it up:
Tupac – How Do You Want It

beaux

February 11th, 2010
3:13 pm

LOL ray!

Slinger

February 11th, 2010
3:14 pm

WHAM! – Careless Whisper.

That wraps up this debate.

Nick's Dad

February 11th, 2010
3:16 pm

Love Bazaar by Sheila E.
Do Ya Think I’m Sexy by Rod Stewart
Sexual Healing by Marvin Gaye
I Want Your Sex by George Michael
Why Don’t We Do it in the Road — The Beatles

Mike Damone

February 11th, 2010
3:25 pm

Side 1 of Led Zeppelin IV…

Walt Williams

February 11th, 2010
3:29 pm

Sexual Healing by Malvin Gay

Roger G.

February 11th, 2010
3:31 pm

Luther- A House is not a Home…..

Walt Williams

February 11th, 2010
3:32 pm

How can one use any of the songs from Casses years? Anything sexy in songs were taboo.

Ms Chelle

February 11th, 2010
3:32 pm

VOYAGE TO ATLANTIS – BY: THE ISLEY BROTHERS

soulfinger

February 11th, 2010
3:33 pm

I would say…
“One Moment w/ You” by George Michael
“Between the Sheets” by The Isley Bros.
“I want You” by Marvin Gaye
“Secret Garden” by Quincy Jones & co.
“Rocking Eternally” by Jazzanova

The list could go on and on but you definately wont see “Lets get Physical” on my list thats for sure!!!

soulfinger

February 11th, 2010
3:33 pm

Good one Ms Chelle!!! I love that song..almost anything by the Isleys could qualify!

Sirlun

February 11th, 2010
3:34 pm

Sexual Healing -Marvin Gaye
I’m gonna love you just a little more – Barry White
Choosey Lover – Isley Brothers
Adore – Prince
How can you mend a broken heart – The AL Green version.
Voyage to Atlantis – Isley Brothers
Your Body’s Calling – R.Kelly
Uh Ah – Boys to Men.
Just to name a few….

RNPC

February 11th, 2010
3:37 pm

Can I stay_ Ray Lamontagne
Sexual Healing_Ben Harper
Nothing Compares2U_ Sinead O-Conner
I’ve got a Crush on You_Lee Wiley

and of course
Purple Rain

Bruthaman

February 11th, 2010
3:42 pm

Insatiable by prince (man that brings back some memories)
Rock With you by MJ
Is this the end by New Edition, for the break up sex

Bruthaman

February 11th, 2010
3:44 pm

Turn the lights off, strike a candle
No one that I’ve ever, knows how 2 handle my body
The way u truly do
Insatiable’s my name when it comes 2 u
I got a jones, Martha
Oh yeah, it be like this (I can’t have a hug)
I can’t have a hug (unless)
unless I have a kiss
My body, baby, u truly do
Insatiable’s my name when it comes 2 u
Like a wildcat, Martha, in a celibate rage
I want you alone, in my dirty little cage
Can u understand, Martha?
My body, baby, u truly do
Insatiable’s my name when it comes 2 u
2 night we video…
No one will ever know
We’ll erase the naughty bits
I’ll show my…
If you show your…
I can’t help it, Martha {’insatiable’ repeated in the background}
I can’t help what u do 2 me
U are my every fantasy
There’s no telling how far I’d go
Cuz when it comes 2 u, I know
I’m insatiable and I just can’t stop
Even if I wasn’t thirsty,
I would drink every drop
Please, baby, don’t say no
Cuz I’ll surely go crazy
OK, so all u do is push the little red button…
and I belong 2 u and your little video box
Hey – don’t look at the clock, yeah
It’s 2:45, we got all night
first u gotta tell me what u want me to do
My body, baby, u truly do
Insatiable’s my name when it comes 2 u
there’s no tellin’ how far I’d go
Cuz when it comes 2 u, I know
I’m insatiable and I just can’t stop
Even if I wasn’t thirsty,
I would drink every drop
So take it slow baby, and let’s unwind
Do u really want all my clothes off? (yes)
What are u gonna do to prove it?
Aren’t u afraid we’re gonna be found out?
Well, let’s get on with the show
Turn the lights down low (Turn the lights down lower)
Doesn’t my body look good in the shadows?
Baby knows what 2 do
Have u done this before? (I don’t know)
U say u want my hips up in the air? (yeah)
I don’t know, I don’t care
(My body, baby, u truly do)
I know I could be nasty with u
(Up and down, just like a seesaw) ((back and forth))
(back and forth)
Listen (oh girl, I’m fallin’)
I love u, baby
I love u baby, you’re mine
U’re nastier than I thought
It’s just 2:49…

It's Me

February 11th, 2010
3:48 pm

Tonight’s The Night – Rod Stewart

Joshua

February 11th, 2010
3:51 pm

Matt Nathanson – Come on get higher. That is the bomb love making song,… period.

billy

February 11th, 2010
3:58 pm

“Turn Out the Lights”———-Teddy Pendergrass
“Been Such a Lonftime”————-New Birth

billy

February 11th, 2010
4:03 pm

…sorry thats “Been Such a Long Time” by New Birth……that song is kickin

Drifter

February 11th, 2010
4:15 pm

Barry White has to be in there. The first 60 seconds of “Can’t Get Enough Of Your Love Baby” may be the sexiest minute in music history.

Teddie

February 11th, 2010
4:21 pm

“Turn Down The Lights” Mr. Teddy Pendergrass.

Man, that man was SUCH a man’s man. Yummmmmmmy.
Why do all the good ones die so young? (Marvin, Teddy, Michael…)

soulfinger

February 11th, 2010
4:22 pm

Oh yeah, i forgot “The lady in my life” by the King of Pop!

Marcus

February 11th, 2010
4:24 pm

Marvin.
Teddy.
anything by either one will get you a little some some.

junebaby

February 11th, 2010
4:26 pm

feel the fire/peabo bryson
dr. feelgood/a. franklin
try a little tenderness/o. redding
stairway to heaven/ojays
forever more/enchantment
heaven must be like this/ohio players
love on a two way street/the moments
distant lover/m. gaye
if only for just one night/l. vandross

JRay

February 11th, 2010
4:54 pm

“I’d Die Without You” by P.M. Dawn.

junebaby

February 11th, 2010
4:56 pm

how much i feel/ambrosia
your precious love/curtis mayfield
i’ve got so much to give/b. white & the love unlimited orchestra
tonight is the night(YOU MAKE ME A WOMAN)/betty wright
insatiable/prince
me and mrs. jones/billy paul or the dramatics
outside woman/bloodstone
sideshow/blue magic
i’ll make love to you/boyz II men
this must be heaven/brainstorm

junebaby

February 11th, 2010
5:02 pm

teddie@4:21pm…, are you aware of the rumors that t. pendergrass was with a transsexual when he had his accident?? supposedly some type of distraction caused the accident!

browndove

February 11th, 2010
5:03 pm

How can all of u leave out Anita Baker!!!

February 11th, 2010
5:18 pm

PRINCE – Darling Nikki

stranger in a strange land

February 11th, 2010
5:20 pm

looking for something sexy (vs rauchy) anything by Sade has to be in top 10

SailFast

February 11th, 2010
5:21 pm

Let Me Play With Your Poodle – by Tampa Red

Cdyami316

February 11th, 2010
5:24 pm

Browndove? How can we leave out Babyface – Whip Appeal

Dan Dempsey

February 11th, 2010
5:30 pm

WITHOUT QUESTION : Roberta Flack’s ” Reverend Lee”

G-Man

February 11th, 2010
5:34 pm

OMG by Pink

Jojo

February 11th, 2010
5:36 pm

Secret Garden – Barry White, James Ingram, etc.
Shh – Prince
Human Nature – Michael Jackson
If Only for One Night – Luther Vandross
You Give Good Love – Whitney Houston
Lose Control – Silk
Your Body’s Calling – R. Kelly
Voyage to Atlantis – Isley Bros.
No Ordinary Love – Sade
Whenever, Wherever, Whatever – Maxwell

Jason

February 11th, 2010
5:39 pm

Side 3 of Lou Reed’s Metal Machine Music

junebaby

February 11th, 2010
5:46 pm

have you seen her/the chi-lites
just to be close to you/the commodores
love’s train/confunkshun
somebody’s got to win/the controllers
just don’t want to be lonely/the main ingrediant or blue magic
do what you want, be what you are/darryl hall & john oates
just let me hold you for a night/david ruffin
stay in my corner/the dells
in the rain/the dramatics
devotion/earth wind and fire
don’t ask my neighbor/the emotions
float on/the floaters

Cdyami316

February 11th, 2010
5:52 pm

Rick James & Teena Marie – Fire & Desire….anybody remember this song?

Cdyami316

February 11th, 2010
5:56 pm

Fire & Desire – Rick James & Teena Marie….anybody remember this song?

Dig That

February 11th, 2010
6:02 pm

@Cdyami That was the jam.

junebaby

February 11th, 2010
6:02 pm

walking in the rain with the one i love/love unlimited
when will i see you again/the three degrees
i need love/ll cool j
(if loving you is wrong)i don’t want to be right/luther ingram
there’s no me without you/the manhattans
happy feelings/maze
my one and only love/mfsb
you are my starship/norman connors feat. michael henderson
the bells/the originals

Dig That

February 11th, 2010
6:11 pm

Anything by Marvin is great

JoeV

February 11th, 2010
6:11 pm

Good call Rik…

Butterfly by Jason Mraz. Awesome.

Stephen Hawkins

February 11th, 2010
6:12 pm

Fat Bottom Girls make the Rockin World Go Round!!!

FELICIA FOX

February 11th, 2010
6:25 pm

“Pillowtalk” by Sylvia

FELICIA FOX

February 11th, 2010
6:28 pm

“Say yes” and “Do they turn you on” by The Whispers
“Love Scene” Joe
“Stay” and “Come talk to me” Jodeci
“Let’s Get the Mood Right” Johnny Gill
“Whip Appeal” Babyface

MIKEM

February 11th, 2010
6:31 pm

Got two of them:
1-”Come a little closer”-Dierks Bently
2-”Like a woman” Jamie O’Neal
Play ‘em back to back and you’re golden!

junebaby

February 11th, 2010
6:40 pm

say yes/lakeside
all cried out/full force feat lisa lisa & cult jam
sad girl/g.q.
one more try/george michael
i miss you/harold melvin & the blue notes feat. t. pendergrass
i stand accused/isaac hayes
always and forever/heatwave
i wanna know your name/the intruders
at your best you are love/the isley bros.
i’ll be there/the jackson 5
freak me baby/silk

FELICIA FOX

February 11th, 2010
6:46 pm

The Way You Love Me – Michael Jackson

FELICIA FOX

February 11th, 2010
7:02 pm

Could it Be – Jaheim
Agony and Escatesy – Smokey Robinson

rick4965

February 11th, 2010
7:34 pm

Showing my age here, but Elvis’ “Burning Love” got my mojo humming!

noneya

February 11th, 2010
7:38 pm

I Want Your Hands on Me by Sinead O’Connor. But really nothing is sexier than a good box of chocolate!

Professor

February 11th, 2010
7:47 pm

Boyz II Men ooohh Ahhh
Michael Franks…When I give my love to you
Miles Davis I fall in love too easy

Quagmire

February 11th, 2010
8:28 pm

Oh man! How can we forget
“Lady in my life” by Michael Jackson? I’m going to go tag it right now! Giggety-Giggety!

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8:03 am

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Jerry

February 12th, 2010
1:43 pm

Hold me. By Whitney and Teddy
A little bit more. By Dr. Hook
Love won’t let me wait. By Major Harris

Billy K.

February 13th, 2010
2:42 pm

A Love Hangover by Diana Ross,

BlackBeachBum

February 13th, 2010
8:37 pm

Billy K. is on it. No “Love Hangiver” mean list ain’t worth clicking on. That bass line alone will do it for me.

Boogers for the children fund

February 15th, 2010
8:15 am

“ok…..which is more likely to put your lady in the mood?
1) Let’s Get Physical….or
2) Anything by Kenny G”

Neither, however, she probably would get out the shotgun, barf or take a crap on the floor.

PS…Pink has a PENI$.

Ya want Sexy, then ya want SADE.

Boogers for the children fund

February 15th, 2010
8:17 am

Want sexy…

“My life with the Thrill Kill Kult – Diamonds and Daggers”
“My life with the Thrill Kill Kult – Music to strip by”
“My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult – Sexplosiion”
Toni Braxton