My wife and I included this one on our wedding playlist. Why? “Let’s Stay Together” is still one of the simplest, most honest expressions in music. It’s one of the most well-written, well-sung, well-crafted and well-arranged songs ever recorded. And Green was only 25 years old when he came up with it. The plea to stay together still rings true—from wedding receptions to Quentin Tarantino movie soundtracks.

“Let's, let's stay together. Lovin' you whether, whether times are good or bad, happy or sad.”