While it's totally subjective, we think it's safe to say that the best love songs tell stories that touch your heart in such a way that they are never forgotten. They spark memories of the joys, fears ...

Black women have long shaped the sound and soul of R&B music. Their voices—raw, emotional and unmatched—have given us timeless love songs that echo through generations. Whether they’re singing about ...

When The i Paper culture desk decided to compile a list of the best love songs this century for Valentine’s Day, we had no idea what was to come. Fierce debates. Heated arguments. Slammed doors (well, ...

All songs are love songs. That is if you believe Charles Darwin’s claim that music, like birdsong, developed as a vehicle for sexual selection (indeed, a good voice and a sexy Les Paul go far). But ...

The biggest song of 2025 is a straightforward ode to marriage, but the charts and algorithms are filled with love songs ...

Although Queen has had such an extensive catalog, their sound is perhaps most recognized for its genre-defying appeal and theatrical flair. The English rock band, formed in 1970, is best known for ...

This essay first appeared in the NPR Music newsletter. Sign up for early access to articles like this one, listening recommendations and more. I love the word "heartthrob." It stops you whether you ...