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Best Love Songs of All Time
We're not fooling around. Our list of love songs starts with the best of the best. These are the true classics of the genre and would make the perfect selection for your first dance song or introduction song.
"In Your Eyes" by Peter Gabriel
This 1986 hit is from the album
So, and was featured in the cult classic film
Say Anything three years later
. It will forever be remembered as the boom box ballad. Who doesn't love Lloyd Dobler?
"Unchained Melody" by the Righteous Brothers
An epic love song from the 1965 album
Just Once in My Life. There are a variety of versions floating around, but this particular one was immortalized in the film
Ghost.
"The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" by Roberta Flack
This chart-topper was originally written by Ewan MacColl for his future wife, making it one of the best courtship gifts in history. Flack made it famous by adding it to her 1969 album
First Take.
"Time After Time" by Cyndi Lauper
An iconic song from the 1984 album
She's So Unusual, which just so happened to be Lauper's solo debut. It went straight to the top of the charts and garnered a Grammy Award nomination.
"I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston
Often considered the standout track from the 1992 soundtrack for
The Bodyguard, the mere mention of this song conjures images of Kevin Costner carrying Whitney Houston in his arms.
"When a Man Loves a Woman" by Percy Sledge
This song is a classic that has been remade time and again by the likes of Bette Midler and Michael Bolton. It first appeared on the 1966 album of the same name, making Sledge an instant R&B legend.
"Your Song" by Elton John
Everybody wants a song that's penned just for them, and Elton John made that possible. This 1970 melody about pure and simple devotion was released as the B-side on
Take Me to the Pilot.
"(They Long to Be) Close to You" by The Carpenters
A remake from the 1970 album
Close to You. Thanks to Burt Bacharach's lyrics and Karen's angelic voice, it nabbed the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Performance by a Duo, Group or Chorus.
"My Love" by Paul McCartney and Wings
The muse for this orchestra-backed love song is Linda, Paul McCartney's first wife. It holds the distinction of being the best-selling track from their 1973 album
Red Rose Speedway.
"Best of My Love" by The Emotions
This is an upbeat ballad from the 1977 album
Rejoice that was written by two members of Earth, Wind & Fire. It remained at the top of the charts for four weeks straight before it went on to win a Grammy Award.
"Endless Love" by Diana Ross and Lionel Richie
The producers of the film
Endless Love were looking for a breakout song for their film starring Brooke Shields. Hence, this famous Ross and Richie melody was born. It also appeared on their 1981 album
Why Do Fools Fall in Love.
"The Power of Love" by Celine Dion
A sensuous and intense remake from the 1993 album
The Color of My Love. It was originally penned by Jennifer Rush for her boyfriend Steven, but Dion's breathtaking vocal range brings it to life.
"Annie's Song" by John Denver
Denver wrote this 1974 hit for the album
Back Home Again while he was riding a ski lift. The inspiration was his wife, Annie, who is the envy of everyone who listens to this heartfelt folk tune.
"I Want to Know What Love Is" by Foreigner
This song from the 1984 album
Agent Provocateur perfectly depicts the despair and hope of love. These lines say it all: "In my life there's been heartache and pain/I don't know if I can face it again/Can't stop now, I've traveled so far, to change this lonely life."
"Crazy For You" by Madonna
A sultry ballad that appeared on the 1985 soundtrack for the film
Vision Quest. It was Madonna's first foray into slow-dance songs, and it brought her a Grammy Award nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.
"You Are the Sunshine of My Life" by Stevie Wonder
The standout tune from Wonder's 1973 album
Talking Book, this Grammy nominated song is upbeat, catchy and utterly smile-inducing. It's no surprise that it earned him the Best Pop Male Vocal Performance award.
"I Knew I Loved You" by Savage Garden
The number one hit from the 1999 album
Affirmation that made every woman swoon. Hearts flutter when Darren Hayes serenades "I knew I loved you before I met you/I think I dreamed you into life."
"I Love You Always Forever" by Donna Lewis
Everybody wants a forever kind of love. Lewis gave us the anthem for eternal devotion in 1996, on her album
Now in a Minute. It's also packed with plenty of poetic imagery, such as "Those days of warm rains come rushing back to me/Miles of windless summer night air."
"My Heart Will Go On (Love Theme from 'Titanic')" by Celine Dion
The tragic
Titanic tune that captures the enduring nature of true love and the longing that comes with it. The song first appeared on Dion's 1997 album
Let's Talk About Love, but the blockbuster hit made it an instant classic.
"Up Where We Belong" by Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes
Cocker and Warnes belted out this 1982 love song for the film
An Officer and a Gentleman. It was almost left
on the editing room floor, but ended up winning an Academy Award and a Grammy.
Best Country Love Songs
Want to add a little southern charm to your wedding playlist? Consider slipping in a few of these classic songs from Reba McEntire, Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton and more.
"Wind Beneath My Wings" by Gary Morris
Bette Midler's version is featured in the tearjerker movie
Beaches. However, Morris released this heart wrenching country version in 1983 as part of his
Why Lady Why album, which rose to number four on the charts.
"I Keep on Lovin' You" by Reba McEntire
McEntire released this true-to-life tune on her 2010 album of the same title. It explores the trials and tribulations of love, with one standout line reminiscing about how "Sometimes I swear it might be easier to throw in the towel/Someday we're gonna look back and say, Look at us now."
"Through the Years" by Kenny Rogers
Love isn't always champagne and roses, which is the topic of Rogers' 1981 hit from the album
Share Your Love. It talks about growing old with the one you love, even when the going gets tough.
"Remember When" by Alan Jackson
The country crooner wrote this for his 2003 album
Greatest Hits Volume II, the inspiration being his relationship with his then-wife. Lyrics like "Remember when 30 seemed so old/Now lookin' back /It's just a steppin' stone," look at love in hindsight.
"When I Said I Do" by Clint Black and Lisa Hartman Black
A country duet featuring a husband and wife team. It appears on the 1999 album
D'lectrified and is one of the go-to songs for wedding DJs. Some of the lyrics even feature vows, such as "Be faithful and true, devoted to you/That's what I had in mind when I said 'I do.'"
"I Will Always Love You" by Dolly Parton
The Whitney Houston version may get all the glory, but Parton's rendition of this breathtaking melody was also a chart-topper. It appears on her 1974
Jolene, which is filled to the brim with iconic country tracks.
"Making Memories of Us" by Keith Urban
A sensuous and blush-worthy hit from the 2004 album
Be Here. Lines like "If there's life after this/I'm gonna be there to meet you with a warm, wet kiss," are sure to make wedding guests swoon.
"Forever and Ever, Amen" by Randy Travis
This upbeat country classic offers a down-to-earth take on eternal love. Travis recorded it for his 1987 album
Forever & Always, and it took home the Grammy for Best Country and Western Song.
"You're Still the One" by Shania Twain
Twain added this intense love song to her 1997 album
Come on Over. It was co-written by her husband, Mutt Lange. They have since divorced, but the country ballad is still a wedding staple.
"Amazed" by Lonestar
Lyrics like "Every time our eyes meet/This feeling inside me/Is almost more than I can take" make this love song a showstopper. It first appeared on the 1999 album
Lonely Grill, and immediately rose to the top of the Billboard charts.
"Love, Me" by Collin Raye
A beloved 1991 hit from the album
All I Can Be. It is one of the top country love songs of all time because it has a little bit of everything—nostalgia, everlasting love and family bonding.
"I Cross My Heart" by George Strait
This gem from the 1992
Pure Country soundtrack is proof that Strait knows his way around the heart. Everyone wants to hear their sweetheart utter these words: "I cross my heart and promise to/Give all I've got to give to make all your dreams come true."
"When You Say Nothing at All" by Alison Krauss
This 1994 country ballad is featured on
Keith Whitley: A Tribute Album. It also pays tribute to lovers everywhere who can convey their undying devotion without saying a word.
"Two Sparrows in a Hurricane" by Tanya Tucker
Tucker's country love song from her 1992 album of the same name tells the story of a couple overcoming obstacles. "The world says they'll never make it, love says they will" pretty much sums up the idea of true love.
"To Make You Feel My Love" by Garth Brooks
A simple—but emotional—tune from the 1998
Hope Floats soundtrack. There are other versions from big artists like Billy Joel and Bob Dylan, but this version packs a poignant punch.
Best Rock Love Songs
Classic rock never goes out of style, plus your parents, aunts and uncles will seriously thank you for adding a few of these songs to your playlist… after they get done breaking it down on the dance floor.
"Crazy Little Thing Called Love" by Queen
Queen's frontman, Freddie Mercury, wrote this top rock love song while he was soaking in a hotel bathtub. It is featured on their 1979 album
The Game and went on to top the charts for four straight weeks.
"I'll Stand By You" by The Pretenders
This 1994 rock ballad from the album
Last of the Independents is about sticking together, even when the road gets rocky. As the chorus goes: "I'll stand by you, I'll stand by you/Won't let nobody hurt you."
"When You Love a Woman" by Journey
A stunning piano rock song from the 1996 album
Trial by Fire. Hearts melt when Steve Perry's golden chords belt out: "When you love a woman/You see your world inside her eyes."
"True Love Waits" by Radiohead
Radiohead isn't necessarily known for wedding-worthy tracks. However, this rock love song from their 2001 album
I Might Be Wrong is a notable exception, with lyrics like: "I'll drown my beliefs/To have your babies."
"Wild Horses" by The Rolling Stones
You know that you've got a good thing going when not even wild horses can drag your sweetheart away. This 1971 classic from the album
Sticky Fingers is full of devotion and longing, making it one of the fiercest declarations of love in rock history.
"Bitter Sweet Symphony" by The Verve
An orchestral rock n' roll masterpiece from the 1992 album
Urban Hymns. It explores life's changes, breaking old habits, starting anew and giving love a chance to lead the way.
"Whole Lotta Love" by Led Zeppelin
Very few people, if any, can listen to this Led Zeppelin classic without breaking out the air guitar. It is featured on their 1969 album
Led Zeppelin II, and it still stands the test of time.
"Love of My Life" by Queen
Queen has no shortage of epic anthems in their catalog. This heart breaker song harkens back to their 1975 album
A Night at the Opera, and deals with lost love and longing.
"Is This Love?" by Whitesnake
"I can feel my love for you/Growing stronger day by day" is just one of the standout lines from this rockin' ballad, which is from Whitesnake's 1987 self-titled album. It speaks to anyone who has found true love for the very first time, and the guitar solo is sure to pluck at your heartstrings.
"(I Just) Died in Your Arms" by Cutting Crew
The ultimate 1980s sing-a-long for weddings, it was featured on the 1986
Broadcast album and rose to number one on the charts for two consecutive weeks. Since then it has made an appearance on soundtracks for movies like
Never Been Kissed and
Hot Tub Time Machine.
"Something" by the Beatles
No top love song countdown is complete without the Beatles. This 1969 rock classic off their famous
Abbey Road album was penned by George Harrison for his wife, Pattie.
"Faithfully" by Journey
This power ballad from the 1983 album
Frontiers is one of the few Journey songs to lack a chorus. It's all about staying in love, even when you're apart, and falling head over heels every time you meet again.
"You Make Loving Fun" by Fleetwood Mac
A let-your-hair-down type of love song from the 1977
Rumors Album. It's optimistic, fun and upbeat, despite the fact that everyone in Fleetwood Mac was having relationship issues at the time.
"You're the Inspiration" by Chicago
A melodic tale of dedication, romance and all-consuming love. This 1984 hit from the album
Chicago 17 is full of heartwarming lines like: "You're the meaning in my life/You're the inspiration."
"Everlong" by Foo Fighters
The acoustic version of this song from their 1997 album
The Color and the Shape is a wedding soundtrack must-have. Some of its most beautiful lyrics are "Breathe out/So I can breathe you in" and "And I wonder/When I sing along with you/If everything could ever feel this real forever."
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