

( Hello, Boys II Men, Whitney Houston and Alicia Keys, to name a few). And then the ’90s and early ’00s gave us some of the greatest R&B hits of all time. Seriously, the ’60s and ’70s were all about soul and funk, while the ’80s ushered in pop and rock. Simply put: Love songs have stood the test of time through so many decades.

You can go from a jazzy number that spells out letters (like “L-O-V-E” by Nat King Cole) to a rock hit that breaks down the true meaning of love (like “I Want to Know What Love Is” by Foreigner) or even a nostalgic track that makes you reflect on past relationships (like “Teenage Dream” by Katy Perry).

A ballad can transform from a regular song into the soundtrack of your relationship-whether you’re celebrating your 25th anniversary or just uttering “I love you” for the first time on Valentine's Day.īut what makes a great love song? The top-secret recipe starts with the lyrics. Let’s be honest: Love songs always hit right in the feels.
