I n the summer of 1975, a soft rock ballad dominated the charts in both the United States and the U.K. The song was 10cc’s “I’m Not in Love,” written by former Neil Sedaka backup band members Eric ...

When it comes to telling a woman just how much you love her, sometimes our own simple words don’t do it justice. Luckily, there are beautifully written and romantic love songs by talented lyricists ...

If you look at the Top 10 songs on the Billboard charts, odds are you’ll find nary a love song. Tracks about heartbreak, friendship and self-empowerment abound, but straightforward ballads about ...

The pop charts used to be dominated by romantic love songs. Not so much anymore. Where did our love go? Sponsor Message MICHEL MARTIN, BYLINE: Love songs are so important. Think about all the songs ...

The Beatles began with simple, first-person love songs crafted for a teenage audience—but their songwriting matured ...

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

Back in 1976, Queen released a powerful gospel-rock track that continues to stir emotions and captivate generations of ...

Those wedding bells sound suspiciously like a Taylor Swift song. The pop star, and all-around poet laureate of love, took ...

Maybe there was a better era for love songs. But it certainly didn't feel that way. Everything about the 1980s and its music was big. The blockbuster pop album became a regular thing. Various genres ...

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