The '60s were a pivotal time for music. The decade began with poppy girl groups and crooners and went on to create what we now know as classic rock. And of course, no discussion of the time is ...

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, ...

The universal language of music has united generations of lovers since the beginning of time. Falling in and out of love, grasping at unrequited love, mourning love lost and succumbing to deep love ...

For couples, every day can be filled with romance. But at Christmas time, hearts seem to grow a little bigger and beat a little faster. There is just something about the holiday season that makes ...

From Beyoncé and Adele to Etta James and Otis Redding, we ranked the best romantic songs ever made. Nat King Cole, Bobby Caldwell, and Luther Vandross also feature on Insider's list. "I Will Always ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Janet Jackson’s catalog is a treasure trove of emotionally rich and sonically captivating love songs that ...

Every possible stage of the creation and dissolution of romance has been documented in song, encompassing the good, the bad, and the ugly. Romantic love is a prominent component of human life and ...

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 ...

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 ...