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 ...

Talking about love is hard, and singing about it is even harder. That’s why we’re leaving it up to the experts to put all these messy feelings into poetic words and beautifully packaged melodies. Let ...

Let’s be honest: Love songs always hit right in the feels. A ballad can transform from a regular song into the soundtrack of your relationship—whether you’re celebrating your 25th anniversary or just ...

The idea of “punk love” is both irresistible and ridiculous. This is because punk is almost by definition unromantic, at least in a traditional sense. (The irresistibly ridiculous 1983 romantic comedy ...

Finding a good love song takes work. Because different kinds of love ballads appeal to different kinds of people. Do they like something simple and poetic, rockin’ and romantic, heartfelt and earnest?

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 ...

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 ...

If you're in the mood to make the ultimate love song playlist, look no further. We looked at Billboard's list of the highest-charting songs from every year since 1975 and found the top love song from ...

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 ...

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 ...

Not all love songs are romantic. Not all love songs are even happy. It all depends on your definition of the term. For every “My Girl” or “Your Song,” there’s at least one track with a nuanced take on ...