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 ...

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 ...

Nobody can deny Taylor Swift 's ability to create a popular and memorable love song. She's done it time and time again with tracks from her record-breaking albums, and "Fortnight" featuring Post ...

This Pulse List highlights 20 global pop songs released in the past decade with over one billion views on YouTube and have shaped notions of love and relationships for GenZ. But not just any music; we ...

February has arrived, and whether you’re excited or dreading it, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner as well. While the holiday has traditionally been one to celebrate romantic love, in recent ...

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 ...

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 ...

Musicians have been singing about love since the dawn of time…probably. At the very least, it’s been a staple in music for as long as we can remember and isn’t going away any time soon. It’s an ...

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