It’s almost Valentine’s Day. If your corny ass is making a mix for your crush, here’s a good starting point. Instead of trying to be all unique and pick out all your favorite flavors of the day, stick ...

The power ballads and rave-ups to best have you swooning this Valentine's Day. Rock may first and foremost be about sticking it to the man, as noted expert Ned Schneebly would tell you — but that ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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I revere the late great Burt Bacharach so much that he's in the pantheon of composers of the past half century, up there with the likes of Lennon-McCartney, Stephen Sondheim and Brian Wilson. His ...

Country music is known for celebrating two things: real life and love. From classic heartwarming ballads by Conway Twitty, George Jones and Loretta Lynn (Read about her biopic here), to current hits ...

Though the band was only together for a little less than a decade, their catalog is arguably the most influential collection of popular music since the advent of rock 'n'roll. They took their cues ...

When you're heartbroken after a breakup, sad songs about lost love can help you through the hardest times — especially when you're feeling alone. Your ex may not have been what was intended for you in ...

While most people have an absolute favorite John Prine song, trying to rank his work is like trying to pick your favorite cousins at a four-generation picnic. Like all great big, tangled-up families, ...

Love him or hate him, Drake is in the pantheon of the rap game. His catalog is as deep as any all-time great you want to name. He's one of the most important and transcendent artists for the ...