Love songs can be sappy and sentimental, poignant or powerful. But some of the best have a slightly different twinkle that ...

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 ...

Led Zeppelinis known for their unforgettable tracks, including “Whole Lotta Love”, “When The Levee Breaks,” a song that ...

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MICHEL MARTIN, BYLINE: Love songs are so important. Think about all the songs that have been the soundtrack to your relationships. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "I HONESTLY LOVE YOU") OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN: ...

The 1980s might be best known for power ballads and synth-y jams, but there are quite a few nostalgic love songs from that ...

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In a genre that's all about "three chords and the truth," it's really no surprise that love songs are a major player in country music. From the genre's origins, love songs have played a prominent role ...

These are four of the sweetest country love songs, which were all released in 1991, and became big hits in country music.

A U.S. version of hit music/dating show Love At First Song based on South Korea’s CJ ENM’s TV format is being developed by Critical Content, John Legend‘s Get Lifted Film Co. and American Idol and ...