Music is listened to everywhere: in cars on the street, with headphones in public, and on speakers in homes. You could listen to your favorite song a thousand times, before listening to it a thousand more times, anywhere you want, and anytime you want, making it more personal than many other forms of art. These songs can also vary from smooth jazz to heavy metal, giving a wide variety of music that different audiences can enjoy with their specific tastes. To celebrate this holiday and the many musicians who’ve worked hard on it, here are ten of the best love songs that will offer you the Valentine’s Day spirit, along with a good beat to rock out to.
- “Call Me Maybe” – Carly Rae Jepsen
“Call Me Maybe” was written in 2009 as a folk song, but released in 2011 as a pop song. It hit number one on the charts of over a dozen countries, winning awards and esteem from critics and fans, making it one of Carly Rae Jepsen’s biggest hits.
1. “Just the Way You Are” – Bruno Mars
“Just the Way You Are” was released in October of 2010 by Bruno Mars, and hit number one on multiple charts across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Australia, and many other countries, as well as getting 13x platinum in the U.S. alone!
2. “I Will Always Love You” – Whitney Houston
“I Will Always Love You” was originally written by Dolly Parton, but Whitney Houston made a cover for her movie The Bodyguard in 1992. It quickly became a very popular song outside of the film, and hit number one for almost 4 months straight, breaking records that still haven’t been beaten today!
3. “You’re the One That I Want” – Olivia Newton John and John Travolta
The 1978 musical-movie Grease had many songs, and many of them have become very famous and well-regarded. None of them, however, have become nearly as influential as the finale song, “You’re the One That I Want” which hit number one on radios across the country and has been used in many other movies, shows, games, and real-life events.
4. “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” – Frankie Valli
Frankie Valli’s single of “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” was written by Bob Crewe and Bob Gaudio in 1967. It hit number one in the U.S., and has been covered by many different bands, including Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons again, and has been used in television, movies, and news stations.
5. “Just the Two of Us” – Bill Withers and Grover Washington Jr
“Just the Two of Us” was written and sung by Bill Withers, with recordings and instruments from Grover Washington Jr, in 1980. The song was very popular, but recently became popular again due to its use in TikToks and Youtube shorts.
6. “Fly Me to the Moon” – Frank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra’s cover of “Fly Me to the Moon” by Kaye Ballard was a major hit when he released it in 1964. It was very popular due to his vocals, lyrics, and the recent moon landing, inspiring other covers by dozens of bands.
7. “I Will Always Love You” – Dolly Parton
The original version of this song, fully sung, performed, and written by Dolly Parton, was released in 1973, topping some country charts in the United States. It also creates a very different feel from Whitney Houston’s powerful and uplifting version, giving off a slower tone and blues-style recording.
8. “I Walk the Line” – Johnny Cash
Released in 1956 by Johnny Cash, it became his first number one hit on country charts, and one of his most famous songs. It has many covers and awards, being named the best country song of all time by Rolling Stones in 2014, as well as being the name of a movie based on Johnny Cash’s life
9. “I Was Made for Loving You” – KISS
KISS’ most recognizable song was released in 1979, and hit number one on charts around the world for weeks. It has received many awards from critics and audiences, being named one of the greatest and influential rock songs of all time.
