💖 The 100 Greatest Love Songs of All Time

From Timeless Ballads to Modern Classics — The Ultimate Love Playlist

Love songs have a magical way of capturing what words alone can't say. From heart-fluttering first crushes to epic tales of devotion and heartbreak, these songs have stood the test of time. Whether you're curating a wedding playlist, reliving your first dance, or simply soaking in the feeling of love, this list has something for everyone.

🏆 Top 10 Love Songs of All Time

These songs are universally beloved and have become cultural touchstones across generations.

1. "I Will Always Love You" – Whitney Houston

2. "Endless Love" – Diana Ross & Lionel Richie

3. "Something" – The Beatles

4. "Unchained Melody" – The Righteous Brothers

5. "My Heart Will Go On" – Celine Dion

6. "At Last" – Etta James

7. "Your Song" – Elton John

8. "Just the Way You Are" – Billy Joel

9. "Let's Stay Together" – Al Green

10. "Hello" – Lionel Richie

🎙️ Classic Love Songs (1950s–1970s)

Nostalgic, elegant, and rich in harmony, these tracks defined romance for the baby boomer generation.

11. "Can't Help Falling in Love" – Elvis Presley

12. "The Way You Look Tonight" – Frank Sinatra

13. "You Send Me" – Sam Cooke

14. "Stand by Me" – Ben E. King

15. "Ain’t No Mountain High Enough" – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell

16. "Wonderful Tonight" – Eric Clapton

17. "Let’s Get It On" – Marvin Gaye

18. "Always and Forever" – Heatwave

19. "Crazy" – Patsy Cline

20. "To Love Somebody" – The Bee Gees

💞 Power Ballads (1980s)

These passionate anthems brought big emotions and even bigger vocals.

21. "Time After Time" – Cyndi Lauper

22. "Total Eclipse of the Heart" – Bonnie Tyler

23. "Careless Whisper" – George Michael

24. "Faithfully" – Journey

25. "I Want to Know What Love Is" – Foreigner

26. "I’ll Be There for You" – Bon Jovi

27. "Open Arms" – Journey

28. "Lady" – Kenny Rogers

29. "Is This Love" – Whitesnake

30. "End of the Road" – Boyz II Men

💘 '90s Love Vibes

This era brought R&B smoothness, soulful vocals, and slow jams to a new level.

31. "I’ll Make Love to You" – Boyz II Men

32. "All My Life" – K-Ci & JoJo

33. "One Sweet Day" – Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men

34. "Because You Loved Me" – Celine Dion

35. "Back at One" – Brian McKnight

36. "Have I Told You Lately" – Rod Stewart

37. "Vision of Love" – Mariah Carey

38. "Nobody Knows" – Tony Rich Project

39. "I Swear" – All-4-One

40. "You're Still the One" – Shania Twain

💓 2000s – Pop & R&B Revival

Modern yet timeless, these hits kept love alive in the 21st century.

41. "We Belong Together" – Mariah Carey

42. "Bleeding Love" – Leona Lewis

43. "No One" – Alicia Keys

44. "Halo" – Beyoncé

45. "You’re Beautiful" – James Blunt

46. "Come Away with Me" – Norah Jones

47. "A Thousand Miles" – Vanessa Carlton

48. "Fallin’" – Alicia Keys

49. "If I Ain’t Got You" – Alicia Keys

50. "Lucky" – Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat

💗 Modern Love (2010–Now)

Contemporary, genre-bending love songs with a fresh feel and emotional depth.

51. "All of Me" – John Legend

52. "Perfect" – Ed Sheeran

53. "Thinking Out Loud" – Ed Sheeran

54. "Shallow" – Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper

55. "10,000 Hours" – Dan + Shay & Justin Bieber

56. "Love Me Like You Do" – Ellie Goulding

57. "Adore You" – Harry Styles

58. "Let Her Go" – Passenger

59. "Stay With Me" – Sam Smith

60. "Just the Two of Us" – Grover Washington Jr. ft. Bill Withers (Resurgence via TikTok)

🌹 Underrated Love Songs (Hidden Gems)

Deep cuts, indie favorites, and underappreciated tracks worth discovering.

61. "Songbird" – Fleetwood Mac

62. "More Than Words" – Extreme

63. "Angel Eyes" – Jeff Healey Band

64. "When You Say Nothing at All" – Alison Krauss

65. "If" – Bread

66. "Forever and Ever, Amen" – Randy Travis

67. "Best Part" – Daniel Caesar ft. H.E.R.

68. "Tenerife Sea" – Ed Sheeran

69. "The Luckiest" – Ben Folds

70. "She’s in Love with the Boy" – Trisha Yearwood

💕 Movie Soundtrack Favorites

These songs helped make cinematic history—and touched hearts worldwide.

71. "My Heart Will Go On" – Celine Dion (Titanic)

72. "Take My Breath Away" – Berlin (Top Gun)

73. "I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing" – Aerosmith (Armageddon)

74. "Kiss Me" – Sixpence None the Richer (She’s All That)

75. "Up Where We Belong" – Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes (An Officer and a Gentleman)

76. "It Must Have Been Love" – Roxette (Pretty Woman)

77. "Come What May" – Nicole Kidman & Ewan McGregor (Moulin Rouge!)

78. "I’m Kissing You" – Des'ree (Romeo + Juliet)

79. "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" – Elton John (The Lion King)

80. "Glory of Love" – Peter Cetera (The Karate Kid Part II)

💞 Timeless Duets

These pairings brought romance to life in the most powerful way.

81. "Endless Love" – Lionel Richie & Diana Ross

82. "A Whole New World" – Peabo Bryson & Regina Belle

83. "The Prayer" – Celine Dion & Andrea Bocelli

84. "You Are the Love of My Life" – George Benson & Roberta Flack

85. "Baby Come to Me" – James Ingram & Patti Austin

86. "We’ve Got Tonight" – Kenny Rogers & Sheena Easton

87. "Almost Paradise" – Mike Reno & Ann Wilson

88. "You and I" – Stevie Wonder

89. "When I Fall in Love" – Nat King Cole & Natalie Cole

90. "Cruisin’" – Huey Lewis & Gwyneth Paltrow

❤️ A Few More Favorites (91–100)

91. "The Power of Love" – Jennifer Rush

92. "Fields of Gold" – Sting

93. "True" – Spandau Ballet

94. "Everything I Do (I Do It for You)" – Bryan Adams

95. "Heaven" – Bryan Adams

96. "She Will Be Loved" – Maroon 5

97. "Let’s Stay Together" – Al Green

98. "Wonderful World" – Sam Cooke

99. "You Are So Beautiful" – Joe Cocker

100. "When a Man Loves a Woman" – Percy Sledge

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🧠 Final Thoughts

From Frank Sinatra to Ed Sheeran, from soulful ballads to dancefloor declarations, love songs will always be the heartbeat of music. Did we miss your favorite? Share it in the comments below!

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