Top 10 Valentine’s Music Across Every Genre

Every February, Valentine’s music and romantic songs take over the radio and dominate on music platforms like Spotify curating personal love playlists for users based on their most-streamed songs. But with so many songs out there in the world, it makes it difficult to pick out the most romantic ones to listen to get into the mood for love, especially when trying to make sure this special day is memorable for your partner. To save you the trouble, we’ve made a list of the Top 10 most romantic songs to listen to on Valentine’s Day, with songs ranging from country to rock to synth-pop!

Can’t Help Falling In Love (1961)

Elvis “The King” Presley is one of the most revolutionary country and blues singers in the history of American music with songs like “Jailhouse Rock” and “Suspicious Minds”. Along with his singing career, Presley had an extensive Hollywood career as well. “Can’t Help Falling in Love” came from his movie, “Blue Hawaii”, and the song took the nation by storm. The original was sung by Bing Crosby, but Presley’s rendition was certified Platinum in the U.S. and peaked at No. 2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. The song is considered to be one of the most romantic songs in Presley’s catalogue, with its soulful, romantic lyrics and the background instrumental serenading the listeners. “Can’t Help Falling in Love” sets the perfect mood to slow dance with your partner while celebrating Valentine’s Day.

I Was Made For Lovin’ You (1979)

KISS has gone down in rock and roll history as one of the most popular and iconic rock bands, with their memorable face makeup and hits like “Rock and Roll All Nite” and “Heaven’s On Fire”. However, it can be argued that their most popular song is one that rock lovers can dance to with their partners. “I Was Made for Lovin’ You” is the band’s second Gold single, selling over one million copies, and the rock-love anthem has remained a timeless karaoke song for lovers everywhere.

I Will Always Love You (1992)

Whitney Houston’s memorable cover of Dolly Parton’s “I Will Always Love You” was released as a single for Houston’s movie, “The Bodyguard”. While Parton’s original is iconic in and of itself, Houston’s cover put the song on the map, topping the singles chart in 34 countries and sold 24 million copies worldwide. Houston’s striking voice and dramatic instrumentals make listeners feel like love is the most powerful emotion in the world, even if you can’t hit the high note in the chorus.

You’re Still The One (1997)

If you’ve ever been in a relationship where it feels like the odds are against you, Shania Twain’s hit song “You’re Still The One” can reassure you that everything will turn out okay. The country ballad brings a sense of perseverance through the difficult times a couple could face together, a message every couple needs to hear. It also serves to remind listeners that with the right person and the power of love, a long-lasting relationship will be worth the fight.

Digital Love (2001)

For those romantics who love EDM and synth-pop, take a listen to “Digital Love” by Daft Punk. The French electronic duo is mainly known for their song “Get Lucky” and their collaborations with The Weekend on songs “Starboy” and “I Feel It Coming”. However, their success goes further back than that with their 2001 hit “Digital Love”, and they even made it on two of Billboard’s charts, hitting #9 in the U.S. Dance Club Songs list and #23 in the U.S. Hot Dance/Electronic Songs list. The composition of the song is intended to create a sense of “longing and desire” by using an unresolved chord progression, speaking to the theme of unspoken love. “Digital Love” ushered in a new era of love songs with its hypnotic electronic beats, and EDM couples could jam out together this Valentine’s Day listening to an oldie but a goodie.

If I Ain’t Got You (2003)

Alicia Keys has been a staple in the music industry for decades now, with hits like “No One”, “Girl on Fire”, and “My Boo”. Her soulful lyrics and R&B instrumentals make listeners immediately sway and vibe, and Keys’ impact on the industry as a black woman has left a long-lasting legacy. Keys most iconic song: “If I Ain’t Got You” some would say, showcases her talent as a singer and a musician. Her raw vulnerability while professing her love for her partner and dismissing the need for material objects appeals to listeners everywhere, peaking at number 4 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 list and even winning the Grammy for “Best Female R&B Vocal Performance”. Keys herself has said that it’s one of her favorite songs, so couples everywhere could share a moment with the singer herself this Valentine’s Day while celebrating love.

Love Story (2008)

Taylor Swift is a household name not only in America but in the world. Her extensive discography covers all genres of music, from her start in country music to her breakthrough pop, and there’s something for everyone. One song everyone knows all the words to is her 2008 hit “Love Story”. The song is a country-pop retelling of Romeo and Juliet but with a happy ending this time. Country girls everywhere who love Taylor Swift will definitely be singing their hearts out to this song on Valentine’s Day.

All of Me (2013)

What’s more romantic than a love song? The reason behind it. Singer John Legend and his wife, Chrissy Teigen, are considered to be one of Hollywood’s power couples, and Legend’s song, “All of Me”, was dedicated to Teigen, who was, at the time, his fiancée. The sentimental love ballad was played on repeat by hopeless romantics around America, and it became the best-selling song of 2014 in the country with 4.67 million copies sold. To this day, the song stands the testament of time with Teigen and Legend still being together, happily married, proving that love is, in fact, alive and well.

Across The Room (2017)

For those couples who would rather sit back and unwind together this Valentine’s Day, we have got the song for you that fits the vibe and the occasion perfectly. American electronic music duo ODESZA collaborated with Leon Bridges for the song “Across The Room”, the seventh track on the album “A Moment Apart”. The instrumentals provide a warm, cozy feeling for those listening, and the vocals from Bridges emphasize the story he’s telling of falling in love at first sight.

Until I Found You (2021)

TikTok has become the new platform for breakout musicians to promote their music and be discovered, and one of the most popular songs to have gone viral on the app was Stephen Sanchez’s “Until I Found You”. The vintage vocals and background instrumentals made the song stand out from all the other romantic songs in the sphere, and it even launched Sanchez’s career. The song peaked at number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100 and is used in various media like TV shows “Ginny and Georgia” and “Superman and Lois”. The song encapsulates the feeling of believing in love again after being hurt in the past, a feeling that most can relate to.

And There You Have It!

This Top 10 is a short and sweet playlist curated to cover almost every genre to get you feeling romantic for Valentine’s Day. So sit back and relax while you listen to some tunes with your partners, friends, or other loved ones this year. Love is everywhere, whether it’s platonic, romantic, or even self-love. Just be sure to keep surrounding yourself with that good energy, and have a great Valentine’s Day!

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