While it's totally subjective, we think it's safe to say that the best love songs tell stories that touch your heart in such a way that they are never forgotten. They spark memories of the joys, fears ...

In this year of our lord 2025, as we step into our Life of a Showgirl era, it's more than clear that Taylor Swift is one of the most prolific songwriters in the game. Not only is ...

The Beatles wrote hundreds of songs in their surprisingly brief time as a band, and many of them touch on the type of love story you want to celebrate at a wedding. Here are some of their sweetest and ...

In the summer of 1975, a soft rock ballad dominated the charts in both the United States and the U.K. The song was 10cc’s “I’m Not in Love,” written by former Neil Sedaka backup band members Eric ...

This essay first appeared in the NPR Music newsletter. Sign up for early access to articles like this one, listening recommendations and more. I love the word "heartthrob." It stops you whether you ...