112 Greatest love songs, ever!

21) You’re The Inspiration  - Chicago
The song was originally written for Kenny Rogers, and Peter Cetera later used it on Chicago 17. It was a huge hit, cheesy lyrics notwithstanding.

22) All For Love - Sting, Bryan Adams, Rod Stewart
When three of the most unique voices come together, you can bet it’ll be a rocker. These Three Musketeers paved the way for lovers to stand united, for when it’s all for one, it’s one for all.

23) Sara - Bob Dylan
A love song from the depths of the folk legend’s soul, it chronicles accurately his personal life, and addresses his wife Sara. Honest, poignant and gut-wrenching, truly a great love song.

24) Nothing’s Gonna Change My Love For You  – Glenn Medeiros
The most popular love song brings back memories of high school romance, of shy glances, first kisses and holding hands. Of a time we actually believed the words.

25) Can You Feel The Love Tonight - Elton John
Simba and Nala were gambolling in the meadows singing this song, and this is one song that can actually make you feel the love, even when you are sitting alone at home on a Saturday night.

26) Sweet Child O Mine - Guns N Roses
It plays in every pub, every day, and yet people don’t tire of the eyes of the bluest skies, and the hair still reminds them of the warm safe place where as a child they’d hide. Axl Rose’s “Aaaaiiiiieeee!” will live forever.

27) Glory Of Love - Peter Cetera
The first song Peter Cetera wrote after breaking away from Chicago was this one. If you are wondering where you have heard it before, try watching Karate Kid, Part II.

28) Love Me Tender  - Elvis Presley
This song was a gold record even before it got released. It marked the beginning of the King’s reign over the world of hysterical fans.

29) Everything I Do - Bryan Adams
This was the song that catapulted Bryan Adams from Canada into every girl’s dream. This became every lover’s sacred hymn, and it continues to be sung by every devotee till today.

30) Love Walks In - Van Halen
As soon as this song kicks in, you know it’s special. ‘Coz love comes walking in, some kind of alien waits for the opening, and simply pulls a string. Do you sense the change?

31) The Sweetest Taboo - Sade
The smooth operators followed up with this delicious song from their second album Promise in 1985. That husky, sensual voice sure does make us crave for all things taboo.

32) Annie’s Song  - John Denver
There is something so incredibly sweet about this song, it makes you want to waltz around the room in each other’s arms, filling up the senses...

33) Unconditional Love  - America
Folk rock group America’s twelth album, Perspective saw this gem of a song released in 1984. It was a hit, that’s unconditionally true. A hope for the future, ‘coz someday baby, we’ll get there.

34) Have I Told You Lately That I Love You - Rod Stewart
A good old classic ballad in Rod Stewart’s raspy voice. Suitable for older relationships, when you don’t say I love you as often as you used to, and can finally admit that she eases your troubles, that’s what she does.

35) Faithfully - Journey
The song might be about the difficulty of staying in love while on tour. But Jonathan Cain tells his wife that loves rediscovering her, and promises to be forever hers, faithfully.

36) My Heart Will Go On - Celine Dion
It will be one of life’s unsolved mysteries how people can never tire of this song. It will just go on and on. This is one English song even the paanwaala will know. That’s the power of love.

37) Is This Love - Whitesnake
This power ballad made Whitesnake one of the best rock bands of the 80s. It was originally intended for Tina Turner, but made it to their album in 1987. Is this love? We don’t know, but it really got a hold on us.

45) Islands In The Stream  - Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton
This 1983 country and pop single was written by the BeeGees. It appeared on Rogers’ album Eyes That See In The Dark, and is said to be one of the best country duets of all time. Everyone wanted to sail away with them to another world.

39) Iris - Goo Goo Dolls
From the City of Angles soundtrack, this is one of Goo Goo Doll’s most defining songs. Jonny Rzeznik says he broke years of writer’s block the night he wrote this, and we can only say “Hallelujah!”

40 Baby I Love you  - Jennifer Lopez
You might remember the video promoting her 2003 movie with Ben Afleck, Gigli. The movie was eminently forgettable, but this song was cute, and that’s why it’s on this list.

41) Will Always Love  - Whitney Houston
Any attempt at singing this song will result in acute embarrassment; our advice is to just push play and let the sista’ take over! And softly ask your man if he’ll be your bodyguard for life.

42) I Feel For You - Chaka Khan
This cover of Prince’s song relaunched Chaka Khan’s career in 1984. “I Feel For You” reached no. 1 in the UK and US, it’s feel good, happy and makes us feel too, for the song, that is.

43) Stuck With You - Huey Lewis and the News
Being stuck with someone might actually be a good thing... provided the someone is hot! And then we can easily just say, "I’m happy to be stuck with you". Huey Lewis and the News proclaimed this in their fourth album which was released 1986.

44) Love Is On The Way - Saigon Kick
Saigon Kick’s biggest hit from their 1992 album, The Lizard, asks for one more try. Love is on the way, I can see it in your eyes, so let the feelings free tonight.

45 Baby Boy - Beyonce Knowles
This song is about the secret side of love. Secret fantasies, with baby boy (Jay-Z for sure) always on her mind, fulfilling her fantasies! That’s the sort of girl men fantasise about!

46) If Tomorrow Never Comes  - Garth Brooks
This song was first released in Garth Brooks debut album in 1989. It is a beautiful song of love, and how important it is to show that love, ‘coz you never know if the love you gave her in the past, is gonna be enough to last, if tomorrow never comes.

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