[Western Music] The ultimate collection of love songs: a roundup of timeless, heart-touching classics

What Is LoveHoward Jones

Howard Jones – What Is Love

Released on November 26, 1983, Howard Jones’s song became his biggest hit.

It sings of a remarkably positive resolve: no matter if you doubt or question my love for you, I won’t be afraid and I won’t mind.

On the flip side, if you’re feeling anxious about love, this track will give you courage!

I Don’t Want To Miss A ThingAerosmith

Aerosmith – I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing (Official HD Video)

It’s Aerosmith’s signature song, known from the movie Armageddon! Although the band had a long career, this was the first song to reach No.

1 in the U.

S.

for Aerosmith.

Composed by singer-songwriter Diane Warren, it’s a rock love ballad and a true masterpiece!

Time After TimeCyndi Lauper

Cyndi Lauper – Time After Time (Official HD Video)

It goes without saying that this is Cyndi Lauper’s signature song.

With an adult contemporary sound emblematic of the 1980s, its simple yet accessible melody and lyrics are absolutely outstanding—a timeless love classic that will go down in history!

The Look Of LoveDiana Krall

Diana Krall – The Look Of Love

This song, also well known in Japan under the title “Ai no Omokage,” was composed by American musician Burt Bacharach and sung by Dusty Springfield as the theme for 007: Casino Royale.

Many artists have performed it, but the most famous version is probably this cover by Diana Krall, isn’t it?

Your SongElton John

Your Song – Elton John

A masterpiece by Elton John, who has sold over 300 million records worldwide! When you think of love songs in Western music, this is such a famous track that it’s likely the first to come to mind.

He’s said it’s such a confident work that he hasn’t written another love song since!

Love Me TenderElvis Presley

Elvis Presley – Love Me Tender (Lyrics)

When it comes to Elvis Presley’s iconic love songs from the 1950s, Love Me Tender is always mentioned.

It was originally released with new lyrics set to the melody of the American folk song Aura Lee.

As a single, it became an extraordinary hit for the time, surpassing one million copies sold for the first time.

Wonderful TonightEric Clapton

Wonderful tonight – Eric Clapton

When it comes to Eric Clapton’s signature love songs, this is the one.

It’s well known that he wrote it about his ex-wife, Patricia Anne Boyd.

You can really feel how much love Eric Clapton had; it’s a song that lets you sense the wonderful world of love shared by the two of them.