Love songs in Western music: world classics and recommended popular tracks

I Can’t Stop Loving YouRay Charles

Ray Charles I Can’t Stop Loving You

Ray Charles, a true musical genius also known for his affinity with the god of soul.

This famous song, also known as “I Can’t Stop Loving You,” is actually a cover originally released in 1957 by country singer Don Gibson.

At LastEtta James

Etta James – At Last – Lyrics

A female blues and R&B singer who was active from the 1950s, Etta James is so closely associated with this song that it’s often considered her signature tune.

However, it’s actually a cover of a song originally used in a 1941 musical film!

Mariners Apartment ComplexLana Del Rey

Lana Del Rey – Mariners Apartment Complex

Released in September 2018 by American singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey, this song is a beautiful ballad that marks a turning point in her music.

In this work, she moves away from the traditional image of a “tragic, fragile woman,” instead singing about her inner strength and reliability toward her partner.

Blending elements of soft rock and country at 76 BPM, the track layers warm piano and acoustic guitar with her delicate yet powerful vocals.

As a lead single for the album “Norman Fucking Rockwell!,” it drew significant attention and helped earn a Grammy nomination.

This classic is recommended for couples—lovers or spouses—who support each other.

Crazy In Love ft. JAY ZBeyoncé

Beyoncé ft. Jay Z – Crazy In Love Official Music Video

A famous track released as the lead single from Beyoncé’s solo debut album, Dangerously in Love.

As a love-empowerment anthem, it’s just incredibly cool! Highly recommended as a positive song that gives energy to anyone experiencing a one-sided crush.

All You Need Is LoveThe Beatles

Love Is All You Need – Beatles

The Beatles have released many songs about love, but there’s probably no other song that sings about love on such a grand scale! When we hear “love,” we tend to think of romance, but this song sings about a much broader, more expansive kind of love!

Die With A SmileLady Gaga, Bruno Mars

Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars – Die With A Smile (Official Music Video)

A sweeping ballad that soulfully sings of the universal wish to spend one’s final moments with a loved one.

The collaboration between America’s Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars, released in August 2024, weaves a beautiful harmony that blends the retro mood of the 1970s with a contemporary sensibility.

Born from a chance meeting in a Malibu studio and reportedly completed in a single night, the song captures the transience of life and the strength of love, moving listeners around the world.

Chosen as the theme song for the film “Eternal Love,” it topped Billboard’s Global 200 for eight consecutive weeks.

This masterful piece—where refined vocals intertwine with profound emotion—is a track you’ll want to play on a quiet night spent with someone dear.

Love OnSelena Gomez

Selena Gomez – Love On (Official Music Video)

A gem of a love song that captures the exhilaration of romance, woven from enchanting pop melodies and polished disco sounds.

Selena Gomez’s clear, luminous vocals pair exquisitely with a buoyant rhythm infused with French pop elements.

Portraying love as an emotional adventure that defies equations, it gracefully sings the beauty of surrendering to its unpredictable twists.

Released in February 2024, the track also sparked buzz with a romantic music video set in Paris, earning global acclaim.

Blending the breezy freshness of summertime with the flutter of falling in love, this song is perfect for the start of a new romance or for creating special memories with someone dear.