[For Valentine’s Day] Recommended Bitter & Sweet Western Songs [2025]

Who We LoveSam Smith, Ed Sheeran

Sam Smith, Ed Sheeran – Who We Love (Lyric Video)

On January 27, 2023, the music scene was vividly colored by a powerful collaboration from Sam Smith and Ed Sheeran: the standout track “Who We Love.” Featured on the album Gloria, this song is an emotionally rich love ballad the two artists created together, rooted in their long-standing friendship.

It portrays deep feelings for a loved one and the importance of embracing that love naturally.

The blend of Sam Smith’s heartfelt vocals and Ed Sheeran’s warm tones gently wraps around the listener.

If you’re looking for a Valentine’s Day love song or want to reflect on true friendship through music, this is a must-listen.

Love SongSara Bareilles

Sara Bareilles – Love Song (Official HD Video)

The debut hit single from American singer Sara Bareilles, who hails from California, released in 2007.

With this song, she was nominated at the 2009 Grammy Awards for Song of the Year and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.

She also appeared as a singer in the 2014 film Girl Play.

I Just Called To Say I Love YouStevie Wonder

I Just Called To Say I Love You

Stevie Wonder energized the New Soul movement in the ’70s and continued to thrive as a global artist throughout the ’80s.

While many artists rack up hits in the United States, far fewer earn deep respect—he’s one of those rare, widely respected figures, with even Luciano Pavarotti recognizing his talent.

“I Just Called To Say I Love You” is one of his signature songs, a love song that looks back over the year and became a worldwide hit.

It even mentions events in February, so be sure to check it out.

Part Time LoverStevie Wonder

Part Time Lover (Oficial video) – Stevie Wonder [Upscale 1080p]

A 1985 smash hit by blind genius musician Stevie Wonder.

Included on the album In Square Circle, this song reached No.

1 on five Billboard charts.

Yoko Oginome has covered this track.

Heart StrayThe Fame Riot

The Fame Riot – Heart Stray (official video)

The debut single from a band hailing from Tacoma, USA.

They rose to popularity and made their debut through Band in Seattle, a gateway for up-and-coming bands.

This young band is characterized by the glam rock-like appearance of the sibling duo at its core, Shazam and Liz, and their danceable, pop sound.

AngieThe Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones – Angie – OFFICIAL PROMO (Version 1)

A ballad by the legendary British rock band The Rolling Stones.

The title of the song, “Angie,” which was released as a single in 1973, is a woman’s name.

It is also said to have been dedicated to Mary Angela Barnett (David Bowie’s wife), who was rumored at the time to be involved with the band’s vocalist, Mick Jagger.

Best Of MeThe Starting Line

The Starting Line – Best Of Me (Short Intro)

A song by a band from Pennsylvania, USA, that emerged during the early-2000s indie pop-punk boom.

This track, which sings of love and heartbreak, was released as a single from their debut album, Say It Like You Mean It (2002).

They debuted on an indie label in 2002 and moved to a major label in 2006.