Top 30 Classic Love Songs Of All Time (Part 1)

So many classic songs have been written about the subject of love. In fact, it would be safe to say that more than 95% of all songs have been written about this topic. Some would even argue that the percentage is even higher. The question remains, why are most songs about love? Why can’t they be about something else? The answer is simple: love is universal and it’s the one thing that guarantees happiness and gives meaning to life. Love touches us on many occasions and in very different ways. For this reason, there are so many songs written about it.

I’ve decided to create a list of what I believe to be the 30 greatest love songs ever written, so that many everyone may be able to listen and embrace the best of the best. I have also given short explanations of each of the songs in a series of 6 articles. Keep in mind that the songs are in no particular order.

1.    ”Woman” by John Lennon

The first single released following Lennon’s shock death in December 1980, “Woman” is a song that expresses a man’s gratitude for the woman in their life. It’s a timeless theme, with wonderful lyrics and an easy, memorable rhythm, which makes it one of the great love ballads of all time.

2.    ”When I Need You” by Leo Sayer

Leo Sayer’s classic ballad from 1975 still remains as beautiful as ever. “When I Need You” expresses how a person is always close to their lover no matter where they are. Even if they’re separated by large distances, they can feel and be next to each other by simply closing their eyes and reaching out their arms. The slow, memorable melody is probably the highlight of this classic love song.

3.    ”The One That You Love” by Air Supply

Probably the best song from the Australian-British duo from Air Supply, “The One That You Love” is about a person reminding their lover that they are there for them, whenever they need them. The fact that this song reached number 1 in the US demonstrates how this song struck a chord with people in 1981 and still does today.

4.    ”How Deep Is Your Love” by the Bee Gees

While the Bee Gees are mainly for their significant contribution to the soundtrack of the film Saturday Night Fever, they were also creators of great ballads. “How Deep Is Your Love” is probably their greatest ballad and explores a person’s desire to find out how much their lover truly loves them, given that they are many bad things in the world. The great combination of the Bee Gees’ voices is the highlight of this outstanding ballad.

5.    ”Everything I Do (I Do It For You)” by Bryan Adams

Any song that is able to remain at the top of the US charts for more than 7 weeks is truly a classic song. “Everything I Do” is about how a person loves someone so much that they are willing to do anything for them, even die for them. The song’s lyrics could easily fit a Romeo & Juliet-style storyline. The highlight of this song is the song’s melody making it extremely memorable while remaining one of the truly great love songs of all time.

Keep an eye out for the next article which will feature another 5 classic songs about love.

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