Do you prefer Céline Dion's " My heart will go on " or Scorpions' " Still loving you "? Love songs are back to embellish this Valentine's Day. From must-have hits to vintage tunes and modern favorites... check out our Valentine's Day playlist!
" Crazy In Love" by Beyoncé ft. Jay z
A must-have Beyoncé hit, " Crazy In Love" appeared on the singer's debut solo album"Dangerously in Love" in 2003. A classic of the genre!
" Only you " by The Platters
Who hasn't hummed this mythical romantic song, considered one of the best-known of the 1950s? Composed by Buck Ram and Ande Rand, it was made famous by The Platters' performance.
" You Are So Beautiful " by Joe Cocker
An essential Joe Cocker hit, this song appears on the 1974 opus"I Can Stand a Little Rain". Since then, the song has been covered many times, including by Kenny Rankin, Ray Stevens, Bonnie Tyler and Brian Kennedy.
" My heart will go on " by Céline Dion
How can we talk about Valentine's Day and love without mentioning this hit sung by Céline Dion? The theme song of the 1997 film"Titanic", " My heart will go on " is one of the best-selling singles in the history of the record industry, with 18 million copies sold. Bravo Céline!
"Adele's " Make You feel my love
Written by Bob Dylan in 1997, " Make You Feel My Love " has since been covered by many artists, including Adele, who has given the song a new lease of life.
" I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston
Here's another must-listen love song likely to reach your ears this Valentine's Day. Written in 1973 by American artist Dolly Parton, " I Will Always Love You " has obviously been given a new lease of life thanks to this version by Whitney Houston for the film"Bodyguard".
" Still loving you " by Scorpions
" Still Loving You " is an essential pop ballad by Scorpions. The song appears on the German band's 1984 album"Love at First Sting".
" (Everything I Do) I Do It For You " by Bryan Adams
Another pop ballad that left a lasting impression? Canadian Bryan Adams. Proof of its success, the song won a Grammy Award in 1992.
" If I Ain't Got You " by Alicia Keys
Another love song, another hit with this track written and produced by American artist Alicia Keys. Released in February 2004, the track features on the artist's second studio album,"The Diary of Alicia Keys".
"Aerosmith's " I Don't Want to Miss a Thing
You may not know it, but the pop ballad " I Don't Want to Miss a Thing " was originally written for Céline Dion. Eventually performed by the American hard rock band Aerosmith, the song became a huge hit thanks to the film"Armageddon", released in 1998.
" (I've Had) The Time Of My Life " by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes
Just a few notes are enough to get you dancing to this hit from 1987, which enjoyed huge success thanks to the film"Dirty Dancing".
" Love Me Tender " by Elvis Prestley
Elvis Prestley has also sung about love, as with this track " Love Me Tender ", released in 1956 and which gave its title to the eponymous film
" Something " by The Beatles
The Beatles are obviously among the top Valentine's Day songs, with " Something ", written by George Harrison and released on the"Abbey Road" album in 1969.
" Baby Love " by The Supremes
Written and produced by the Holland-Dozier-Holland trio in 1964, " Baby Love " is The Supremes' most famous hit.
" Unchained Melody " by Righteous Brothers
Another vintage love song that lovers continue to listen to over and over again! Dating back to 1955, " Unchained Melody " has seen over 500 different versions, and remains one of the most recorded songs of the 20th century.
" I'll Stand by You" by The Pretenders
The Pretenders may have become much more discreet in recent years, but the band made a lasting impression with their pop ballad hit " I'll Stand by You ". The song appears on the 1994 opus"Last of the Independents".
" Friday I'm in Love " by The Cure
Once you've heard it, it's hard to get it out of your head. " Friday I'm in Love" is one of The Cure's many hits. Released in 1992, the single went platinum in the UK, selling 600,000 copies.
" I Was Made For Lovin' You " by Kiss
Kiss is as famous for its make-up as it is for this song, which topped the charts in France at the time of its release.
"Berlin's " Take My Breath Away
Here's another song that found success thanks to a film. " Take My Breath Away " is featured on the soundtrack ofTop Gun. Composed by Giorgio Moroder and Tom Whitlock, it is performed by the group Berlin.
Elton John's " Don't Go Breaking My Heart " with Kiki Dee
Another vintage song? From the British duo Elton John and Kiki Dee, released in 1976!
" Tell it to my heart " by Taylor Dayne
The 80's undoubtedly left their mark on love songs. The proof is in " Tell it to my heart " by Taylor Dayne, released in 1987.
" Ever Fallen In Love (With Someone You Shouldn't've) " by The Buzzcocks
Let's rock out with this song written by Pete Shelley and performed by the famous British punk rock band, The Buzzcocks.
" Love You Like A Love Song " by Selena Gomez & The Scene
There's no age for humming love songs. The proof is in this track composed and performed by American band Selena Gomez & the Scene.
" Bad Liar " by Imagine Dragons
Do we really need to introduce Imagine Dragons and their hit " Bad Liar " from their opus"Origins"? Take a listen!
" Señorita " by Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes
To spice things up this Valentine's Day, (re)discover this track by Canadian singer Shawn Mendes and Cuban-American artist Camila Cabello.
" Quand on a que l'amour " by Jacques Brel
Yes, when we talk about love, we inevitably evoke this song written and performed by Jacques Brel in 1956, which has since become a true reference.
" L'Hymne à l'amour " by Édith Piaf
L'Hymne à l' amour", with lyrics by Édith Piaf and music by Marguerite Monnot, is another love song that has stood the test of time.
"Christophe's " Les Mots Bleus
Christophe sadly passed away in 2020, but his songs live on. Among them, the beautiful song " Les Mots Bleus ", written by Jean-Michel Jarre and composed by Christophe.
" Je l'aime à mourir " by Francis Cabrel
Released in 1979, " Je l'aime à mourir " sold over 700,000 copies. To this day, it remains Francis Cabrel's best-selling single.
" Quelques mots d'amour " by Michel Berger
The late Michel Berger wrote and composed some magnificent love songs, including " Quelques mots d'amour ", released in 1980.
