50. The Pretenders - I'll Stand By You (1994)
Courtesy Sire Records
This song works both as romantic devotion and commitment to close friends.
49. Rod Stewart - Maggie May (1971)
Courtesy Mercury Records
Buried within this tale of cross-generational seduction is an appreciation for and surrender to enduring love.
48. Basia - Time and Tide (1988)
Courtesy Epic
Polish-born singer Basia Trzetrzelewska sweeps the listener into a swirl of romantic orchestration.
47. The Turtles - Happy Together (1967)
Courtesy White Whale
The Turtles' only #1 pop single has been used extensively through the years in movies and television shows.
46. John Lennon - (Just Like) Starting Over (1980)
Courtesy Geffen Records
Although tainted with sadness from the death of John Lennon, this song remains a powerful celebration of romantic revival.
45. Sam Cooke - You Send Me (1957)
Courtesy Keen Records
The success of this love song led to Sam Cooke shifting permanently from focus on gospel music to pop and soul.
44. Beyonce featuring Jay-Z - Crazy In Love (2003)
Courtesy Columbia Records
Animated by a horn sample from the Chi-Lites' 1970 song "Are You My Woman (Tell Me So)," this song established Beyonce as a powerful solo star outside of Destiny's Child.
43. Toni Braxton - Un-Break My Heart (1996)
Courtesy LaFace Records
Written by legendary pop songwriter Diane Warren, this song spent 11 weeks at #1 on the pop singles chart.
42. Minnie Riperton - Lovin' You (1975)
Courtesy Epic
This hit is most often remembered for the incredible vocal range exhibited by Minnie Riperton.
41. Heatwave - Always and Forever (1978)
Courtesy Epic
This pledge of eternal love is a wedding favorite.
