40. Al Green - Let's Stay Together (1971)
Courtesy Hi Records
This #1 pop classic by Al Green became Tina Tuner's comeback hit when she hit the charts with it in 1983.
39. Janis Joplin - Me and Bobby McGee (1971)
Courtesy Columbia Records
Although it is ultimately a tale of a breakup, the loving intensity of the relationship described here would be the envy of any romantic pair.
38. Joe Cocker - You Are So Beautiful (1975)
Courtesy A&M
Legend surrounding this song claims that Dennis Wilson of the Beach Boys is an uncredited co-writer.
37. Olivia Newton-John - I Honestly Love You (1974)
Courtesy MCA
If only for "another place and time," this would be a song about committed lovers.
36. John Denver - Annie's Song (1974)
Courtesy RCA
John Denver claimed that this song, written for his wife Annie, was written in just over 10 minutes.
35. Rod Stewart - Have I Told You Lately (1993)
Courtesy Warner Bros.
Originally written and recorded by Van Morrison, this song became an instant wedding dance classic when recorded by Rod Stewart.
34. Bette Midler - The Rose (1980)
Courtesy Atlantic
This song firmly established in the minds of many an analogy of love as a growing flower.
33. Alice Cooper - You and Me (1977)
Courtesy Warner Bros.
Rocker Alice Cooper recorded perhaps the quintessential blue collar love classic with this song.
32. Jackson 5 - I'll Be There (1970)
Courtesy Motown
This signature Jackson 5 song later became a major hit single for Mariah Carey.
31. Madonna - Crazy For You (1985)
Courtesy Sire Records
Madonna's greatest romantic classic was recorded in a single take.
