30. Jim Croce - Time In a Bottle (1973)
Courtesy ABC
Although originally written for Croce's son A.J. Croce, it has also gone down in a history as a romantic classic, hitting #1 on the pop singles chart 3 months after Croce's untimely death in a plane crash.
29. Mariah Carey - Fantasy (1995)
Courtesy Columbia Records
This huge romantic hit is built around a sample of the Tom Tom Club's "Genius of Love."
28. Temptations - My Girl (1965)
Courtesy Gordy
This is frequently considered the signature song by perhaps the biggest r&b vocal group of all time.
27. Beach Boys - Wouldn't It Be Nice (1966)
Courtesy Capitol Records
This dreamy pop confection is the leadoff song for the Beach Boys' legendary Pet Sounds album.
26. Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On (1973)
Courtesy Tamla
This song is seen by many as both representing aching sexual attraction and a pleas for societal sexual liberation.
25. Whitney Houston - I Will Always Love You (1992)
Courtesy Arista
Originally written and performed by Dolly Parton, this song became one of the biggest hit singles of all time in this version from the soundtrack of the movie The Bodyguard.
24. Percy Sledge - When a Man Loves a Woman (1966)
Courtesy Rhino Records
This 60's love song became an instand standard and has been re-recorded countless times.
23. Mary Wells - My Guy (1964)
Courtesy Motown
This #1 classic was the biggest hit of Mary Wells' career. She left Motown shortly after but never again reached the top of the charts.
22. Oasis - Wonderwall (1996)
Courtesy Creation Records
This song of romantic devotion was the breakthrough top 10 pop hit in the US for Brit-rock superstars Oasis.
21. Carpenters - (They Long To Be) Close To You (1970)
Courtesy A&M
Although a flop when recorded in the early 60's by Richard Chamberlain, this song made the Carpenters pop stars.
