When The i Paper culture desk decided to compile a list of the best love songs this century for Valentine’s Day, we had no idea what was to come. Fierce debates. Heated arguments. Slammed doors (well, ...

Is the love song dying? NPR's Juana Summers speaks David Mora and Michelle Jia about their recent essay in The Pudding, which set out to answer that question. JAMES: (Singing) ...My love has come ...

Disney love songs celebrate growth, acceptance, and love beyond appearances. They capture the magic of first closeness, forbidden love, and emotional turning points. From classic fairy tales to modern ...

All songs are love songs. That is if you believe Charles Darwin’s claim that music, like birdsong, developed as a vehicle for sexual selection (indeed, a good voice and a sexy Les Paul go far). But ...

This essay first appeared in the NPR Music newsletter. Sign up for early access to articles like this one, listening recommendations and more. I love the word "heartthrob." It stops you whether you ...