While it's totally subjective, we think it's safe to say that the best love songs tell stories that touch your heart in such a way that they are never forgotten. They spark memories of the joys, fears ...

Aerosmith scored their only Billboard #1 with a love song that became unforgettable on the 1998 Armageddon soundtrack.

Microsoft's Copilot AI included some familiar titles on its list of catchiest songs, with Wannabe right at the top. It overlapped with Gemini and ChatGPT's lists on a few, too, but threw in some new ...

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 ...