Every generation builds its idea of love on myths—and music is one of the loudest storytellers. Music has always been a ...

Elton John’s 1970 love song reminds us that real emotion never fades. Simple words and melody can still break your heart ...

The Summer of Love went up in smoke with Altamont, but where did peace and love go in the aftermath? As the 1960s faded into a new decade, the world began to come down from years of war and social ...

In the summer of 1975, a soft rock ballad dominated the charts in both the United States and the U.K. The song was 10cc’s “I’m Not in Love,” written by former Neil Sedaka backup band members Eric ...

Let’s be honest: Love songs always hit right in the feels. A ballad can transform from a regular song into the soundtrack of your relationship—whether you’re celebrating your 25th anniversary or just ...

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 ...

When people think of folk music as a genre, there are certain entertainers that come to mind: Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Joni Mitchell and Pete Seeger to name a few. But the truth is, folk’s influence was ...