Britain’s all time Top 100 songs name list -2022

Top English songs of 50s 60s 80s 90s and 200s

The Queen song Bohemian Rhapsody was today named Britain's favourite single in a poll of readers of the Guinness book of British hit singles book. Here is the full list of 100:

1. Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen
2. Imagine - John Lennon
3. Hey Jude - The Beatles
4. Dancing Queen - Abba
5. Like a Prayer - Madonna
6. Angels - Robbie Williams
7. Penny Lane/Strawberry Fields Forever - the Beatles
8. Wannabe - Spice Girls
9. Yesterday -The Beatles
10. Let It Be - The Beatles
11. Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana
12. Don't Look Back in Anger - Oasis
13. Nothing Compares 2 U - Sinead O'Connor
14. Suspicious Minds - Elvis Presley
15. Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
16. Losing My Religion - REM
17. Hotel California - the Eagles
18. (Everything I Do) I do it for You - Bryan Adams
19. A Whiter Shade of Pale - Procol Harum
20. With or Without You - U2
21. Candle in the Wind '97/Something About the Way You Look Tonight - Elton John
22. I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston
23. Baby One More Time - Britney Spears
24. Vogue - Madonna
25. Heartbeat/Tragedy - Steps
26. Thriller - Michael Jackson
27. Never Ever - All Saints
28. My Heart Will Go On - Celine Dion
29. I Turn to You - Melanie C
30. Wonderwall - Oasis
31. American Pie - Don McLean
32. Everybody Hurts - REM
33. Careless Whisper - George Michael
34. Baker Street - Gerry Rafferty
35. Bridge Over Troubled Water - Simon and Garfunkel
36. I'll be Missing You - Puff Daddy and Faith Evans
37. I Can't Get No (Satisfaction) - the Rolling Stones
38. Bitter Sweet Symphony - the Verve
39. I Heard it Through the Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
40. Wuthering Heights - Kate Bush
41. Better the Devil You Know - Kylie Minogue
42. Vienna - Ultravox
43. She Loves You - The Beatles
44. Music - Madonna
45. Every Breath You Take - The Police
46. Layla - Derek and The Dominoes
47. The Winner Takes it All - Abba
48. Heartbreak Hotel - Elvis Presley
49. My Sweet Lord - George Harrison
50. I'm Not in Love - 10cc
51. Good Vibrations - the Beach Boys
52. Unchained Melody - Righteous Brothers
53. Back For Good - Take That
54. Stan - Eminem
55. Without You - Nilsson
56. God Only Knows - the Beach Boys
57. Don't You Want Me - the Human League
58. I Don't Want to Miss a Thing - Aerosmith
59. Bat Out of Hell - Meat Loaf
60. Help! - the Beatles
61. Heroes - David Bowie
62. Purple Rain - Prince
63. Can't Get You Out of My Head - Kylie Minogue
64. Like a Rolling Stone - Bob Dylan
65. God Save the Queen - Sex Pistols
66. China in Your Hand - T'Pau
67. Hero - Mariah Carey
68. Whole Again - Atomic Kitten
69. Love is All Around - Wet Wet Wet
70. Space Oddity - David Bowie
71. Make Me Smile (Come up and See Me) - Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel
72. Knowing Me Knowing You - Abba
73. The Drugs Don't Work - Verve
74. Teenage Kicks - the Undertones
75. Summer of '69 - Bryan Adams
76. Cars - Gary Numan
77. Mr Blue Sky - Electric Light Orchestra
78. 2 Become 1 - Spice Girls
79. Rock DJ - Robbie Williams
80. Pure Shores - All Saints
81. Sultans of Swing - Dire Straits
82. Holler - Spice Girls
83. Into the Groove - Madonna
84. Believe - Cher
85. Independent Woman - Destiny's Child
86. Tainted Love - Soft Cell
87. I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
88. My Generation -The Who
89. Day Tripper/We Can Work it Out - the Beatles
90. Common People - Pulp
91. Waterloo Sunset - the Kinks
92. You've Lost that Loving Feeling - Righteous Brothers
93. Voodoo Chile - Jimi Hendrix
94. Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley
95. Sweet Child of Mine - Guns N' Roses
96. Anarchy in the UK - Sex Pistols
97. Eternal Flame - Bangles
98. Without You - Mariah Carey
99. All Along the Watchtower - Jimi Hendrix
100. How do I Live - Leanne Rimes

From yearning ballads to wrenching declarations of need, from madrigals to metal, the history of music is the history of love songs, and vice versa. And yes, there have been a lot of syrupy, formulaic declarations of affection churned out for the pop charts over the years, but that’s not what we’re about here.

While you’ll find some great pop ballads on this list, they’re foremost here as a reflection of the glorious breadth of what constitutes a love song, a form claimed by no one genre. The only constant is that the best love songs express sentiments that we’d struggle to put into words in real life. They’re touching, comforting and uplifting all at the same time. Sometimes the music says as much as the words; sometimes the words are more powerful than the most beautiful of poems.

Of course, there are days when a great love song is the last thing you want to hear. When that happens, head to our list of the best breakup songs instead.

The language of love can be translated in many ways, but the most universal? Music. Whether you're adding some romantic tunes to your summer playlist, need something emotional to blast on your next road trip, are in search of an epic breakup song to help you nurse your heartache, you're in the mood to stream feel-good ballads that'll remind you of your first crush, or you're looking for the right words to help you say I love you, we curated a list of the best love songs of all time.

Music has a magical (okay, scientifically proven) way of influencing our emotions. And the strongest emotion of them all just might be love! But even love can be expressed in various ways. Not to mention, the decades have each had their own take on expressing that warm fuzzy feeling. Perhaps you’re in the mood to burst with excitement with a feel good bop from Diana Ross. Or maybe you want to cherish that calm warm glow through up & coming artists like Cleo Sol. I know for a fact that we are definitely all here for Harry Styles proclaiming that a special someone was the "love of his life" in his new album. As a matter of fact, there are a couple of romantic tunes that were born out of 2022, and you can expect to see those in this roundup as well.

Each of these songs, just like each romance, is beautiful in its own way. Put them all together into a sweet playlist and blast them in the kitchen on a Sunday morning. Whether love sounds to you like a searing guitar solo, powerful grand piano, or grooving bass line, these tunes will surely ignite a feeling.

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 uttering “I love you” for the first time on Valentine's Day.

But what makes a great love song? The top-secret recipe starts with the lyrics. You can go from a jazzy number that spells out letters (like “L-O-V-E” by Nat King Cole) to a rock hit that breaks down the true meaning of love (like “I Want to Know What Love Is” by Foreigner) or even a nostalgic track that makes you reflect on past relationships (like “Teenage Dream” by Katy Perry). Simply put: Love songs have stood the test of time through so many decades.

Seriously, the ’60s and ’70s were all about soul and funk, while the ’80s ushered in pop and rock. And then the ’90s and early ’00s gave us some of the greatest R&B hits of all time. (Hello, Boys II Men, Whitney Houston and Alicia Keys, to name a few).

Overall, these hits have been added to mix CDs, belted out at weddings and quoted in movies as some of the most romantic gestures of our time. From Whitney Houston to Adele, here are the 77 greatest love songs to dedicate to your special someone.

The Platters – Only You (1955)

Nat King Cole – Unforgettable (1951)

The Flamingos – I Only Have Eyes for You (1959)

Louis Armstrong – La Vie En Rose (1950)

Otis Redding – These Arms of Mine (1964)

Elvis Presley – Love Me Tender (1957)

Ilene Woods – So This Is Love (1949)

Phil Phillips – Sea Of Love (1959)

Paul Anka – Put Your Head On My Shoulder (1959)

The Five Satins – In the Still of the Night (1956)

The Penguins – Earth Angel (1955)

Elvis Presley – Loving you (1957)

Johnny Mathis – Chances Are (1958)

Platters – Smoke Gets In Your Eyes (1958)

Sam Cooke- You Send Me (1957)

Santo E Johnny – Sleepwalk (1959)

Dion and The Belmonts – A Teenager In Love (1959)

Perry Como – Magic Moments (1957)

The classic songs are what make us feel alive. They remind us to take chances, be ourselves, and live our lives with passion. What’s your favorite?

Etta James – At Last (1960)

Sonny and Cher – I Got You Babe (1965)

Elvis Presley – Can’t Help Falling In Love (1961)

Sam Cooke – Unchained Melody (1960)

The Drifters – This Magic Moment (1968)

The Dixie Cups – Chapel Of Love (1964)

The Flamingos – I Only Have Eyes For You (1959)

Elvis Presley – It’s Now Or Never (1960)

Paul Anka – Puppy Love (1960)

Louis Armstrong – What A Wonderful World (1967)

Ben E. King – Stand By Me (1961)

The Supremes – Baby Love (1964)

Beach Boys – God Only Knows (1966)

The Mamas & the Papas – Dedicated To The One I Love

Temptations – My Girl (1965)

What could be more romantic than a 60’s love song? The Beatles, The Supremes, Otis Redding, Brian Wilson, Buddy Holly, Bob Dylan, Etta James, and The Temptations all brought us classic songs that are still listened to today. Whether you’re looking for something to set the mood on your date night or want to relive your high school prom, these songs will fill your heart with love and happiness.

Eric Clapton – Wonderful Tonight (1977)

Styx – Babe (1979)

Bette Midler – The Rose (1979)

Meat Loaf – Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad (1977)

Billy Joel – Just the Way You Are (1977)

Joe Cocker – You Are So Beautiful (1974)

Natalie Cole – This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) (1975)

Paul McCartney – Maybe I’m Amazed (1970)

Bee Gees – How Deep Is Your Love (1977)

Elton John – Your Song (1970)

Fleetwood Mac – Dreams (1977)

Stevie Wonder – You Are The Sunshine Of My Life (1972)

Billy Joel – She’s Got a Way About Her (1971)

James Taylor – How Sweet it is (to be loved by you) (1975)

The Rolling Stones – Wild Horses (1971)

Barry White – Can’t get enough of your love baby (1974)

The 70’s are known for their disco, bell bottoms, and songs that will never die. This is a playlist of the most popular music from the decade that brought us “Love Will Keep Us Together” by Captain & Tennille and “Three Times A Lady” by Lionel Richie.

Peter Cetera – Glory of Love (1986)

Madonna – Crazy For You (1985)

Mark Knopfler – Romeo And Juliet (1981)

Debbie Gibson – Lost in Your Eyes (1989)

Chris de Burgh – Lady in Red (1986)

Berlin – Take My Breath Away (1986)

Diana Ross & Lionel Richie – Endless Love (1981)

Bette Midler – The Wind Beneath My Wings (1988)

Glenn Medeiros – Nothing’s Gonna Change My Love For You (1987)

Peter Gabriel – In Your Eyes (1986)

Stevie Wonder – I Just Called to Say I Love You (1984)

Atlantic Starr – Always (1987)

Phil Collins – A Groovy Kind Of Love (1988)

Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville – Don’t Know Much Song (1989)

Bill Withers – Just the Two of Us (1980)

U2 – With or Without You (1987)

Here are our favorite 80’s rock love ballads!

Journey – Faithfully (1983)
Bon Jovi – I’ll Be There for You (1988)
Bad English – When I See You Smile (1989)
The Police – Every Breath You Take (1983)
REO Speedwagon – Keep On Loving You (1980)
Chicago – You’re The Inspiration (1984)
Bryan Adams – Heaven (1984)
A Flock Of Seagulls – Space Age Love Song (1982)
Bad English – When I See You Smile (1989)
Whitesnake – is this love (1987)
REO Speedwagon – Can’t Fight This Feeling (1984)
The Cars – Drive (1984)
Richard Marx – Right Here Waiting (1989)
Journey – Open Arms (1982)
Cheap Trick – The Flame (1988)

Classic Country Songs

Are you looking for the perfect country song to play at your wedding? Whether it be a first dance song, father-daughter dance song, or mother-son dance song, we have compiled this list of classic country songs that are sure to please the both of you.

George Strait – The Chair (1985)
Alabama – Love in the First Degree (1981)
Randy Travis – Forever And Ever, Amen (1987)
Don Williams – You’re My Best Friend (1975)
Patsy Cline – Crazy (1961)
Willie Nelson – Always On My Mind (1998)
Alabama – Take Me Down (1981)
Charley Pride – Kiss An Angel Good Morning (1971)
Bellamy Brothers – Let Your Love Flow (1976)
Juice Newton – The Sweetest Thing (1981)
Anne Murray – Could I Have This Dance (1980)
Crystal Gayle and Eddie Rabbitt – You and I (1982)
Kennny Roger – Lady (1980)
Juice Newton – Angel Of The Morning (1967)
George Strait – You Look So Good In Love (1983)

There’s nothing quite like classic country songs to set the mood for a romantic evening with each other. Whether you’re looking for something slow and soulful, or up-tempo and fun, these old-school tunes never disappoint. Ginger Rogers, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, George Strait had so many wonderful country songs.

90’s Songs

In the 1990s, songs were all over the radio. From R&B to pop to country, there was a love song for everyone. These are some of the most memorable songs from that decade. Whether you’re in the mood to reminisce or just want a good love song to listen to.

Celine Dion – My Heart Will Go On (1997)
Edwin McCain – I’ll Be (1997)
Selena – I Could Fall In Love (1995)
Hootie & The Blowfish – Only Wanna Be with You (1995)
Tom Petty – Angel Dream (1996)
Savage Garden – Truly Madly Deeply (1997)
98 Degrees – I Do (1999)
Celine Dion – The Power of Love (1993)
UB40 – Can’t Help Falling in Love (1993)
*NSYNC – (God Must Have Spent) A Little More Time On You (1997)
Backstreet Boys – As Long As You Love Me (1997)
Jessica Simpson – I Wanna Love You Forever (1999)
Luther Vandross – Here and Now (1996)
Chantal Kreviazuk – Feels Like Home (1999)
Savage Garden – I Knew I Loved You (1999)
Spice Girls – 2 Become 1 (1996)
Whitney Houston – I Will Always Love You (1992)

Music is often a reflection of the time in which it is created. The slow dance songs that we love and listen to are a representation of our lives, what we are feeling, and what matters to us.

For many people, the 1990’s were a time of great change – both socially and musically. In this section, we will take a look at some of the most popular songs from the 1990’s. Whether you’re reminiscing about old times or simply looking for some new music to add to your playlist, you’re sure to find something you love here!

We’re taking a look back at some of our favorite 90’s country songs. So put on your cowboy boots and turn up the heat with us as we reminisce about some unforgettable tunes!

Shania Twain – From This Moment On (1998)

Lonestar – Amazed (1999)

John Michael Montgomery – I Swear (1994)

Alison Krauss – When You Say Nothing At All (1994)

Brad Paisley – We Danced (1999)

Garth Brooks – You Move Me (1997)

George Strait – I Cross My Heart (1992)

Dixie Chicks – Cowboy Take Me Away (1999)

Faith Hill – Breathe (1999)

Tim Mcgraw – Just to hear you say you love me (1998)

Collin Raye – Love, Me

Tim Mcgraw & Faith Hill – It’s Your Love (1997)

Sammy Kershaw – Love Of My Life (1997)

George Strait – Carrying Your Love With Me (1997)

Travis Tritt – Drift Off To Dream (1991)

Check out this list of 90’s rock songs!

Mazzy Star – Fade Into You (1993)
Extreme – More Than Words (1990)
Aerosmith – I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing (1998)
Bryan Adams – (Everything I Do) I Do It For You (1991)
Firehouse – When I Look Into Your Eyes (1992)
Bon Jovi – Always (1994)
BIG MOUNTAIN – Baby I Love Your Way (1994)
Firehouse – Love Of A Lifetime (1991)
Creed – With Arms Wide Open (1999)
Sixpence None The Richer – Kiss Me (1997)
Mötley Crüe – Without You (1990)
Dave Matthews Band – Crash into Me (1996)
Guns N’ Roses – November Rain (1991)
Bon Jovi – Bed of Roses (1992)
Rod Stewart – Have I told you lately (1991)

25 Exceptionally Romantic Song Lyrics That Will Make You Believe In Love Again

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“And when you smile, the whole world stops and stares for awhile, cause you’re amazing, just the way you are.” ~Bruno Mars (Just The Way You Are)

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“Look at the stars, look how they shine for you and everything you do, like they were all yellow.” ~Cold Play (Yellow)

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“Cause all of me loves all of you. Love your curves and all your edges, all your perfect imperfections.” ~John Legend (All Of Me)

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“Something in the way she moves attracts me like no other lover. Something in the way she woos me.” ~ The Beatles (Something)

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“Cause, honey your soul could never grow old, it’s evergreen and, baby, your smile’s forever in my mind and memory.” ~Ed Sheeran (Thinking Out Loud)

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“I’ll be better when I’m older. I’ll be the greatest fan of your life.” ~Edwin McCain (I’ll Be)

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“And I can’t help but stare, cause I see truth somewhere in your eyes.” ~Justin Timberlake (Mirrors)

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“You’re still the one I run to, the one that I belong to, you’re still the one I want for life.” ~Shania Twain (You’re Still The One)

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“Thank you for loving me, for being my eyes when I couldn’t see.” ~Bon Jovi (Thank You For Loving Me)

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“I’d never lived before your love, I’d never felt before your touch, and I never needed anyone to make me feel alive, but then again, I wasn’t really living.” ~Kelly Clarkson (Before Your Love)

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“When you need some shelter from the rain, when you need a healer for your pain, I will be there time and time again.” ~Leona Lewis (Here I Am)

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“I may not have the softest touch. I may not say the words as such. And though I may not look like much….I’m yours.” ~The Script (I’m Yours)

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“Baby, you’re all that I want when you’re lying here in my arms, I’m finding it hard to believe we’re in heaven.” ~Bryan Adams (Heaven)

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“Heaven is a place on earth with you.” ~Lana Del Rey (Video Games)

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“Maybe I don’t know that much but I know this much is true, I was blessed because I was loved by you.” ~Celine Dion (Because You Loved Me)

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“Remember those walls I built? Well, baby they’re tumbling down and they didn’t even put up a fight, they didn’t even make a sound.” ~Beyonce (Halo)

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“Close your eyes, let me tell you all the reasons why, think you’re one of a kind. Here’s to you, the one that always pulls us through, always do what you gotta do. You’re one of a kind. Thank God you’re mine.” ~Michael Buble (Close Your Eyes)

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“God gave me you for the ups and downs. God gave me you for the days of doubt.” ~Blake Shelton (God Gave Me You)

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“And if you want to cry, I am here to dry your eyes and in no time, you’ll be fine.” ~Sade (By Your Side)

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“I hope you don’t mind that I put down in words how wonderful life is while you’re in the world.” ~Elton John (Your Song)

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“And I’d give up forever to touch you, cause I know that you feel me somehow. You’re the closest to heaven that I’ll ever be and I don’t wanna go home right now.” ~Goo Goo Dolls (Iris)

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“I am thinking of you in my sleepless solitude tonight, if it’s wrong to love you then my heart just won’t let me be right.” ~Mariah Carey (My All)

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“I could make you happy, make your dreams come true. Nothing that I wouldn’t do. Go to the ends of the earth for you to make you feel my love.” ~Bob Dylan (Make You Feel My Love)

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“And when you’re needing your space to do some navigating, I’ll be here patiently waiting to see what you find.” ~Jason Mraz (I Won’t Give Up)

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“All your insecurities, all the dirty laundry never made me blink one time.” ~Katy Perry