Find classic hits in this Valentine’s Day playlist

Add these classic love songs and heartbreaker anthems to a Valentine’s Playlist

Natalie‌ ‌Dean‌ ‌|‌ ‌Entertainment‌ ‌Editor‌ ‌ ‌

Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, and this season of love can best be enjoyed ⏤ or not ⏤ with music. Jam out with these 40 songs, half being love songs and the other half being heartbreak anthems. These songs can create an upbeat tone during date night or enjoy quality alone time if flying solo this year. Or, hit shuffle, grab some ice cream and see how the night goes. 

The playlist has artists from Etta James, Prince, Cyndi Lauper, Oasis, and all the way to Soulja Boy and The Pussycat Dolls. This lively playlist can add some excitement to this year’s Valentine’s Day, no matter someone’s relationship status. Find the official playlist ready to stream on Spotify @thewesternhowl:

Love songs:

  1. “A Sunday Kind Of Love” — Etta James 
  2. “If I Ain’t Got You” — Alicia Keys 
  3. “Every Breath You Take”— The Police
  4. “Wonderwall” — Oasis
  5. “Cupid’s Chokehold / Breakfast In America” —  Gym Class Heroes
  6. “Kiss Me Thru The Phone” —  Soulja Boy, Sammie
  7. “Tainted Love” —  Soft Cell
  8. “She Will Be Loved” —  Maroon 5
  9. “Hopelessly Devoted To You” — Olivia John-Newton
  10. “Can’t Take My Eyes off Of You” —  Frankie Valli
  11. “Can’t Get Enough Of Your Love Babe” —  Barry White
  12. “Let’s Get It On” —  Marvin Gaye
  13. “My Girl” —  The Temptations
  14. “Love Her Madly” — The Doors
  15. “Kiss” —  Prince
  16. “More Than A Woman” —  Bee Gees
  17. “Lucky” —  Jason Mraz, Colbie Callait
  18. “Better Together” — Jack Johnson
  19. “My Stove’s on Fire” —  Robert Lester Folson
  20. “Baby, I’m Yours” —  Barbara Lewis

Heartbreak songs:

  1. “One Is The Loneliest Number” —  Harry Nilsson
  2. “I Hate This Part” —  The Pussycat Dolls
  3. “Everybody Hurts” —  R.E.M.
  4. “Jar Of Hearts” —  Christina Perri
  5. “I’m Not In Love” —  10cc
  6. “What a Fool Believes” —  The Doobie Brothers
  7. “Time After Time” —  Cyndi Lauper
  8. “Heartbreak Hotel” —  Elvis Presley
  9. “I DON’T LOVE YOU ANYMORE” —  Tyler, The Creator
  10. “F*** Being Friends” —  Jessie Reyez
  11. “Bad Religion” —  Frank Ocean
  12. “Sign Of The Times” — Harry Styles
  13. “when the party’s over” —  Billie Eilish
  14. “Someone Like You” —  Adele
  15. “Fix You” —  Coldplay 
  16. “Baby Come Back” —  Player
  17. “Gonna Hurry (As Slow As I Can)” —  Dolly Parton
  18. “I Have Nothing” —  Whitney Huston 
  19. “My Heart Will Go On” —  Céline Dion
  20. “We’ll Meet Again” —  Vera Lynn, Sailors, Soldiers, & Airmen of Mer Majesty’s Forces

Contact the author at ndean17@wou.edu