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

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