Popular Western Love Songs & Romance Tracks Ranking [2026]

Open ArmsJourney64rank/position

Journey – Open Arms (Official Video – 1982)

Open Arms, one of Journey’s signature songs that made a huge impact in the 1980s.

Released in 1982, this classic ballad is still loved around the world.

Co-written by Jonathan Cain and Steve Perry, the song carries a powerful yet gentle message about trying to reclaim a lost love.

Its soaring, dynamic chorus stands out, and the lyrics and melody are a perfect match.

In Japan, it’s also known as the theme song for the film “Umizaru,” where its moving melody and lyrics captured the hearts of many.

It’s recommended not only for Journey fans but for anyone looking for a romantic song.

November RainGuns N’ Roses65rank/position

Guns N’ Roses – November Rain

A song by the globally popular rock band Guns N’ Roses, who released numerous hit numbers from the late 1980s onward.

Featured on the album Use Your Illusion I, the track reached No.

3 on the Billboard Hot 100.

The fusion of Axl Rose’s piano and majestic strings creates a classical, awe‑inspiring atmosphere.

Slash’s guitar solo, unfolding within this nearly nine-minute epic, is truly moving.

Exploring the universal themes of love and loss, its dramatic music video—where joy and sorrow intersect—surpassed 2 billion views in February 2023.

It’s a grand medium-tempo ballad whose fragile, bittersweet portrayal of changing love slowly seeps into the heart during the chilly, nostalgic season.

Far AwayNickelback66rank/position

Nickelback – Far Away [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

If you’re looking for a masculine long-distance love song, I recommend Far Away.

This track by the popular band Nickelback tells the story of a man who’s been in a long-distance relationship for a long time and finally goes to see his lover to share his true feelings.

There are also depictions of him regretting past mistakes—whether infidelity or something else—so it’s a song I’d like couples who’ve overcome hardships to hear.

Nickelback’s rugged vocals and the lyrics are a perfect match in this piece.

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My Heart Will Go OnCéline Dion67rank/position

Céline Dion – My Heart Will Go On (Taking Chances World Tour: The Concert)

A signature work by Canadian artist Celine Dion, released in November 1997 as a movie theme song celebrating eternal love.

Created as the theme for James Cameron’s film Titanic, it seamlessly blends James Horner’s sweeping composition with Will Jennings’s poetic lyrics.

Also included on the album Let’s Talk About Love, it achieved the remarkable feat of winning the Academy Award for Best Original Song and four Grammy Awards.

Its message—singing of the enduring power of love that lives on in the heart even amid the profound sorrow of losing a loved one—resonates with everyone who holds dear someone special.

SeñoritaShawn Mendes & Camila Cabello68rank/position

Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello – Señorita

Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes’s hit song “Señorita.” If you’re familiar with the U.S.

music scene, you probably know that these two are a lovey-dovey couple who have been seriously dating with the future in mind.

When the song was released, they hadn’t publicly confirmed their relationship, so their provocative performance—bringing their faces extremely close—sparked all kinds of speculation.

Rather than a pop love song, it has a passionate and sexy vibe.

Be sure to check it out.

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Saving All My Love for YouWhitney Houston69rank/position

Whitney Houston – Saving All My Love For You (Official HD Video)

Singer Whitney Houston, who gained popularity for her warm vocal tone and steady performances, was known for a musical style rooted in R&B and soul and was hugely active throughout the 1980s and 1990s.

“Saving All My Love for You” is one of her signature songs and reached No.

1 on the U.S.

singles chart.

Originally a lesser-known track by Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr., Whitney Houston’s cover is the most famous version.

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Wish You The BestLewis Capaldi70rank/position

Lewis Capaldi – Wish You The Best (Official Video)

Born in 1996 and hailing from Scotland, Lewis Capaldi is a singer-songwriter who captures listeners’ hearts with his deep vocals and poignant melodies.

His 2023 release “Wish You The Best” delicately portrays the complex emotions toward an ex-lover, blending a sincere wish for their newfound happiness with the pain of knowing it conflicts with his own heart.

In particular, the part where he confesses that he is still trapped by past feelings is deeply moving.

Those who have experienced heartbreak may find it almost painfully relatable, but Capaldi’s emotional voice is sure to soothe your heart.