Love songs in Western music: classic and popular tracks to listen to when a romance begins

With or Without YouU2

U2 – With Or Without You (U2 At The BBC)

This is a single by U2 released on March 21, 1987, and it was their first to reach No.

1 in the United States.

Love is often turbulent and doesn’t always go the way we want.

Even so, if the feelings are strong, it’s a love song about being able to keep waiting—whether together or apart.

The One I LoveR.E.M.

R.E.M. – The One I Love (Official Music Video)

A single from the 1987 album Document, released by the American alternative rock band R.E.M.

It was their first hit song.

It charted in the United States as well as in countries such as Canada and the United Kingdom.

Just the Way You AreBruno Mars

Bruno Mars – Just The Way You Are (Official Music Video)

It’s a song that won the Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.

It became a massive hit worldwide, topping the charts in both the U.S.

and the U.K.

The lyrics, which feel like they’re telling you “You’re perfect just the way you are,” are utterly captivating.

Your SongEllie Goulding

Ellie Goulding – Your Song (Rolling Stone Live)

It’s a cover of an Elton John song by Ellie.

It was performed at the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton in the UK.

The romantic lyrics, perfect for a wedding, and Ellie’s dreamy vocals are utterly captivating.

SomethingThe Beatles

Something “The Beatles” – subtitulado español (autor: George Harrison).

Among the songs the Beatles released as singles, this is the only one written by George Harrison.

It was released as a double A-side single along with “Come Together.” It is said that the song was inspired by Harrison’s wife, Pattie.