1950s & 1960s
Released in 1961, this Elvis Presley single about irresistible love remains a timeless classic with hundreds of official covers of the song.
What is "Can't Help Falling in Love"?
This steamy hit single by Marvin Gaye was ranked as the #4 song of 1973, and has been referenced innumerable times in modern pop culture (i.e., MKTO's "Classic").
What is "Let's Get It On"?
Originally reaching success as a Dolly Parton single in the 1970s, the Whitney Houston rendition has sustained success in the thirty years since its first release. Most recently, it was featured in Marvel's 2019 film "Spider-Man: Far From Home."
What is "I Will Always Love You"?
What is "Crazy in Love"?
The third single off his sophomore album Fine Line, this track details Harry Styles' love for his significant other... would you believe it?
What is "Adore You"?
Coming in at #64 on Rolling Stone's Greatest Songs of All Time, this Beatles single tells the story of two lovers from a third-party perspective.
What is "She Loves You"?
The first of Madonna's 12 Billboard #1s, this 1984 release has faced a number of controversies and criticisms for its title and various meanings.
What is "My Heart Will Go On"?
Hitting #1 on the Hot Country Songs chart and #5 on the Billboard Hot 100, this song remains one of the artist's most famous songs even after her transition to pop. In fact, the artist is re-releasing this song, and it drops tonight (2/11) at midnight.
What is "Love Story"?
The breakout single from his first album So Far Gone, "Best I Ever Had" is all about how this artist wants to be with the subject of the song for the rest of his life.
Who is "Drake"?
This 1963 tune by The Ronettes asking for love had an enormous influence on Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys and still remains popular today, ranking #22 on Rolling Stone's "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time."
What is "Be My Baby" by The Ronettes?
This 1984 power ballad from rock band Foreigner hit #1 on the charts in both the United States and the United Kingdom, and has sustained popularity through its usage in many films and artist covers.
What is "I Want to Know What Love Is"?
Released in 1999, this Backstreet Boys' hit reached #1 on the charts in more than 25 countries, and has been covered by many other boy bands in the past two decades.
Coldplay's 2000 debut album Parachutes hasn't decreased in popularity since its release, and remains a huge hit today -- including on TikTok.
A single from her third album Born This Way, this Lady Gaga track featuring legendary guitarist Brian May is about her relationship with Nebraska-born Lüc Carl.
What is "Yoü and I"?
Peaking at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1959, "Put Your Head on My Shoulder" by this artist is still very popular in modern times, thanks to TikTok.
Who is Paul Anka?
Released as a single and later on his album "The Stranger," this Billy Joel hit details falling head over heels for a woman despite her flaws.
What is "She's Always A Woman"?
Actually written for a Nic Cage movie, this 1998 smash hit from the Goo Goo Dolls has become more famous than the film itself.
What is "Iris"?
What is "505"?
This song, in which Rihanna wonders the whereabouts of her lover before they met, was released in May of 2012 and became her 22nd top ten single on the Billboard Hot 100. The single is in the dance-pop genre, similar to that of another Rihanna single "We Found Love".
What is "Where Have You Been"?
This 1959 doo-wop release by Dion and the Belmonts reached #5 on the Billboard pop charts.
What is "A Teenager in Love"?
American rock band Bon Jovi tells listeners that "satisfaction is guaranteed" and they "only aim to please" in this 1988 single off their "New Jersey" album, which was the third song with this title released in the 80s.
What is "Lay Your Hands on Me"?
The final #1 hit of his lifetime, this scandalous song by Prince released in 1991 shares the name with Eric Clapton's 1960s rock band.
What is "Cream"?
Enrique Iglesias, who is regarded as Latin Pop royalty, released this single in 2001. This track actually became an anthem for radio DJs in New York City following 9/11, and was frequently mixed with audio of first responders and survivors talking about the attacks.
What is "Hero"?
What is "Forrest Gump"?