No sad songs here! As a tribute to Don Quixote’s famous happy lovers Kitri and Basilio, here’s a playlist filled with songs about the joys of love. From classic crooners like Etta James and The Temptations to twenty-first century hits from Taylor Swift and Beyoncé, this mix is sure to get you smiling, singing, and dancing along.
- “We Found Love” – Rihanna & Calvin Harris
This upbeat dance-pop song with its chorus of “We found love in a hopeless place” is the perfect way to kick off this joyful playlist. - “This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)” – Natalie Cole
You might recognize this 1975 pop hit from your favorite rom-coms, including A Cinderella Story, While You Were Sleeping, and Bride Wars. - “Marry You” – Bruno Mars
With its infectious bass line and melody, this doo-wop song remains a go-to proposal and wedding song. - “My Girl” – The Temptations
This motown classic with its iconic opening guitar riff is all about how all the singer needs is his girl. - “Burning Love” – Elvis Presley
A rock song about the physical symptoms of love from the King of Rock and Roll. - “Lover” – Taylor Swift
The title track from her 2019 album that she described as a “love letter to love,” with a bridge that leans into the wedding imagery. - “At Last” – Etta James
This iconic R&B ballad about love has been covered by so many artists, including quite a few on this playlist. - “You’re The One That I Want” – John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John
The chart-topping pop song that concludes the movie Grease, when Danny and Sandy officially declare their love for each other. - “Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours)” – Stevie Wonder
An iconic song about pledging your love to someone you had previously—and foolishly—left. - “You Make My Dreams (Come True)” – Daryl Hall & John Oates
This earworm about how love changes everything has a chorus and drum line that are bound to get you moving. - “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” – Queen
Freddie Mercury famously wrote this rock number about love in ten minutes.
- “I’m a Believer” – The Monkees
A beloved song about how one person has made the singer believe in love. - “Love On Top” – Beyoncé
An homage to her idol Etta James, the global superstar pairs her iconic voice with a retro-soul sound for this song about the joy in feeling loved by someone you love. - “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart” – Elton John & Kiki Dee
An affectionate pastiche of Motown duets by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, among others. - “Domino” – Jessie J
A pop rock song describing that dizzying, breathless feeling of being in love. - “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)” – James Taylor
An iconic song which thanks a lover for the devotion, safety, and love they give the singer. - “I Want To Hold Your Hand” – The Beatles
There is something so sweet about the simple sentiment expressed in this song.
- “Never Gonna Give You Up” – Rick Astley
Setting aside that this is best known for being part of the rickrolling internet meme, this singer’s most popular song about love is still a pop song that will get you moving. - “Accidentally In Love” – Counting Crows
We had to include this rock song (originally written for the honeymoon montage at the beginning of Shrek 2), with its refrain of “I’m in love.” - “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
A carefree duet by two Motown artists about how nothing would stop them getting to the one they love.
- “We Found Love” – Rihanna & Calvin Harris
