The 10 most romantic songs of all time, according to Pandora (2024)

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Gabbi Shaw

2020-02-12T17:56:08Z

The 10 most romantic songs of all time, according to Pandora (1)

To celebrate Valentine's Day this year, music streaming service Pandora has ranked the top 10 most romantic songs of all time.
They looked for songs with "Full Unadulterated Commitment."
That means that "undying love is professed, in spite of potential obstacles," and that the song has a message of "epic-ness," and a "passionate delivery."
"Unchained Melody" by the Righteous Brothers took the top spot.
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10. "Nessun Dorma" by Luciano Pavarotti

The 10 most romantic songs of all time, according to Pandora (5)

According to Pandora, this Italian epic will leave listeners "breathless."

Listen to "Nessun Dorma" here.

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9. "I Only Have Eyes for You" by The Flamingos

The 10 most romantic songs of all time, according to Pandora (6)

"This song was made for slow dancing," Pandora told Insider.

Listen to "I Only Have Eyes For You" here.

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8. "At Last" by Etta James

The 10 most romantic songs of all time, according to Pandora (7)

Pandora cited this song's production as the key to its magic, calling it warm, and comparing it to "getting into a Jacuzzi after swimming in the ocean."

Listen to "At Last" here.

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7. "My Heart Will Go On" by Celine Dion

The 10 most romantic songs of all time, according to Pandora (8)

This epic ballad is best known for its connection to the equally epic love story shown in "Titanic."

Listen to "My Heart Will Go On" here.

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6. "All of Me" by John Legend

The 10 most romantic songs of all time, according to Pandora (9)

This is the first song on the list to be from the 21st century, and was written by Legend as an ode to his wife, Chrissy Teigen.

Listen to "All of Me" here.

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5. "Endless Love" by Diana Ross and Lionel Richie

The 10 most romantic songs of all time, according to Pandora (10)

Pandora called this '80s hit an "impassioned duet."

Listen to "Endless Love" here.

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4. "Faithfully" by Journey

The 10 most romantic songs of all time, according to Pandora (11)

"Faithfully" is another '80s hit, and one of the most beloved power ballads ever.

Listen to "Faithfully" here.

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3. "Can't Help Falling in Love" by Elvis Presley

The 10 most romantic songs of all time, according to Pandora (12)

This song "weaves together threads of vintage fidelity and timeless, torch-like sentiment," said Pandora.

Listen to "Can't Help Falling in Love" here.

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2. "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" by Aretha Franklin

The 10 most romantic songs of all time, according to Pandora (13)

Franklin "keeps the soul going by balancing out love with a woman's point of view," according to Pandora.

Listen to "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" here.

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1. "Unchained Melody" by the Righteous Brothers

The 10 most romantic songs of all time, according to Pandora (14)

And the No. 1 spot goes to "Unchained Melody." According to Pandora, the lyrics, production, and music evoke "the positive force of this unquestionable love."

Listen to "Unchained Melody" here.

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