Valentine’s Day Special: Nine Songs That Call Themselves Love Songs, In Order

by Maura Johnston

February 14, 2012

Vintage ad for WPIX-FM, back when it played “nothin’ but love songs.” Anyone know who did the jingle?

8. P!nk, “Love Song”

7. Bigbang, “Love Song”

6. Sara Bareilles, “Love Song”

5. Alice In Chains, “Love Song”

4. Syd Barrett, “Love Song”

3. Tesla, “Love Song”

2. Madonna feat. Prince, “Love Song”

1. The Cure, “Lovesong”

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