22: “Heaven Is a Place on Earth” (1987) Belinda Carlisle Some songs perfectly ... the 2000s and the 80s: before Soft Cell covered it, it was actually a 60s soul song by Gloria Jones.

She effortlessly sang every note in a memorable way—with her signature quivering lips as she belted out each song and a sparkle ... disco influence of songs from the ‘80s.

Love stories in the form of songs translate feelings that spoken words can’t. From mainstream pop music to R&B, soul, jazz, country and rock ballads, this list spans types of love, as well as ...