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Top 100 Classic Love Songs -- Part Four of Five

40
'Let's Hang On'
You know, guys, it would take a lot less energy to stay loyal than it would to write all these apology songs.
The Four Seasons Let's Hang On
39
'Come a Little Bit Closer'
He knows he's doing the wrong thing, knows it won't last, and yet he still can't resist her seductive invitation.
Jay And The Americans Come A Little Bit Closer
38
Songs like this helped the DC5 earn a silver medal in the mid-'60s, Beatles-led British Invasion.
The Dave Clark Five Because
37
'Don't Worry Baby'
His big mouth got him into a dangerous drag race. Her calming words will get him through it safely.
The Beach Boys Don't Worry Baby
36
'I Got You Babe'
That's not a clarinet you're hearing over and over on this wonderful little pop symphony. Meet the ocarina.
Sonny & Cher I Got You Babe
35
'Happy Together'
It is physically impossible to discuss this peppy little love song without using the word 'groovy.'
The Turtles Happy Together
34
'Baby I Need Your Loving'
You certainly can't accuse the Four Tops of half-stepping on this 1964 classic; it's all or nothing!
The Four Tops Baby I Need Your Loving
33
'I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)'
You know you're deep in love when you're unabashedly sharing pet names in public like this. Get a room!
The Four Tops I Can't Help Myself Sugar Pie Honey Bunch
32
'Smile'
Silent film star Charlie Chaplin wrote this in 1936 as an instrumental. The lyrics were added 18 years later.
Nat King Cole Smile
31
'Unforgettable'
This standard took on even deeper meaning 40 years later when it was covered by Nat's daughter Natalie.
Nat King Cole Unforgettable
30
'Let It Be Me'
The understated string arrangement, that stately rhythm, those beautiful harmonies. How's she gonna say no?
The Everly Brothers Let It Be Me
29
'I Love How You Love Me'
Jeez, Wally, these lyrics sure are pretty direct. I mean, she's not talking about holding hands, is she?
The Paris Sisters I Love How You Love Me
28
'My Special Angel'
Best known for 'Jingle Bell Rock,' Helms flew high on the pop, R&B and country charts with this 1957 hit.
Bobby Helms My Special Angel
27
'You Belong to Me'
Before the British Invasion, there was doo-wop, and the Duprees, and their soaring version of this pop ballad.
The Duprees You Belong To Me
26
'Only You (and You Alone)'
Mercury Records wanted the Penguins (No. 57) and "had" to sign on the Platters to get them. Talk about a bonus!
The Platters Only You And You Alone
25
'She's Got You'
Cline and her producers frequently disagreed on song choices. This one, everybody loved right away.
Patsy Cline She's Got You
24
'In the Still of the Night'
Recorded in the basement of a Catholic high school, and often considered the very first real doo-wop song.
The Five Satins In The Still Of The Night
23
'Since I Don't Have You'
A cover of this song is one of the last things Axl and Slash recorded together. One of you, just make the call!
The Skyliners Since I Don't Have You
22
'Are You Lonesome Tonight?'
Any other guy could speak, sing or etch those same words onto a mountain and it wouldn't work half as well.
Elvis Presley Are You Lonesome Tonight?
21
'Donna'
Valens was just 16 when he recorded this. Imagine what that plane crash took away from the real-life Donna.
Ritchie Valens Donna

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