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When it comes to making love songs, arguably no other genre has mastered that craft to the degree of R&B.
Its smooth melodic mix of jazz, blues and gospel rhythms, coupled with emotion-packing vocals, dates back to the ‘40s. Since then, the genre has undergone various iterations in its ongoing evolution — soul, funk, hip-hop, neo-soul, contemporary and alternative — while heavily influencing other genres along the way, such as rock n’ roll, country and pop.
Lyrical themes have run the gamut as well, from freedom, protest and pride to joy, pain and simply surviving. But when it comes to the subject of love in particular, R&B brims with colorful and insightful takes on every phase of that rollercoaster emotion: first encounter, between the sheets, courtship, break-up, make-up, marriage, divorce … then taking aim once again with the aid of Cupid’s arrow.
So in celebration of love and Valentine’s Day — and also in recognition of Black History Month — Billboard has compiled a chart-based tally of the Top 50 R&B Songs of All Time. Going back 60 years, the list encompasses the genre’s rich legacy of legendary solo singers and groups, as well as their contemporary counterparts delivering slow-burning ballads, bouncy bops and midtempo paeons to love. All of which are connected by one throughline: Love never goes out of style. And neither do these timeless gems.
Billboard’s Top 50 R&B Love Songs of All Time is based on weekly performance on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart from Jan. 30, 1965, (then the Hot Rhythm & Blues Singles chart) through Feb. 1, 2025. The tally is comprised of songs whose main theme revolves around romantic love versus love of self and others, heartbreak or strictly physical attraction. Songs are ranked based on an inverse point system, with weeks at No. 1 earning the greatest value and weeks at lower spots earning the least. Due to changes in chart methodology over the years, eras are weighted differently to account for chart turnover rates during various periods.
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Have you ever wanted to be serenaded by Michael Bolton in bed? Well, Hatch has you covered.
For Valentine’s Day, Hatch partnered with the Grammy-winning singer/songwriter to add his 1989 smash hit “How Am I Supposed to Live Without You” to the sleep-wellness company’s premium service Hatch+.
The song is used as a limited-edition Hatch Cue (“A Michael Bolton Evening”), which is paired with a “Pure Red Waves” mood lighting to help you fall asleep smoothly at night, or a Hatch Alarm (“A Michael Bolton Morning”) to slowly wake you up in the morning.
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Not a subscriber? You can sign up for a 30-day free trial to try everything Hatch+ has to offer before you commit to the service month-to-month. Hatch+ provides you with a series of sounds and lights that are specialized to help you wind down and create healthy sleep habits for $4.99 per month.
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However, before you can use Hatch+, you’ll need a Hatch sleep machine first. Ahead, you’ll find Hatch sleep-wellness devices.
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Hatch builds custom sleep routines for better sleep and a better you when you’re awake. It features soft lights, meditations, bedtime podcasts, music and much more. It also has special white noise features to block out any distractions and disruptions, so you can stay asleep throughout the night.
Until Friday, Feb. 28, the limited-edition “How Am I Supposed to Live Without You” Cue and Alarm are available with a Hatch+ subscription. Learn more about Hatch and Hatch+ here.
In the meantime, watch the music video for Michael Bolton’s version of “How Am I Supposed to Live Without You,” below:
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Vince Guaraldi’s soundtrack to the 1975 animated TV special Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown, debuts across an array of Billboard album charts (dated Feb. 1), including top 10 arrivals on Jazz Albums, Traditional Jazz Albums and Indie Store Album Sales. It also takes a bow on the Kid Albums and Top Album Sales charts.
This is the first time the complete soundtrack to the special has been released, as only select tracks from the program have been released previously.
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Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown marked the 13th animated Peanuts special, and premiered on CBS-TV on Jan. 28, 1975. It garnered an Emmy Award nomination for outstanding children’s special.
The soundtrack was issued nearly 50 years to the day after the program’s debut – as the album arrived on Jan. 17, 2025. The 30-track album was released via streaming services, as well as to purchase as a digital download, CD and across three vinyl variants (a standard black vinyl, plus a red-colored edition and pink-colored edition).
Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown enters at No. 7 on Traditional Jazz Albums, No. 9 on the overall Jazz Albums ranking, No. 9 on Indie Store Album Sales, No. 18 on Kid Albums and No. 48 on Top Album Sales. The set earned a little over 2,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. in the week ending Jan. 23, according to Luminate, with nearly all of that sum driven by traditional album sales.
Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown is the latest in a series of from-the-vaults Peanuts soundtrack releases Lee Mendelson Film Productions, the company that produced more than 50 Peanuts animated specials. In recent years, the studio has released Guaraldi’s companion albums to You’re Not Elected, Charlie Brown; It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown and A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving.
The first Peanuts animated special, 1965’s A Charlie Brown Christmas, launched the evergreen soundtrack album of the same name from Vince Guaraldi Trio. That set has spent more than 100 nonconsecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Kid Albums chart and has visited the top 40 of the all-genre Billboard 200 in every holiday season for the last 10 years.
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SKIMS has tapped K-pop star Rosé for its latest Valentine’s Day campaign.
Following Lana Del Rey’s dreamy collection last year, the SKIMS Valentine’s Day Shop introduces an expanded offering of classic romance intimates and loungewear filled with delicate lace, heart motifs and bold color palettes. Right in time for the holiday, the new collection will make for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for your partner. Shop the new campaign here.
The Rosé campaign is love at first sight. Photographed by Carin Backoff, the shoot features the “APT.” singer showcasing stunning pieces, including a velvet slip dress and a lace-trimmed pajama set.
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“Valentine’s Day has always held a special place in my heart,” Rosé said in a statement. “Maybe it’s also because it’s only a few days after my birthday, it feels special to me, almost like a second round of a birthday. This collection captures that feeling with pieces that are both romantic and cute. I had an amazing time shooting this campaign, and I hope everyone feels as confident and beautiful in these pieces as I did.”
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Rosé has been on an incredible hot streak as of late. Her debut studio album, Rosie, made history, debuting at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 and marking the highest-charting album by any Korean female soloist. With her hit single “APT.” with Bruno Mars, she became the first Korean female artist to crack the Billboard Hot 100 top five and has held the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Global 200 chart for over 11 weeks.
“Every SKIMS campaign is designed to be iconic, and Rosé embodies that perfectly,” adds SKIMS founder Kim Kardashian. “Her elegance and energy are unmatched, and she’s the ultimate Valentine for 2025. This collection is romantic, fun and full of personality, and Rosé captured that beautifully.”
The SKIMS Valentine’s Day collection is available to preview now at Skims.com, with the collection available to purchase online and in-store starting Thursday. Shop our favorite pieces below.
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Selena Gomez got to celebrate Valentine’s Day with her boyfriend Benny Blanco, and took to her Instagram Stories on Wednesday (Feb. 14) to mark the sweet occasion. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “I love you,” she wrote on a selfie of the duo throwing up peace signs […]
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