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100 OF THE BEST & UNFORGETTABLE R&B CLASSIC LOVE SONGS

Timeless R&B Classic Love Songs: A Playlist Just for You.
By P.Kea  Dated: January 02, 2024

The best written and sung love songs are unforgettable & timeless, aren't they?

R&B has long been a genre that speaks directly to the heart, with its smooth melodies, soulful voices, and heartfelt lyrics. Over the years, some R&B love songs have transcended generations, becoming timeless classics that continue to resonate with listeners even today. Whether you're celebrating love, reminiscing about lost romance, or just enjoying some soulful tunes, these R&B classics are perfect for setting the mood.

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Here’s a collection of some of the greatest classic R&B love songs that have left an unforgettable mark on the hearts of millions.​​​

Best of R&B Classic Love Songs

1. I’m so into you – Peabo Bryson

2. Every time I close my eyes – Babyface feat Kenny G.

3. Love Ballad – Jeffrey Osborne (L.T.D)

4. Kissing you – Keith Washington

5. Reasons - Earth Wind & Fire

6. Sweet Love – Anita Baker

7. Always and Forever – Heatwave - Luther Vandross

8. Between the sheets – Isley Brothers

9. Turn off the lights – Teddy Pendergrass

10. For the Love of you – Isley Brothers

11. Baby come to me – Regina Bell

12. Through the fire – Chaka Khan

13. There's nothing better than love - Luther Vandross & Gregory Hines

14. There’ll never be – Switch (feat Bobby Debarge)

15. If you only knew – Patti Labelle

16. Your smile – Rene & Angela Winbush

17. You bring me joy – Anita Baker

18. Baby come to me – James Ingram & Patti Austin

19. Here and Now - Luther Vandross

20. I'm still in love with you - Al Greene

21. Love – Musiq Soulchild

22. Let me make love to you – O’Jays

23. If only for just one night – Luther Vandross

24. On the wings of love – Jeffrey Osborne

25. Baby hold on to me – Gerald LeVert (feat Eddie Levert)

26. Lovin' you - O'Jays

27. I want to Know – Joe

28. By your side - Sade

29. What you won't do for love - Bobby Caldwell

30. You mean the world to me – Toni Braxton

31. Made to love you – Gerald LeVert

32. The only one or me – Brian McKnight

33. Cause I love you – Lenny Williams

34. You – Jesse Powell

35. For You – Kenny Lattimore

36. Spend my life with you – Eric Benet (feat Tamia)

37. All my life – K-Ci & JoJo

38. I belong to you – Rome

39. Angel of mine – Monica

40. Masterpiece – Atlantic Starr

41. Always - Atlantic Starr

42. I’ll give all my love you – Keith Sweat

43. Cupid - 112

44. Let's get it on – Marvin Gaye

45. Two Occasion - The Deele  - Babyface

46. With you – Tony Terry

47. Baby I’m for real – After 7  - The Originals 

48. So Amazing – Luther Vandross

49. Weak – SWV

50. Endless Love - Lionel Ritchie - Diana Ross /Luther Vandross - Mariah Carey

51. Lately -Tyrese Gibson

52. Let's Stay Together - Al Green 

53. Made to love ya - Gerald Levert

54. Best thing that ever happen to me - Gladys Knight & The Pips

55. You bring me joy - Anita Baker

56. Sweet thing - Rufus, Chaka Kahn

57. Caught up in the rapture - Anita Baker

58. Somebody Loves you baby - Patti Labelle

59. Never make a promise - Dru Hill

60. Love U 4 Life - Jodeci

61. Girl U for me - Silk

62. Soon as I get home - Babyface

63. I'll make love to you - Boyz II Men

64. Spend my life with you - Eric Benet

65. Promise - Jagged Edge

66. Stairway to heaven - The O'Jays

67. Make me say it again, girl - The Isley Brothers

68. Just to be close to you - Commodores

69. Can we talk - Tevin Campbell

70. If I ain't got you - Alicia Keys

71. Happily Ever After - Case

72. Make it last forever - Keith Sweat

73. I wanna hold your hand - Lakeside

74. If this world was mine - Luther Vandross/Cheryl Lynn

75. The Secret garden - Quincy Jones, Barry White, Al B Sure, James Ingram, El Debarge

76. Natural High - Bloodstone

77. I'm gonna make you my wife= The Whispers

78. Fire and Desire = Rick James & Teena Marie

79. All I do is think of you - Jackson Five - Troop

80. Love's Holiday - Earth Wind & Fire

81. Ready or not - After 7

82. Nobody - Keith Sweat

83. Something in my heart - Michel'le

84. Hello - Lionel Richie

85. Quiet Storm - Smokey Robinson

86. I love you more than you'll ever know - Donny Hathaway

87. Your all I need to get by - Aretha Franklin

88. These are the times - Dru Hill

89. Am I dreaming - Atlantic Starr

90. Lady in my life - Michael Jackson

 91. I'm Ready - Tevin Campbell

 92. Love, need and want you baby - Patti Labelle

 93. Forever my lady = Jodeci

 94. My First Love - Avant & Keke Wyatt - Rene & Angela

 95. Feel the fire - Teddy Pendergrass & Stephanie Mills - Peabo Bryson

 96. Show me - Glenn Jones

 97. Time will reveal - DeBarge

 98. Don't Change - Musiq Soulchild

 99. All the things (Your man won't do) - Joe 

Last on my list is Etta James "At Last" for the count of 100 love songs. This song is listed on almost every love song list everywhere, and you can hear why.

100. At Last - Etta James

Wrap-up

​So, there you have it! My 100 top picks for some of the best slow love songs for the perfect Quiet Storm at home for Date Night. Add them to your playlist, and let these soulful melodies bring warmth and romance into your life.

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Our top 100 classic love songs showcase a selection of songs that was chosen based on tempo and lyrics and not based on popular billboard charts and radio play.

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You can find the complete playlist on Spotify below. Let us know what your all - time favorite love song is.

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Spotify Playlist

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