Valentine’s Day is celebrated in many ways, from romantic gestures such as flowers and chocolates to candle-lit dinners. Although not everyone celebrates this special day the same way, there is one common factor that anyone can relate to this Valentine’s Day - listening to music.

Check out our ultimate Valentine’s Day playlist, featuring throwback love songs, ballads, and some classic oldies. Grab a pair of your favorite headphones and listen to this while you’re working, at home, or with that special someone.

Dolly’s Ultimate Love Songs Playlist: Dolly Parton

You can’t go wrong with singer and songwriting legend, Dolly Parton. Check out Dolly’s Ultimate Love Songs Playlist on Spotify featuring some of her top hits like “Jolene,” “Real Love,” and “Here I am” with Sia.

Love Story: Taylor Swift

Known for her storytelling songwriting and countless Grammy Awards, Taylor Swift has an abundance of love songs for Valentine’s Day. Throwing it back to 2008, “Love Story” is a classic Valentine’s Day song with its Romeo & Juliet inspired lyrics and uplifting tempo.

All of Me: John Legend

Multi-talented and EGOT winner John Legend released the top-charting song “All of Me” in 2013, which has more than 1.1 billion streams on Spotify. This piano-ballad song is a must-have for your Valentine’s Day playlist to dedicate your significant other or someone special.

Thinking Out Loud: Ed Sheeran

From collaborations with Travis Scott to love-themed songs like “Thinking Out Loud,” Ed Sheeran can do it all. With over 500 million Spotify streams and lyrics inspired by everlasting love and R&B melodies, ‘Thinking Out Loud’ is a playlist favorite.

I Will Always Love You: Whitney Houston

Whether you’re dedicating this to someone special or just belting out the lyrics in your car, “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston is still a fan-favorite Valentine’s Day song.

Something: The Beatles

For all the Beatles fans, “Something,” written by lead guitarist George Harrison, is a feel-good, romantic song for listeners of all genres. There are many renditions of this song, with covers recorded from artists like Frank Sinatra to Elvis Presley, but the original is the ultimate Valentine’s Day go-to.

 Bruno Mars: Just the Way You Are

“When I see your face, there’s not a thing that I would change,” is just a snippet of Bruno Mars’ 2010’s ‘doo-wop’ inspired song. With simple yet powerful lyrics, this song will make anyone feel beautiful.

 I’ll Make Love to You: Boyz II Men

Every Valentine’s Day playlist needs some classic, smooth, R&B. Boyz II Men’s “I’ll Make Love to You” brings on the romance with this ballad.

 Because You Loved Me: Celine Dion

A true 90s throwback with touching lyrics like, “You said no star was out of reach, You stood by me and I stood tall, I had your love, I had it all,” this Celine Dion original is a true Valentine’s Day song.

If I Ain’t Got You: Alicia Keys

With a killer piano-intro, “If I Ain’t Got You” by Alicia Keys is a throwback with universal lyrics that are still relevant today. Its easy melody, smooth piano notes, and lyrics make this a playlist must-have.

Can’t Help Falling in Love: Elvis Presley

You can’t have Valentine’s Day-inspired playlist without the original King of Pop. This famous song was one of Elvis’ most popular love songs and even has a reggae version, covered by UB40.

At Last: Etta James

With an R&B feel, violin instrumentals, and lyrics like, “The skies above are blue, my heart was wrapped up in clover, the night I looked at you, I found a dream,” Etta James’s “At Last” is a forever Valentine’s Day classic.