From soulful ballads to upbeat pop and rock tunes, the '60s gave us dozens of unforgettable love songs — songs that have been covered, played at weddings and used in movie soundtracks ever since.

In every decade, there is one song that pops up time and time again at weddings. Below, find the best "first dance" songs from every decade.

I only made it through the 1960s, and there are many more to mention, maybe in another column. However, I would love for you to send me your lists. You can send them to the e-mail address below.

This song by the man who became famous in the 1960s as the first black country singer doesn’t have any obvious quirks that make it stand out from innumerable other country love songs.

The novelty of bubblegum pop eventually wore off and critics dismissed the music as disposable. Aimed at the youth, it’s like the flavor of chewing gum, immediately sweet and satisfying, though ...

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From Beyoncé and Taylor Swift to Adele and classics like Etta James and Otis Redding, Insider ranked the best romantic songs across the decades.

There are so many iconic songs by the Beach Boys, with classics like "God Only Knows," "Good Vibrations," and "Surf's Up" being some of the best.