Some love songs are just instant classics. They bring you back to that special moment in time when you were looking for love, in love, and even ready to lock your love down on your wedding day.

In honor of Black History Month, we’ve compiled 28 of the most classic songs that have become anthems for love in our community. All of these hits have come from Black artists who describe love so poetically it gives you chills. From Whitney Houston, to Beyoncé, to Luther Vandross, to Boys II Men, we’re bringing you the love songs that have topped the charts across several decades. See if your favorite one made the list below!

1. “All My Life” By K-Ci & JoJo


2. “I Will Always Love You” By Whitney Houston

3. “If I Ain’t Got You” By Alicia Keys


4. “Let’s Stay Together” By Al Green


5. “Sade” By Your Side


6. “Let’s Get Married” By Jagged Edge


7. “Always Be My Baby” By Mariah Carey


8. “Untitled (How Does It Feel?)” By D’Angelo


9. “There Goes My Baby” By Charlie Wilson


10. “At Last” By Etta James


11. “Hotline Bling” by Drake


12. “All Of Me” By John Legend


14. “Nobody” By Keith Sweat


15. “Outstanding” The Gap Band


16. “Here And Now” By Luther Vandross


17. “Spend My Life With You” By Eric Benet And Tamia


18. “So Into You” by Fabolous feat. Tamia

19. “Back At One” By Brian McKnight


20. “Crazy In Love” By Beyoncé


21. “Butterflies” By Michael Jackson


22. “I Wanna Know” By Joe


23. “Weak” By SWV


24. “Drunk In Love” By Beyoncé feat. JAY-Z


25. “LOVE.” feat ZACARI by Kendrick Lamar


26. “Any Time, Any Place” By Janet Jackson


27. “I’ll Make Love to You” By Boyz II Men


28. “When A Man Loves A Woman” By Percy Sledge

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