The eternal enigma of the love song – get it right and you can build an entire career on one iconic romantic tune, get it wrong and remain the butt of endless jokes, humiliations, and rickrolling internet links. On this Valentine’s Day, we explore the art of the love song; some examples from the broad spectrum and history of the form.
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