Culture: Holidays: Valentine's Day

Let the greatest vocalists in pop sweep you off your feet and serenade you with these perfectly composed love songs.

This playlist is my Valentine to the fans. MUCH LOVE!

Cuddle up with your boo to the sounds of these hip-hop-meets-R&B love jams.

Park your T-Bird under the stars on a cool summer night with that special someone and get romantic with the best love ballads from the mid-'50s to early '60s. Just remember to get home before curfew.

Dim the lights and feel the rhythm with these sultry pop and R&B jams.

Love songs from the most famous Chinese, Japanese and Korean pop singers.

The editors of Amazon.com compiled a genre-spanning list of the 100 most romantic albums of all time. So, uncork that bottle of red and grab two glasses; this playlist will go on all evening and late into the night.

You meet while reaching for the same vinyl copy of 'Loveless.' You fight your mutual attraction. You seek advice from your impossibly precocious younger sibling. You make out as the credits roll. Your bangs look perfect. This is your soundtrack.

If your life was romantic comedy, this would be its soundtrack.

Sweet, romantic indie songs that provide the perfect soundtrack for a make out session.

Grab a partner and relive all the awkward moments and sweaty palms of your first slow dances! These '90s pop, pop-rock, and R&B slow jams will have you swaying all night long.

Grab the one you love and re-live the last dance of your '80s prom over and over again.

Grab the one you love and re-live the last dance of your '70s prom over and over again.

Nothing sets the mood like a slow and soulful R&B ballad. From Anita Baker to Jill Scott, from Marvin to Prince, these are the most potent slow jams from throughout the years.

Listen to today's hottest, sexiest slow jams, from freshman songsters and veteran crooners alike.

Building upon the wealth of '90s R&B artists who perfected the modern slow jam, R&B artists in the '00s added their own synthetic flourishes to rhythms that bluntly force you to get down.

The 1990s yielded the most memorable slow jams of all time. This playlist is dedicated to the ballads and anthems that defined a decade of R&B.

Slow-rolling, passion-packed R&B slow jams came into their own in the '80s and '90s, but their sonic fingerprints can be found in sweet '60s Chicago sounds, '70s Philly soul and more.

The best in romantic soul and R&B, from the Motown era through the quiet storm years to today's neo-soul superstars. Turn out the lights... or don't.

This sexy, seductive mix of Latin songs might be the hottest thing to ever pass through your speakers. Play it loud or play it low; either way, you'll make the neighbors jealous.

A varied mix of Spanish baladas by musicians from Latin America, the Caribbean and Spain. This playlist includes chart topping hits as well as some lesser known gems.

Need the perfect aural accessory for a romantic night downtown? Groove with these modern, fresh and whimsical songs by emerging independent artists, handpicked by designer Rebecca Minkoff. http://www.rebeccaminkoff.com/

A beautifully eclectic and mellow backdrop to dinner in the city. Perfect for setting the mood on the first date without being too suggestive.

Draw the shades; this bewitching collection of rock, soul and electronica portends a night of carnal pursuits.

Gambler, clergy, musician, and most famously, seducer, Casanova was one of the most influential men in 18th century Europe, at least in his own mind. These tunes from his celebrated era carried the spirit of love across all of Europe, and remain inspiring today.

British reggae for lovers, along with its romantic Jamaican predecessors. Share it with someone you fancy.

Punk may not be known for its sentimentality, but these tunes would leave Sid and Nancy swooning. So grab your partner by the studded dog collar and bask in punk-rock puppy love.