Tag: Valentine’s

5 Ideas for Bringing the Music You Love Into Valentine’s Day

February 12, 2026

Valentine’s Day often comes with a soundtrack. In fact, Spotify data shows that more people used Blend, our shared playlist feature, on February 14, 2025, than on any other day in the past year. This year, whether you’re heading out on a date, hanging with friends, or flying solo, here are five ideas for bringing music into the moment.

Create a playlist for two

You and your boo can finally have a playlist you agree on. Just tap the “Create” button to invite that special someone to Blend, and Spotify will automatically mix your two music worlds. You’ll get to see where your tastes overlap (and where they diverge) as your shared playlist updates daily.

Set the vibe with your galentines

With Jam, everyone can listen together and add songs to the queue in real time. Premium users can start a Jam by tapping the “Create” button and inviting others to join. It’s ideal for Galentine’s hangs or group dinners—your friend with the control issues will love it.

See a live show in your area

Nothing beats the magic of live music. Use the Live Events hub and your personalized Concerts Near You playlist to discover local shows; perfect for date night with your crush or a solo adventure.

Soundtrack a cozy night in

Sometimes, Valentine’s Day calls for staying in. With Prompted Playlist, you can describe what you want to listen to in your own words and Spotify will turn it into a personalized playlist, drawing from both your listening history and what’s trending. Whether you’re cooking or working on a hobby, you can get specific about what you want to hear without having to build the perfect playlist from scratch.

This feature is currently in beta for Premium users in New Zealand, the U.S., and Canada. Just tap “Create” and select Prompted Playlist to get started.

Say it with a song

When you can’t find the words, find a song. Share your favorites directly with your valentine within Spotify using Messages (available for users 16+ in select markets) and let the music do the talking.

Spotify Reveals ‘Legendary’ Top Love Song Ahead of Valentine’s Day

February 11, 2020

With more than 1.1 billion streams on Spotify to date, John Legend’s hit song, “All of Me” may just be the ultimate romantic legend. Streaming has shown that it’s the top song for lovers on Spotify, just in time for Valentine’s Day.

“I hear from so many people that they’ve used it to propose, to walk down the aisle, and to celebrate milestones,” Legend told For the Record. “Thank you all for making me a part of your most memorable moments.”

So, how do we define the top love song on Spotify? By the listeners, of course. Check out the data that shows the mind-blowing popularity of this track:

  • “All of Me” is the most-added song in love-themed playlists. Spotify listeners have created more than 75 million playlists with the word love in the title.
  • The track is also the top song choice for both men and women on playlists titled “Valentine’s Day.”
  • “All of Me” has been added to more than 29 million playlists.
  • Since its release in 2013, streams of the track have spiked by at least 50% every year on Valentine’s Day (the most notable spike was in 2017 with an 85% increase in streams).

“The impact of ‘All of Me’ continues to amaze and inspire me,” Legend said. “I’m so honored to know we created something that has meant so much to so many people. I wrote this song to express how I felt to the woman I love as we were about to commit to a lifetime together. But often the best songs are able to express something in a way that is both personal and universal. I’m grateful to know that lovers around the world have connected with this song and made it their own.”

Spotify fans simply can’t get enough of People’s 2019 “Sexiest Man Alive” and his new single, “Conversations in the Dark,” which has already seen more than 10 million streams on Spotify since its release last month. And according to John, the track has wife Chrissy Teigen’s stamp of approval: “Chrissy has even said it’s her favorite song of mine since ‘All of Me,’ and that’s pretty high praise from her!”

“‘Conversations’ is about those little intimate, magical moments that loved ones share and the commitment to protect each other’s heart,” Legend added. “I’m excited to see the journey that this song will take. It has only been out for a few weeks, but I’ve already seen so many passionate, emotional reactions to ‘Conversations in the Dark.’” 

And clearly music makes for the best romantic gift on Valentine’s Day. We’ve seen a growing trend with listeners choosing to share their Valentine’s Day playlists with their special someone on Spotify. Last year, Valentine’s Day playlists were gifted (aka shared) almost twice as much on February 14 compared to 2018. 

As for what John and Chrissy have planned this February 14, Legend has something special in the works. “Chrissy and I do have Valentine’s Day plans,” Legend said. “We’ll get away from the kids for a night, go up to Napa Valley and visit one of our favorite restaurants. I’m looking forward to it!”

If you need inspiration for what to add to your romantic playlist, look no further than Legend’s catalog on Spotify: This Is John Legend. Also check out Love Pop, Spotify’s most-followed playlist of love songs.