For a date with your sweetheart:

Whether going out for a fancy dinner or staying on for a quiet evening together, these classic ballads and newer serenades will never fail to get you feeling the romance.

“Let’s Get it On” by Marvin Gaye

“Let’s Stay Together” by Al Green

“By Your Side” by GAYNGS (originally sung by Sade)

“But for Now” by Jamie Cullum

“I’ll Be Seeing You” by Billie Holiday

For a date with a blanket and a mug of hot chocolate:

Curl up in front of the fireplace (or space heater) and settle in for a night of mellow indie, a midnight snack and a great book, or possibly some homework, as though Valentine’s Day isn’t even happening.

“1234” by Feist

“Title and Registration” by Death Cab for Cutie

“Know-How” by Kings of Convenience

“Oh No” by Andrew Bird

“Big Burned Hand” by Iron & Wine

For a date with the gals:

Take the evening by storm with a Galentine’s Day gathering, a night of irreverent gallivanting in your Saturday night best, feeling beautiful and classy with your best friends.

“Single Ladies” by Beyonce (of course!)

“Hot ‘n Cold” by Katy Perry

“Rude Boy” by Rihanna

“Hollaback Girl” by Gwen Stefani

“Lady Marmalade” by P!nk (featuring Lil’ Kim, Mya and Christina Aguilera