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Pushkin Loves Love Songs: Babyface, Broken Hearts, and the Best Genre for Love

Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond

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The Heart of R&B: Love and Songwriting

This chapter explores the significance of R&B as the quintessential genre for love songs, highlighting its roots in gospel music and its evolution through cultural shifts. Personal anecdotes from a songwriter illustrate the intimate connection between songwriting and romantic experiences, showcasing how love and heartbreak influence creativity. The discussion contrasts R&B's emotional depth with notable love songs from other genres, reflecting on the power of music to express complex feelings of love and loss.

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