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Frisky Friday: Fave Crush Songs of All Time

Frisky Friday: Fave Crush Songs of All Time
By · Updated October 29, 2020
01
‘Crush on You’

There’s nothing like a good ole crush song to kick-start a fun trip down memory lane. Here are our top 20 picks:

This 1980’s throwback by family singing sensation “The Jets” represents the epitome of what a good crush is all about: anticipation, intrigue, butterflies and curiosity.

Listen Now: The Jets - The Jets Greatest Hits - Crush On You

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‘When I See You’

“American Idol” vet Fantasia belts out tunes so sweet we can’t help but to think back (maybe not so long ago) to a special someone that we were excited to sneak a glance of.

Listen Now: Fantasia - Fantasia - When I See U

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03
‘Come and Talk to Me’

Jodeci got our bodies bumping and our hearts pumping with this classic 90’s jam. The sexy video kept us watching as well.

Listen: Jodeci - Forever My Lady - Come & Talk to Me

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04
‘I Want You’

Who else can deliver an R&B track to evoke romantic memories the way Marvin Gaye can? But be clear: Mr. Gaye firmly informed his love interest that not only did he want her, he wanted her to want him too. Can you say swagger?

Listen Now: Marvin Gaye - Number 1's: Marvin Gaye - I Want You

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05
‘Just to Be Close to You’

This Commodores’ classic hit sums up just how it feels (equally euphoric and nerve-racking) to admire a certain someone from afar. We also love this tune because it is great to groove to whether we’re alone or coupled up.

Listen Now: The Commodores - The Commodores: Anthology - Just to Be Close to You

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06
‘Excuse Me Miss’

Hey, b-boys need love too, right? Hip-hop king Jay-Z dispelled myths about rappers’ inability to show vulnerability in hip-hop with this cut about falling for you-know-who and even borrowed lines from top R&B crooner Luther Vandross.

Listen Now: Jay-Z - Blueprint 2.1 - Excuse Me Miss

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07
‘Iesha’

Another Bad Creation, also known as ABC, made their big-time debut on the music scene with this catchy song about a playground crush. The song represents the essence of puppy love.

Listen Now: Another Bad Creation - Coolin' At the Playground Ya Know! - Iesha

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08
‘If It Isn’t Love’

As one of the most beloved boy bands of our time, New Edition has a plethora of hits that we cherish. But it is this sweet dance tune about a guy being unexpectedly swept off his feet by a P.Y.T. who always gets a toe tap or two out of us.

Listen Now: New Edition - Heart Break - If It Isn't Love

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09
‘Hey Lover’

The ladies still love LL Cool J and why wouldn’t we with a set of abs that just won’t quit and honest lyrics like, “I can’t believe it, I ain’t had a crush in years.” A hook by balladeers Boys II Men certainly doesn’t hurt either.

Listen Now: LL Cool J & Boyz II Men - Mr. Smith - Hey Lover

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10
‘I Wanna Be Down’

Brandy kicked off her singing career in 1994 with this hit ballad that had us all remembering an old-school crush. The remix was just as dope with Queen Latifah, MC Lyte and Yo-Yo adding some swag.

Listen Now: Brandy - Brandy - I Wanna Be Down

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11
‘You Don’t Know My Name’

We love how Alicia Keys verbalized the type of crush every woman has experienced at least once in her life in this Kanye West-produced cut. Just listening to the song can give the crusher enough gumption to tell the crushee her name.

Listen Now: Alicia Keys - The Diary of Alicia Keys - You Don't Know My Name

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12
‘If Only You Knew’

Miss Patti proves why she’s a legend on this sweet ballad on loving hard. The high notes show deep emotion we’ve all felt from a serious jones.

Listen Now: Patti Labelle - I'm In Love Again - If Only You Knew

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13
‘You Make Me Wanna’

Usher showed he was all grown up on this debut single from his 1997 album “My Way.”

Listen Now: Usher - My Way - You Make Me Wanna...

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14
‘I Wanna Be Your Man’

Roger Troutman put his heart on the line with this techno-R&B classic. And Omar Epps and Sanaa Lathan cemented the song’s spot in history in “Love & Basketball.”

Listen Now: Roger - Ol' Skool: Love Jams, Vol. 2 - I Want to Be Your Man

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15
‘Can We Talk?’

Back in the day Tevin Campbell solidified his spot as a new face of R&B with this hit song.
Listen Now: Tevin Campbell - The Best of Tevin Campbell - Can We Talk

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16
‘Betcha By Golly Wow’

This oldie is still a goodie, as these smooth brothers sing about finding their dreamgirl.

Listen Now: Stylistics - Stylistics: Live In Norfolk - Betcha By Golly Wow

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17
‘Crush on You’

We’ve all been there when a guy with a little reputation tries to make his way onto the roster. And Lil’ Kim, Biggie Smalls and Lil’ Cease paint the scenario something lovely on this hip-hop classic.

Listen Now: Lil' Kim - Hard Core - Crush On You (LP Version)

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18
‘Miss Independent’

Of course a boss would have a crush on another boos, right? Soul brother Ne-Yo let the world know that some men can appreciate a woman who wants a man but doesn’t need him.

Listen Now: Ne-Yo - Year of the Gentleman (Deluxe Edition) - Miss Independent

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19
‘If I Were Your Woman’

With the help of the Pips, Gladys Knight let her crush know how good life could be on this soulful song. Alicia Keys brought the classic to a new generation on her album “The Diary of Alicia Keys.”

Listen Now: Alicia Keys - The Diary of Alicia Keys - if I Was Your Woman/Walk On By

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20
‘Take You Out’

In one of his last hit singles, Luther Vandross showed the young guys how it’s done when it comes to wooing the lady who’s caught your eye.

Listen Now: Luther Vandross - The Ultimate Luther Vandross - Take You Out

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