Nothing says romance like a perfect playlist—except, maybe, a special network-wide episode about love songs. 

In this Valentine’s Day special, Broken Record hosts Justin Richmond and Leah Rose make their cases: is R&B the undisputed sound of love? Are sad songs more romantic? Can country win the day?

Plus, the legendary songwriter Babyface talks about how young love shaped his most enduring ballads, Malcolm Gladwell breaks down the perfect break up song, and Ben Naddaff-Hafrey writes a love song of his own. 

Whether you're mid-swoon or nursing a broken heart, this episode is our valentine to you.

Listen to Broken Record’s interview with Babyface.

Listen to a Revisionist History episode about sad songs.

And hear more from Ben’s band, Rookin.

Plus, our battle of the playlists continues… here’s Leah’s sad songs playlist. And Justin’s for love songs. Pick your fighter and… enjoy!

Nothing says romance like a perfect playlist&mdash;except, maybe, a special network-wide episode about love songs. 
In this Valentine&rsquo;s Day special, Broken Record hosts Justin Richmond and Leah Rose make their cases: is R&amp;B the undisputed sound of love? Are sad songs more romantic? Can country win the day?
Plus, the legendary songwriter Babyface talks about how young love shaped his most enduring ballads, Malcolm Gladwell breaks down the perfect break up song, and Ben Naddaff-Hafrey writes a love song of his own.&nbsp;
Whether you're mid-swoon or nursing a broken heart, this episode is our valentine to you.
Listen to <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6UsuhRMTD9O71DznRP8540?si=63cab97b3e4d4a0c">Broken </a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/7aISES4rpqTVMLt4gBcJTT?si=guCDAjueQ8O9iyvy-4KBpA">Record&rsquo;s</a> interview with Babyface.
Listen to<a href="https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/revisionist-history/the-king-of-tears"> a Revisionist History episode about sad songs.</a>
And hear more from Ben&rsquo;s band, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/15USQcj27CHI93eBCNLxBs?si=WS8icAgWTQ-d192I5dlmtg">Rookin</a>.
Plus, our battle of the playlists continues&hellip; <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0cnGZ0JOSNkxqBE0uIWq96?si=ae58cc4f1f2c4fd5">here&rsquo;s Leah&rsquo;s sad songs playlist</a>. And <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7vzWBgmTKIQIn3F8UTqDql?si=34fffb8d83db4484">Justin&rsquo;s for love songs</a>. Pick your fighter and&hellip; enjoy!

Music and storytelling meet on Broken Record, where artists across genres and generations sit down to explore the joy, chaos, and vulnerability of creating—and what it means to devote a life to music. From legendary icons to groundbreaking new voices, each episode captures artists in conversation sharing the inspirations and experiences that shape their craft.

Music and storytelling meet on Broken Record, where artists across genres and generations sit down to explore the joy, chaos, and vulnerability of creating&mdash;and what it means to devote a life to music. From legendary icons to groundbreaking new voices, each episode captures artists in conversation sharing the inspirations and experiences that shape their craft.

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

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

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