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Leona's Bleeding Love most played love song
Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis was crowned the top tune for the UK's romantics today.
The X Factor winner's hit won first place in a poll of the most-played love songs in recent years.
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Lewis's 2007 track was followed by Whitney Houston classic I Will Always Love You in the survey by PRS For Music.
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Celine Dion's My Heart Will Go On, from the blockbuster movie Titanic, was the third most popular tune.
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The singleton's chart was also topped by a relative newcomer - Katy Perry with her 2008 single Hot N Cold.
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The singer and current squeeze of comedian Russell Brand beat break-up anthem Survivor by Destiny's Child and With Or Without You by U2.
PRS (Performing Rights Society), which collects royalties on behalf of songwriters and composers, dipped into its records in the run-up to Valentine's Day to work out which songs have been played and performed the most over the past six years.
Chairman Ellis Rich said: "The right music for Valentine's Day can help provide a marvellously romantic atmosphere so it makes sense to put a bit of thought into what you play.
"If you are looking for a bit of girl power this Valentine's then something with good anti-love lyrics and a catchy tune is a must.
"I'm sure Gloria Gaynor's I will Survive is stored away carefully on most people's iPods."
Top 10 most-played love songs:
1. Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love
2. Whitney Houston - I Will Always Love You
3. Celine Dion - My Heart Will Go On
4. Mariah Carey - Without You
5. Andy Williams - Can't Take My Eyes Off You
6. Elvis - Can't Help Falling In Love With You
7. Christina Aguilera - Beautiful
8. The Righteous Brothers - Unchained Melody
9. Bryan Adams - Everything I Do (I Do It For You)
10. Jason Mraz - I'm Yours
Top 10 most-performed singleton songs:
1. Katy Perry - Hot N Cold
2. Destiny's Child- I'm A Survivor
3. U2 - With Or Without You
4. Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive
5. Beyonce - Irreplaceable
6. Justin Timberlake - Cry Me A River
7. Sinead O'Connor - Nothing Compares 2 U
8. Cyndi Lauper - Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
9. Bon Jovi - It's My Life
10. James Blunt - Goodbye My Lover
Source: PRS For Music
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