In March 1982, WLAK's format began to shift towards soft adult contemporary. More soft vocals were added to the playlist, while the share of instrumentals was reduced. Core artists included Neil Diamond, Barbra Streisand, Lionel Richie, and softer selections by the Beatles. On August 8, 1983, it completed its transition to soft AC. The instrumentals were cut entirely, and the station was branded as "Love Songs." It featured love songs from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, from artists such as Dionne Warwick, Frank Sinatra, and Gordon Lightfoot. Later, its slogan was "Songs to Sing Along With," as it continued to air a soft AC format.