How Badfinger's 'Without You' Became a Soft Rock Classic 24 Years After Its Release

The overlooked ballad found worldwide success decades later when an international pop start introduced it to a new generation ...

1972 Classic Ballad, Reimagined Nearly 30 Years Later, Became a Soft Rock Anthem

The iconic songwriter revisited one of his most beloved songs nearly three decades after its debut, giving the soft rock ...
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This 1974 Power Ballad Was Just Named the 'Most Underrated Classic Rock Song' Ever

This 1974 Power Ballad Was Just Named the 'Most Underrated Classic Rock Song' Ever "I used to lie in my bed at dawn, listening to the wind in the bare trees, how lonely and melancholy it sounded," ...
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Why we still crave power ballads today

From smoky ‘70s stages to glittering ‘80s arenas, power ballads have been the soundtrack to love, heartbreak, and epic moments. They merge slow-building melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and dynamic ...
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1979 Career-Defining Classic Became a No. 1 Power Ballad

In 1979, Styx released a song that would become both a chart-topping success and a turning point in their sound. Their hit, "Babe," rose to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking the band's only ...
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4 Power Ballads From 1981 That Still Hit Me in the Gut Today

Power ballads might just be the perfect type of songs to listen to if you want a hefty dose of anthemic, emotional lyrics, with enough rock elements to jam out to. In 1981, power ballads were all the ...
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1987 power ballad named No. 1 hit song became a timeless anthem

In 1987, Starship released an unforgettable love anthem that quickly became one of the biggest hits of the era. Their song "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in April ...