It was written by two hitmakers, recorded by a short-lived band, nearly forgotten and even performed by John Stamos—then ...

One of the late '80s' biggest power ballads was actually created for one of Tom Cruise 's highest-grossing films, and a classic. In 1986, new wave Los Angeles-based band Berlin performed the movie's ...

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 ...

Sometimes, you just need to crank up those old rock tunes and let yourself feel all the feels. The '80s were a golden era for rock music, and among the headbangers and anthems, there was a treasure ...

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when someone mentions slow dancing? For many of us, it’s those slightly awkward but unforgettable school dances, dimly lit gymnasiums, basement parties, or ...

Slow songs were everywhere you turned in 1982, in all shapes and sizes. There were the rock power ballads, the R&B quiet storm tracks, the sentimental duets, and many more varieties that could be ...

In 1982, Journey released a song that would go on to become a defining moment in the power ballad genre. Their hit, "Open Arms," has since been ranked among the greatest power ballads of all time by ...

Power ballads are often associated with the 1980s. This is mostly due to the rise of power ballads, which paired traditional ballads with modern distorted rock guitar. Many power ballads dominated the ...

In case you were hiding under a stack of vinyl and missed the news, we got you. There's a new film that should be on your radar: Power Ballad, a music comedy from the fantastic and fantastically ...