The Greatest Power Ballads in Rock History
Who doesn’t like a good Power Ballad?
Ultimateclassicrock.com just ranked the “50 Greatest Power Ballads in Rock History”, and here’s their Top 10:
1. “Purple Rain”, Prince (1984)
2. “Alone”, Heart (1987)
3. “November Rain”, Guns N’ Roses (1991)
4. “Don’t Stop Believin'”, Journey (1981)
5. “I Want to Know What Love Is”, Foreigner (1984)
6. “Home Sweet Home”, Motley Crue (1985)
7. “Dream On”, Aerosmith (1973)
8. “I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That)”, Meat Loaf (1993)
9. “Sister Christian”, Night Ranger (1983)
10. “Heaven”, Bryan Adams (1983)
Pretty solid Top 10, right?
However, “Nothing Else Matter” by Metallica only ranking #50 is totally suspect, as is Bon Jovi’s “Never Say Goodbye” and Cinderella’s “Nobody’s Fool” not being on the list.
I mean, what the Hell, Mel?
Check out the full Top 50 here: https://ultimateclassicrock.com/greatest-power-ballads/
What other gems are missing?