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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.Ā Ā “Purple Rain”,Ā PrinceĀ (1984)
2.Ā Ā “Alone”,Ā HeartĀ (1987)
3.Ā Ā “November Rain”,Ā Guns N’ RosesĀ (1991)
4.Ā Ā “Don’t Stop Believin'”,Ā JourneyĀ (1981)
5.Ā Ā “I Want to Know What Love Is”,Ā ForeignerĀ (1984)
6.Ā Ā “Home Sweet Home”,Ā Motley CrueĀ (1985)
7.Ā Ā “Dream On”,Ā AerosmithĀ (1973)
8.Ā Ā “I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That)”,Ā Meat LoafĀ (1993)
9.Ā Ā “Sister Christian”,Ā Night RangerĀ (1983)
10.Ā Ā “Heaven”,Ā Bryan AdamsĀ (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:Ā https://ultimateclassicrock.com/greatest-power-ballads/
What other gems are missing?
