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VH1's 25 Greatest Power Ballads
VH1 ^ | 1/2006 | Staff

Posted on 01/12/2006 11:42:13 AM PST by pissant

25. Close My Eyes Forever-- Lita Ford

24. When It's Love-- Van Halen

23. It's Been Awhile-- Staind

22. Still Loving You-- Scorpions

21. Silent Lucidity-- Queensryche

20. Love Song-- Tesla

19. Only God Knows Why-- Kid Rock

18. Don't Know What You Got (Till It's Gone)-- Cinderella

17. These Dreams-- Heart

16. How You Remind Me-- Nickelback

15. I Remember You-- Skid Row

14. Keep On Loving You-- REO Speedwagon

13. Again-- Lenny Kravitz

12. Home Sweet Home-- Mötley Crüe

11. Nothing Else Matters-- Metallica

10. Is This Love-- Whitesnake

9. Sister Christian-- Night Ranger

8. Love Bites-- Def Leppard

7. Every Rose Has Its Thorn-- Poison

6. November Rain-- Guns N' Roses

5. I'll Be There For You-- Bon Jovi

4. With Arms Wide Open-- Creed

3. Beth-- Kiss

2. I Don't Want To Miss a Thing-- Aerosmith

1. Open Arms-- Journey


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To: RockinRight; MotleyGirl70

MG70 is an EXPERT!!!


41 posted on 01/12/2006 11:57:09 AM PST by pissant
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To: Drew68
One of the best, and most underrated, guitarists of ALL TIME!


42 posted on 01/12/2006 11:57:17 AM PST by RockinRight ("It's as if all the brain-damaged people in America got together and formed a voting bloc" - Coulter)
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To: pissant

Or Monster Mash?

RIGHT!


F'n VH1, what do they know about real ballads?

How about Charlie Daniels' Unesay Rider? Huh?

Vh1, what a bunch of hacks.


43 posted on 01/12/2006 11:57:32 AM PST by WhiteGuy (Vote for gridlock)
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To: TheBigB

Awwww yeah....That's right... #1 for a reason!

:-D


44 posted on 01/12/2006 11:58:09 AM PST by retrokitten
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To: pissant; MotleyGirl70

Which is why she should be on my ping list!


45 posted on 01/12/2006 11:58:15 AM PST by RockinRight ("It's as if all the brain-damaged people in America got together and formed a voting bloc" - Coulter)
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To: RockinRight

I admire those who can play guitar! Another power ballad that comes to mind is Saigon Kick's "Love Is On The Way".


46 posted on 01/12/2006 11:58:58 AM PST by BigSkyFreeper ("Tucker Carlson could reveal himself as a castrated, lesbian, rodeo clown ...wouldn't surprise me")
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To: darkangel82

Man. Post 1990, I'm at a complete loss.


47 posted on 01/12/2006 11:59:32 AM PST by pissant
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To: RockinRight

I like "Breaking the Chains" also.


48 posted on 01/12/2006 11:59:37 AM PST by BTHOtu
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To: pissant
7. Every Rose Has Its Thorn-- Poison

Shoulda been closer to the top, IMHO.

Motley Crue's "Without You" also should have made the list.

49 posted on 01/12/2006 11:59:43 AM PST by RockinRight ("It's as if all the brain-damaged people in America got together and formed a voting bloc" - Coulter)
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To: BigSkyFreeper

Awesome tune!


50 posted on 01/12/2006 12:00:27 PM PST by RockinRight ("It's as if all the brain-damaged people in America got together and formed a voting bloc" - Coulter)
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To: RockinRight

We need RR's top 10!


51 posted on 01/12/2006 12:00:30 PM PST by pissant
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To: TheBigB
"Lady" by Styx

That is a great one.

"Beth" is one of my favorites, too. (Meant to add that in my last post)

52 posted on 01/12/2006 12:00:43 PM PST by retrokitten
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To: BTHOtu

Aah, yes. Another good one. In fact the a while back on VH1 Classic I saw the super-cheesy video for that song! Also saw "Girlschool" by Britny Fox.


53 posted on 01/12/2006 12:01:34 PM PST by RockinRight ("It's as if all the brain-damaged people in America got together and formed a voting bloc" - Coulter)
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To: RockinRight

There are quite a few others I'd add to the list (although I don't realy know what they'd consider a "power ballad"--does it have to do with the band having to normally be a hard-rockin' one?) How about "Feel Like Makin' Love" by Bad Company or "When the Children Cry" by White Lion or "Bringin' on the Heartbreak" by Def Leppard or "Silent Lucidity" by Queensryche?


54 posted on 01/12/2006 12:01:45 PM PST by TheBigB (Someone's always playing corporation games...who cares, they're always changing corporation names)
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And for Christian Rock, it's gotta be Stryper "Honestly".


55 posted on 01/12/2006 12:01:52 PM PST by BigSkyFreeper ("Tucker Carlson could reveal himself as a castrated, lesbian, rodeo clown ...wouldn't surprise me")
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To: RockinRight

White Lion, Mr. Big


56 posted on 01/12/2006 12:02:31 PM PST by stainlessbanner
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To: retrokitten
Must...post...pic!

57 posted on 01/12/2006 12:02:50 PM PST by TheBigB (Someone's always playing corporation games...who cares, they're always changing corporation names)
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To: TheBigB; RockinRight
Of course Open Arms is #1

Sister Christian-- Night Ranger

ummm memories..memories on this one
58 posted on 01/12/2006 12:02:55 PM PST by PaulaB (She turns herself round..And she smiles and she says..'This is it'..'That's the end of the joke')
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To: pissant

But you ARE such a troublemaker PA.

I remember the 80's when I lived in LA and a lot of rock and music was just dead and the metal/hair bands really had to work to get airplay or bookings.

I always groan and start looking for the exit when I see the metal bands reach for an acoustic guitar.


59 posted on 01/12/2006 12:02:59 PM PST by garyhope (Happy, healthy, prosperous New Year to all good Freepers and our brave military.)
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To: TheBigB

Look at all the 80's whackiness! He's sitting down, but there is no chair!


60 posted on 01/12/2006 12:03:43 PM PST by retrokitten
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