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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

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To: RockinRight
I did some errands today and heard "Mr. Roboto" by Styx on our 80's radio station in my car. Yes, I was "singing" along and yes I know all the words.

I've been singing in my head since I got home. It won't go away.

381 posted on 01/15/2006 2:50:42 PM PST by MotleyGirl70
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I think there's some confusion as to the definition of a power ballad. A power ballad is a slow tempo (sometimes even in 6/8 time) song with driving guitar that is designed to "crossover" to a pop audience. "Open Arms" by Journey is the prototypical one, although "Sister Christian" by Night Ranger is a good example as well. "Layla," as an uptempo rock song, does not qualify, but "Wonderful Tonight" would if the guitar was a little more driving. "Closer to the Heart," while cool, is way out.

Some songs that were omitted:

"High Enough" by Damn Yankees
"All I Want to Do is Make Love to You" by Heart
Anything by Chicago after 1981 or so

Oh, and Winger is definitely "Stuart Music."


382 posted on 01/16/2006 9:05:10 PM PST by MikeD (We live in a world where babies are like velveteen rabbits that only become real if they are loved.)
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