Power ballads are a uniquely 1980s thing, though they certainly didn’t disappear when the decade came to an end. But there’s something about these types of songs that just transports listeners back to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. What is a power ballad, in its purest, most intensity-drenched form? Hyper-emotional? Agonising? Loud? Quiet? In-between? In short ...

In need of a few solid and tear-jerker power ballads from 1982? We’ve got you covered! The following four tunes are essential listening for any fan of 1980s moody rock tunes. Chicago makes our list of ...

Oh, the humble power ballad. A seamless synthesis of macho rock and heartfelt vulnerability, the power ballad really came into its own in the late '70s and early '80s. Fueled by operatic vocals, ...

When it came to the ‘80s and power ballads, REO Speedwagon reigned supreme. In fact, the arena rock band’s ninth studio album, Hi Infidelity, was an absolute juggernaut, peaking at No. 1 on the ...

Bon Jovi's breakthrough album, 1986's Slippery When Wet, spawned several iconic hits, such as "You Give Love a Bad Name," "Livin' on a Prayer," and "Wanted Dead or Alive." Those songs inarguably ...