I was recently told by a colleague that he doesn’t like rock music, but he likes… the “slow songs”. After drawing exactly what he meant by “slow” out of him (and mocking him briefly because he spends all day streaming ABC Classic, which isn’t that bad, but it is a sign of his advanced age), I suggested that I look for ten great power ballads to add to his collection, accompanied by a song by the same artist that is a little less… “slow”.
Foreigner – I Want to Know What Love Is / Hot Blooded
Apparently I can’t get the official video for “I Want to Know What Love Is”, so I’m going to have to leave this one at that.
Scorpions – Wind of Change / No One Like You
There were alternatives to “Wind of Change” but they were even more turgid. “No One Like You” on the other hand
Warrant – Heaven / Cherry Pie
Ah Warrant… If ever I need to lower the tone of a party, I put on “Cherry Pie”.
Europe – Carrie / Final Countdown
Poison – Every Rose Has its Thorn / Nothin’ But a Good Time
I have fond memories of “Nothin’ But a Good Time”, and now that I work for a living, it seems more apt every day 😉
Motley Crue – If I Die Tomorrow / Shout at the DevilÂ
Guns N’ Roses – Don’t Cry / Nice Boys
“November Rain” was the obvious ballad to take, and I do like it. But there’s something to be said for GnR’s restraint in “Don’t Cry”
Alice Cooper – Poison / School’s Out
I love both these songs, but “Poison” definitely wins out between the two.
Def Leppard – Love Bites / Pour Some Sugar on Me
Oh the cheese! “I don’t want to touch you too much baby/ cause making love to you might drive me crazy”
Whitesnake – Is This Love / Still of the Night
Another classic power ballad, if you haven’t seen the video for “Is This Love”, then you’ll be blown away be how awesomely dated it is!
So what did you think of these choices? Got any classics of the era that you’d prefer?
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hahaha Lovin’ it!