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 😉