Below are three power ballads—a hallmark of the '80s—that could've only come out of that decade. Revisit these bygone hits.

As the 1980s wore on, hair metal left its glam punk roots for MTV-ready power ballads. The hair got bigger and the ballads ...

When it comes to iconic 1980s rock ballads, no band quite stacks up to Air Supply in the "lyrics that make you want to cry all night long in a good way" department. From "Making Love Out of ...

Get ready for a musical time warp! We’re celebrating songs turning 40 in 2025—tracks released in 1985 that continue to make waves today. From epic pop ballads to iconic rock anthems, these ...

Iconic '80s Rocker, 73, 'Can Do No Wrong' Singing Classic Ballad originally appeared on Parade. As one of the founding members of the legendary rock band The Pretenders, Chrissie Hynde has been ...