The 100 best rock ballads of all time according to Top Music Channel
20. California dreamin’ (The beach boys)
♫ All the leaves are brown (all the leaves are brown)
And the sky is gray (and the sky is grey)
I’ve been for a walk (I’ve been for a walk)
On a winter’s day (on a winter’s day ) ♪
Best rock ballads in history
19. I don’t want to miss a thing (Aerosmith)
«I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing» is a power ballad performed by the American hard rock band Aerosmith. The song was recorded for the soundtrack of the film Armageddon and debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
♫ Every moment spent with you is a moment I treasure ♪
Best rock ballads in history
18. (Everything I do) I do it for you (Bryan Adams)
«(Everything I Do) I Do It for You» is a ballad by Bryan Adams, a Canadian rock singer. The song was a great success becoming one of the best sellers worldwide. It was number one in 30 countries, including the United Kingdom (for sixteen weeks) and the United States for seven weeks.
♫ Don’t tell me
It’s not worth trying for
You can’t tell me
It’s not worth dying for ♪
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17. Behind Blue Eyes (The Who)
«Behind Blue Eyes» is a song by rock band The Who. It was written by Pete Townshend originally for his Lifehouse project, but was released in November 1971 as the second single from Who’s Next. It is one of the best-known songs of the band, being covered by numerous artists. It reached number 34 on the Billboard Hot 100.
♫ But my dreams, they aren’t as empty
As my conscience seems to be
I have hours, only lonely
My love is vengeance that’s never free ♪
Best rock ballads in history
16. Hey Jude (The Beatles)
«Hey Jude» is a song by the British rock band The Beatles, released in August 1968 as the first single on the group’s record label, Apple Records. Credited to Lennon/McCartney, the track is a ballad that evolved from «Hey Jules,» a song Paul McCartney wrote to comfort John Lennon’s son Julian after his parents divorced.
♫ Take a sad song and make it better. ♪
Best rock ballads in history
