1986 No. 1 Hit Track Ranked Among 'Greatest Power Ballads in Rock History' Won an Oscar

Tom Cruise's 'Top Gun' has one of the best movie soundtracks, with a hit track by the band Berlin earning two major awards.
American Songwriter

The Story Behind Jimmy Harnen and Synch’s Hit 80s Ballad That Found Its Footing Three Years After It Was Released

Synch released "Where Are You Now" in 1986 and watched it quickly fade. Three years later, the song was ready for its closeup ...
American Songwriter

3 Power Ballads That Could’ve Only Come Out of the 1980s

Music in the 1980s was distinct. While artists today seem to borrow from the gamut of music history, musicians in the ’80s were doing their own thing, carving out a unique sound that couldn’t be ...

'80s Soft Rock Icons Announce Massive 2026 Tour 42 Years After Hit Power Ballad

As announced in a new Instagram post, Night Ranger is kicking off an extensive tour of the U.S. this month, launching a run ...
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1987 power ballad named No. 1 hit song became a timeless anthem

The soaring hit remains one of the most recognizable love songs of the '80s.
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'80s Band Legend, 73, Nails Famous Power Ballad at Recent Concert: 'Sings Like an Angel'

'80s Band Legend, 73, Nails Famous Power Ballad at Recent Concert: 'Sings Like an Angel' originally appeared on Parade. Some voices are simply timeless, and Kevin Cronin just proved that beautiful ...