The Grammy-nominated classic served as the singer’s breakthrough hit, despite never topping the charts.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In 1982, Journey released a song that would go on to become a defining moment in the power ballad genre. Their hit, "Open Arms," ...

Great soul ballads always seem to tug at the heartstrings. And any music called “soul” better do just that. Connect with the very essence of who we are as humans. But in 1961, a powerful voice was ...

In 1992, Metallica had an unexpected top 40 hit with the song “Nothing Else Matters.” The emotional ballad, which appeared on the heavy metal band's self-titled 1992 album, peaked at No. 34 on the ...

Some rock ballads just never get old. And some still manage to get people on their feet, lighters (or phones) in hand, swaying to their entrancing power. Let’s look at a few rock ballads from years ...