Nothing hits as deep as an epic rock ballad in which screaming guitars and raw emotion melt together. These timeless songs have topped charts and all-time lists for decades. Which ballad is guaranteed to give you goosebumps? Cast your vote now!
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Queen – Bohemian Rhapsody
A masterpiece in which intimate ballad, opera and hard rock flow seamlessly into one another, repeatedly voted the best pop song ever.
Guns N' Roses – November Rain
Famous for its dramatic piano melody, orchestral build-up and Slash's world-famous guitar solo in the desert.
Unpopular opinion: the verses on Guns N' Roses – November Rain are pretty mid, only the chorus is catchy.
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Led Zeppelin – Stairway to Heaven
Starts as a mysterious acoustic folk ballad and builds over eight minutes to one of the most famous guitar solos of all time.
Fire 🔥
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Scorpions – Wind of Change
Became the musical soundtrack to the fall of the Berlin Wall and, with more than 14 million copies sold, is one of the biggest hits ever.
Put on good headphones and listen to the bassline on Scorpions – Wind of Change — sheer perfection.
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Metallica – Nothing Else Matters
An unexpectedly vulnerable masterpiece from the metal giants that became a gigantic radio classic worldwide.
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Aerosmith – Dream On
Written on piano by a very young Steven Tyler and known for its legendary climax with sky-high vocal wails.
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Journey – Faithfully
A timeless ode to life on the road in a touring rock band, sung with Steve Perry's phenomenal vocal range.
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Bon Jovi – Always
A dramatic 1994 power ballad that sold millions of copies worldwide and spent weeks at number 1.
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Prince and The Revolution – Purple Rain
A monumental mix of gospel, soul and rock with a guitar solo that invariably gave audiences collective goosebumps live.
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Meat Loaf – I'd Do Anything for Love
A bombastic rock opera by Jim Steinman that topped the charts in 28 countries at the same time.
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The dynamic tension and chord progression in Queen – Bohemian Rhapsody showcase songwriting at its absolute pinnacle.