What is soft rock? Masterpieces with captivating, soothing melodies
Soft rock soothes the soul with gentle melodies and a pop-infused sound.
Since the 1970s, this genre has softly colored the music scene, retaining rock’s power while offering mellow, approachable melodic lines.
Many listeners are surely captivated by its lyrics that, though easy on the ears, resonate deeply in the heart.
Here, we introduce a selection of gems that let you fully savor the charm of soft rock.
Enjoy discovering a wonderful new track.
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What is soft rock? Masterpieces with soothing, appealing melodies (31–40)
SaraStarship
A song produced by Austrian composer and producer Peter Wolf—who has also been nominated for a Grammy—and his wife, Ina.
It was released by Starship in 1985.
The title “Sara” is named after the wife of vocalist Mickey Thomas.
On And OnStephen Bishop
A song released as a single in 1977 by American singer-songwriter Stephen Bishop.
He got the idea and wrote it while shopping at a grocery store in Silverlake.
It became his first hit and charted in the United States, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and other countries.
Fields Of GoldSting
A song about joy and the fact that it will someday come to an end.
It is said to be one of the favorite songs of Sting’s wife, Trudie Styler, whom he married in 1992.
The track was used in the 2000 TV drama The Sopranos and in The Office in 2007.
TimeThe Alan Parsons Project
A song released as a single in 1981 by the British progressive rock group The Alan Parsons Project.
It is said to be the most popular track on their 1980 album, The Turn of a Friendly Card.
The song is sung from the perspective of a middle-aged man reflecting on the past and the future.
Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman?Bryan Adams
A song released as a single by Bryan Adams in 1995.
The flamenco guitar is performed by Paco de Lucía.
It was featured in the romantic comedy film Don Juan DeMarco starring Johnny Depp and was nominated for a Grammy Award.
What is soft rock? Masterpieces with enchanting, soothing melodies (41–50)
kiss you all overEXILE
A song released in 1978 by Exile.
It is said to be the first track produced by Mike Chapman using keyboards.
Featuring sensual lyrical lines, it is a soft rock song incorporating elements of rock and disco.
It has been covered by country singer Trace Adkins.
Little LiesFleetwood Mac
A song written by Christine McVie and her husband, Eddy Quintela.
It was released as a single by the rock band Fleetwood Mac in 1987.
It was covered by Hilary Duff in 2016 and used in the TV comedy series Younger.