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 enchanting, soothing melodies (41–50)
Almost ParadiseMike Reno & Ann Wilson
The love theme song used in the 1984 film Footloose starring Kevin Bacon.
It was produced by Dean Pitchford—who wrote the screenplay and all the lyrics for the film—and Eric Carmen.
The track reached No.
1 on the U.
S.
charts and was also a hit in Canada.
RIKKI DON’T LOSE THAT NUMBERSteely Dan
A song released in 1974 by Steely Dan.
The “Rikki” in the title refers to Rikki Ducornet, a New York writer and artist.
The keyboard riff is a quotation from Horace Silver’s 1964 jazz classic “Song for My Father.”
Sometimes Love Just Ain’t EnoughPatty Smyth ft. Don Henley
A collaboration between American singer Patty Smyth and Don Henley.
Released as a single in 1992, this ballad was produced by Patty and former Styx member Glen Burtnik.
The song reached No.
1 on the charts in the United States and Canada.
In conclusion
The appeal of soft rock lies in the way heartfelt messages are woven into its gentle, melodious sound.
The many soft rock classics that have been loved across generations have not faded with time; if anything, they shine with a new brilliance today.
Why not explore these soothing sounds and discover a special song that feels uniquely yours?