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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.

Playlist

What is soft rock? Masterpieces with captivating, soothing melodies
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1eastI Want to Know What Love IsForeignerAn inspiring gospel rock ballad
2eastI’ve Got You On My MindWhite PlainsA classic by White Plains that sings of the exhilaration of love
3eastHigher LoveSteve WinwoodSteve Winwood’s classic song, looking at life positively
4eastI Just Wanna StopGino VannelliGino Vannelli’s poignant ballad masterpiece
5eastCareless WhisperGeorge MichaelKarma, George Michael’s classic song
6eastYour SongElton JohnElton John’s classic that conveys pure love
7eastWhat You Won’t Do for LoveBobby CaldwellA passionate R&B classic, a love song that resonates with the heart
8eastJust the Way You AreBilly JoelThe ultimate love song: you are beautiful just the way you are.
9eastI Go CrazyPaul DavisPaul Davis, a poignant/bittersweet classic ballad
10eastSomeday ManPaul WilliamsDepicting the struggles and hopes of a dream-driven youth
11eastGlory of LovePeter CeteraA heart-stirring love ballad, a song that vows eternity
12eastA Horse With No NameAmericaA young man's song from the heart, singing of the sorrow of war
13eastAfricaTOTOColorful music and a longing for the mysterious Africa
14eastAnother Day In ParadisePhil CollinsA masterpiece that sings of the misery of poverty and indifference
15eastHard To Say I’m SorryCHICAGOChicago's hit songs were hugely popular in the 1980s.
16eastBiggest Part of MeAmbrosiaAmbrosia’s classic hit that was a big success in the ’80s
17eastOpen ArmsJourneyJourney’s classic that sings of love
18eastWalking In MemphisMarc CohnA timeless tribute song in memory of Elvis
19eastNew Kid in TownThe EaglesFrom California, the Eagles’ smash hit
20eastSAILINGChristopher CrossA Grammy-winning song with a sailing theme
21eastLeader of the BandDan FogelbergA classic song that sings of love for one’s father and gratitude for music
22eastMove In A Little Closer BabyHarmony GrassA harmony like warm light, music that soothes the heart
23eastCome on InThe AssociationWarm sunshine pop of the ’60s
24eastBaby I’m-A Want YouBreadA famous song by Bread, composed by David Gates
25eastTender Is The NightJackson BrowneAn iconic song from the '80s, Rick Vito’s guitar
26eastMake Me Lose ControlEric CarmenA famous song from the 1980s, referencing various classics.
27eastLost In LoveAir SupplyAir Supply's classic hit becomes a worldwide success
28eastCouldn’t Get It RightClimax Blues BandDual-vocal track, charting
29eastRingsCymarronCymarron's only hit song
30eastDrift AwayDobie GrayA classic song that became a huge hit by changing its sound
31eastWaiting For A Girl Like YouForeignerAn inspiring power ballad by a foreign band
32eastBAKER STREETGERRY RAFFERTYSaxophone—an iconic London classic
33eastI’d Love You To Want MeLoboLobo's 1972 hit song
34eastEverytime You Go AwayPaul YoungA classic by Hall & Oates, covered by Paul Young
35eastKeep on Loving YouREO Speed WagonA heartwarming 80s classic that sings of love
36eastSaraStarshipA masterpiece created by the Grammy-nominated couple
37eastOn And OnStephen BishopA classic song by an American singer-songwriter
38eastFields Of GoldStingA masterpiece that sings of joy and transience
39eastTimeThe Alan Parsons ProjectA masterpiece that depicts a middle-aged man's past and future
40eastHave You Ever Really Loved A Woman?Bryan AdamsThe famous song from the film Don Juan DeMarco
41eastkiss you all overEXILEExile’s 1978 soft rock song
42eastLittle LiesFleetwood MacHilary Duff covers a Mac hit song
43eastAlmost ParadiseMike Reno & Ann WilsonThe theme song of “Footloose,” a hit in 1984.
44eastRIKKI DON’T LOSE THAT NUMBERSteely DanDan’s classic masterpiece, a tribute to Ricky
45eastSometimes Love Just Ain’t EnoughPatty Smyth ft. Don HenleyLove Classics: Patti Smith and Dan Henry