100 Greatest Rock Love Songs from the 80s and 90s

100 Best Rock Love Songs of the 80s and 90s

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May 06, 2015
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The 80s and 90s were awe inspiring decades for romanticism and lyrics in various genres. Dwell in an epic list of rock love songs from that unforgettable era.

Songs about various aspects of romance have been popular since music came into being. Love songs have been popular since the early 40s. However, it was the 80s and 90s that gave new life and meaning to love songs through various genres. Ballads with a heavy sound in the realms of rock became a rage in the 80s and 90s. While love songs in Pop genres were considered mainstream, it was the 80s and 90s that made way for rock love songs in mainstream. Acoustic rock ballads and power ballads came into their own towards the end of the 70s.

The rustic charm of soft rock connected with audiences globally.

In the early 80s many rock bands started showcasing ballads in their albums. Many hair bands and glam bands in this era were responsible for bringing a fresh new sound. Rock love songs suddenly became a rage and every rock album had acoustic rock ballads and power ballads. Compilation albums of rock love songs became hugely popular in the 80s. Rock love songs added fresh feel to balladry. The high pitched vocals in soft rock became a signature style. Acoustic intros became a trademark style in rock ballads. Melodic guitar solos accompanied by bass, drums and keyboard set to the backdrop of shrill high pitched voices formed the essence of many rock love songs.

Many music video channels, MTV in particular, helped soft rock gain momentum with airplay. Furthermore, radio stations took an instant liking to acoustic rock ballads and power ballads in the 80s and 90s. In live performances, many bands included slow rock songs in their set list. At rock concerts in the 80s and 90s the crowd would hold up their lighters with the flame burning as soft rock ballads played. Ever since rock love songs came into prominence in the 80s and 90s the nostalgia has never died. Even today, the strains of acoustic rock ballads and power ballads evoke a beautiful feeling of love and attachment. Rock love longs are here to stay…forever.

The list below is an epic showcase of rock love songs from the 80s and 90s. Have fun! Keep Rocking!

100 Greatest Rock Love Songs from the 80s and 90s

Faithfully- Journey
I Want To Know What Love Is- Foreigner
Is This Love- Whitesnake
More Than Words- Extreme
Still Loving You- Scorpions
I Remember You- Skid Row
Sweet Child O’ Mine- Guns N’ Roses
When I See You Smile- Bad English
I’ll Be There For You- Bon Jovi
Love Bites- Def Leppard
Every Rose Has Its Thorn- Poison
Love Is On The Way- Saigon Kick
With Or Without You- U2
Love Of A Lifetime- FireHouse
Nothing Else Matters- Metallica
To Be With You- Mr. Big
Anytime- McAuley Schenker Group (MSG)
Heaven- Bryan Adams
I Believe In You- Stryper
Keep On Loving You- REO Speedwagon
Never Tear Us Apart- Inxs
Mama, I’m Coming Home- Ozzy Osbourne
The Flame- Cheap Trick
Heaven- Warrant
Amanda- Boston
Iris- Goo Goo Dolls
Every Breath You Take- The Police
Heaven In Your Eyes- Loverboy
Bed of Roses- Bon Jovi
Love Song- Tesla
Right Here Waiting- Richard Marx
Sometimes Love Just Ain’t Enough- Patty Smyth and Don Henley
Shine- Collective Soul
More Than Words Can Say- Alias
Love Will Keep Us Alive- The Eagles
Save Your Love- Great White
Miles Away- Winger
Can’t Stop Loving You- Van Halen
When I’m With You- Sherriff
Don’t Know What You Got (Till It’s Gone)- Cinderella
Wind of Change- Scorpions
I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing- Aerosmith
Always Gonna Love You- Gary Moore
Silent Lucidity- Queensryche
Alone- Heart
Close My Eyes Forever- Lita Ford and Ozzy Osbourne
Open Arms- Journey
Baby, You’re The Greatest- Enuff Z ‘Nuff
The Day That I Met You- Lilian Axe
Forever- Kiss
Angel- Aerosmith
Black Velvet- Alannah Myles
I’ll Never Let You Go (Angel Eyes)- Steelheart
Up Where We Belong- Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes
Broken Wings- Mr. Mister
When It’s Love- Van Halen
Rosanna- Toto
Lost In Love- Air Supply
Parisienne Walkways- Garry Moore
What Love Can Be- Kingdom Come
Almost Paradise- Mike Reno and Ann Wilson
Everything You Want- Vertical Horizon
Drive- The Cars
Fall at Your Feet- Crowded House
You’re The Only Woman (You and I)- Ambrosia
Womankind- Little Angels
Dream On- Nazareth
Hard To Say I’m Sorry- Chicago
Patience- Guns N’ Roses
Take It Easy On Me- Little River Band
I Live My Life For You- FireHouse
Always The Last To Know- Del Amitri
These Dreams- Heart
(Can’t Live Without Your) Love and Affection- Nelson
Waiting For A Girl Like You- Foreigner
Total Eclipse Of The Heart- Bonnie Tyler
Dreaming (Tell Me)- Yngwie Malmsteen
(Everything I Do) I Do It For You- Bryan Adams
The One You Love- Glenn Frey
Carrie- Europe
Snowy White- Bird of Paradise
Jessie- Joshua Kadison
Burning Heart- Vandenberg
Angelia- Richard Marx
Have I Told You Lately- Van Morrison
The Search Is Over- Survivor
The Ballad Of Jayne- L.A. Guns
Don’t Let It End- Styx
High Enough- Damn Yankees
I Don’t Want To Live Without You- Sleez Beez
Rosanna- Toto
Don’t Walk Away- Danger Danger
In Your Arms- Little Caesar
Honestly- Stryper
Fly To The Angels- Slaughter
Remember My Name- House of Lords
Two Steps Behind- Def Leppard
Just Between You and Me- April Wine
Surrender- Trixter
Lost Without Your Love- Loudness

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