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

1. Faithfully- Journey
2. I Want To Know What Love Is- Foreigner
3. Is This Love- Whitesnake
4. More Than Words- Extreme
5. Still Loving You- Scorpions
6. I Remember You- Skid Row
7. Sweet Child O’ Mine- Guns N’ Roses
8. When I See You Smile- Bad English
9. I’ll Be There For You- Bon Jovi
10. Love Bites- Def Leppard
11. Every Rose Has Its Thorn- Poison
12. Love Is On The Way- Saigon Kick
13. With Or Without You- U2
14. Love Of A Lifetime- FireHouse
15. Nothing Else Matters- Metallica
16. To Be With You- Mr. Big
17. Anytime- McAuley Schenker Group (MSG)
18. Heaven- Bryan Adams
19. I Believe In You- Stryper
20. Keep On Loving You- REO Speedwagon
21. Never Tear Us Apart- Inxs
22. Mama, I’m Coming Home- Ozzy Osbourne
23. The Flame- Cheap Trick
24. Heaven- Warrant
25. Amanda- Boston
26. Iris- Goo Goo Dolls
27. Every Breath You Take- The Police
28. Heaven In Your Eyes- Loverboy
29. Bed of Roses- Bon Jovi
30. Love Song- Tesla
31. Right Here Waiting- Richard Marx
32. Sometimes Love Just Ain’t Enough- Patty Smyth and Don Henley
33. Shine- Collective Soul
34. More Than Words Can Say- Alias
35. Love Will Keep Us Alive- The Eagles
36. Save Your Love- Great White
37. Miles Away- Winger
38. Can’t Stop Loving You- Van Halen
39. When I’m With You- Sherriff
40. Don’t Know What You Got (Till It’s Gone)- Cinderella
41. Wind of Change- Scorpions
42. I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing- Aerosmith
43. Always Gonna Love You- Gary Moore
44. Silent Lucidity- Queensryche
45. Alone- Heart
46. Close My Eyes Forever- Lita Ford and Ozzy Osbourne
47. Open Arms- Journey
48. Baby, You’re The Greatest- Enuff Z ‘Nuff
49. The Day That I Met You- Lilian Axe
50. Forever- Kiss     
51. Angel- Aerosmith
52. Black Velvet- Alannah Myles
53. I’ll Never Let You Go (Angel Eyes)- Steelheart
54. Up Where We Belong- Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes
55. Broken Wings- Mr. Mister
56. When It’s Love- Van Halen
57. Rosanna- Toto
58. Lost In Love- Air Supply
59. Parisienne Walkways- Garry Moore
60. What Love Can Be- Kingdom Come
61. Almost Paradise- Mike Reno and Ann Wilson
62. Everything You Want- Vertical Horizon
63. Drive- The Cars
64. Fall at Your Feet- Crowded House
65. You’re The Only Woman (You and I)- Ambrosia
66. Womankind- Little Angels
67. Dream On- Nazareth
68. Hard To Say I’m Sorry- Chicago
69. Patience- Guns N’ Roses
70. Take It Easy On Me- Little River Band
71. I Live My Life For You- FireHouse
72. Always The Last To Know- Del Amitri
73. These Dreams- Heart
74. (Can’t Live Without Your) Love and Affection- Nelson
75. Waiting For A Girl Like You- Foreigner
76. Total Eclipse Of The Heart- Bonnie Tyler
77. Dreaming (Tell Me)- Yngwie Malmsteen
78. (Everything I Do) I Do It For You- Bryan Adams
79. The One You Love- Glenn Frey
80. Carrie- Europe
81. Snowy White- Bird of Paradise
82. Jessie- Joshua Kadison
83. Burning Heart- Vandenberg
84. Angelia- Richard Marx
85. Have I Told You Lately- Van Morrison
86. The Search Is Over- Survivor
87. The Ballad Of Jayne- L.A. Guns
88. Don’t Let It End- Styx
89. High Enough- Damn Yankees
90. I Don’t Want To Live Without You- Sleez Beez
91. Rosanna- Toto
92. Don’t Walk Away- Danger Danger
93. In Your Arms- Little Caesar
94. Honestly- Stryper
95. Fly To The Angels- Slaughter
96. Remember My Name- House of Lords
97. Two Steps Behind- Def Leppard
98. Just Between You and Me- April Wine
99. Surrender- Trixter
100. Lost Without Your Love- Loudness

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NJtoTX

Every Breath You Take #27? You have GOT to be kidding. Stalking, controlling, and threatening is as far from love as possible.

28-05-2018 reply 1

Roberto

The #57 and #91 are the same...

21-05-2018 reply 0

yummum

Wow, there are some really great songs in this list! They bring back so many memories as I scroll through! Thanks For The Blast From The Past!

08-05-2015 reply 1

realityspeaks

Thank you. I'm glad you could relate to the songs in the list.

25-11-2017 0

nikhilnellikkot

I don't have much knowledge about western music . So far, my favourite band is U2 . And I love 'With or Without You' ..

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realityspeaks

oops...Bono has a great voice

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realityspeaks

Yeah, that's an awesome song. Bone has a great voice.

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