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 Comforting Melodies (21–30)
Drift AwayDobie Gray
Originally recorded by John Henry Kurtz, this song became a hit with Dobie Gray’s version, released as a single in 1973 and reaching No.
5 on the U.S.
charts.
In 2003, a duet version with Uncle Kracker was released.
BAKER STREETGERRY RAFFERTY
A sentimental song released by Gerry Rafferty.
The title “Baker Street” is named after a real street in London where Gerry once lived.
The saxophone solo is performed by Raphael Ravenscroft, who also contributed to works by artists such as Pink Floyd, Marvin Gaye, and ABBA.
What is soft rock? Masterpieces with soothing, appealing melodies (31–40)
Everytime You Go AwayPaul Young
A song written by Daryl Hall and originally recorded in 1980 by the American duo Hall & Oates.
This version by the British singer Paul Young was released as a single in 1985 and became his biggest hit.
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.
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.
Lost In LoveAir Supply
A song released as a single in 1980 by the Australian soft rock group Air Supply.
It is said that Graham Russell wrote the song in just 15 minutes.
It became a hit in New Zealand, Australia, and France, and reached No.
1 on the charts in the United States and Canada.
RingsCymarron
A song by the vocal trio Cymarron, consisting of Rick Yancey, Sherrill Parks, and Richard Mainegra.
It became their only hit.
The song was written by Alex Harvey and Eddie Reeves for their friends, Bob and Chris Hamilton.