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
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	A Horse With No NameAmerica		A young man's song from the heart, singing of the sorrow of war
2	Hard To Say I’m SorryCHICAGO		Chicago's hit songs were hugely popular in the 1980s.
3	Another Day In ParadisePhil Collins		A masterpiece that sings of the misery of poverty and indifference
4	Biggest Part of MeAmbrosia		Ambrosia’s classic hit that was a big success in the ’80s
5	I Want to Know What Love IsForeigner		An inspiring gospel rock ballad
6	Your SongElton John		Elton John’s classic that conveys pure love
7	Careless WhisperGeorge Michael		Karma, George Michael’s classic song
8	Higher LoveSteve Winwood		Steve Winwood’s classic song, looking at life positively
9	I’ve Got You On My MindWhite Plains		A classic by White Plains that sings of the exhilaration of love
10	Open ArmsJourney		Journey’s classic that sings of love
11	I Just Wanna StopGino Vannelli		Gino Vannelli’s poignant ballad masterpiece
12	I Go CrazyPaul Davis		Paul Davis, a poignant/bittersweet classic ballad
13	Walking In MemphisMarc Cohn		A timeless tribute song in memory of Elvis
14	New Kid in TownThe Eagles		From California, the Eagles’ smash hit
15	Just the Way You AreBilly Joel		The ultimate love song: you are beautiful just the way you are.
16	What You Won’t Do for LoveBobby Caldwell		A passionate R&B classic, a love song that resonates with the heart
17	Someday ManPaul Williams		Depicting the struggles and hopes of a dream-driven youth
18	Glory of LovePeter Cetera		A heart-stirring love ballad, a song that vows eternity
19	AfricaTOTO		Colorful music and a longing for the mysterious Africa
20	SAILINGChristopher Cross		A Grammy-winning song with a sailing theme
21	Baby I’m-A Want YouBread		A famous song by Bread, composed by David Gates
22	Tender Is The NightJackson Browne		An iconic song from the '80s, Rick Vito’s guitar
23	Leader of the BandDan Fogelberg		A classic song that sings of love for one’s father and gratitude for music
24	Move In A Little Closer BabyHarmony Grass		A harmony like warm light, music that soothes the heart
25	Come on InThe Association		Warm sunshine pop of the ’60s
26	Make Me Lose ControlEric Carmen		A famous song from the 1980s, referencing various classics.
27	Lost In LoveAir Supply		Air Supply's classic hit becomes a worldwide success
28	Couldn’t Get It RightClimax Blues Band		Dual-vocal track, charting
29	RingsCymarron		Cymarron's only hit song
30	Drift AwayDobie Gray		A classic song that became a huge hit by changing its sound
31	Waiting For A Girl Like YouForeigner		An inspiring power ballad by a foreign band
32	BAKER STREETGERRY RAFFERTY		Saxophone—an iconic London classic
33	I’d Love You To Want MeLobo		Lobo's 1972 hit song
34	Everytime You Go AwayPaul Young		A classic by Hall & Oates, covered by Paul Young
35	Keep on Loving YouREO Speed Wagon		A heartwarming 80s classic that sings of love
36	SaraStarship		A masterpiece created by the Grammy-nominated couple
37	On And OnStephen Bishop		A classic song by an American singer-songwriter
38	Fields Of GoldSting		A masterpiece that sings of joy and transience
39	TimeThe Alan Parsons Project		A masterpiece that depicts a middle-aged man's past and future
40	Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman?Bryan Adams		The famous song from the film Don Juan DeMarco
41	kiss you all overEXILE		Exile’s 1978 soft rock song
42	Little LiesFleetwood Mac		Hilary Duff covers a Mac hit song
43	Almost ParadiseMike Reno & Ann Wilson		The theme song of “Footloose,” a hit in 1984.
44	RIKKI DON’T LOSE THAT NUMBERSteely Dan		Dan’s classic masterpiece, a tribute to Ricky
45	Sometimes Love Just Ain’t EnoughPatty Smyth ft. Don Henley		Love Classics: Patti Smith and Dan Henry