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	Your SongElton John		Elton John’s classic that conveys pure love
5	I Want to Know What Love IsForeigner		An inspiring gospel rock ballad
6	Higher LoveSteve Winwood		Steve Winwood’s classic song, looking at life positively
7	I’ve Got You On My MindWhite Plains		A classic by White Plains that sings of the exhilaration of love
8	Biggest Part of MeAmbrosia		Ambrosia’s classic hit that was a big success in the ’80s
9	I Just Wanna StopGino Vannelli		Gino Vannelli’s poignant ballad masterpiece
10	Careless WhisperGeorge Michael		Karma, George Michael’s classic song
11	What You Won’t Do for LoveBobby Caldwell		A passionate R&B classic, a love song that resonates with the heart
12	Open ArmsJourney		Journey’s classic that sings of love
13	Just the Way You AreBilly Joel		The ultimate love song: you are beautiful just the way you are.
14	I Go CrazyPaul Davis		Paul Davis, a poignant/bittersweet classic ballad
15	Someday ManPaul Williams		Depicting the struggles and hopes of a dream-driven youth
16	Glory of LovePeter Cetera		A heart-stirring love ballad, a song that vows eternity
17	AfricaTOTO		Colorful music and a longing for the mysterious Africa
18	New Kid in TownThe Eagles		From California, the Eagles’ smash hit
19	Walking In MemphisMarc Cohn		A timeless tribute song in memory of Elvis
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	Move In A Little Closer BabyHarmony Grass		A harmony like warm light, music that soothes the heart
23	Leader of the BandDan Fogelberg		A classic song that sings of love for one’s father and gratitude for music
24	Come on InThe Association		Warm sunshine pop of the ’60s
25	Tender Is The NightJackson Browne		An iconic song from the '80s, Rick Vito’s guitar
26	Make Me Lose ControlEric Carmen		A famous song from the 1980s, referencing various classics.
27	Waiting For A Girl Like YouForeigner		An inspiring power ballad by a foreign band
28	Couldn’t Get It RightClimax Blues Band		Dual-vocal track, charting
29	Drift AwayDobie Gray		A classic song that became a huge hit by changing its sound
30	BAKER STREETGERRY RAFFERTY		Saxophone—an iconic London classic
31	Everytime You Go AwayPaul Young		A classic by Hall & Oates, covered by Paul Young
32	kiss you all overEXILE		Exile’s 1978 soft rock song
33	Almost ParadiseMike Reno & Ann Wilson		The theme song of “Footloose,” a hit in 1984.
34	Lost In LoveAir Supply		Air Supply's classic hit becomes a worldwide success
35	RingsCymarron		Cymarron's only hit song
36	I’d Love You To Want MeLobo		Lobo's 1972 hit song
37	Keep on Loving YouREO Speed Wagon		A heartwarming 80s classic that sings of love
38	SaraStarship		A masterpiece created by the Grammy-nominated couple
39	On And OnStephen Bishop		A classic song by an American singer-songwriter
40	Fields Of GoldSting		A masterpiece that sings of joy and transience
41	TimeThe Alan Parsons Project		A masterpiece that depicts a middle-aged man's past and future
42	Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman?Bryan Adams		The famous song from the film Don Juan DeMarco
43	Little LiesFleetwood Mac		Hilary Duff covers a Mac hit song
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