A classic medium-tempo ballad in Western music

Sentimental StreetNight Ranger

Night Ranger – Sentimental Street

Included on the 1985 album “7 Wishes.” A five-piece rock band from San Francisco formed in 1982.

On this track, drummer Brad handles the vocals.

His voice, a bit rougher than Jack’s, lends a mellow emotion to the song, resulting in a nicely finished piece.

So In LoveOrchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark

Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark – So In Love

Included on the 1985 album “Crush.” A four-piece electropop band from Liverpool formed in 1975.

It’s a pleasant track to the ear, with Andrew’s baritone vocals resonating over a melody woven from the flowing piano tones in the background and a bass that emphasizes the low end.

Dear ArtistPilot

Dear Artist

Pilot is a rock band from the United Kingdom that was active in the early 1970s.

Their signature song is 1974’s “Magic.” Their sound is characterized by a bright, piercing clarity.

The track “Dear Artist” from their 1975 masterpiece album Second Flight proved they were more than just an upbeat, cheerful band.

It’s a ballad with beautifully arranged strings that conveys a sense of spaciousness.

Jealous GuyRoxy Music

Roxy Music – Jealous Guy

Roxy Music, the British band led by Bryan Ferry, a man who’s like the very embodiment of dandyism.

They covered John Lennon’s classic “Jealous Guy.” The song is about John apologizing to his partner Yoko for his jealousy, but Roxy’s version amplifies the sensuality and decadent atmosphere to an irresistible degree.

Released in 1981, it reached number one on the UK Singles Chart.

Love Is Like OxygenSWEET

Sweet(?) – Love Is Like Oxygen

Sweet is a British pop rock band that debuted in the early 1970s.

Although they were initially marketed in an idol-like fashion, this work left a powerful impression of them as a truly skilled band.

The Japanese title is “Love Is Like Oxygen,” and it was released in 1978.

The melody in the chorus is very memorable, and the performance is compelling.