Classic Rock Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 There's some decent tracks on this thread. You closet rockers, you! OK, I could list half of the database of my disco, but won't bore you all. The first ones that spring to mind are: Don't pray for me - Little Angels (I doubt if many of you will know them, but Brownie points if you do) Pretty much ANY Journey track, masters of the power ballads. Comfortably Numb - Pink Floyd Don't Fade Away - Coverdale The latter two are probably not quite in the 'power' of power ballads but are damn good rock ballads anyway. I'll resist the urge to start a thread about softer rock ballads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dug Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Originally posted by Classic Rock Don't pray for me - Little Angels (I doubt if many of you will know them, but Brownie points if you do) I have this on limited edition 12 inch! Didn't they come from Scarborough way and the drummer was Mark Richardson who went on to play with Skunk Anasise (spl?) and now with Feeder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojoworking Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Originally posted by rad6380 God Gave Rock and Roll to You is surely not a power ballad... Perhaps not, but it was written by Russ BALLARD. It was a joke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deavon Posted August 23, 2005 Author Share Posted August 23, 2005 I couldn't resist adding this broadband clip to my top 10 power ballards! sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrobbo Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 Originally posted by Deavon If you were inspired to light your Zippo and sway it was bound to be a hit power ballad. The songs had great lyrics and strong melody and were full of emotion! Power Ballads were always about ill-fated love and were great for wallowing in self pity after being dumped! Ah, Deavon, lighting your Zippo to a power ballad about ill-fated love. There is one song (well, it's two actually) with great lyrics, a strong melody and just aching with raw emotion that fits the bill. Cast your mind back to 1976, and that final scene in the remake of A Star Is Born (Theme tune: Evergreen), following the death of Kris Kristofferson. Barbra Streisand is alone on the stage, and as the audience in the film actually do light up their Zippos, she quietly begins singing that memorable torch song - With One More Look at You. Streisand sings with a mixture of pathos and anger, and effortlessly blends the song into a reprise of Watch Closely Now. Get your hankie out...... With one more look at you I could learn to tame the clouds and let the sun shine through Leave a troubled past and I might start anew I'll solve the mysteries if you're the prize Refresh these tired eyes With one more look at you I might overcome the anger That I've learned to know Find a peace of mind I lost so long ago Your gentle touch has made me strong again And I belong again For when you look at me I'm everything and more that I had dreamed I'd be My spirit feels a promise I won't be alone We'll love and live more, love and live forever With one more look at you I'd learn to change the stars And change our fortunes too I'd have the constellations point your portrait too So all the world might share this wondrous sight The world could end each night With one more look at you With one more look at you I want one more look at you..... Are you watching me now? Watch closely now Your eyes are like fingers Touching my body Arousing me so I'm riding the passion arising inside me How high can I go? You're comin' with me: I'm gonna show you how And when it's scary, I won't look down Are you watching me now? Watch closely now I see the hunger arise in your eyes And it's urging me on Higher and harder and it's faster and farther Than I've ever gone Your pleasure is part of the secret Of flight that I found When I feel like on eagle My soul has no place on the ground Born out of madness I'll double the danger with no net at all, If you don’t look away I'm secure In the fact that you won't let me fall Watch closely now Are you watching me now? I'm the master magician Who'll help you escape From the lies you've been told When they're breaking your back Bring the last straw to me I turn straw into gold I break chains made of boredom That others have lived with for years I leave good news on doorsteps And laughs where there used to be tears I'm gonna need you later When you're not around But I can take it I won't look down Watch closely now Are you watching me now? Watch me now Are you watching me now? Are you watching me now? And by the time Barbra gets to these words of ill-fated love- "I'm gonna need you later When you're not around" .....I can no longer contain that lump in my throat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojoworking Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Originally posted by redrobbo Ah, Deavon, lighting your Zippo to a power ballad about ill-fated love. There is one song (well, it's two actually) with great lyrics, a strong melody and just aching with raw emotion that fits the bill. Cast your mind back to 1976, and that final scene in the remake of A Star Is Born (Theme tune: Evergreen), following the death of Kris Kristofferson. Barbra Streisand is alone on the stage, and as the audience in the film actually do light up their Zippos, she quietly begins singing that memorable torch song - With One More Look at You. Streisand sings with a mixture of pathos and anger, and effortlessly blends the song into a reprise of Watch Closely Now. Get your hankie out...... .....I can no longer contain that lump in my throat. So you're a Barbra Steisand fan Robbo? Now, there's a surprise, who would have guessed etc etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrobbo Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Originally posted by mojoworking So you're a Barbra Steisand fan Robbo? Now, there's a surprise, who would have guessed etc etc. Yep, I'm a Welsh mountain walking, Stella quaffing, fun loving, amateur limerick composer, who {clears throat} just happens to adore that Steisland voice! Even I'm surprised! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristian Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 I heard Scarlett's 'Independant Love Song' for the first time in ages this week, and it made pleasant listening (but only once!) K x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rad Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Aww I loved Independent Love Song They did a few other good tunes as well. One of Scarlet (the one with dark hair) now works as some kind of social worker or therapist or something along the people care lines, I saw her being interviewed on a documentary a few months ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deavon Posted April 2, 2006 Author Share Posted April 2, 2006 Power Ballards... jsut you don't Love Them!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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