Would you like a syrupy song with that? The 1970s were an era when the syrupy romantic ballad dominated the airwaves. Artists, eager for chart success, devoted fans, and lasting cultural relevance, ...

Let’s be honest: Love songs always hit right in the feels. A ballad can transform from a regular song into the soundtrack of your relationship—whether you’re celebrating your 25th anniversary or just ...

The Summer of Love went up in smoke with Altamont, but where did peace and love go in the aftermath? As the 1960s faded into a new decade, the world began to come down from years of war and social ...

“Power ballad.” The phrase sounds like an oxymoron. Rather, it’s shorthand for the type of song that has, over time, deftly avoided definition. To wit, an anthology titled “The Very Best of Power ...

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All songs are love songs. That is if you believe Charles Darwin’s claim that music, like birdsong, developed as a vehicle for sexual selection (indeed, a good voice and a sexy Les Paul go far). But ...