Posted on 01/12/2006 11:42:13 AM PST by pissant
25. Close My Eyes Forever-- Lita Ford
24. When It's Love-- Van Halen
23. It's Been Awhile-- Staind
22. Still Loving You-- Scorpions
21. Silent Lucidity-- Queensryche
20. Love Song-- Tesla
19. Only God Knows Why-- Kid Rock
18. Don't Know What You Got (Till It's Gone)-- Cinderella
17. These Dreams-- Heart
16. How You Remind Me-- Nickelback
15. I Remember You-- Skid Row
14. Keep On Loving You-- REO Speedwagon
13. Again-- Lenny Kravitz
12. Home Sweet Home-- Mötley Crüe
11. Nothing Else Matters-- Metallica
10. Is This Love-- Whitesnake
9. Sister Christian-- Night Ranger
8. Love Bites-- Def Leppard
7. Every Rose Has Its Thorn-- Poison
6. November Rain-- Guns N' Roses
5. I'll Be There For You-- Bon Jovi
4. With Arms Wide Open-- Creed
3. Beth-- Kiss
2. I Don't Want To Miss a Thing-- Aerosmith
1. Open Arms-- Journey
I've been singing in my head since I got home. It won't go away.
I think there's some confusion as to the definition of a power ballad. A power ballad is a slow tempo (sometimes even in 6/8 time) song with driving guitar that is designed to "crossover" to a pop audience. "Open Arms" by Journey is the prototypical one, although "Sister Christian" by Night Ranger is a good example as well. "Layla," as an uptempo rock song, does not qualify, but "Wonderful Tonight" would if the guitar was a little more driving. "Closer to the Heart," while cool, is way out.
Some songs that were omitted:
"High Enough" by Damn Yankees
"All I Want to Do is Make Love to You" by Heart
Anything by Chicago after 1981 or so
Oh, and Winger is definitely "Stuart Music."
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