A Countdown of the Top Ten Power Ballads of All Time

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By Annie Zaleski in Fiesta!

Thu., Sep. 11 2008 @ 3:00PM

In this week's paper, Shae Moseley traces the history of the power ballad, in honor of this Saturday's Journey/Heart/Cheap Trick triple bill at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater.

But what article would be complete without some visual/sonic examples of the power ballads? Here's our top ten list of the best power ballads of all time. Did we miss any? Do any of these ring false? Chime in.

10. Motley Crue, "Home Sweet Home"

9. Def Leppard, "Love Bites"

8. Bon Jovi, "I'll Be There for You"
Only non-embeddable video! Watch it here. Holy keychange, Batman!

7. Foreigner, "I Want to Know What Love Is"

6. Cheap Trick, "The Flame"

5. Journey, "Open Arms"
Journey -- Open Arms

4. REO Speedwagon, "Can't Fight This Feeling"

3. Aerosmith, "Angel"

2. Heart, "Alone"

1. Prince, "Purple Rain"

Tags: cheap trick, heart, journey, saturday september 13, top ten power ballads, verizon wireless amphitheater

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Fred says:

I don't think a list like this should even be attempted without KISS: BETH. Also, personally I would need STYX in there somewhere with BABE or LADY

Posted On: Thursday, Sep. 11 2008 @ 3:54PM

Christian says:

"Alone" is basically unbeatable. I challenge any band in town to attempt the Wilson Sisters for next year's Under Cover Weekend.

Posted On: Thursday, Sep. 11 2008 @ 4:26PM

W. Smith says:

Um... what about Firehouse Love of a Lifetime. My first ever compact disc (I am so f-ing proud of that), with that knockout girl with the huge natties on the front blowing out the match.

Posted On: Thursday, Sep. 11 2008 @ 5:15PM

Keegan Hamilton says:

I looked out this morning and the sun was gone
turned on some music to start my day
I lost myself in a familiar song
I closed my eyes and I slipped away
It's more than a feeling, when I hear that old song they used to play
MORE THAN A FEELING
Duh duh da duh duh

Posted On: Thursday, Sep. 11 2008 @ 8:50PM

Matt Harnish says:

Awesome! Now do the Top Ten White Power Ballads...

Posted On: Thursday, Sep. 11 2008 @ 9:26PM

Barry Kelley says:

"Sister Christian" by Night Ranger is the ultimate power ballad. I despise it and yet sorta like it. "Motorin'!!"

Posted On: Friday, Sep. 12 2008 @ 10:01AM

thejenjenjen says:

lovin' the heart. "alone" is a favorite song for me to sing at karaoke. ;)

Posted On: Monday, Sep. 15 2008 @ 3:59AM