This post explores the iconic first disc of the The Very Best of Power Ballads compilation.
Disc 1 is a masterclass in the "build and burst" dynamic of the power ballad, featuring legendary artists from to Whitesnake . Here is the complete rundown of the songs that make this disc an essential listen: Queen – We Are the Champions (3:01) Foreigner – I Want to Know What Love Is (4:53) Phil Collins – In the Air Tonight (5:29) Whitesnake – Is This Love (3:57) Scorpions – Wind of Change (5:11) Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes – Up Where We Belong (3:45) Mr. Mister – Broken Wings (4:23) various_artists_the_very_best_of_power_ballads_cd1
For those looking to add this piece of music history to their physical library, you can find the compilation through retailers like or browse second-hand listings on eBay . This post explores the iconic first disc of
– We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome) (4:16) Cher – If I Could Turn Back Time (3:52) Cutting Crew – (I Just) Died in Your Arms (4:34) REO Speedwagon – Can't Fight This Feeling (4:50) Meat Loaf – I'd Lie for You (And That's the Truth) (5:26) Heart – Alone (3:38) Alice Cooper – Poison (4:28) Marillion – Kayleigh (3:33) Starship – Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now (4:26) Maria McKee – Show Me Heaven (3:49) Why This Disc Works Mister – Broken Wings (4:23) For those looking
The Ultimate Emotional Anthem: A Review of The Very Best of Power Ballads (CD1)
Whether you're a lifelong fan of the genre or a newcomer looking for the perfect "driving with the windows down" soundtrack, CD1 of The Very Best of Power Ballads is a nearly flawless curation of rock’s most vulnerable moments. The Very Best Of Power Ballads - Amazon UK