If you're looking for some unpopular folk ballads from the 1970s without the names Dylan, Mitchell, or Young, then look no further.

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, ...

Nazareth’s “Love Hurts” was a cover of a song in a different genre. A member of Nazareth said his band’s “Love Hurts” was the first rock ballad. That claim makes no sense. One of the most famous ...

Elvis Presley‘s ballads are some of the best in the history of rock ‘n’ roll. One of these songs seems to reference Elvis’ personal life. Despite that juicy gossip, it didn’t receive much attention.

(ThyBlackMan.com) Prince Rogers Nelson’s music was always about more than rhythm and hooks—it was about emotion. He could transform love into an anthem, heartbreak into poetry, and desire into a ...