The Greatest POWER BALLADS of the 80s, RANKED!

The Greatest POWER BALLADS of the 80s
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Step back into the golden age of MTV, power chords, big hair, and even bigger emotions. In this countdown, we’re diving into the Top 20 Power Ballads of the 1980s — the slow-burning anthems that defined a generation. From soaring vocals and stadium-shaking guitars to heartfelt lyrics and unforgettable melodies, these songs captured the full emotional spectrum of the decade.
Whether you grew up with these hits or you’re discovering them for the first time, this list is packed with legendary moments. Journey, Prince, Chicago, Whitesnake, Def Leppard, The Bangles, and more — they all helped shape the sound of 80s rock and pop.

Featuring:
Open Arms – Journey
Total Eclipse of the Heart – Bonnie Tyler
Purple Rain – Prince
Every Rose Has Its Thorn – Poison
Alone – Heart
I Want to Know What Love Is – Foreigner
Home Sweet Home – Mötley Crüe
Love Bites – Def Leppard
Heaven – Bryan Adams
Eternal Flame – The Bangles
Here I Go Again – Whitesnake
You’re the Inspiration – Chicago
Faithfully – Journey
Is This Love – Whitesnake
Still Loving You – Scorpions
Carrie – Europe
The Flame – Cheap Trick
Don’t Know What You’ve Got Till It’s Gone – Cinderella
Keep On Loving You – REO Speedwagon
Everytime You Go Away – Paul Young
Let us know in the comments: Which 80s power ballad hits you the hardest?
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