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Romantic/emotional rock songs from the 80s? 90?

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  1. FemCasanova

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    I was at this pub the other day, where they kept playing these old rock songs, a few very romantic ones, like Purple Rain. And it got me so in the mood (not that kind of mood, lol) so now I really want to find some more of them. The Purple Rain song was the only one I could remember the day after, does anyone have any tips from more romantic/emotional songs within or around the rock genre, from approx. that time?

    I like most types of rock, but not hard-rock or metal. Too noisy and stressful. Bands like Slither give me a headache! Metallica is rarely a win as well, too much instrumental, too little vocal. I`ve heard some punk/grunge, but less of it, and even less again that I liked. I really prefer the vocals in a song, and pay less attention to the instrument, though I love a good beat. The beat and the vocals, that`s what has the most impact on me.

    I am a Bon Jovi fan, but I need something else, cause I`ve heard his songs a million times, unless you know of any obsqure rare ones. I also like Bruce Springsteen, but he usually has so low vocals, and high/noisy music in the background.

    Any suggestions for songs/bands?

    :icon_wink Thanks in advance, guys!


    Obs. they don`t have to be LGBT themed or anything, lol, just generally romantic/emotional/about love or life
     
    #1 FemCasanova, Feb 14, 2013
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    Ray Lamontagne - Please

    Coldplay- Clocks

    Roxette - It Must Have Been Love
     
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  3. SupremeEmperor

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    Vince Vance-"Bomb Iran" it brings out some emotions (probably not the ones you're looking for and it's technically from 79 but still, great song).
     
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    Red Hot Chili Peppers - too many songs to name
     
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    If you want beautiful, haunting music, You can't go wrong with anything from Cat Stevens (70's) - yes, I'm an "older" gentleman with a good memory...
     
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    Walk Away, First and Last and Always, Black Planet, Marian by Sisters of Mercy...you know what, just listen to the whole First and Last and Always album, it's really good, lots of great dark emotional 80s rock. :grin:
     
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    Bands/artists like Journey, REO Speedwagon, Styx, Bryan Adams, and Chicago (70s and 80s) come to mind. The Eagles, too, but they're 70s.
     
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    Guns & Roses' "November Rain" comes to mind. Also Journey's power ballad stuff, like "Faithfully."

    Classic rock is the best! Don't stray too far into the 90's though; that's when rock generally took a nosedive XD.
     
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    Amanda by Boston. Brad Delp's vocals send shivers down my spine. Just wondeferful and too bad he kicked the bucket.
    Wonderful Tonight by Eric Clapton is always a classic.
     
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    Now this is my area of expertise! :grin:

    You Keep Me Hangin' On - Kim Wilde

    Give Into Me - Michael Jackson

    Chemistry - Mondo Rock

    Shout - Tears For Fears

    Laid So Low (Tears Roll Down) - Tears For Fears

    Dont Stand So Close To Me - The Police

    Love Is A Battlefield - Pat Benatar

    Tainted Love - Soft Cell

    Owner of a Lonely Heart - Yes
     
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    The power of love by Frankie Goes To Hollywood.
     
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    Love Bites Def Leppard
    Need You Tonight INXS
    Hello Lionel Richie
    Careless Whisper George Michael
    I Just Called to Say I Love You Stevie Wonder
    Hold Me Now Thompson Twins
    Total Eclipse of the Heart Bonnie Tyler
    Right Here Waiting Richard Marx
    I Would do Anything for Love Meatloaf
    Can you Feel the Love Tonight? Elton John
     
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    Nice!

    Thanks a bunch, now I`ve got some fresh stuff to listen to :grin:

    (If someone has more, please do add, I never get too much of the good stuff!)
     
    #15 FemCasanova, Feb 18, 2013
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    The group Air Supply had a bunch of romantic stuff like the song Lost in Love. The Captain and Tanelle had the song Love Will Keep Us Together, and Muscratt Love. Also The Carpenters had a lot of romantic stuff in the 70's. Check them out! June
     
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    Hanging by a moment- lifehouse
    Are you gonna be my girl- jett
    Roxanne- police
    In your eyes- police
    Bent- matchbox 20
    Everlong- foo fighters
    Blurry- puddle of mud
    Pretty much all goo goo dolls
    This is just off the top of my head so many more...
     
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