Posted in: Guitar by realityspeaks on June 4th, 2011 | 34 Comments
Magical memories are associated with music. This space shares the best acoustic rock ballads of the 80s and 90s.
1. Saigon Kick: Love is On the Way
This acoustic ballad is from Saigon Kick’s album “The Lizard”. Lyrics and vocal harmonies are sheer bliss. Shrill high pitched chorus on this song creates an ethereal ambience. Jason Bieler captures your heart with a beautifully composed acoustic guitar solo. Matt Kramer on vocals is in a league of his own.
2. White Lion: When the Children Cry
This song is featured in several slow rock compilations of the eighties and nineties. The song is reflective and lyrically brilliant. Mike Tramp and Vito Bratta formed White Lion in 1983 in New York. “When the Children Cry” is a hit single from the album “Pride”. This song is worshipped by hair metal aficionados.
3. Eric Clapton: Tears in Heaven
Eric Clapton and Will Jennings wrote the lyrics of this song. The strong lyrics throw light on the pain and trauma Eric Clapton felt at the loss of his 4 year old son Conor. The song brings a tear to your eye every time you listen to it. Finger-plucked acoustic guitar and Eric Clapton’s voice breathe new life and meaning.
4. Extreme: More than words
The song begins with Nuno Bettencourt’s melodic acoustic intro. Gary Cherone comes in with his soft vocals, and from there on you just get drawn into the song. Excellent vocal harmony, lyrics and finger-plucking make this song a favorite among many. This song by Extreme is found in numerous love song compilations. “More than words’ is from the enormously successful album Pornograffitti.
5. Mr. Big: To Be with You
An acoustic song with a sing-along chorus, “To Be with You” is a smash-hit from the album “Lean Into It”. The band achieved tremendous success with the song which reached the number one spot in 15 countries. Whenever I hear this song, I’m instantaneously drawn into humming the chorus. A beautiful tune with child-like charm, this song remains embedded in your system.
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Rosettaartist1 June 4th, 2011 at 8:35 am
Interesting.
Melanie T June 4th, 2011 at 10:29 am
My favorite song out of the list is More than Words. Love the lyrics.
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skylite June 5th, 2011 at 9:48 am
Interesting
Alyssa M. June 5th, 2011 at 10:12 am
I love eric clapton!
Pearl Wilson June 5th, 2011 at 10:53 am
a nice collection of well-loved acoustic rock ballads.
starrleena magic June 5th, 2011 at 11:25 am
Some excellent music.
Sebastian Onciu June 5th, 2011 at 12:07 pm
There were some great ballads in the eighties,indeed!
SharifaMcFarlane June 6th, 2011 at 12:23 pm
Tears in Heaven is the one I rate as best.
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Apostle of Flamboyancy June 10th, 2011 at 3:26 pm
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naDiNawasA June 10th, 2011 at 9:12 pm
Aaaah add Honestly (acoustic version) by Harem Scarem!
oh well, that’s your top five, what am I saying?? Nice one 
isloooboy June 11th, 2011 at 2:29 am
You bring very good collection in front of us nice researched work
alxymy June 14th, 2011 at 9:48 am
I actually agree with alot of your songs but it reminds that im old LOL
Cassle Tang June 17th, 2011 at 11:41 am
White lion and Eric Clapton’s musics are very good ones, I think. Acoustic rock ballads are very hard to resist. It’s not all about the tune, but also deep meanings and incredible words which planted throughout the whole lyric.
Prophetic Blogger June 21st, 2011 at 3:14 pm
Interesting selction, wouldn’t be my choices but can understand why they have been picked out.
kimberlyds June 24th, 2011 at 1:18 pm
Love ‘More than Words’
Eunice Tan July 4th, 2011 at 9:39 pm
Tears in Heaven is fantastic tones of acoustic.
darkangel1 July 10th, 2011 at 3:11 pm
i love the song by eric clapton
PartizAnka July 18th, 2011 at 1:30 am
All great songs. Good work!
PruandMe July 19th, 2011 at 2:00 pm
More than words – not only the best song on the list, it’s the only song I know, I must be getting old!
LCM Linda July 19th, 2011 at 9:49 pm
Wonderful selection. I like Tears in Heaven the most.
James Henry Abrina July 20th, 2011 at 1:06 am
I only know number 3 and 4.
Wherner5 July 25th, 2011 at 3:41 am
80s and 90s music is great keep up the good work
beingwell July 26th, 2011 at 10:23 pm
Now I miss hearing Mr. Big’s music. Thanks for sharing.
StudentWriter August 12th, 2011 at 5:07 pm
nice post
Kristie Claar August 18th, 2011 at 10:49 am
great share, loved it
Valerie Hamer August 22nd, 2011 at 6:10 am
Tears in heaven, just wonderful. It’s a shame that such a beuatiful song was based on a trauma but he shares his feelings so well it must have helped a little.
Socorro Lawas October 3rd, 2011 at 9:40 pm
I’m familiar with the tunes.
CHIPMUNK November 12th, 2011 at 3:41 am
well shared
bolive November 19th, 2011 at 9:44 am
wonderful
misterdd January 10th, 2012 at 10:57 am
very good
juliachild January 11th, 2012 at 1:19 pm
good share.