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Sister Christian, greatest rock ballad of all time?

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10 months ago

I know opinions will vary on this one, but really this was the song that caused all rock bands to start recording ballads. KISS did it first with Beth, but it wasn't until 1983's Sister Christian by Night Ranger that every rock band got on the ballad train.

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I actually agree with this.
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It's certainly the greatest rock ballad that has ever served as the background music while a mute Chinese kid set off fireworks and Todd Parker tried to sell baking soda to Rahad Jackson.
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Remains part of the bedtime routine for each of my children.
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Carly Rae Jepsen - Call Me Maybe

Buy Now! http://smarturl.it/CallMeMaybe Music video by Carly Rae Jepsen performing Call Me Maybe. (C) 2011 604 Records Inc. #VEVOCertified on June 8, 2012. http://www.youtube.com/vevocertified
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10 months ago

Love Sister Christian, but the greatest power ballad is:

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Mötley Crüe - Home Sweet Home (Official Vi...

Music video by Motley Crue performing Home Sweet Home. (P) 1991 The copyright in this audiovisual recording is owned by Masters 2000 Inc
http://www.youtube.com/v/DasvuHUgUHg
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Manhattan Green said...
Love Sister Christian, but the greatest power ballad is:

Again, while HSH is awesome, it would never have been recorded without the success of SC.
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LoneWolfSparty said...
I know opinions will vary on this one, but really this was the song that caused all rock bands to start recording ballads. KISS did it first with Beth, but it wasn't until 1983's Sister Christian by Night Ranger that every rock band got on the ballad train.

It was their biggest hit but not their best song. Hell I hate that song.
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Damn near anything by Roy Orbison.

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Boston - Amanda

lyrics -------------------- Babe, tomorrow's so far away There's something I just have to say I don't think I can hide what I'm feelin' inside Another day, knowin' I love you And I, I'm getting too close again I don't want to see it end If I tell you tonight will you turn out the light And walk away knowin' I love you? I'm gonna take you by surprise and make you realize, Amanda I'm gonna tell you right away, I can't wait another day, Amanda I'm gonna say it like a man and make you understand Amanda I love you And I feel like today's the day I'm lookin' for the words to say Do you wanna be free, are you ready for me To feel this way I don't wanna lose you So, it may be too soon, I know The feeling takes so long to grow If I tell you today will you turn me away And let me go? I don't wanna lose you I'm gonna take you by surprise and make you realize, Amanda I'm gonna te ll you right away, I can't wait another day, Amanda I'm gonna say it lik e a man and make you understand Amanda You and I I know that we can't wait And I swear, I swear it's not a lie girl Tomorrow may be too late You, you and I girl We can share a life together It's now or never And tomorow may be too late And, feelin' the way I do I don't wanna wait my whole life through To say I'm in love with you **I own nothing**
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No one can top early Elvis for white boy rock 'n roll ballads.
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10 months ago

And on the radio
You hear November Rain
That solo's awful long
But it's a good refrain
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Snake Plissken said...
It was their biggest hit but not their best song. Hell I hate that song.

I don't hate it, but you're very right, they had a lot of great songs, some never released as singles!
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definitely in top 5
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Bob Sakimano said...
one of the best for sure - maybe even THE best..
I also remember diggin' "Alone Again" by Dokken when I was in 8th grade..

AWESOME SONG!
But I preferred the non-ballad "Into The Fire"!

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Guns N' Roses Ft. Sir Elton John Playing N...

Guns N' Roses And Sir Elton John Playing November Rain.
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@arfabe16, in order: AWESOME, TOTAL CRAP, CRAP.
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Also for your consideration...
Steelheart - I'll never let you go
I'll be there for you - Bon Jovi
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Bob Sakimano said...
one of the best for sure - maybe even THE best..
I also remember diggin' "Alone Again" by Dokken when I was in 8th grade..

Also, my favorite Bruce song is "I'm On Fire". Great rock ballad!
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Spartan_MD said...
Also for your consideration...
Steelheart - I'll never let you go
I'll be there for you - Bon Jovi

TWO AWESOME ONES! +1
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turrible.
I must be crazy to be in a loony bin like this.
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LoneWolfSparty said...
@arfabe16, in order: AWESOME, TOTAL CRAP, CRAP.

That's just like... your opinion, man.
I like SC btw, but I like the three that I posted better (although Kurt Cobain looks stoned as all hell in the version of "All Apologies" I posted).
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