scott Posted August 15, 2004 Report Posted August 15, 2004 Who, in your opinion, are the best rock ballad writers? And also, what are your favorite rock ballads by them? Here's my list for now. Red Hot Chili Peppers(is there any recent band that tops them ballad style, I didn't think so) by RHCP: I Could Have Lied Breaking The Girl Under The Bridge(that's kind of a ballad) and Cheap Trick: Scent Of A Woman The Flame. I'm perklempt, talk amongst yourselves, today's topic, rock ballads.
Jillianne Posted August 15, 2004 Report Posted August 15, 2004 The beatles were had some pretty good ballads Long and Winding road Yesterday... But Eva Cassidy had the best Ballads
scott Posted August 15, 2004 Author Report Posted August 15, 2004 Yeah, pretty much everything Paul wrote could be considered a ballad. which reminds me Paul McCartney's "Maybe I'm Amazed" (now off topic, but I didn't want to make a new post, or edit my first one) Though my vote for favorite ballad is still going to RHCP's 'I Could Have Lied' It probably uses the word F___ more times than any other rock ballad written, not to mention it's used beautifully and in such a melodic spot. I love the chorus 'I could have lied I'm such a fool my eyes could never never keep their cool told her and I showed her how she struck me but I'm f___ed up now'
Danielj Posted August 15, 2004 Report Posted August 15, 2004 Hmmm, April Wine had a cd "Best Of Ballads". I heard a few songs.....Pretty Good. The Ramones. Poison had a cd "Best Of Ballads And Blues". If you like that kind of music it's good. But overall, I have to agree with Gilliann, I love Beatles ballads. RHCP RULE
_jr_ Posted August 15, 2004 Report Posted August 15, 2004 'I could have lied I'm such a fool my eyes could never never keep their cool told her and I showed her how she struck me but I'm f___ed up now' How romantic. Anthony Keidis obviously has a wonderful economy with the english language.
scott Posted August 15, 2004 Author Report Posted August 15, 2004 You might doubt it, but that's actually a good song JR. I actually like the lyrics, and they're sung in a really I don't know, 'passionate'(I could think of a better adjective) way
_jr_ Posted August 15, 2004 Report Posted August 15, 2004 I'm just messin' with ya Scott. In fact, the only Chili Peppers i do enjoy are their slower ones. Scar Tissue, Californication, Under the Bridge, etc. That other stuff, pfft.
scott Posted August 15, 2004 Author Report Posted August 15, 2004 Some of there fast stuff I can't stand, but most of it's really fun, plus Frusciante gets to show off some serious skills :guitar: :guitar: Come on, admit it, 'Suck My Kiss' is way too catchy to hate.
Danielj Posted August 15, 2004 Report Posted August 15, 2004 Have you ever heard Fire-RHCP? COVER OF JIMI HENDRIX!!! And Frusciante did the solos too! :guitar:
scott Posted August 15, 2004 Author Report Posted August 15, 2004 Yeah I heard it, it's actually one of my favorite covers, and was that Frusciante era RHCP, I coulda sworn that was Slovak ::
Danielj Posted August 15, 2004 Report Posted August 15, 2004 Well, it's on the Abbey Road E.P. album and that was '88.... Not sure. Coulda been either, Slovak was a wicked guitarist too.
miamisammy29 Posted August 16, 2004 Report Posted August 16, 2004 The Stones "Wild Horses" "Angie" "Ruby Tuesday" "You Got the Silver" "Memory Motel" "Heart of Stone" "Play With Fire" "Till the Next Goodbye" "Time Waits For No One" "Blinded by Rainbows" "Worried About You" Now, those are great ballads.
Catherine Posted August 20, 2004 Report Posted August 20, 2004 Ballad Masters? From "Baby What a Big Surprise" to "You're The Inspiration"...I'll go with Chicago. Baby What a Big Surprise Beginnings Colour My World Hard Habit to Break Hard to Say I Sorry I Don?t Wanna Live Without Your Love I?ve Been Searching If She Would Have Been Faithful If You Leave Me Now Look Away Love Me Tomorrow Will You Still Love Me Wishing You Were Here You're The Inspiration
Jimmy1104 Posted August 20, 2004 Report Posted August 20, 2004 I would go with some of the ballad writers from the 70's for easy listening. Some off the top of my head are Harry Chapin, Jackson Brown and Gordon Lightfoot.
Ken Posted August 20, 2004 Report Posted August 20, 2004 Jimmy Buffett would have to have a place on this list, certainly. His box set "Beaches, Bars, Boats and Ballads" contains some of the most descriptive, one-on-one music I have heard... Hope everyone has a REALLY good weekend. Be safe in everything you do. Ken.
DiggsUK Posted August 21, 2004 Report Posted August 21, 2004 I'm a big Tim Buckley fan. He does it all, including some wonderfull ballards. Ry Cooder also. Regards
Elvish Posted August 21, 2004 Report Posted August 21, 2004 The Eagles had some awesome ballads: Desperado I Can't Tell You Why Best of My Love Tequila Sunrise James Taylor had some great ones as well: Something In the Way She Moves Fire & Rain You've Got a Friend Shower the People And, although they've been mentioned, I gotta name some of my favorite Beatles ballads: Julia Let It Be Hey Jude Something While My Guitar Gently Weeps Yesterday and In My Life
XXX Posted August 21, 2004 Report Posted August 21, 2004 Old style Rockabilly ballads are pretty much covered by Chris Isaak. He can't be beat in that dept. Marshall Crenshaw comes in second from there...
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