The No. 1 hit from their blockbuster album of 1981 was inspired by a deeply-personal real-life experience.

The 1980s pulsed with an electric energy that transformed not just music, but the entire cultural landscape of America. This was the decade when MTV revolutionized how we consumed music, when ...

The ballad originated as a poem to be sung. But also as a song you could dance to. You’ll notice the word “ball” inside the word, as in a social dance. I tell you this not for the English lesson, but ...

Powerhouse singer Linda Ronstadt turned 80 on July 15. The multi-platinum artist is best-known for her string of pop hits in ...

'80s Band Legend, 73, Nails Famous Power Ballad at Recent Concert: 'Sings Like an Angel' originally appeared on Parade. Some voices are simply timeless, and Kevin Cronin just proved that beautiful ...

Country music in the 80s was filled with romantic love songs. Whether it was about new love or the joy of love that has lasted decades, plenty of country songs from the 80s are perfect for anyone ...

In March 1986, Madonna released "Live to Tell" from her album True Blue. Madonna's first major ballad, the song is seen as an elevated departure for the pop icon as she shifted away from upbeat, dance ...

Genesis began the '80s in transition and ended the decade on top of the pop world. Whether that was a good or bad thing might come down to your affinity for their older, more progressive approach.