Ten WORST Rock Ballads Ever! (with clips)
Classic rock balladry is a refined art with some real classics out there, but most are sentimental gushy pap. Here are the very worst! Trigger warning, this video may contain references to Cliff Richard
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@classicalbum
September 6, 2026 at 5:49 pm
So, what is you general opinion of classic rock balladry and are there any real stinkers that I have missed off this list… if you enjoy these curmudgeonly videos, check out my playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJoydect5QtY
@andrewbrazier9664
September 6, 2026 at 5:49 pm
Record companies wanted & pushed for radio friendly tracks from album bands didn't they ? 🎶
@andrewbrazier9664
September 6, 2026 at 5:49 pm
Before I watch this video – I've likely bought 7 out of ten of these 🎶 😂
@SeanBarker-j8f
September 6, 2026 at 5:49 pm
The Record Companies put a lot of pressure on the bands at that time!
@SeanBarker-j8f
September 6, 2026 at 5:49 pm
White Lion wrote a few!
@dennish.7708
September 6, 2026 at 5:49 pm
Oh no! People complaining about companies creating products that sell, and make profits for said companies! What is a ‘rock band’ but a company? If you don’t like some of (for example) the Aerosmith-branded products, then try other Aerosmith-branded products. Buncha baby whiners.
@Davy.J.Y
September 6, 2026 at 5:49 pm
REO Speedwagon wrote great power ballads , i love them. Entertaining video i must say, giving an insight into your musical loves and hates.
@jasonlevinevideo
September 6, 2026 at 5:49 pm
Barry, you are a master wordsmith…and this video is by far one of my favorites. But it was one line in particular that had me ‘rewinding’ to listen to multiple times as I literally could not stop laughing: your line about Joey Tempest in the ‘Carrie’ video, “He’s probably checking that he has the bus fare to get him home as he hears the band’s reputation crumbling around him.” If that’s not YouTube commentary gold, I don’t know what is. Cheers, man. You’re a treasure.
@ChrisTian-rm7zm
September 6, 2026 at 5:49 pm
It's nice to see Stryper finally get some well-deserved recognition.
@ian38018a
September 6, 2026 at 5:49 pm
I have to say, I don't know most of these on your list – but when I saw your title, my first thought was Babe, by Styx.
@mournblade1066
September 6, 2026 at 5:49 pm
Sorry, but "Winds of Change" is NOT a power ballad.
@Jessm999
September 6, 2026 at 5:49 pm
Hi Barry, Always by Bon Jovi would have to be on this list for me, just dreadful, my neighbour used to sing it and you could hear her through the walls, oh dear! My favourite, like Wind of Change also on Crazy World, is Send me an Angel, just beautiful. Thank you.
@mournblade1066
September 6, 2026 at 5:49 pm
6:23 Wait–that's a lady?!?
@erniericardo8140
September 6, 2026 at 5:49 pm
Now the 10 best Rock ballads 👍
@mournblade1066
September 6, 2026 at 5:49 pm
Joke's on you! ALL "power ballads" suck.
@bradkrekelberg8624
September 6, 2026 at 5:49 pm
haha great video. I hate hate hate power ballads!
@charlesachurch7265
September 6, 2026 at 5:49 pm
"Coast to coast" by Trapeze is a fine song. Give it a listen!
@CrazyChester-h6d
September 6, 2026 at 5:49 pm
Mr. Big's "To Be With You" paired a tortured lead vocal with a sunny barbershop chorus. Genius or stupid?
@brianmcgurk1983
September 6, 2026 at 5:49 pm
Changes from.Sabbath
Beth from.Kiss
Athena from the Who
Not like these
@johnmccubbin9688
September 6, 2026 at 5:49 pm
Nothing from Def Leppard?
@burmashave9013
September 6, 2026 at 5:49 pm
Love your vids Barry, but the fact that you end this video with that same old, God awful Aerosmith reference is extremely ironic in this case.