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Originally posted by RycheMan RycheMan wrote:

"Winds of Change" is a Scorpions classic, also "Still loving you"
You're really out to prove my point for me, aren't you?
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Originally posted by Teaflax Teaflax wrote:

Please. The Carpet Crawlers.

And why doesn't it surprise me that a DT fan lists thing like The Winds of Change? It just goes to show that you do have to have tolerance for that kind of stuff to take particularly much of DT.
 
"Winds of Change" is a Scorpions classic, also "Still loving you"
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Please. The Carpet Crawlers.

And why doesn't it surprise me that a DT fan lists thing like The Winds of Change? It just goes to show that you do have to have tolerance for that kind of stuff to take particularly much of DT.
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Originally posted by tdreamer tdreamer wrote:

The Carpet Crawl original version is one of the most emotionallt beautiful songs of all time.
 
Aw gawd how culd i forget The carpet crawlers? no doubt the best ballad from Genesis also Lamia from the same album is incredibly good ballad. Smile


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It's impossible to remember them all, but here are a few of my favorites:



Wigwam - Lost Without A Trace
Neil Young - Will To Love
The Beatles - Because (not sure is this a ballad per se, but who cares)
Tom Waits - Town With No Cheer
The Beach Boys - God Only Knows (it may be cheesy, but I like it Embarrassed)
Nick Drake - Fruit Tree
Jim Pembroke - Just My Situation
Peter Gabriel & Kate Bush - Don't Give Up
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"Love Me Tender" - Elvis Presley
"Baby, I Love Your Way" - Peter Frampton
"The Wonder of You" - Elvis Presley
"(Are You) Lonesome Tonight" - Elvis Presley
"Thousand Island Parks" - The Mahavishnu Orchestra
"A Lotus on Irish Streams" - The Mahavishnu Orchestra
"Don't Think Twice, It's Alright" - Bob Dylan
"Lady 95'" - Styx
"Teenager In Love" - Dion & the Belmonts
"The Only Living Boy In New York" - Simon & Garfunkel
"Heroes" - David Bowie (Yes, it's a ballad....)
"Bridge Over Troubled Water" - Simon & Garfunkel
"Try A Little Tenderness" - Otis Redding
"Sittin' On the Dock of the Bay" - Otis Redding
"This Magic Moment" - The Drifters
"18 and Life" - Skid Row
"Thank You" - Led Zeppelin
 
And so many more that I don't feel like mentioning...
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Let me lay down a few of mine...



Styx - Suite Madame Blue (I THINK it counts.....any way you slice it...it's pretty ultimate)
Rage - Fading Hours
Labyrinth - Falling Rain
Zero Hour - Reflections
Dark Moor - The Sound of the Blade
Opeth - To Bid You Farewell
King Crimson - The Night Watch
Spock's Beard - Ghosts of Autumn
Threshold - Falling Away
W.A.S.P. - Hold On To My Heart
Camel - Spirit of the Water (short, but oh so sweet!)
black star, white light

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The Carpet Crawl original version is one of the most emotionallt beautiful songs of all time.
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Scorpion - You And I, Wind Of Change, you know, many others
Bon Jovi - Bed of Roses, Always (absolutely)

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Originally posted by eddietrooper eddietrooper wrote:

If a ballad is a slow song then my choice is Life On Mars (David Bowie).
Incredible song!Thumbs Up
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The Rain Song by Led Zeppelin
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Rock ballads = teh suXX0r
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Points: 2450 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 08 2006 at 20:43
^ well then its classic rock ballad... what bout that?

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Originally posted by BaldFriede BaldFriede wrote:

Originally posted by Soul Dreamer Soul Dreamer wrote:

What is a "ballad"? Anyone here who can give a definition (except for the epic/medieval connotation)?
If a slow, lingering rock song with a strong melodic component is meant then I nominate (just some that come to mind):
 
Metallica - Fade To Black
Banco Del Mutuo Soccorso - 750000 Anni Fa...l'Amore?
<>Nightwish - Swanheart

balˇlad   Audio pronunciation of "ballad" ( P )  Pronunciation Key  (bld)
n.
    1. A narrative poem, often of folk origin and intended to be sung, consisting of simple stanzas and usually having a refrain.
    2. The music for such a poem.
  2. A popular song especially of a romantic or sentimental nature.
I think definition two is what was meant in the question. If you want a lesson on the history of the ballad, ask Jean, who has a bachelor degree in history and specialized in ancient and mediaeval. Expect a thesis of about twenty pages, because once she gets started on any historical subject, nothing can stop her LOL.

 
If you take that definition, doesn't it also include Celine Dion and the likes? I think what is meant in this thread also includes the (implicit) assumption that the artist/band is not generally performing these kind of songs, but it's like an extension of their "normal" output.


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Originally posted by Soul Dreamer Soul Dreamer wrote:

What is a "ballad"? Anyone here who can give a definition (except for the epic/medieval connotation)?
If a slow, lingering rock song with a strong melodic component is meant then I nominate (just some that come to mind):
 
Metallica - Fade To Black
Banco Del Mutuo Soccorso - 750000 Anni Fa...l'Amore?
<>Nightwish - Swanheart

balˇlad   Audio pronunciation of "ballad" ( P )  Pronunciation Key  (bld)
n.
    1. A narrative poem, often of folk origin and intended to be sung, consisting of simple stanzas and usually having a refrain.
    2. The music for such a poem.
  2. A popular song especially of a romantic or sentimental nature.
I think definition two is what was meant in the question. If you want a lesson on the history of the ballad, ask Jean, who has a bachelor degree in history and specialized in ancient and mediaeval. Expect a thesis of about twenty pages, because once she gets started on any historical subject, nothing can stop her LOL.


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Points: 7969 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 07 2006 at 20:50
Originally posted by Tuzvihar Tuzvihar wrote:

Omega - Gyöngyhajú lány     
or URIAH HEEP "July Morning", I can't decide.
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Points: 997 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 07 2006 at 20:32
What is a "ballad"? Anyone here who can give a definition (except for the epic/medieval connotation)?
If a slow, lingering rock song with a strong melodic component is meant then I nominate (just some that come to mind):
 
Metallica - Fade To Black
Banco Del Mutuo Soccorso - 750000 Anni Fa...l'Amore?
Nightwish - Swanheart
 
 
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Points: 2450 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 07 2006 at 02:31
almost all older Bon Jovi songs

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Points: 10266 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 06 2006 at 19:27
"Been Alone So Long" by Peter Hammill from his album "Nadir's Big Chance".
Since someone was talking about the origin of "ballads": They were originally tunes to be danced to (which is why they were called "ballads", from the Italian "ballare - to dance")!


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Points: 3491 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 06 2006 at 18:27
I talk to the wind & Refugees, are the 2 best ballads of all time. Thumbs Up
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