Ballads are one of the most enthralling music styles. They force us to sing along and weep with overwhelming emotion.
There’s no doubt the 70s and 80s are two iconic music eras where ballads shined brightest. Besides social media being a main source of relevancy, other factors kept classic ballads in memory.
In this piece, I will unpack the longevity of and influence of ballads in pop culture over the last five decades. More specifically, I will discuss the following: