From the smooth gold of Laurel Canyon to the polished perfection of AOR, here are the 21 definitive soft rock masterpieces ...

Joni Mitchell’s 'Court and Spark' topped a new ranking of the greatest soft rock albums of all time, beating classics by Fleetwood Mac, the Eagles and Carole King.

An iconic 1982 chart-topper has been ranked as the greatest soft rock song of all time. It had to beat out dozens of massive hits from talented artists to claim the top spot. Toto's 'Africa' is so ...

In 2024, Ultimate Classic Rock ranked the top 40 soft rock songs in history, compiling an era-spanning list of the greatest ...

It’s a tradition as old as pop music itself: A band discovers how much money can be made by crossing over to the pop market and starts crafting softer music accordingly. It has happened to the best of ...

The soft rock classic is widely considered the last glam metal song to hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Little River Band was one of the most popular Australian rock bands of their time, and one of their most popular songs has to be the 1979 soft rock gem, “Cool Change”. Released as a single from First ...

The late 1970s were a great time for smooth, sensual soft rock jams. In fact, a lot of soft rock songs from 1978, specifically, remain favorites of fans of the era. Let’s take a look at a few soft ...

Carole King's 'It's Too Late' has endured for years after its release as a breakup anthem.