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17 of the greatest rock power ballads

Bringing the power

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There is something about a great rock power ballad. The songs hit the right chords, and the lyrics are simply splendid. Here are 17 of the all-time greatest…

"Purple Reign," Prince

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(Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

"I Want to Know What Love Is," Foreigner

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‘We Don’t Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)’ - Tina Turner

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"More Than Words," Extreme

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"Is This Love," Whitesnake

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"Every Rose Has Its Thorn," Poison

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(Photo by Vince Bucci/Getty Images)

"November Rain," Guns N’ Roses

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"Home Sweet Home," Motley Crue

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(AP Photo/Grand Rapids Press, Joel Bissell)

"I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing," Aerosmith

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(Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

"Total Eclipse of the Heart," Bonnie Tyler

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(Photo by ANDREW MATTHEWS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

"Crazy," Aerosmith

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(Photo by Robb Cohen/Invision/AP)

"Paradise by the Dashboard Light," Meat Loaf

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"Can't Stop Lovin' You," Van Halen

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"Close My Eyes Forever," Lita Ford and Ozzy Osbourne

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"Here I Go Again," Whitesnake

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"Beth," KISS

"Dream On," Aerosmith

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