Those supergroups of the past
It seems that the music industry don’t make such music anymore. What music? My kinda…back then. Those AOR (Adult Oriented Radio) ballads. I am referring to those supergroups of the past. To name them, Chicago, Toto, Journey and Foreigner.
Listening to Foreigner is like going through a crash course in 70s rock. They are the ones with those sweeping, anthemic ballads of adult-orientated rock. Their slow songs are spectacular and commercial. Singer Lou Gramm is the distinctive voice that has anchored so many of their hits. From the melodrama of ballads such as Waiting For A Girl Like You, or the 1985 monster hit, I Want To Know What Love Is, to the out-and-out rock of Jukebox Hero and Urgent. Gramm’s voice is tirelessly elastic, leaping into falsettos and beyond with much ease.
Chicago is one supergroup that contains so much more than Peter Cetera and their squishy ballads. While their love songs will always elicit the most applause by virtue of their mainstream appeal, the heart of Chicago lies in its breezy blend of a black-influenced rhythm section, filled with jazzy horns and conventional rock. I always remember Chicago as the band with the continuous stream of saccharine love tunes. Many could probably recall all their tunes, Hard Habit To Break (1984), Make Me Smile (1970), If You Leave Me Now (1976), Look Away (1988), Hard To Say I’m Sorry (1982), You’re The Inspiration (1985) and Baby, What A Big Surprise (1977). Fantastic, look at the years gone by, it’s almost like an unfolding of musical legacy.
Another favourite group of mine known for their adult-oriented radio (AOR) tunes is Toto. Everyone then was likely to be hooked up to the drum beats of Africa. People could gather around on the strength of the mellow Rosanna as well. Their other better numbers include Pamela, Hold The Line or the ever-pleasing I Won’t Hold You Back.
I reckon Open Arms is one track which any pub in anywhere in the world is likely to play this song over and over. If so, one would get to the experience the music of Journey. Singer Steve Perry can clobber power ballads with complete ease. Man, this guy can sure sing. I simply love Faithfully, Don’t Stop Believin, Only The Young, Open Arms and Who’s Crying Now. Those were perfect cheese-pop rock hymn. This is one supergroup that dish out polished sounds, fronted by Steve Perry’s superb and distinctive vocals.
Ha… I’ve got them. This are the four supergroups that were staple radio presence from the 70s right through to the 90s. I love my mushy ballads.
Listening to Foreigner is like going through a crash course in 70s rock. They are the ones with those sweeping, anthemic ballads of adult-orientated rock. Their slow songs are spectacular and commercial. Singer Lou Gramm is the distinctive voice that has anchored so many of their hits. From the melodrama of ballads such as Waiting For A Girl Like You, or the 1985 monster hit, I Want To Know What Love Is, to the out-and-out rock of Jukebox Hero and Urgent. Gramm’s voice is tirelessly elastic, leaping into falsettos and beyond with much ease.
Chicago is one supergroup that contains so much more than Peter Cetera and their squishy ballads. While their love songs will always elicit the most applause by virtue of their mainstream appeal, the heart of Chicago lies in its breezy blend of a black-influenced rhythm section, filled with jazzy horns and conventional rock. I always remember Chicago as the band with the continuous stream of saccharine love tunes. Many could probably recall all their tunes, Hard Habit To Break (1984), Make Me Smile (1970), If You Leave Me Now (1976), Look Away (1988), Hard To Say I’m Sorry (1982), You’re The Inspiration (1985) and Baby, What A Big Surprise (1977). Fantastic, look at the years gone by, it’s almost like an unfolding of musical legacy.
Another favourite group of mine known for their adult-oriented radio (AOR) tunes is Toto. Everyone then was likely to be hooked up to the drum beats of Africa. People could gather around on the strength of the mellow Rosanna as well. Their other better numbers include Pamela, Hold The Line or the ever-pleasing I Won’t Hold You Back.
I reckon Open Arms is one track which any pub in anywhere in the world is likely to play this song over and over. If so, one would get to the experience the music of Journey. Singer Steve Perry can clobber power ballads with complete ease. Man, this guy can sure sing. I simply love Faithfully, Don’t Stop Believin, Only The Young, Open Arms and Who’s Crying Now. Those were perfect cheese-pop rock hymn. This is one supergroup that dish out polished sounds, fronted by Steve Perry’s superb and distinctive vocals.
Ha… I’ve got them. This are the four supergroups that were staple radio presence from the 70s right through to the 90s. I love my mushy ballads.
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