Throughout history, some singers and bands have been known for making songs about love. Some of these hits have withstood the test of time and are still widely listened to today. In honor of Valentine’s Day, here are some of the greatest romantic, powerful rock ballads from each decade that you can listen to.

Some great Valentine’s Day rock ballads from the 1960s are as follows:

“Yesterday” – The Beatles

“These Eyes” – The Guess Who

“Brown Eyed Girl” – Van Morrison

“Can’t Help Falling in Love” – Elvis Presley

The 1970s picked up steam with some powerful rock ballads that surprised and entertained music listeners for decades to come. Here are a few of them:

“Say That You Love Me” – Fleetwood Mac

“Let It Be” – The Beatles

“Beth” – KISS

“Lady” – Styx

“Baby I Love Your Way” – Peter Frampton

The 80s gave us lots of hair metal bands that made intense rock music but also showed us a softer side. Here are a few 80s hits to enjoy:

“Every Rose Has Its Thorn” – Poison

“Faithfully” – Journey

“Heaven” – Warrant

“I Want to Know What Love Is” – Foreigner

Finally, the 90s saw a mix of hair metal bands, while new wave artists poured out their souls into rock ballads for everyone to enjoy.

“November Rain” – Guns N’ Roses

“To Be with You” – Mr. Big

“I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” – Aerosmith

“Always” – Bon Jovi

“I’d do Anything for Love” – Meat Loaf