Soft Rock

Soft rock is a genre characterized by its mellow, laid-back sound, often featuring acoustic instrumentation, lush vocal harmonies, and a focus on melody. Emerging in the 1970s, soft rock evolved from folk, country, and classic rock influences, with artists incorporating elements of jazz, soul, and R&B. The genre reached its peak popularity during the late 1970s to early 1980s, with its polished production and catchy hooks captivating a wide audience. Soft rock played a significant role in shaping adult contemporary music and influencing later genres like yacht rock and easy listening. Distinguished by its emphasis on vocal-driven songcraft, soft rock sets itself apart from its harder-edged rock counterparts, while its blend of folk and pop sensibilities also differentiates it from more experimental or avant-garde styles.

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Alex Sampson
Allem Iversom
Amy Maria
Arctic Wave
Ashley Stacey
B.J. Thomas
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Bette Midler
Blas Cantó
Bob Sam
Bossa Nova Covers
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Brooks Hoffman
Caleb Russell
Cameron James
Chandan Yadav
Charles Daisey & Friends
Chill Covers
Chris Medina
Chris Vana
Christina Rotondo
Colton Avery
CrossTheHeart
D.E.P.
Dani Tapia
Dani Vidi
Daniel O'Donnell
Eliad Cohen
Eric Clapton
Erik Moreau
Freddie Elmberg
Freya Ridings
Gareth Dunlop
Gökhan Türkmen
Hannah Grae
Idun Nicoline
Indiblu
Jay Mason
Jaywill
Joe Hermes
John Michael Howell
Joseph Vincent
Kaczi
Kagamine Len
Katha Rosa
Kevian Kraemer
Kyle Hume
Little Feat
Lobo
Lou Gramm
Lou Mclean
Loving Embers
Lucilla
Luis Fercán
Luke Evans
Marillion
Mark Evan
Marker Starling
Michael Cates
Michael Hausted
Miki Martz
Miles Carter
MoJaNad
Modern Culture
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Ned Doheny
Nicole Tymcio
Nora Jabri
Outliers
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Roger Swift
Sandra K
Sara Diana
Sarah Black
Shadmehr Aghili
Shumilin
Sierra
Susie Ledge
Taylor Gardens
Tide Lane
Tom Twers
Valentin
Yalın
Yovie Widianto
Yuri Carvalho
Última Llave
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Евгений Коновалов
Никита Киоссе
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Alejandro Sanz
Elton John
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Jack Johnson
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Adam Levine
George Michael
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Eric Clapton
Eros Ramazzotti
Stephen Sanchez
Chicago
Sting
America
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Foreigner
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The Outfield
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Counting Crows
Simply Red
Jim Croce
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Tom Petty
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Men At Work
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Lionel Richie
Gibbs
Bonnie Tyler
Bread
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Olivia Newton-John
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José Luis Perales
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Westlife
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Morgan Seatree
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Heart
Kool & The Gang
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John Lennon
Michael Learns To Rock
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James Taylor
Steely Dan
Genesis
Paul Simon
Ricchi E Poveri
Jaymes Young
Christopher Cross
Simple Minds
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Dudy Oris
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