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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A Good Year
Abe Parker
Amy Lauren
Angelo Famao
Asmeena Muskan
BOKI
Barry Manilow
Benjamin Smith
Brenda
CORY M. COONS
Cale
Camilo Branca
Chad Cooper
Cheap Trick
Chris de Sarandy
Christopher Cross
Cordoba78
Dani Tapia
Derik Fein
Dimas M
Dionne Warwick
Donavon Frankenreiter
Eauclaire
Ed Sheeran
Eli
Eliad Cohen
Ezra
Fabio Nava
Fine Young Cannibals
Forest Blakk
Freya Ridings
Hayes Warner
Idun Nicoline
Insecure Men
Irenita
Jack Johnson
Jack Kelly
Jason Werkman
Jaywill
Jesse Harris
Jillette Johnson
John Lennon
John Michael Howell
Jont
Joseph Vincent
Juliana Hale
Katie Belle
Kenzie Cait
Kim Wilde
Kodi Williams
Little Feat
Luca Armone
Lucky Choice
Mackenzy Mackay
Mannymore
Mark Ambor
Mark Daly
Megan Knight
Mia Wilson
Michael Sanzone
Morgan Seatree
Nelly Furtado
Noelle Johnson
Ny Oh
Odhran Murphy
Paul McCartney
Phoebe Willo
Phuwin
Plamina
Ro
Robbie Mortimer
Roger Swift
Rosell
Ry Rivers
Sandra K
Sara Bareilles
Sidney Bird
Simon Safhalter
Simply Red
Stephen Sanchez
Sting
Sunil Bhati
Susie Ledge
Suzi Quatro
TOMOO
The Broken View
The Cranberries
Thompson Twins
Tina Turner
Tom Twers
Tyler Brown Williams
URO
Victoria Nadine
Wings
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h. pruz
lesfleures
Женя Трофимов
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Ed Sheeran
Maroon 5
Noah Kahan
Harry Styles
Fleetwood Mac
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Elton John
Phil Collins
Myles Smith
Billy Joel
Bee Gees
Nelly Furtado
Bryan Adams
Eagles
Dire Straits
TOTO
The Goo Goo Dolls
The Cranberries
Daryl Hall & John Oates
Journey
wave to earth
George Michael
Jack Johnson
Adam Levine
Electric Light Orchestra
Cyndi Lauper
Gibbs
Roxette
Billy Idol
Simon & Garfunkel
Tears For Fears
Rod Stewart
Suki Waterhouse
Annie Lennox
Yusuf / Cat Stevens
Maki
Stephen Sanchez
Kenny Rogers
Chicago
America
George Harrison
Sting
Alanis Morissette
Foreigner
The Outfield
Tom Petty
Men At Work
John Denver
Sasha Alex Sloan
Wham!
Jim Croce
The Mamas & The Papas
The Doobie Brothers
Simply Red
Eurythmics
Bob Seger
Bernadya
Paul McCartney
Van Morrison
Bonnie Tyler
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Survivor
Air Supply
José Luis Perales
Morgan Seatree
Westlife
Lionel Richie
Neil Diamond
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Supertramp
Tina Turner
Jimmy Buffett
John Lennon
James Taylor
Steely Dan
Paul Simon
Heart
Kool & The Gang
Genesis
Starship
Simple Minds
Yovie Widianto
Dudy Oris
Jaymes Young
Kansas
Christopher Cross
Olivia Newton-John
Kenny Loggins
Ricchi E Poveri
Diana Ross
John Mellencamp
Mark Ambor
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Boston
Richard Marx
Natalie Cole
Buffalo Springfield
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