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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Kanha Ke Ghar
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Alejandro D'angelo
Alex Sampson
Alexandra Ungureanu
Angelo Basham
Austin Carr
Avery Cochrane
Banes World
Benjamin Steer
Bernstein Square
Bette Midler
Billy Dans
Blanch
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Bruce Hornsby
Cale
Caleb Russell
Camylio
Chill Covers
Chris Vana
Christopher Cross
Chuck Lang
Dan Olsen
Dani Fernández
Dani Tapia
Dani Vidi
David DeMaría
Dea Matrona
Downey Chase
Dylan Baksalara
Dylan Burk
Eileen Alister
Eliad Cohen
Erik Moreau
Exile
Fabio Capri
Fabrizio Falasca
Fadi
Forest Blakk
Freya Ridings
Gareth Donkin
Graham Elson
Harry Styles
Herlander
Idun Nicoline
Indiblu
Jack Boyd
Jason Werkman
Jillette Johnson
John B. Stewart
John Michael Howell
Kagamine Len
Kaitlin Aragon
Katha Rosa
Kodi Williams
Kyle Hume
Leire Martinez
Lily Meola
Lou Gramm
Luca Armone
Lucky Choice
Mannymore
Mark Forster
Marker Starling
Marten
Metric
Michael Martin Murphey
Michael Sanzone
Miles Carter
Morgan Seatree
Natalie Johnson
Nicole Tymcio
Nihal Tauro
Odhran Murphy
Olivia Frances
Paul Carrack
Peter Gabriel
Pray Sessions
Prismin
Ringo Starr
Ro
Robbie Mortimer
Roy Orbison
Ryan Harris
Sandra K
Shumilin
Sofia and the Antoinettes
Spencer Hoffman
Stephen Sanchez
Sting
Susie Ledge
Taylor Gardens
The Goo Goo Dolls
Tore Lundblad
Valentin
Yovie Widianto
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Евгений Коновалов
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Ed Sheeran
Maroon 5
Harry Styles
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Creedence Clearwater Revival
Elton John
Alejandro Sanz
Phil Collins
Sayeed Quadri
Nelly Furtado
Billy Joel
Bee Gees
The Cranberries
Eagles
Dire Straits
Bryan Adams
TOTO
Daryl Hall & John Oates
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Journey
The Goo Goo Dolls
George Michael
Jack Johnson
Electric Light Orchestra
Adam Levine
Cher
Simon & Garfunkel
Tears For Fears
Roxette
Billy Idol
Cyndi Lauper
Rod Stewart
Eros Ramazzotti
Annie Lennox
Stephen Sanchez
Suki Waterhouse
Eric Clapton
America
Chicago
Kenny Rogers
Yalın
Foreigner
George Harrison
Sting
Jim Croce
Eurythmics
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Wham!
Men At Work
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Sasha Alex Sloan
John Denver
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The Outfield
Simply Red
Counting Crows
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Van Morrison
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Carpenters
José Luis Perales
Bob Seger
Gibbs
Olivia Newton-John
Air Supply
Lionel Richie
Morgan Seatree
Paul McCartney
Bonnie Tyler
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Yusuf / Cat Stevens
Heart
Steely Dan
Paul Simon
Jimmy Buffett
Michael Learns To Rock
John Lennon
Genesis
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Tina Turner
James Taylor
Kenny Loggins
Christopher Cross
Dudy Oris
Kansas
Starship
Jaymes Young
Yovie Widianto
Simple Minds
Ricchi E Poveri
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Mark Ambor
Gerry Rafferty
Duncan Laurence
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