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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Feliz Navidad
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Alejandro Sanz
Alessio
Alex Coles
Ali Pormehr
Amanda Seyfried
Amelia Magdalena
Ankit Gautam
Art Garfunkel jr.
Arthur Diniz
Bette Midler
Bryan Adams
Buster Moe
Cale
Caleb Russell
Chris Lanzon
Conor Byrne
Dan Olsen
Dani Fernández
Dani Vidi
Derik Fein
Ed Sheeran
Eli
Eric Clapton
Faces
Fleetwood Mac
Gibbs
Hannah Grae
Jay Mason
Jem and the Holograms
Jet Jurgensmeyer
Jillette Johnson
Jimmy Fallon
John Andrews
John B. Stewart
John Lennon
John Michael Howell
Jonathan Wr. Jr.
Jordan Susanto
Joseph Vincent
Julz
Kagamine Len
Katha Rosa
Kiko
Kim Walker-Smith
Kim Wilde
Kjell Sønksen
Kyle Hume
Linda Ronstadt
Luca Armone
Lucky Choice
Luke Callahan
Luke Gomm
Lydia Kenny
Mannymore
Marillion
Mark Forster
Meg Carlin
Michael Cappetto
Michael Shynes
Miles Carter
My Life Story
Nana M. Rose
Nguyễn Trung Đức
Nicky Jones
Nihal Tauro
Noelle Johnson
Non Canon
NuNew
Oktay Can Kaleş
Olivia Newton-John
Orleans
Paul Carrack
Peter Daltrey
Phuwin
Raymond Revel
Richard Marx
Ro
Roger Swift
Ryan Harris
Sandra K
Sebastián Vadas
Sergey Zeynalyan
Shai Wood
Sierra
Simply Red
Sofia Loise
Sting
Susie Ledge
Tears For Fears
The Goo Goo Dolls
The Iveys
Tiffany
Tom Twers
Valère
Veda
Warren Zevon
Yel
Yes
hil
Женя Трофимов
Ed Sheeran
Maroon 5
Noah Kahan
Harry Styles
Fleetwood Mac
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Alejandro Sanz
Elton John
Phil Collins
Myles Smith
Bee Gees
Billy Joel
Nelly Furtado
TOTO
Eagles
Bryan Adams
Dire Straits
wave to earth
Journey
The Cranberries
The Goo Goo Dolls
Daryl Hall & John Oates
Electric Light Orchestra
Jack Johnson
George Michael
Adam Levine
Tears For Fears
Cyndi Lauper
Roxette
Billy Idol
Simon & Garfunkel
Suki Waterhouse
Eric Clapton
Stephen Sanchez
Eros Ramazzotti
Maki
Annie Lennox
Rod Stewart
Alanis Morissette
Foreigner
George Harrison
Chicago
Sting
Kenny Rogers
America
Eurythmics
Jim Croce
John Denver
Wham!
Men At Work
The Doobie Brothers
Tom Petty
The Mamas & The Papas
Sasha Alex Sloan
Simply Red
The Outfield
José Luis Perales
Olivia Newton-John
Seventeen
Gibbs
Bonnie Tyler
Supertramp
Westlife
Lionel Richie
Air Supply
Paul McCartney
Neil Diamond
Yusuf / Cat Stevens
Survivor
Van Morrison
Morgan Seatree
Bread
Carpenters
Bob Seger
Bernadya
Tina Turner
Kool & The Gang
Paul Simon
Steely Dan
James Taylor
Genesis
Jimmy Buffett
John Lennon
Heart
Christopher Cross
Simple Minds
Dudy Oris
Kenny Loggins
Starship
Yovie Widianto
Jaymes Young
Kansas
Ricchi E Poveri
Diana Ross
Duncan Laurence
Boston
John Mellencamp
Toploader
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Gerry Rafferty