There’s just something about a rock band slowing things down and ... Journey, “Open Arms” One of the greatest power ballads ever recorded almost didn’t get recorded at all.

We Are The Champions; I Want To Know What Love Is; Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now); The Living Years; Bad Love; The Whole Of The Moon; Brown Eyed Girl; I Drove All Night; Sweet Child O' Mine; ...

Some of the hardest rock acts of all time are known for their slower, more melodic ballad work. But they still keep the volume at a respectable level. Here's out list of 25 great power ballads.