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| Top 10 Acoustic Ballads
These are the songs you just wanna strum your acoustic guitar to. That
is assuming you have one. Here is a list of the top 10 best acoustic
songs of all time. I'm basing my list off of the quality of the songs, the
songs influence on pop culture, and their popularity. Now I might be
missing a few songs but it's 3am in the morning and a few people will
probably view this list anyways.. So, let's start this list. | 10 | Rise Against Swing Life Away
To kick off our list, here is a song that is pretty well- known. Swing life away was a
breakthrough hit for Rise Against. Even till this day when you play the opening riff
to Swing Life Away, almost anyone would recognize it and might even sing along.
The song is great with awesome lyrics. It's just a song about chillin with your buds
and.. well.. Swinging life away. | 9 | Stone Sour Through Glass
Okay so, it's true this song has a rock section in it. But it starts off as acoustic.
And Corey Taylor usually plays it live in acoustic only. This is a wonderful ballad and
the captivating lyricism, and beautiful melody is what got this song on the list. It is
probably the most well-known Stone Sour song and fans go literally ape-shit when
this song is played live. When you play a song in front of thousands of people and
they're all singing along, you know you wrote a good song. Props to you Corey
Taylor. | 8 | Green Day Time of Your Life
Say what you will about Green Day, but they managed to pen one of the most
overplayed songs of all time. Time of your life was played at so many graduations,
so many farewell parties, hell it was even played in strip clubs. Okay, maybe not.
But it's still an insanely popular song. I do think there are better songs on this list,
but this song had such a profound impact on pop culture, I just had to include it. | 7 | Plain White T's Hey There Delilah
C'mon. Did you honestly expect me not to include this song on here? Like Time of
your Life, this song hit the airwaves like a bomb. Every corner you look, you would
see a loser trying to impress a girl by playing this song on his guitar. It's also a cute
song about a long distant relationship. And really, how many songs are about that?
Ahh long distant relationships.. so painfully awkward. I miss you Ashley.. Oh um..
I'm sorry about that. I had a uh.. Moment. Moving on. | 6 | Bright Eyes First Day of My Life
Connor Oberst is an amazing lyricist. He has a large catalogue of songs that are
truly amazing. This is one of them. This is a sweet love song about the feeling of
falling in love with someone and feeling as if you were reborn. The lyrics are brutally
honest and heartfelt. And with over 10 million views on Youtube, the song is pretty
popular as well. Rapper Mac Miller even made a cover of the song. I mean it wasn't
good, but hey whose complaining. | 5 | Elliott Smith Angeles
While we are on the subject of lyrical song writers, I figured I'd discuss Elliott
Smith. One of the best song writers of all-time. It was hard to decide between this
song or Between the Bars. But I picked Angeles because of the hybrid finger-picking
that truly make this song a masterpiece. Another great thing about this song is it's
message. He's basically saying that being in the music industry comes with a price.
At least that's my perception of the song. This song may not be as well-known as
the others on this list, but it sure is one of the best. Rapper Lil B even sampled this
in one of his songs. Yeah, don't ask.. | 4 | Neil Young My, My, Hey, Hey
"My, my, hey, hey. Rock and roll is here to stay". Famous words spoken by folk
legend Neil Young. This song became famous in the late 70's, when good ol' classic
rock and roll was dying out due to the punk movement. The song still holds up
today, with the infamous line: "it's better to burn out, then to fade away" being
quoted in Kurt Cobain's suicide note. | 3 | Rolling Stones Angie
Rolling Stones. Making girls named Angie proud since 1973. The Rolling Stones really
hit the mark with this one. It's smooth, lyrical, has a beautiful melody, and
awesome guitar playing. It has been debatable as to the songs meaning. It could
be about love, or it could be about drugs.. Wait, Keith Richards wrote this.. It is
definitely about drugs.. | 2 | The Kinks Strangers
The Kinks had tons of more hits than just "You Really Got Me". Any true fan would
know that. The Kink's much more popular song "Lola" could've made the list. But I
chose this song because many would agree it is one of the Kinks best ones. Penned
by Ray's brother Dave, this song is a true classic and is a favorite amongst Kinks
fans. They "really got us" with this one. | 1 | The Beatles Yesterday
So we've saved the best for last. There is a reason why this is the most covered
song of all-time. This beautiful ballad has it all. Melody, sad lyrics, beautiful singing
and guitar. McCartney nailed it with this one, as this song is insanely popular and
was for many of us, an introduction to the Beatles. There are many other Beatles
songs that could've grabbed this spot. Like Lennon's Julia for example. But none of
them came even remotely close to having the impact that Yesterday had. And that
is why it's in the top of the list. So there you have it guys, top 10 Acoustic Ballads
of all time. If I'm missing anything (which I probably am) please let me know in the
comments. | |
cagedbutterfly
01.17.15 | Made this list the other day but I don't think anyone got to see it. So since I love you guys so much,
I decided to make it again. Your welcome.. | Snake.
01.17.15 | no play crack the sky? neg | cagedbutterfly
01.17.15 | Read description bro. I chose songs that are not only good, but well-known. So seeing as I've never heard of play crack whatever, it isn't well-known :-) | Snake.
01.17.15 | smh fair enough | cagedbutterfly
01.17.15 | Pretty dope song tho. Just listened | ExcentrifugalForz
01.17.15 | list really picks up steam half way down | Parallels
01.17.15 | Ugh | helpoemer420
01.17.15 | you missed wonderwall dude!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | thacoconut94
01.17.15 | You did miss wonderwall, props on 8 and 9 | ChoccyPhilly
01.17.15 | Through Glass...? I mean, it's ok but nothing special | bakkermaarten007
01.17.15 | For acoustic ballads you really need to visit the emo and slowcore genres. | ChoccyPhilly
01.17.15 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WDj_KiRaaE
Don't let the band put you off :] | jagride
01.17.15 | want more acoustic ballads?? i can hook you up with the right genres | elcrawfodor
01.17.15 | Lists that are impacted by popularity or influence aren't especially interesting, the fun of lists on here is that we get to share songs that not everyone has heard of and get a sense for each other's taste. | jagride
01.17.15 | i dug the part about literally ape-shit stone sour fans | Rik VII
01.17.15 | my list would include
Blind Guardian - The Bard's Song
Opeth - Benighted
X Japan - Voiceless Screaming
Kamelot - Don't You Cry
Queensryche - Silent Lucidity | Thibs
01.17.15 | embodyment - one less addiction | TalonsOfFire
01.17.15 | Stairway to heaven? Freebird? | ChoccyPhilly
01.17.15 | Stairway to Heaven is so overrated | elcrawfodor
01.17.15 | Except it's not | cagedbutterfly
01.18.15 | OMG HOW COULD I FORGET ABOUT WONDERWALL! Good catch | cagedbutterfly
01.18.15 | Please Jagride. Hook me up :3 | cagedbutterfly
01.18.15 | @elcrafodor I will be making a top 10 underrated acoustic ballads so be expecting that. Any ideas for that list guys? :3 | cagedbutterfly
01.18.15 | Meh I never really was too big on Zepplin. But due to the songs impact, I guess it could've made its way on this list | Muisc4Life26
01.19.15 | no High and Dry? | Royl123
01.19.15 | Blackbird>Yesterday | carved
01.19.15 | dry kill logic goodnight | cagedbutterfly
01.20.15 | High and dry is meh. And I like black bird better too. But yesterday had a bigger impact. | JimmyofSuburbia99
01.22.15 | The song is called Good Riddance, not Time of Your Life. Also, I would personally add Going to California by led zeppelin. I know you don't like them, but that song is a really great ballad. Also, I would replace Angie with Moonlight Mile, although Angie had more of an impact | cagedbutterfly
01.23.15 | I haven't heard goin to California. If it was a good ballad I might have included it. Even tho I dislike Zepp there are a few songs I like by them. Like whole lotta love, Kashmir, and all of ny love. Im just a bit bitter towards them for stealing music. |
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