One of the late '80s' biggest power ballads was actually created for one of Tom Cruise's highest-grossing films, and a classic. In 1986, new wave Los Angeles-based band Berlin performed the movie's ...

One of Marvin Gaye's most iconic tracks, released in 1973, was born out of a period of writer's block, with lyrics shaped to reflect love. The song went on to be hailed as one of the "greatest of all ...

When faced with undying love, there's sometimes nothing better than belting out a heartfelt ballad. British rock band The Pretenders released a successful ballad that deviated from their usual style ...

An artistic and commercial powerhouse, French electronic duo Daft Punk is one of the most popular and influential acts in electronic dance music—and has been since its inception in 1993. Indeed, hits ...

Sat, May 2, 2026 at 2:51 PM UTC "Last Dance" came about due to Summer's role in the film, seeing as her character brings a demo version of the track to the club's disc jockey, hoping to perform it.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Billie Eilish's Hit Me Hard and Soft album track “The Greatest” ...