The best rock ballads by Scorpions and Helloween

Rock music has always responded enthusiastically not only to social upheaval and general rebellion, but also to basic human feelings. Rock musicians show their most vivid emotions in their songs about lovethat were very popular in the mid-'80s.

Scorpions became a rock symbol not immediately: in their homeland their desire to sing in English was not perceived, so at first the band was not successful. Over time, the Scorpions found not only their style, but also successfully joined the wave of rock music of the 80s era. The band's popularity was all-encompassing: they were listened to even in the USSR, and in 1988 they became first The band was the first foreign band to perform behind the Iron Curtain. Active touring and imperishable rock ballads brought the band fame and placed them among the successful bands of the music industry.

The early years of German power metallers Helloween Helloween's first metal album, Walls of Jericho, was released in 1985, which made Helloween stars on the level of Scorpions. So in 1985 the first metal album of the band called Walls of Jericho was released, which made Helloween stars on the level of Scorpions. After the changes in the line-up, one of the best albums of the band was released. Keeper of the Seven KeysIt was on the second part that the band's most popular ballad, "Keeper of the Seven Keys", was released. It was on the second part that the band's most popular ballad "Keeper of the Seven Keys" was released.  

This article will talk about the most famous ballads by Scorpions and Helloween, which marked the era of the best rock love songs. 

"Still Loving You"

Scorpions became known to the world in the early 80's - that's when the record was released Animal Magnetismwhich became one of the best. After a while, the band released an album, which featured the most successful and best-selling single of all time "Still Loving You".

This song has become a real hymn of love that tore up the music charts in 1984. The band's founder and guitarist Rudolf Schenker described how the song was first thought up for the tuneand then lead guitarist Matthias Jabs wrote the guitar part. At the last moment, there were words songs: vocalist Klaus Meine created the lyrics after a winter walk. 

Schenker noted that the song tells an old story that has happened millions of times and has been voiced by many, but the band wanted to tell it otherwise. The protagonist realises that love is leaving, but he still has a chance to try everything first. 

Despite the fact that the track's creators have always said that the affectionate topicssome fans have noticed political subtext: the mentioned wall in the song was associated by the listeners with the Berlin Wall. 

"Still Loving You" went into Billboard Hot-100The single reached number 64 and was in the top 5 of the music charts across Europe. The single sold almost two million The song gained popularity in France. After the song's release, the country's birth rate increased, and the first letters of the song were used to describe "Sly." it's become fashionable to name children.

Since the Scorpions were the first '80s band to perform in the Soviet Union, their ballad favoured the huge was still popular there, even some time after its release. No disco could do without this romantic composition, to which Soviet youth danced slow dance.

"Rock You Like A Hurricane"

Rudolf Schenker called this composition a true rock anthem, which is meant to glorify the relationship и looseness. "Rock You Like A Hurricane" became main a song from the album Love at First Sting, released in 1984. 

The lyrics to the song were written by the band's drummer Herman Rarebell after a night of partying with a girl. In the morning, the musician decided to write provocative a text about colourful love and passion. The melody was ready by then: Schenker had played the music he had thought up for the drummer the day before. This was the lead track of the band's ninth studio album.

In America, the song rose to line 25 Billboard Hot-100 chart, which helped the band gain notoriety even before the release of the ballad "Still Loving You". MTV Music Television regularly featured the scandalous clip on the air. 

With its lyrics, the composition outraged the public and was one of the reasons for the establishment age restrictions on music releases. Such a furore helped the song not only to become even more marketable, but also to secure the title of one of the most greats of metal songs on VH1.  

"Keeper of the Seven Keys"

Absolute A composition by German power metal band Helloween called "Keeper of the Seven Keys" is considered a rock hit of the 80s. This ballad was released on second part of the album of the same name, which became successful not only in the band's home country, but also abroad. 

Their first metal album was a success, but the musicians wanted to record more strong album than 1985's Walls of Jericho. The band recruited Michael Kiskewho replaced Kai Hensen on vocals. The musicians began work on the first part in 1986, and the release took place in spring 1987. The musicians took Def Leppard's record as a reference point "Hysteria."and a lot of it was inspired by him.

1988 marked the release of the second instalment of Keeper of the Seven Keys, which absorbed the best hits of the band: "I Want Out", "Dr. Stein" and the song of the same name "Keeper of the Seven Keys". The latter is considered to be the great rock ballad of the collective, which showed a professional growth Helloween members. Some listeners have noted that "Keeper of the Seven Keys" excels even "Rime Of The Ancient Mariner" by Iron Maiden.