conversationpc wrote:Behshad wrote:While I agree with you on DSB and Sweet Child O mine, I would have to disagree on Stairway to heaven,,,, I think that one DOES qualify as a ballad. I'd like to know why you think its NOT a ballad

Here's a definition of a ballad:
A ballad is a narrative poem, usually set to music; thus, it often is a story told in a song. Any story form may be told as a ballad, such as historical accounts or fairy tales in verse form. It usually has foreshortened, alternating four stress lines ("ballad meter") and simple repeating rhymes, often with a refrain.
I am aware of the classical definition of a ballad. However, over the last 20 years or so, the word "ballad" has come to mean pretty much the same thing as a slow-paced love song. I consider "Stairway to Heaven" to be more of a progressive rock song.
Slow paced , Yes,,,, but not all ballads are love songs,,, well at least not in my opinion.
So as an example you dont think Scorpions "Winds of Change" is a ballad? Its not a love song,,,