{"product_id":"now-thats-what-i-call-soft-rock-power-pop-anthems","title":"NOW That's What I Call Soft Rock \u0026 Power Pop Anthems","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReleased May 29th\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eNOW Music proudly presents NOW That’s What I Call Soft Rock \u0026amp; Power Pop Anthems - Out May 29\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e! Bringing together 42 standout tracks from some of the most iconic names in music across a 3LP set pressed on soft blue vinyl, capturing powerful ballads, explosive pop productions, and unforgettable hooks - showcasing the very best of soft rock and power pop!\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLP1 opens in triumphant style with Queen’s ‘We Are The Champions’, before classic ballads from Def Leppard and Bon Jovi. Laura Branigan’s ‘Self Control’ has seen huge popularity again recently, while the side is completed by Marillion’s ‘Kayleigh’, Foreigner’s ‘I Want To Know What Love Is’ and The Cars’ ‘Drive’- three of the ‘80’s biggest ballads…flip the LP over for one of Elton John’s signature songs, the brilliant ‘Tiny Dancer’ ahead of Bonnie Tyler’s ‘Total Eclipse Of The Heart’ – a massive #1 single and one of the defining hits of the genre, here alongside another chart-topper ‘Heaven Is A Place On Earth’ from Belinda Carlisle. Essential tracks follow from Rick Springfield, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar and Toto with the enduringly popular ‘Africa’.\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHeart open \u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003eLP2 with the epic ‘Alone’, ahead of power-pop from Cher with ‘I Found Someone’ and the anthemic ‘The Best’ from Tina Turner. The hits continue with Pretenders’ ‘Back On The Chain Gang’, Journey’s all-time classic ‘Don’t Stop Believin’, and more huge ‘80s essentials from Cutting Crew and Mr. Mister…while over on the other side… The Police’s ‘Every Breath You Take’ - one of the biggest tracks of the ‘80s – opens before timeless soundtrack classic: Berlin’s #1‘Take My Breath Away’. Kim Carnes, Alannah Myles and Maria McKee follow along with Patty Smyth \u0026amp; Don Henley’s duet on the superb ‘Sometimes Love Just Ain’t Enough’ ahead of the second LP’s closer from the Scorpions with their global smash ‘Wind Of Change’.\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLP3 opens with Bruce Springsteen’s unforgettable ‘Dancing In The Dark’, before Philip Bailey \u0026amp; Phil Collins’ #1 duet ‘Easy Lover’ and Huey Lewis \u0026amp; The News’ with ‘The Power Of Love’ back to back with another soundtrack classic Kenny Loggins’ ‘Danger Zone’ from ‘Top Gun’. Alice Cooper scored a huge hit with ‘Poison’ as did Richard Marx with the compelling ‘Hazard’, while Roxy Music complete the side with the sophisticated ‘Avalon’, the title track of their 1982 #1 album… it’s over to the final side and it’s an epic opening from Electric Light Orchestra with ‘Mr. Blue Sky’, followed by Gerry Rafferty’s timeless ‘Baker Street’. The whole side celebrates huge 1970’s power-pop – with Patti Smith Group’s ‘Because The Night’ and Thin Lizzy’s chart debut ‘Whiskey In The Jar’ up next ahead of Billy Joel’s signature ‘Piano Man’ showcasing timeless songwriting, and the truly classic ‘American Pie’ from Don McLean. Closing this superb collection is Meat Loaf with the magnificent ‘Two Out Of Three Ain’t Bad’ – a suitably grand sign-off from a rock legend.\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e \u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA truly essential collection, NOW That’s What I Call Soft Rock \u0026amp; Power Pop Anthems – 42 massive tracks - Out May 29\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLP1 \/ Side A: \u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e1. Queen - We Are The Champions  \u003cbr\u003e2. Def Leppard - Love Bites \u003cbr\u003e3. Bon Jovi - Always  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e4. Laura Branigan\u003c\/span\u003e - \u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eSelf Control\u003c\/span\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e5. Marillion\u003c\/span\u003e - \u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eKayleigh \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e6. Foreigner\u003c\/span\u003e - \u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eI Want To Know What Love Is\u003c\/span\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e7. The Cars\u003c\/span\u003e - \u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eDrive\u003c\/span\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eLP1 \/ Side B: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e1. Elton John - Tiny Dancer  \u003cbr\u003e2. Bonnie Tyler - Total Eclipse Of The Heart  \u003cbr\u003e3. Belinda Carlisle - Heaven Is A Place On Earth  \u003cbr\u003e4. Rick Springfield - Jessie's Girl  \u003cbr\u003e5. Toto - Africa  \u003cbr\u003e6. REO Speedwagon - Keep On Loving You  \u003cbr\u003e7. Pat Benatar - We Belong  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eLP2 \/ Side A: \u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e1. Heart - Alone  \u003cbr\u003e2. Cher - I Found Someone  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e3. Tina Turner\u003c\/span\u003e - \u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe Best \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e4. \u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePretenders\u003c\/span\u003e - \u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eBack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eOn The \u003cwbr\u003eChain Gang\u003c\/wbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e5. Journey - Don't Stop Believin'  \u003cbr\u003e6. Cutting Crew - (I Just) Died In Your Arms  \u003cbr\u003e7. Mr. Mister - Broken Wings  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLP2 \/ Side B:  \u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e1. The Police - Every Breath You Take  \u003cbr\u003e2. Berlin - Take My Breath Away (Love Theme from \"Top Gun\") \u003cbr\u003e3. Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e4. Alannah Myles\u003c\/span\u003e - \u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eBlack Velvet \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e5. Maria McKee - Show Me Heaven (From \"Days Of Thunder\" Soundtrack) \u003cbr\u003e6. Patty Smyth \u0026amp; Don Henley - Sometimes Love Just Ain't Enough  \u003cbr\u003e7. Scorpions - Wind Of Change  \u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003eLP3 \/ Side A: \u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e1. Bruce Springsteen - Dancing In The Dark  \u003cbr\u003e2. Philip Bailey and Phil Collins - Easy Lover  \u003cbr\u003e3. Huey Lewis \u0026amp; The News - The Power Of Love (From “Back To The Future” Soundtrack) \u003cbr\u003e4. Kenny Loggins - Danger Zone (From \"Top Gun\" Original Soundtrack) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e5. \u003c\/span\u003eAlice Cooper - Poison  \u003cbr\u003e6. Richard Marx - Hazard  \u003cbr\u003e7. 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