Soft rock is a genre of different sonic textures, pairing heartfelt songwriting with some of the best rock solos ever — and of the '70s, in particular.

This might be one of the saddest soft rock songs of the 70s. Multiple people have claimed that Neil Young wrote “Only Love Can Break Your Heart” about them. However, it is widely believed that Young ...

From Toto and Journey to Peter Frampton and Al Stewart, these unforgettable soft rock solos prove mellow songs can deliver electrifying musicianship.