Ranker poll and the published Top 10
Ranker held a public poll that produced a Top 10 list of romantic rock songs. The list was published as of publication and the results reflect fan votes, with 10 songs appearing in the Top 10 list.
Top-ranked songs
At rank 1 was The Beatles with “Something”. The song was composed by George Harrison for the Abbey Road album. Rank 2 was Foreigner with “I Want to Know What Love Is” and rank 3 was Elton John with “Your Song”.
Other entries and rock’s range
REO Speedwagon’s “Keep On Loving You” exemplifies the 1980s arena ballads formula referenced in the poll context. The poll results reflect that rock, while often associated with rebellious and darker themes, also includes a softer, sentimental side, as shown by the Top 10 list. The Beatles’ “Something” held the number 1 position as of publication and the Ranker website produced the list based on fan votes.
