Im not a fan of the term “hair metal,” but people understand what you mean when you use it. I prefer Glam Metal, but that is confusing for some. The genre, whatever you want to call it, gave us some great ballads. What is the best? Here is a list from critics? What would you add? @971theriver

Bon Jovi, “Bed of Roses” (Keep the Faith, 1992)

Cinderella, “Coming Home” (Long Cold Winter, 1988)

Def Leppard, “Bringin’ on the Heartbreak” (High ‘n’ Dry, 1981)

Dokken, “Alone Again” (Tooth and Nail, 1984)

Extreme, “Hole Hearted” (Extreme II: Pornograffitti, 1990)

Motley Crue, “Home Sweet Home” (Theatre of Pain, 1985)

Poison, “I Won’t Forget You” (Look What the Cat Dragged In, 1986)

Skid Row, “Wasted Time” (Slave to the Grind, 1991)

Warrant, “I Saw Red” (Cherry Pie, 1990)

Whitesnake, “Is This Love” (Whitesnake, 1987)

Winger, “Headed for a Heartbreak” (Winger, 1988)