A ballad can be a melodic song or poem that tells a story, or a slow love song.
Did you know… that sentimental ballads were written in the 1800’s but it wasn’t until 1970 with the rise of the American popular song and composers such as Irving Berlin and Cole Porter that ballads became more popular.
Well known ballad artists:
• Michael Bolton
• Mariah Carey
Did you know… that sentimental ballads were written in the 1800’s but it wasn’t until 1970 with the rise of the American popular song and composers such as Irving Berlin and Cole Porter that ballads became more popular.