The Story Behind 1987’s Haunting New Wave Power Ballad – Told by Its Singer & SongwriterProfessor of Rock This pseudo New Wave Rock power ballad seemed to come out of nowhere in 1987. Armed with an emotional lead vocal, the song is so haunting it’s almost supernatural, which drove it to #1 all ove...5 years agoThe Story Behind 1987’s Haunting New Wave Power Ballad – Told by Its Singer & SongwriterProfessor of Rock0:00 / 0:00Use this feed in your RSS readerCopy the publisher’s public feed URL, or build an OPML reading list for another reader.Copy RSS URL Open RSS feed · Find feeds & export OPMLKeep up with this sourceFollow this sourceKeep this source in your dashboard and return to its latest articles. Email alerts are managed separately in Settings.FetchFeeds groups articles by feed so you can follow sources, compare coverage, and save stories for later.Back to all articles from Professor of RockMore from this feedChoose another story from Professor of Rock.Mark Kendall on Great White’s 1989 Hit Once Bitten, Twice Shy – A Glam Metal RevivalHow Depeche Mode’s Violator Took Over the Mainstream in 1990Nelson on the Story Behind Their 1990 #1 Hit (Can’t Live Without Your) Love and AffectionSteve Lukather & Joseph Williams on Toto’s Pamela – Their Last Big 80s HitPerry Farrell on the Story Behind Jane’s Addiction’s Jane Says – An Alternative Rock ClassicThe Rise of Bon Jovi – Their Top 5 Songs That Defined Rock & ResilienceThe 200-Year Evolution of Black Betty – How Ram Jam Turned a Folk Chant into a 70s Rock ClassicHow Tom Petty’s I Won’t Back Down Became a Defiant 80s Rock Anthem