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"Can't Fight This Feeling"...

Surrender to REO Speedwagon's "Can't Fight This Feeling," their monumental 1984 power ballad...
BAND | REO Speedwagon

"Can't Fight This Feeling" by REO Speedwagon

Surrender to REO Speedwagon's "Can't Fight This Feeling," their monumental 1984 power ballad. A defining soft rock and arena rock anthem, this chart-topper perfectly captures the moment love becomes undeniable. Experience one of the most iconic love songs of the 80s.

Emerging in late 1984 from REO Speedwagon's Wheels Are Turnin' album, "Can't Fight This Feeling" quickly became a defining hit single. Penned and sung by Kevin Cronin, this archetypal soft rock power ballad builds beautifully from its piano opening to an epic, soaring chorus. It epitomized the band’s talent for crafting emotionally charged yet commercially successful rock songs.

Despite its soft rock core, "Can't Fight This Feeling" achieved the grand scale of an arena rock ballad, dominating the charts in early 1985. Its universal theme exploring the transition from friendship to love resonated deeply, driving its immense mainstream success. This 1984 release remains an enduring REO Speedwagon classic, perfectly representing their peak popularity and mastery of the era's power ballad form.

SONG MEANING: "Can't Fight This Feeling" narrates the internal journey of realizing that a long-standing friendship has evolved into deep romantic love. The singer acknowledges past denial but can no longer ignore the truth of their feelings ("What started out as friendship, has grown stronger"). It’s a heartfelt confession about finally accepting and embracing an overwhelming love that could no longer be suppressed or denied.

  • HASHTAGS: #REOSpeedwagon #ArenaRock #SoftRock #November05
  • BAND: REO Speedwagon
  • GENRE: Arena Rock, Soft Rock
  • RELEASEDAY: November 05
  • YEAR: 1984
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"REO Speedwagon"

REO Speedwagon became arena rock giants, famed for soaring power ballads and catchy rock anthems. Originating from Illinois, their massive success in the late 70s and 80s, fueled by Kevin Cronin's vocals, made them radio mainstays. Explore the chart-topping classic rock legacy of REO Speedwagon.
REO Speedwagon enjoyed a long and successful career spanning decades, from their formation in 1967 until their retirement from touring in 2024. Their sound evolved significantly over time; key periods around 1978, 1980, 1981, and 1984 marked their transition. Initially rooted in hard rock, REO Speedwagon adeptly blended rock, pop rock, and power pop elements, eventually mastering the soft rock power ballad and becoming titans of arena rock. This shift led to immense commercial success, particularly with heartfelt love songs that defined their peak era and resonated deeply with audiences worldwide. This band is renowned for crafting some of the most enduring power ballads and rock anthems of their time. Signature hits often explored themes of unwavering love and intense romantic feelings, becoming defining love songs for a generation...
BAND | REO Speedwagon

"Time for Me to Fly"

Take off with REO Speedwagon's "Time for Me to Fly," the soaring rock anthem from 1978! This pop rock classic from You Can Tune a Piano... captures the bittersweet feeling of leaving a relationship to find personal freedom. An early, enduring REO hit!
Released in 1978 from REO Speedwagon's uniquely titled album You Can Tune a Piano, but You Can't Tuna Fish, "Time for Me to Fly" became one of the band's early signature rock hits...
BAND | REO Speedwagon

"Take It On the Run"

Confront the rumors with REO Speedwagon's "Take It On the Run," a driving rock hit from 1981's Hi Infidelity! This power pop anthem blends hard rock guitars with catchy melodies, telling a tense story of suspected infidelity. Classic 80s rock radio!
Released as a hugely successful single in 1981 from the multi-platinum album Hi Infidelity, "Take It On the Run" perfectly captured REO Speedwagon’s blend of hard rock energy and pop rock appeal...
BAND | REO Speedwagon

"Keep on Loving You"

Feel the emotion of REO Speedwagon's "Keep on Loving You," their iconic #1 power ballad from 1980's Hi Infidelity. This timeless rock love song explores commitment despite past hurts, driven by piano and Kevin Cronin's passionate vocals. An 80s classic!
Released in late 1980 from REO Speedwagon’s blockbuster album Hi Infidelity, "Keep on Loving You" became the band's first single to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This definitive power ballad, falling under the broad genre of rock, masterfully blended heartfelt lyrics, piano melodies, and soaring rock guitar, defining the sound of early 80s arena rock love songs...
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