Aerosmith<\/a> was radio fodder for months after it dropped in early 1988. This glossy, big power ballad was perfect for smaller sound systems, whether that was your local dive bar or your local shopping center.<\/p>\n\t\t\tVideos by American Songwriter\t\t<\/p>\n
\u201cAngel\u201d by Aerosmith was one of the biggest power ballads of the year, peaking at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and No. 2 on the Mainstream Rock chart in the US.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Flame\u201d by Cheap Trick from \u2018Lap Of Luxury\u2019<\/p>\n
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\u201cThe Flame\u201d was one of the most memorable soft hair metal songs of the year in 1988. So, it comes as no surprise that it made it to local mall speakers often throughout that year. \u201cThe Flame\u201d by Cheap Trick remains one of the band\u2019s biggest hits. And it originally peaked at No. 1 on the Hot 100 chart. The song also had success in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, among other territories. Many would say that this tune\u2019s success helped bring the band back after a slump that lasted several years ahead of the release of \u201cThe Flame\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201cSweet Child \u2018O Mine\u201d by Guns N\u2019 Roses from \u2018Appetite For Destruction\u2019<\/p>\n
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Is there a more memorable hard rock song that dropped in 1988? That\u2019s up to your personal taste. But many rock fans in general remember this 1988 gem among songs from that year the most, and plenty of 80s teens heard \u201cSweet Child \u2018O Mine\u201d over the speakers at their local mall.<\/p>\n
\u201cSweet Child \u2018O Mine\u201d by Guns N\u2019 Roses topped both the Hot 100 and the Cash Box Top 100 charts in the US. The song was a Top 40 hit around the globe as well.<\/p>\n
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