An interesting report on the "Video Version" of reveals it as a cornerstone of early 1980s music history, marking both the birth of the modern power ballad and a pivotal moment for MTV . Historical Significance
: Though lead singer Kevin Cronin wrote it as a soft piano piece, guitarist Gary Richrath added a "nasty" distorted solo to keep the band’s rock edge, inadvertently creating the "power ballad" formula. The Music Video Concept REO Speedwagon - Keep on Loving You (Video Version)
: The song was the band's first single to break the top 50 on the Billboard Hot 100 , eventually reaching the #1 spot in March 1981. An interesting report on the "Video Version" of