American rock band Styx has been credited with releasing the first true power ballad, the song "Lady", in 1973.[48] Its writer, Dennis DeYoung is called the "father of the power ballad".[49] In the 1980s, bands such as Journey and REO Speedwagon contributed to the power ballad becoming a staple of hard rock performers who wanted to gain more radio airplay and satisfy their female audience members with a slower, more emotional love song. Mötley Crüe was one of the bands showcasing this style, with songs such as "Home Sweet Home" and "You're All I Need".[3] Nearly every hard rock and glam metal band wrote at least one power ballad for each album, and record labels often released these as the album's second single.