About Middle of the road
Middle of the road is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of pop music.
Artists closely associated with the genre include Charles Aznavour, Serge Gainsbourg, Maurice Benguigui, Henri Salvador, Francis Lai and M. Pokora.
From Wikipedia
Middle of the road (also known by its acronym MOR) is a commercial radio format. Music associated with this term is strongly melodic and uses techniques of vocal harmony and light orchestral arrangements. The format was similar to soft adult contemporary. In the mid-late 2000s the term "middle of the road" became used by journalists as a way to describe musicians and bands such as Train and Westlife who calibrated their musical appeal to commercial, popular music taste and avoided more innovative material.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Middle of the road.
Key artists
- Charles Aznavour
- Serge Gainsbourg
- Maurice Benguigui
- Henri Salvador
- Francis Lai
- M. Pokora
Related genres
Pop rock
1960s · United States
Indie pop
1980s · United Kingdom
Contemporary R&B
1980s · United States
Pop-punk
1970s · Canada
British Invasion
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Schlager music
1870s · Europe
Dance-pop
1980s · United States
Latin pop
1970s · Spain
Frequently asked questions
What is Middle of the road?
Middle of the road is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of pop music.
Who are famous Middle of the road artists?
Charles Aznavour, Serge Gainsbourg, Maurice Benguigui, Henri Salvador, Francis Lai and M. Pokora.