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"More Than Words" is a song originally performed by the rock band Extreme. A power ballad built around intricate acoustic guitar work by Nuno Bettencourt and the vocals of Gary Cherone, it was released in 1990 on the album Extreme II: Pornograffiti. The song was a departure from the funk metal that had permeated the band's style previous to its release.

On March 23, 1991, "More Than Words" entered the Billboard Hot 100 at number 81 and soon after reached the number one. Though they had made a few European charts before, this brought the band to their first mainstream success in the United States. photos. Extreme followed "More Than Words" with another power ballad, "Hole-Hearted," which was slightly faster paced than "More Than Words," but nevertheless topped at number 4 in the United States.

Even years after the mainstream success, "More Than Words" has retained popularity as a romantic ballad. Its lyrics have led it to be used at dances and even at weddings. Because of this, several artists have remade the song, leading "More Than Words" on its way to become a romantic classic.