“Feel Like Makin’ Love” by Bad Company is one of the band’s signature songs, known for its fusion of rock balladry with powerful guitar riffs. Released in 1975 on their second album, Straight Shooter, the track was a major hit, showcasing the band’s ability to blend emotional vulnerability with the raw energy of classic rock.

The song features a soft, acoustic guitar in the verses, with Paul Rodgers’ smooth, soulful vocals expressing a sense of romantic longing. The lyrics are simple and direct, speaking to the desire for both emotional and physical intimacy. The chorus, however, shifts dramatically in tone, with the iconic, distorted electric guitar riff delivering a surge of energy and intensity.

Mick Ralphs, the band’s guitarist, originally conceived the song’s main riff years earlier while in the band Mott the Hoople, but it wasn’t until he joined Bad Company that the song was fully realized. The dynamic contrast between the soft verses and the explosive chorus is one of the song’s most defining features, making it both a tender ballad and a hard-hitting rock anthem.

“Feel Like Makin’ Love” remains a staple of classic rock and has been praised for its memorable guitar work, passionate vocals, and its ability to capture both sensitivity and power in a single track. It’s a song that resonates with listeners for its honesty and raw emotion, while also delivering the kind of rock sound that defined the era.