A classic medium-tempo ballad
A medium ballad featuring lyrics that offer support for love and life—words that sit close to the listener’s heart—yet with a slightly more up-tempo, brighter feel than a typical ballad.
Isn’t it the perfect choice for when you want to listen to ballads but are in the mood for something a bit more light and lively?
In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of recommended medium ballads!
There are so many medium ballads that really hit you in the heart, so be sure to listen carefully.
It’s also great to listen while reading the lyrics!
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Masterpieces of medium-tempo ballads (61–70)
I LOVE YOUOzaki Yutaka
Yutaka Ozaki is a legendary rock singer whose popularity shows no signs of fading even today.
One secret behind his enduring appeal is the warmth of his melodies, largely rooted in his affinity for medium-tempo ballads.
His “I LOVE YOU” is a timeless classic.
ButterflyKimura Kaera
Kaela Kimura is known for her captivating, translucent singing voice.
When it comes to her medium-tempo ballads, “Butterfly” stands out.
It’s often used at weddings and the like.
It’s a beautiful mid-tempo ballad that simply makes you feel happy when you listen to it.
Hello, my friendMatsutōya Yumi
“Hello, my friend” is the 25th single by Yumi Matsutoya, released in 1994.
The B-side of the single is a song called “Good-bye friend,” which was written in mourning for Ayrton Senna, with whom she had a close relationship.
It seems this song was originally considered as the single.
I won’t fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki
Speaking of Noriyuki Makihara, you could call him the king of medium-tempo ballads—most of his songs fall into that genre.
His song “Mou Koi Nante Shinai” is also known as the theme song for the popular TV drama “After the Adults Have Gone to Bed.”
Pure Love SongShonan no Kaze
Speaking of Shonan no Kaze, they’re a hip-hop group that delivers heartbreakingly gentle songs—something you wouldn’t expect from their somewhat tough appearance.
Their signature track “Junrenka” is practically a textbook example of a medium-tempo ballad.
It’s the kind of song you’d definitely want to listen to by the seaside.
SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu
This “Sakurazaka” is Masaharu Fukuyama’s 15th single, released in 2000.
It unquestionably became his biggest hit.
While the song seems to sing about an actual slope called “Sakurazaka,” there were various theories—such as Nagasaki, Fukuyama’s hometown, or Fukuoka—but it appears the model is the Sakurazaka in Denenchofu-honcho, Ota Ward.
Goodbye, my beloved.Hana＊Hana
Speaking of Hana*Hana, they’re a popular female duo known for their beautiful vocals.
Their song “Sayonara Daisuki na Hito” is a classic love song with a hauntingly bittersweet melody.
It became well-known as the theme song for the popular TBS drama “Oyaji.”