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 (51–60)
Merry XmasBoA
This heartwarming winter song is a 3/4-time ballad that gently portrays the season’s atmosphere and the deep bond between lovers.
Released in December 2004 as BoA’s 15th single, it was also featured in a commercial for Toshiba’s au CDMA 1X WIN W21T.
In the music video, filmed in Hokkaido, a sudden first snowfall was woven in as a dreamy visual element.
In 2015, a self-cover version titled “Happy 15th Anniversary ver.” was also released.
Depicting lovers growing closer at heart through everyday moments—like dates under the winter night sky and picking out gifts—the song is embraced across generations as a Christmas staple.
I wanted to kiss you again.B’z
“Mou Ichido Kiss Shitakatta” is a song included on B’z’s fifth album, IN THE LIFE, released in 1991.
I listen to it a lot, so it’s surprising that it was never released as a single.
threadChris Hart
Speaking of the classic song Ito, it’s one of Miyuki Nakajima’s famous medium-tempo ballads.
This time, I’ll introduce the cover version by Chris Hart.
Chris Hart, as you may know, is an American singer who is very fluent in Japanese and widely praised for his vocal ability.
Baby, I love youTEE
A TEE with sweet hip-hop that’s irresistibly charming.
Speaking of his signature songs, this medium-tempo ballad “Baby I Love You,” which perfectly suits a summer seaside, comes to mind.
It also gained popularity as the theme song for TV Tokyo’s program “Ryuryu-R.” It’s the perfect track for the season ahead.
Masterpieces of medium-tempo ballads (61–70)
JAMTHE YELLOW MONKEY
Released in 1996, JAM is THE YELLOW MONKEY’s ninth single.
Initially, the record label was reluctant to release it due to the lyrics, but after strong requests from the band members and fans, it was issued and went on to become one of their signature songs.
TILL LOVE HER (Lost Landscape)TM NETWORK
“STILL LOVE HER (Ushinawareta Fukei)” is a song included on the 1988 album “CAROL.” Recently, it was announced that a new City Hunter anime film will be released, and this song was also used as the ending theme.
While “GET WILD” is famous, this one is a masterpiece as well.
Forever LoveX JAPAN
Speaking of X Japan, they’re a punk band that attracts attention not only in Japan but overseas as well.
Naturally, their intense songs are popular, but on the other hand, medium-tempo ballads like “Forever Love” are also very popular.
It’s an extremely famous song.