[Latest Hits & Hall of Fame Classics] Recommended Popular Western Ballads
Grand worldbuilding, the beautiful timbre of instruments, and emotionally rich vocals…
When it comes to ballads, they’re the kind of songs that make us seek deeper emotional impact than usual, aren’t they?
In particular, Western ballads have a sweeping, larger-than-life mood that makes you want to revisit them from time to time.
How about you?
From the latest hits to hall-of-fame classics, we’ve carefully curated and listed the very best!
From sad themes and heartbreaking love songs to prayers for peace—and even some surprisingly groovy numbers—there’s a dazzling array of ballads here.
Enjoy!
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[Latest Hits and Hall of Fame Classics] Recommended Popular Western Ballads (71–80)
Too Much Lives Will Kill YouQueen
With its profound title, “Too Much Love Will Kill You,” this song is a deeply heartrending ballad.
Moreover, it was included on an album released after Freddie’s passing.
Indeed, did Freddie’s decision—spurred by fans’ expectations—to push his ailing body and continue performing live ultimately hasten his death?
We Are The ChampionsQueen
Released as a double A-side with “We Will Rock You,” it became Queen’s best-selling song in the United States at that time.
These two tracks are often interpreted as a single continuous piece, and since their release, Queen consistently performed them back-to-back at the end of their live shows.
It can be considered a classic ballad that fully conveys Freddie’s magnificent vocal prowess.
Human NatureMichael Jackson
It’s a popular ballad by Michael Jackson that portrays the struggles of a superstar.
“Human Nature” conveys the idea that humans are inherently imperfect, and its lyrics—seemingly reflecting his own life—sparked discussion and became a hit.
WolvesSelena Gomez, Marshmello
Here’s a powerhouse EDM track from the ultimate tag team: DJ Marshmello and singer Selena Gomez.
It builds brilliantly from Selena’s beautiful solo vocals as the beat comes in and ramps up the energy.
The contrast between the calm leading up to the chorus and the catchy, high-energy hook makes for a perfectly balanced, exhilarating listen.
Free SpiritKhalid
A refreshing, crisp guitar shines in this ballad—one with a vibe Khalid hasn’t really sung before.
It’s a beautiful track that transcends not only bass music but dance music as a whole.
I’m sure fans were surprised by this release.
In recent years, artists from the bass music scene—starting with The Chainsmokers—have been breaking into the pop arena and thriving.