[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 & Hall of Fame Classics] Recommended Popular Western Ballads (101–110)
I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston
Whitney Houston, who captivated the world with her overwhelming vocal prowess.
This work, sung by the American-born artist, is a grand ballad that vows eternal love.
It portrays a self-sacrificial love that chooses separation for the other person’s happiness—a universal theme that resonates with many.
Released in November 1992, the song was used as the theme for the film The Bodyguard and became a massive hit.
It won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year and spent 14 consecutive weeks at No.
1 on the U.S.
Billboard Hot 100 chart.
If you want to feel profound love and the bittersweetness of parting, give it a listen.
Beautiful SoulBoyce Avenue
It’s a song by Jesse McCartney released in 2004.
While it didn’t become an explosive hit in Japan, it was a major hit overseas.
You’ll understand when you listen to it: it’s a very catchy ballad.
A love song and also a friendship song, it’s a wonderful track with a gentle melody carrying a straightforward message.
“I want you, and your beautiful soul.” It’s a phrase we rarely use in Japanese, but the lyrics are direct and truly resonate with the heart.
KaleidoscopeCorbin Hale
It’s a very easy-to-listen-to, country-flavored track.
I think the catchy melody that everyone can sing along to is also distinctive.
Corbin Hale is a singer-songwriter who was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro.
Drawing rock inspiration from the various experiences that surrounded his childhood, Hale says he was always writing songs in the back of the classroom.
The lyrics in his works come from deep within his heart and are based on his experiences and ideas.
SoberDemi Lovato
A bluesy ballad penned by Demi Lovato—who has since become a global pop star—during the period when she was struggling with alcoholism.
At the same time, it voices pains unique to women, resonating with many listeners.
Since she publicly acknowledged her own addiction, she’s essentially singing about herself.
By opening up, she gained even more support from fans facing similar challenges.
Here’s hoping we can continue to enjoy her remarkable vocals while seeing her stay healthy.
Take Me HomeJess Glynne
Jess Glynne’s powerful vocals fit perfectly with this ballad-style track.
It starts with a gentle piano tone and gradually expands into a grand, sweeping arrangement.
She has a very wide vocal range, making it incredibly compelling to listen to.
A singer with this kind of timbre is just perfect for ballads.
The song is about the presence of someone who stays by your side when you’re feeling down.
It became the theme for the UK campaign “2015 Children in Need,” an initiative supporting underprivileged children.