[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 (121–130)
wherever u rUMI, V
A heartwarming ballad that sings of the bittersweetness and tenderness of long-distance love.
The December 2023 collaboration by UMI and BTS’s V gently conveys the strength of a bond that stays connected despite the distance.
UMI, who has roots in both Japan and the U.S., delivers soft, soothing vocals that seem to tenderly wrap around V’s feelings for his fans.
This work is a masterpiece of healing music that comforts those living apart from someone dear.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you want a peaceful moment, or when a loved one far away comes to mind.
Glue Songbeabadoobee
This is a heartwarming love song by Filipino-British singer-songwriter beabadoobee.
A beautiful melody woven from relaxed guitar tones and strings is layered with her sweet, bittersweet vocals.
The lyrics, which candidly express the joy and happiness of falling in love, are memorable and soothing to the listener.
Released in February 2023, it is said to be beabadoobee’s first happy love song.
The music video was filmed in Iloilo, Philippines, her hometown, and is filled with her personal memories alongside beautiful scenery.
It’s a recommended track not only for those starting a new romance, but for anyone who wants to feel love for someone special.
Turning TablesAdele
A piano ballad written by Adele and American songwriter Ryan Tedder.
It is also known for being performed by actress Gwyneth Paltrow in the April 19, 2011 episode of the TV drama Glee.
I’ve Never Been To MeCharlene
It’s a song released in 1976 that Charlene covered in 1977.
It didn’t become a big hit at the time, but after it was played on the radio in 1982, its popularity surged.
It’s also known in Japan by the Japanese title “Ai wa Kagerō no Yō ni,” and has been covered by artists such as Hiromi Iwasaki and Yuki Koyanagi.
Heading WestCyndi Lauper
“Heading West” was included on her third album, A Night to Remember, released in 1989.
It’s a slow-tempo ballad.
It’s a track where you can truly savor her “seven-colored” singing voice.