[Latest Hits & Hall of Fame Classics] Recommended Popular Western Ballads

Need Your Love feat. Noah KahanGryffin & Seven Lions

Gryffin & Seven Lions – Need Your Love feat. Noah Kahan (Lyric Video)

Here’s a top-tier collaboration between Gryffin and Seven Lions, two artists lighting up the global EDM scene.

It’s a beautiful track that blends their distinct styles into a powerful, grand sonic world.

The melody is gorgeous, and it’s not only danceable but also a superb vocal-driven number that’s a joy to listen to.

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Be KindMarshmello & Halsey

Marshmello & Halsey – Be Kind (Marshmello Lyric Video)

This one is also a dance number, so it’s hard to feel much of a ballad vibe, but for dance-pop it has dynamic shifts and a somewhat bluesy touch.

It’s the long-awaited collaboration pairing the charismatic hit producer Marshmello with the hugely popular singer Halsey for the first time.

The sentimental lyrics, Marshmello’s signature bittersweet melodies, and Halsey’s husky yet cute vocals entwine to create a perfectly balanced track.

It’s dance-pop with the makings of a long-running hit, thanks to the way their strongest qualities mesh so well.

Released on April 30, 2020, this song gave hope to music fans as the world faced the onslaught of COVID-19.

Ten Feet TallWrabel

Wrabel – Ten Feet Tall (Original Version)

With the rather eccentric title ‘Ten Feet Tall,’ you can’t really tell what kind of song it is until you actually listen—but once you hit play, you’re swept away by its lush vocals and instrumentation.

Reading the lyrics reveals an additional literary depth that is another part of its charm.

Also, be sure to look up and enjoy the remix that Afrojack plays.

That version has a strong anthem feel and is timeless EDM.

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Before You GoLewis Capaldi

Lewis Capaldi – Before You Go (Official Video)

This is a popular ballad by Scottish artist Lewis Capaldi, whose rich, deep vocals are truly captivating.

Featured on his debut album “Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent,” it pairs a simple sound arrangement with an unflinching look at negative themes, delivered with emotional intensity that is profoundly moving.

It also gained significant traction on social media, so many younger listeners are likely very familiar with it.

Love SomeoneLukas Graham

Lukas Graham – Love Someone [Official Music Video]

Lukas Graham is a band that’s hugely popular in Denmark.

I think their pop, catchy songs are relatable to people all over the world.

This is one of their ballads.

Even though it’s a ballad, it’s not too heavy—it’s a wonderfully warm song, overflowing with love.

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Hard To Say I’m SorryCHICAGO

Az Yet – Hard To Say I’m Sorry (Official Video) ft. Peter Cetera

Known in Japan under the title “Sunaoni Narenakute” (“Hard to Say I’m Sorry”), this song was released in 1982 by the American brass-rock band Chicago and is one of their signature tracks.

Its beautiful, heartrending melody continues to move listeners across generations.

Come to think of it, many enduring classics still known today often have Japanese titles attached to them.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Every Breath You TakeThe Police

The Police – Every Breath You Take (Official Music Video)

This song, given the Japanese title “Mitsumete Itai” (“Every Breath You Take”), was released in 1983 by the British rock band The Police.

It’s a comforting, medium-tempo ballad that was so popular it held the number-one spot on the Billboard charts for eight consecutive weeks.