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

You SayLauren Daigle

Lauren Daigle – You Say (Official Music Video)

You Say,” released in July 2018 by American singer-songwriter Lauren Daigle.

She is a songstress who achieved a remarkable feat by debuting at No.

3 on the U.S.

charts.

In an interview about this work, she said, “It became the support of my heart, a place of refuge, and gave me truth.” Please enjoy this powerful and beautiful ballad that conveys her strong feelings!

AlwaysAtlantic Starr

Always

Released in 1987 by the American R&B group Atlantic Starr, this track is a single from the album All in the Name of Love and can be considered one of the quintessential duet ballads.

I Don’t Want to Miss a ThingAerosmith

Aerosmith – I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing (Official HD Video)

The American rock band Aerosmith released this song in 1998; its Japanese title is “Miss a Thing.” It became widely known after being included on the soundtrack of the film Armageddon, and with this song, Aerosmith achieved their first No.

1 on the U.S.

singles chart.

STAYBLACKPINK

BLACKPINK – ‘STAY’ M/V

K-pop has become popular in Japan, and now it’s gaining popularity in Europe and the United States as well.

Among them, BLACKPINK is one of the most popular female K-pop idol groups and has become well-known in Japan too.

Their song “STAY” is one of BLACKPINK’s signature ballads, and its acoustic sound—now rare among contemporary pop artists—is particularly appealing.

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Saitō Ayumu

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SheElvis Costello

Elvis Costello ‘She’

The Japanese title is “Wasuraji no Omokage” (Unforgettable Shadow).

While it’s often associated with Elvis Costello as a ballad, the song was originally released in 1974 by French singer-songwriter Charles Aznavour.

In 1999, Costello covered it, and it became a revival hit as the theme song for the film Notting Hill.

The video includes some scenes from the movie.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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RunLeona Lewis

Leona Lewis – Run (Official Video)

When I listen to this song and close my eyes, immersing myself in its dreamlike atmosphere, a vast, desolate world appears before me.

The gentle, softly sung vocals make for a comforting, pleasant time.

I feel like this person’s voice has a healing effect.

Without YouMariah Carey

Mariah Carey – Without You (from Fantasy: Live at Madison Square Garden)

While it’s widely known as a Mariah Carey ballad, it’s actually a cover—the original is by the British band Badfinger.

Mariah Carey’s husky-toned, expressive singing further enhances the appeal of the lyrics.