[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 (21–30)
Open ArmsJourney
Included on Journey’s 1981 album “Escape,” it reached No.
2 on the Billboard charts.
This song, notable for its gentle triple-meter rhythm, is about a couple who, after breaking up, try once more to build a wonderful love together.
It’s also well known through covers by Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men.
My AllMariah Carey
This Latin-tinged ballad, released as the final single from the 1998 album “Butterfly,” became her 13th No.
1 on the U.S.
charts.
Inspired by the culture she experienced in Puerto Rico, it sets a poignant longing for a separated lover against the sound of acoustic guitar.
From whispery lows to soaring highs in the finale, Mariah Carey’s delicate vocals shine throughout.
The monochrome music video directed by Herb Ritts is equally beautiful, with seaside and lighthouse imagery that enhances the song’s sensual world.
A heart-stirring classic ballad, perfect for nights when you can’t be with the one you love.
HelloAdele
The title of this song was chosen to commemorate Adele’s return to music after a three-year hiatus.
It is a single from the album “25.” The music video, directed by Canadian actor and filmmaker Xavier Dolan, was filmed in the countryside near Montreal.
Like I’m Gonna Lose You ft. John LegendMeghan Trainor
I remember that in Japan, Meghan Trainor was popular with the catchphrase “plump and cute.” Contrary to that pop image of hers, I feel this song—while retaining Meghan’s cuteness—has turned out warm, gently moist, and calm, like a summer night’s rain.
All By MyselfEric Carmen
It’s a classic ballad released in 1975.
The opening section is based on the second movement of Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No.
2 in C minor, Op.
18.
It’s also well known for being covered by Celine Dion.
It has a slow rock kind of vibe, doesn’t it?