[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 and Hall of Fame Classics] Recommended Popular Western Ballads (31–40)
STAYBLACKPINK
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.
SheElvis Costello
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.
RunLeona Lewis
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.
AlwaysAtlantic Starr
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.
If We Hold On TogetherDiana Ross
This is a song by the diva Diana Ross, known for having numerous hit songs, released in 1990.
Its lyrics, which encourage you when you’re feeling down or about to lose your way, match perfectly with her remarkable vocal performance, and it became a huge hit in Japan as well.
[Latest Hits and Hall of Fame Classics] Recommended Popular Western Ballads (41–50)
Without YouMariah Carey
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.
Run To YouWhitney Houston
This is a track from the soundtrack of the 1992 American film The Bodyguard.
Whitney Houston appeared in the film and brilliantly portrayed Rachel, a singer with phenomenal vocal talent who is also arrogant.
The song expresses the desire to run to the one you love, and it’s a ballad you’ll want to listen to again and again.