[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)
I Don’t Want to Miss a ThingAerosmith
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.
Your songElton John
It’s a song released in 1970 by the British artist Elton John that reached No.
8 on the Billboard chart, known in Japanese as “Boku no Uta wa Kimi no Uta” (“Your Song”).
With a charming, gentle ballad feel, it leaves a memorable impression in the 2001 American film Moulin Rouge!, where it is sung by Ewan McGregor.
You SayLauren Daigle
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!
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.
