[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 (41–50)
Love Me Like You DoEllie Goulding
Ellie Goulding became famous as a singer with a distinctive and wonderful voice.
Especially with this song, I feel the desire for love steadily welling up inside me.
The high notes—like the part where she sings, “I’ll match your pace”—are so beautiful they give me chills.
Careless WhisperGeorge Michael
It’s a song released in 1984 by George Michael of Wham!, and it was covered in Japan by artists such as Hideki Saijo.
The song was reportedly written by George when he was 17, with Andrew adding his touch to it.
As an aside, a video of a man suddenly playing the song’s memorable intro in a shopping mall became quite famous.
FlashlightJessie J
“Flashlight” means “senkō” (a flash of light) in Japanese.
It’s a song about a light that illuminates the darkness.
The light that shines on the darkness of the heart—that’s what this song expresses.
As you listen, you begin to feel that even in difficult times, light will surely break through.
HaloBeyoncé
It’s a song that feels as if it’s writing out how Beyoncé’s heart changes with each everyday event through meeting him.
If you want to hear the very best from the world’s top songstress, I truly hope you listen to this track.
You can hear a voice saying, “I understand just how happy I am in this moment.”
Don’t Know WhyNorah Jones
When it comes to Norah Jones, many people probably think of this song.
“Don’t Know Why” is a breakup song that conveys the feeling of “I don’t know why.” The mood is somewhat ennui; the melody isn’t especially dynamic, but that actually enhances the song.
It was released in 2002, yet it remains a classic that continues to be covered by many artists.
Take My Breath AwayBerlin
It’s a song released in 1986 by the California band Berlin.
It was featured in the Tom Cruise–starring film Top Gun and became a massive hit.
Its Japanese title is “Love Is Like a Breath,” and in Japan it was used in a Honda commercial.
The RoseBette Midler
The theme song of the American film “The Rose” (released in November 1979), in which she starred.
With its strikingly simple piano backing at the beginning, this song is a didactic ballad about what love is and what life is.
After listening, it seems to give you the courage to live positively.
It is a song that can be called one of Bette Midler’s signature numbers.