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

See You Again ft. Charlie PuthWiz Khalifa

Wiz Khalifa – See You Again ft. Charlie Puth [Official Video] Furious 7 Soundtrack

It’s well known as the ending theme of the hugely popular car-action series Fast & Furious: Sky Mission, and also as a farewell song.

Paul Walker, who played the protagonist Brian O’Conner, loved driving in his private life as well.

Because he passed away in a traffic accident before filming wrapped, the song was used at the end of the film with the message “FOR PAUL.” It’s a sorrowful yet warm friendship ballad that sings of an eternal parting.

It’s also a very popular song that many Japanese artists have covered.

Without MeHalsey

Halsey – Without Me

Her cute, distinctive voice really stands out.

This is a song by Halsey, a singer-songwriter from New Jersey.

It’s become a global hit.

The laid-back R&B vibe perfectly matches her delicate vocals.

In July 2018, Halsey broke up with rapper and model G-Eazy, and there are rumors that this song was created as a heartbreak anthem reflecting those feelings.

Time After TimeCyndi Lauper

Cyndi Lauper – Time After Time (Official HD Video)

Cyndi’s famous song, known without needing an introduction.

In the United States, it reached No.

1 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart, and it was certified Gold in April 1989.

The lyrics seem to show concern for an ex-partner.

It’s also known for being covered by Miles Davis.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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I Want It That WayBackstreet Boys

Backstreet Boys – I Want It That Way (Official HD Video)

Their hallmark lies in the beautifully catchy melody line and the rich harmonies woven by the five vocalists.

Released as the lead single from their third album Millennium on April 28, 1999, by the American male vocal group Backstreet Boys, it’s an essential hit when talking about them.

It’s also beloved as one of the defining pop ballads of the ’90s.

If you’re from that generation, many of you probably had it saved on your MDs and listened to it, didn’t you?

Versace On The FloorBruno Mars

Bruno Mars – Versace on the Floor (Official Music Video)

From the very first notes, this track gives you goosebumps with Bruno Mars’s sweet vocals.

It’s a ballad released as a single from his 2016 album “24K Magic.” The title mentions Versace, which refers to the fashion brand Versace.

The lyrics are about tossing aside those gorgeous clothes and having fun, and the song itself is a ballad with a nostalgic sound.

AliveSia

Sia – Alive (Official Video)

Sia, the Australian singer-songwriter known for her piercing range and soulful vocals, is the focus here.

Some of you may recognize this song from Honda’s Odyssey Hybrid commercial in Japan.

The lyrics, which cry out “I’m alive,” and her soul-stirring vocals align perfectly with the Odyssey Hybrid’s concept of becoming “a car you’ll never forget.” It’s a sweeping ballad you’ll want to keep listening to forever.

LoverTaylor Swift

Taylor Swift – Lover (Official Music Video)

This is a ballad released in 2019.

Taylor Swift’s vocals riding over reverb-soaked drums create a somewhat mysterious, pleasant feeling in this track.

Amid the EDM and electro boom, it has a distinctly real, organic touch, and it’s precisely that kind of song that carries a special kind of power.

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Murakami Shinpei

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