[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!
Playlist
| [Latest Hits & Hall of Fame Classics] Recommended Popular Western Ballads | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | See You Again ft. Charlie PuthWiz Khalifa |  play_arrow | A Sad Friendship Ballad Dedicated to Paul Walker |
| 2 | Time After TimeCyndi Lauper |  play_arrow | Cyndi’s classic song about caring for an ex after a breakup |
| 3 | I Want It That WayBackstreet Boys |  play_arrow | Signature songs of the Backstreet Boys |
| 4 | Without MeHalsey |  play_arrow | Halsey’s breakup song becomes a global hit |
| 5 | Versace On The FloorBruno Mars |  play_arrow | Bruno Mars’s ballad songs |
| 6 | AliveSia |  play_arrow | Characterized by Sia’s soulful vocals |
| 7 | PerfectEd Sheeran |  play_arrow | Ed Sheeran's love ballad |
| 8 | HonestyBilly Joel |  play_arrow | Billy Joel's song asking for honesty |
| 9 | Just The Way You AreBruno Mars |  play_arrow | A love ballad by Bruno Mars |
| 10 | LoverTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | Taylor Swift’s 2019 ballad |
| 11 | Push My LuckThe Chainsmokers |  play_arrow | A beautiful ballad by The Chainsmokers |
| 12 | My Heart Will Go OnCéline Dion |  play_arrow | Titanic theme song ballad |
| 13 | GraveyardHalsey |  play_arrow | Halsey’s powerful ballad |
| 14 | Need Your Love feat. Noah KahanGryffin & Seven Lions |  play_arrow | The ultimate collaboration between Griffin and Seven Lions |
| 15 | BeautifulBazzi feat. Camila Cabello |  play_arrow | A Captivating Duet of American-Style Love Songs |
| 16 | Be KindMarshmello & Halsey |  play_arrow | Marshmello and Halsey’s song of hope |
| 17 | Ten Feet TallWrabel |  play_arrow | An EDM track with rich vocals and deep lyrics |
| 18 | Rain On MeLady Gaga, Ariana Grande |  play_arrow | Bright, summer-ready house music, a collaborative track |
| 19 | Before You GoLewis Capaldi |  play_arrow | Lewis Capaldi's popular ballad |
| 20 | Love SomeoneLukas Graham |  play_arrow | A warm ballad by Lukas Graham |
| 21 | Every Breath You TakeThe Police |  play_arrow | Every Breath You Take is a 1983 song by The Police. |
| 22 | One Call AwayCharlie Puth |  play_arrow | Charlie Puth's soothing ballad |
| 23 | OverjoyedStevie Wonder |  play_arrow | Stevie Wonder’s beloved, sublime love song |
| 24 | Hard To Say I’m SorryCHICAGO |  play_arrow | A signature song released in 1982 by Chicago |
| 25 | Thinking Out LoudEd Sheeran |  play_arrow | Grammy Award-winning love song |
| 26 | Open ArmsJourney |  play_arrow | Journey’s classic, “A New Start in Love.” |
| 27 | HelloAdele |  play_arrow | A single commemorating Adele’s return to music after three years. |
| 28 | My AllMariah Carey |  play_arrow | Mariah Carey's emotional, heartwarming Latin ballad |
| 29 | Like I’m Gonna Lose You ft. John LegendMeghan Trainor |  play_arrow | Megan’s new song is A Quiet Summer Night Rain |
| 30 | All By MyselfEric Carmen |  play_arrow | Rachmaninoff arrangement released in 1975 |
| 31 | I Don’t Want to Miss a ThingAerosmith |  play_arrow | Theme song of Armageddon, a smash hit |
| 32 | Your songElton John |  play_arrow | Elton John’s classic “Your Song” |
| 33 | You SayLauren Daigle |  play_arrow | A song that supports the heart: Lauren Daigle’s tour de force |
| 34 | STAYBLACKPINK |  play_arrow | The popularity of the K-pop group BLACKPINK |
| 35 | SheElvis Costello |  play_arrow | The truth behind the classic songs Costello covered |
| 36 | RunLeona Lewis |  play_arrow | The comfort of being enveloped in a magical singing voice |
| 37 | AlwaysAtlantic Starr |  play_arrow | An R&B duet song with the theme of love |
| 38 | If We Hold On TogetherDiana Ross |  play_arrow | Diana Ross’s anthem of support, a heart-touching classic |
| 39 | Without YouMariah Carey |  play_arrow | A ballad cover song by Mariah Carey |
| 40 | Run To YouWhitney Houston |  play_arrow | Whitney Houston's classic ballad |
| 41 | Love Me Like You DoEllie Goulding |  play_arrow | Captivates listeners with an emotionally rich singing voice |
| 42 | Careless WhisperGeorge Michael |  play_arrow | Iconic songs from the ’80s, Christmas songs |
| 43 | FlashlightJessie J |  play_arrow | Song of the heart’s light that illuminates the darkness |
| 44 | Walk Me HomeP!nk |  play_arrow | P!nk’s epic love ballad, Drive Me Home |
| 45 | HaloBeyoncé |  play_arrow | Beyoncé’s iconic song that portrays the changes in love |
| 46 | Don’t Know WhyNorah Jones |  play_arrow | Nora Jones's classic song 'Don’t Know Why' |
| 47 | OneU2 |  play_arrow | A classic U2 song about acknowledging and embracing each other's differences |
| 48 | Take My Breath AwayBerlin |  play_arrow | The smash hit theme song from Top Gun |
| 49 | The RoseBette Midler |  play_arrow | A moving song that sings of love and life lessons |
| 50 | I Need To Be In LoveCarpenters |  play_arrow | The Radiance of Youth, A Song Seeking Love |
| 51 | I See FireEd Sheeran |  play_arrow | The moving theme song of the Hobbit movies |
| 52 | Can’t Help Falling In LoveElvis Presley |  play_arrow | Elvis’s masterpieces, love songs, and Buddhist chants are the starting point. |
| 53 | Talk You Out Of ItFlorida Georgia Line |  play_arrow | A song that conveys the new appeal of country music |
| 54 | HeroMariah Carey |  play_arrow | The emotion and power woven into the lyrics of a classic song |
| 55 | Let’s Hurt TonightOneRepublic |  play_arrow | Moved to tears by a song that embodies the cry of the heart. |
| 56 | Sea of LoveRobert Plant’s The Honeydrippers |  play_arrow | Led Zeppelin's classic ballads |
| 57 | If I Never Knew YouShanice & Jon Secada |  play_arrow | A moving ballad that portrays love and bonds |
| 58 | Bridge Over Troubled WaterSimon&Garfunkel |  play_arrow | A famous song imbued with wishes for peace, singing of hope |
| 59 | Breathe AgainToni Braxton |  play_arrow | An adult ballad song by Toni Braxton |
| 60 | Dance Without The MusicYeng Constantino |  play_arrow | A soothing singer who shines on audition shows |
| 61 | You Raise Me UpCeltic Woman |  play_arrow | A famous Irish song, a song of love and courage |
| 62 | House of the Rising SunThe Animals |  play_arrow | The inspiring 1960s rock band, The Animals |
| 63 | I’m SorryAli Gatie |  play_arrow | A poignant ballad in search of lost love |
| 64 | Always Remember Us This WayLady Gaga |  play_arrow | The moving ballad from the film A Star Is Born |
| 65 | AngelAerosmith |  play_arrow | Aerosmith’s iconic signature ballad |
| 66 | The Power Of LoveCéline Dion |  play_arrow | Covered by Celine Dion and became a big hit. |
| 67 | SkyscraperDemi Lovato |  play_arrow | Energetic voice and captivating vocal ability |
| 68 | PhotographEd Sheeran |  play_arrow | Ed Sheeran’s famous song that sings about photos of memories |
| 69 | You Are Not AloneMichael Jackson |  play_arrow | A heartfelt ballad by Michael Jackson |
| 70 | Let There Be LoveOasis |  play_arrow | OASIS’s latest single, a famous song sung by brothers |
| 71 | Fight SongRachel Platten |  play_arrow | A song with a cute singing voice that lifts your spirits |
| 72 | Stand By YouRachel Platten |  play_arrow | A gentle warmth fills the voice, evoking memories of graduation. |
| 73 | PILLOWTALKZAYN |  play_arrow | One Direction’s Zayn, sexy music |
| 74 | ghostinAriana Grande |  play_arrow | Sing about an ex-boyfriend in a dreamy song |
| 75 | XOBeyoncé |  play_arrow | Beyoncé’s love-filled ballad of hope |
| 76 | Too Much Lives Will Kill YouQueen |  play_arrow | A sad song where the magnitude of love takes a life |
| 77 | We Are The ChampionsQueen |  play_arrow | The Queen classic, with its plaintive vocals, resonates in the heart. |
| 78 | Human NatureMichael Jackson |  | A classic song about the struggles of a superstar |
| 79 | WolvesSelena Gomez, Marshmello |  play_arrow | The best EDM song by DJ Marshmello and Selena |
| 80 | Free SpiritKhalid |  play_arrow | Khalid’s new song is a refreshing and beautiful ballad. |
| 81 | SledgehammerRihanna |  play_arrow | A powerful ballad about overcoming hardships |
| 82 | There’s A HeroBilly Gilman |  play_arrow | A moving ballad by a young, million-selling singer |
| 83 | ReflectionChristina Aguilera |  play_arrow | A song that sings of the protagonist’s strong will in the movie Mulan |
| 84 | Lost In Your EyesDebbie Gibson |  play_arrow | Debbie Gibson’s beautiful singing voice |
| 85 | Cry Me a RiverJulie London |  play_arrow | A sad love jazz ballad sung by a woman |
| 86 | Won’t Go Home Without YouMaroon 5 |  play_arrow | A heartwarming melody of a bittersweet love song |
| 87 | To Be With YouMr. BIG |  play_arrow | Mr. Big’s moving, mature ballad |
| 88 | If I Ever Fall in LovePentatonix ft. Jason Derulo |  play_arrow | Composed using only voice, highly polished. |
| 89 | LatelyStevie Wonder |  play_arrow | Stevie Wonder’s moving, sad love song |
| 90 | I’ll Be Over YouTOTO |  play_arrow | A moving masterpiece that portrays Toto’s heartbreak |
| 91 | Eternal FlameThe Bangles |  play_arrow | A classic hit from the ’80s, the band’s signature work. |
| 92 | Forever and everThe Savage |  play_arrow | A classic song by the college pop band, The Savage |
| 93 | Saving All My Love For YouWhitney Houston |  play_arrow | A poignant love song of a married woman who fell in love |
| 94 | Easy On MeAdele |  play_arrow | A heart-stirring masterpiece filled with Adele’s emotions |
| 95 | Happier Than EverBillie Eilish |  play_arrow | A song whose poignant vocals and emotional shifts are captivating. |
| 96 | When I Was Your ManBruno Mars |  play_arrow | A heartfelt ballad that sings of the pain of a broken heart |
| 97 | All of MeJohn Legend |  play_arrow | John Legend's iconic songs whose love themes resonate with the heart |
| 98 | drivers licenseOlivia Rodrigo |  play_arrow | Olivia Rodrigo’s heartbreak ballad becomes a massive hit |
| 99 | Me, Myself & YouPerrie |  play_arrow | Perry’s new song is an emotional power ballad |
| 100 | Girls Like YouTone Stith |  play_arrow | Tone Stith’s heartbreak love song |
| 101 | I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston |  play_arrow | A moving ballad that pledges eternal love |
| 102 | Beautiful SoulBoyce Avenue |  play_arrow | Jesse McCartney’s famous ballad song |
| 103 | KaleidoscopeCorbin Hale |  play_arrow | A heartwarming country-style song |
| 104 | SoberDemi Lovato |  play_arrow | A heartfelt cry about Demi Lovato’s struggle with addiction |
| 105 | Take Me HomeJess Glynne |  play_arrow | A soul-stirring ballad by Jess Glynne |
| 106 | WomanJohn Lennon |  play_arrow | A heartwarming classic filled with love for women |
| 107 | Just A KissLady Antebellum |  play_arrow | A moving song that sings of a goodnight kiss |
| 108 | From The StartLaufey |  play_arrow | A ballad that portrays Ravei’s heartrending feelings of love |
| 109 | Thank God I DoLauren Daigle |  play_arrow | Delivering moving emotions with a clear, translucent singing voice |
| 110 | Two of UsLouis Tomlinson |  play_arrow | Louis's Ballad, a song of gratitude to his parents |
| 111 | Here and NowLuther Vandross |  play_arrow | A heartwarming R&B ballad that portrays the essence of love |
| 112 | Bye ByeMariah Carey |  play_arrow | A sad ballad depicting the bereavement of a cherished lover |
| 113 | My Love Mine All MineMitski |  play_arrow | A moving song that explores the eternity of love |
| 114 | Can You Stand The RainNew Edition |  play_arrow | A moving love song that resonates with the heart |
| 115 | The ShowNiall Horan |  play_arrow | A song of courage and growth that overcomes hardship |
| 116 | Wild Hearts Can’t Be BrokenP!nk |  play_arrow | A heart-stirring emotion conveyed through lyrics and vocals |
| 117 | Lift Me UpRihanna |  play_arrow | A ballad song that resonates with Rihanna's heart |
| 118 | Back To DecemberTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | A song about Taylor Swift’s ex-boyfriend |
| 119 | Honestly, We Just Need JesusTerrian |  play_arrow | A heart’s cry healed by the power of faith |
| 120 | Let It BeThe Beatles |  play_arrow | The Beatles’ classic song “Let It Be” |
| 121 | wherever u rUMI, V |  play_arrow | The heartbreak of long-distance love and the beauty of its bond |
| 122 | Glue Songbeabadoobee |  play_arrow | A heartwarming love song by a Filipino singer |
| 123 | Turning TablesAdele |  play_arrow | Adele and Ryan’s piano ballad |
| 124 | I’ve Never Been To MeCharlene |  play_arrow | Love song, a huge hit in the 80s |
| 125 | Heading WestCyndi Lauper |  play_arrow | A seven-colored singing voice, a deeply moving ballad |
| 126 | Be AlrightDean Lewis |  play_arrow | A popular singer-songwriter from Sydney |
| 127 | PurposeJustin Bieber |  play_arrow | A ballad that sold 750,000 copies |
| 128 | I Need LoveLL Cool J |  play_arrow | Signature songs of cool male artists |
| 129 | Lovin’ YouMinnie Riperton |  play_arrow | A masterpiece produced by Stevie Wonder |
| 130 | Story of My LifeOne Direction |  play_arrow | A ballad produced by Jamie Scott |
| 131 | Unchained MelodyRighteous Brothers |  play_arrow | The classic song “Unchained Melody” is back in the spotlight thanks to a film. |
| 132 | Don’t Let Me DownThe Beatles |  play_arrow | The Beatles’ song, feelings for Yoko |
| 133 | DESPERADOThe Eagles |  play_arrow | The Eagles’ emotional song “Desperado” |
| 134 | CHIHIROBillie Eilish |  play_arrow | Billie Eilish’s new song with a heartbreak theme |
| 135 | LighthouseCalum Scott |  play_arrow | Singing of a ray of hope and feelings for a cherished person |
| 136 | Say SomethingA Great Big World, Christina Aguilera |  play_arrow | A ballad masterpiece, their two voices stir the heart. |
| 137 | I Was HereBeyoncé |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that conveys Beyoncé’s talent and diverse appeal |
| 138 | Million ReasonsLady Gaga |  play_arrow | Change course and sing about women's feelings |
| 139 | The UnforgivenMetallica |  play_arrow | The moving masterpiece of the metal world, The Unforgiven |
| 140 | Because I Love YouStevie B |  play_arrow | "Stevie B's" love classic, Billboard No. 1 |