Beautiful, lovely Western music. A roundup of recommended classic songs.
Even if you don’t understand English or don’t usually listen to Western music, songs with beautiful, pure melodies and sounds can be easy to enjoy.
The greatness of music itself transcends language barriers, and many people probably started listening to Western music with a beautiful ballad.
With that in mind, we’ve gathered timeless classics of Western music with stunning, graceful beauty—recommended especially for beginners, regardless of era or genre.
Please enjoy these wonderful songs that may move you to tears with their beauty or fill you with warmth.
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Beautiful and lovely Western music. A collection of recommended classics (1–10)
There’s Never a Forever Thinga-ha
A-ha is a synth-pop band from Norway, best known for their signature song “Take On Me.” In “There’s Never a Forever Thing,” introduced here, the vocalist’s appeal—only hinted at in “Take On Me”—is fully brought to the fore.
Even the unusually high notes for a male vocalist ring out with ease and clarity, and his vocal prowess is overwhelming.
It’s a song that showcases Morten Harket’s beautifully expressive voice.
Someone You LovedLewis Capaldi
A particularly beautiful song I want people nursing a broken heart to hear is Lewis Capaldi’s “Someone You Loved.” It’s a piano-and-vocal ballad, and what makes it so beautiful is Capaldi’s emotional voice.
Rather than singing pristinely from start to finish, he delivers powerful vocals that at times feel almost angry—and that intensity is what makes the song so beautiful.
To feel its beauty even more, try listening while reading a Japanese translation of the lyrics.
The emotions poured into the song are sure to move your heart.
HaloBeyoncé
This song with a sacred aura is “Halo,” released in 2008 by the world-renowned diva, Beyoncé.
It’s a piece that expresses love and gratitude toward someone who saved her through love.
“Halo” means a “radiant glow” or “aura,” and it reflects the protagonist’s feelings of seeing the other person as a holy presence, loved so deeply they seem to be shining with a halo.
Her heartfelt vocals sound almost like a powerful prayer.
Especially in the final chorus, Beyoncé’s increasingly powerful singing gives you goosebumps.
Beautiful, elegant Western music. A selection of recommended classics (11–20)
Time To Say GoodbyeSarah Brightman
“Time to Say Goodbye” is a song released in 1996 by English soprano Sarah Brightman.
It’s a piece you often hear in films, commercials, and talent shows.
Because the title includes “Goodbye,” you might think it’s a breakup song.
However, the song’s meaning is that lovers set off from where they are to begin a new life together.
It’s not a sad farewell song, but one with a positive message, making it perfect for weddings as well.
Another charm of the piece is how the orchestral sound and Sarah Brightman’s vocals blend together so beautifully.
On Bended KneeBoyz II Men
“On Bended Knee” is a song released in 1994 by the American R&B group Boyz II Men.
The song expresses the feelings of a man who longs to reconcile with his lover.
After their breakup, he reflects on his actions and, as the title suggests, pleads on bended knee for her to come back—an earnest and heartfelt portrayal.
What beautifully elevates this straightforward emotion is the vocal harmony.
Boyz II Men were especially renowned for their exquisite choral work.
Pay special attention to the chorus, where the harmonies are at their most beautiful.
Lovin’ YouMinnie Riperton
The classic song “Lovin’ You,” still loved around the world today, was released in 1974 by Minnie Riperton, a singer-songwriter from Chicago.
Minnie possessed an extraordinarily wide vocal range of five and a half octaves, and that range is fully showcased in this song.
In the phrase at the end of the chorus, the highest note reaches F#6—remarkably high.
It’s achieved using the whistle register, a well-known and highly challenging vocal technique.
This is a track that leaves you in awe of Minnie’s ability to sing impossibly high notes with such beautiful resonance.
Fix YouColdplay
Coldplay, known worldwide as a pop band and for their collaboration with BTS, often draws attention for their catchy, stylish tracks—but their appeal doesn’t end there.
The clear, pure vocals of lead singer Chris Martin are also indispensable when talking about Coldplay.
In particular, the first half of Fix You features an arrangement that puts the vocals front and center, beautifully showcasing his voice.
It’s a song that makes you sigh with the transparency of Chris’s tone and the beauty of his upper range.