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 roundup of recommended classic songs (21–30)
SunflowerREX ORANGE COUNTY
This is a work by Rex Orange County, a singer-songwriter from the UK, whose softly hazy sound and sweet, smooth vocals resonate pleasantly in the ears.
The track was released in March 2017 ahead of his second album, Apricot Princess.
It portrays the delicate emotions of a protagonist who longs to be like the sun for the person they love, yet wavers with insecurity due to a lack of confidence.
Anyone who has ever been in love will deeply relate to that pure, single-minded devotion.
The music video by Illegal Civ Cinema further enriches the song’s world.
On those restless nights when you’re thinking of someone special, why not let the warm melody of this piece gently embrace you?
Helpless When She SmilesBackstreet Boys
The Backstreet Boys are often associated with the dance-pop sound of the ’90s, but this song is a mature pop-rock ballad with a beautifully crafted piano melody.
It sings of an irresistible love where a simple smile from the one you love leaves you defenseless and utterly captivated.
Many listeners will likely relate to the lyrics that portray being at the mercy of the other person’s subtle gestures.
Featured on the acclaimed 2007 album Unbreakable, this track is remembered by fans as a song that showcased a new musical direction for the group as a four-piece.
It’s perfect for indulging in the rush of a new romance or for reflecting on a loved one’s smile—reminding you just how much they mean to you.
WonderwallOasis
An Oasis song that epitomizes ’90s Britpop opens with a strikingly picked guitar that immediately captures the listener and won’t let go.
Its lyrics vividly portray a desperate longing to lean on someone, an unshakable sense of loneliness, and a faint hope that still reaches for salvation.
Liam Gallagher’s vocals—powerful yet tinged with melancholy—delicately express those complex emotions.
Released as a single in October 1995, this classic appears on the landmark album (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?, which became a monumental hit in British music history.
In October 2020, it became the first song from the 1990s to surpass one billion streams.
It’s the kind of track that offers a quiet warmth, as if gently staying by your side, when you’re at a crossroads in life or on a night when your heart feels a little weary.
Young and BeautifulLana Del Rey
A gem-like ballad from the soundtrack of The Great Gatsby that deeply questions the enduring nature of beauty and love.
Sung by American artist Lana Del Rey, the song renders a universal anxiety—whether love endures even when youth and looks fade—through a cinematic soundscape.
Its grand, orchestra-based arrangement and her wistful vocals beautifully portray the fear of passing time and a bittersweet plea for love.
Released in April 2013 and peaking at No.
22 on the Billboard Hot 100, this piece is recommended for those feeling uneasy about their relationships or facing life’s transitions.
Feel Like Makin’ LoveRoberta Flack
Roberta Flack, a female singer who was hugely active in the 1970s and created many classic songs alongside artists like Donny Hathaway.
You’ve probably heard “Feel Like Makin’ Love” or “Killing Me Softly” at least once.
If I had to sum up her voice in a single phrase, it would be the pinnacle of a soft, tender vocal.
Beyond her masterful technique, her beautifully warm tone that gently envelops the ears is truly breathtaking.
Be sure to check her out.
When You’re GoneAvril Lavigne
This work, captivating with its poignant, heart-stirring melody and lyrics, is a power ballad that portrays a parting from a loved one.
The lyrics, which make one keenly feel the importance of what has been lost, resonate with many listeners.
It is included on Canadian artist Avril Lavigne’s third album, The Best Damn Thing, released in June 2007.
The music video depicts breakups among couples from various generations, beautifully expressing the song’s world.
As a song that stands by those who have experienced heartbreak or separation from someone dear, it is sure to be a source of comfort.
Free FallingJames Arthur
The second track from British singer-songwriter James Arthur’s fifth album, “Bitter Sweet Love,” was released in June 2024.
This piece is a moving ballad in which James’s distinctive baritone voice stirs deep emotion.
The lyrics, themed around life’s uncertainties and the search for self-worth, are sure to resonate with many.
They skillfully portray feelings of falling, the lack of time, and questions of value, perfectly harmonizing with the emotive melodies that are James’s strength.
It’s a recommended song for anyone who carries a hint of loneliness and heartache yet is trying to keep looking forward.