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Lovely Western music

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.

Playlist

Beautiful, lovely Western music. A roundup of recommended classic songs.
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1RunawayAURORA
RunawayAURORAplay_arrow
From Norway, captivating with a mysterious singing voice
2Like A StarCorinne Bailey Rae
Like A StarCorinne Bailey Raeplay_arrow
A masterpiece that captivates with a jazz-infused, enchanting vocal performance
3Easy On MeAdele
Easy On MeAdeleplay_arrow
The emotions in Adele’s song “Easy On Me”
4Heal The WorldMichael Jackson
Heal The WorldMichael Jacksonplay_arrow
A song to make the world a better place
5Close to youCarpenters
Close to youCarpentersplay_arrow
A Carpenters classic with beautiful harmonies
6Stay With MeSam Smith
Stay With MeSam Smithplay_arrow
Sam Smith's classic 'Stay With Me'
7HallelujahJeff Buckley
HallelujahJeff Buckleyplay_arrow
The classic song “Hallelujah” that captivates with vocals and guitar
8There’s Never a Forever Thinga-ha
There's Never a Forever Thinga-haplay_arrow
A-ha’s beautiful singing voice and tone are captivating.
9Someone You LovedLewis Capaldi
Someone You LovedLewis Capaldiplay_arrow
A beautiful ballad that sings of the pain of heartbreak
10HaloBeyoncé
HaloBeyoncéplay_arrow
Beyoncé’s “Halo,” which sings of the sanctity of love
11Time To Say GoodbyeSarah Brightman
Time To Say GoodbyeSarah Brightmanplay_arrow
A song of a positive departure, with a beautiful melody
12On Bended KneeBoyz II Men
On Bended KneeBoyz II Menplay_arrow
“On Bended Knee” is a poignant love song about wishing to get back together.
13Lovin’ YouMinnie Riperton
Lovin' YouMinnie Ripertonplay_arrow
Minnie Riperton’s classic song “Lovin’ You”
14Fix YouColdplay
Fix YouColdplayplay_arrow
The charm of Coldplay and their beautiful vocals
15Foolish GamesJewel
Foolish GamesJewelplay_arrow
A moving song about the pain and growth of love.
16That GirlSarah Elisabeth,Carlisio Keys
That GirlSarah Elisabeth,Carlisio Keysplay_arrow
Sarah and Callicio's R&B song
17HeroMariah Carey
HeroMariah Careyplay_arrow
A song about realizing your inner strength
18SunflowerREX ORANGE COUNTY
SunflowerREX ORANGE COUNTYplay_arrow
The sweet songs of Rex Orange
19Night Before ChristmasSam Smith
Night Before ChristmasSam Smithplay_arrow
Sam Smith’s Christmas song is captivating in 3/4 time.
20Free FallingJames Arthur
Free FallingJames Arthurplay_arrow
James Arthur’s new song, with emotionally rich lyrics
21When You’re GoneAvril Lavigne
When You’re GoneAvril Lavigneplay_arrow
A heart-touching ballad that sings of farewell and the pain of love
22Feel Like Makin’ LoveRoberta Flack
Feel Like Makin' LoveRoberta Flackplay_arrow
The appeal of Roberta Flack, a legendary singer of the ’70s
23Fine By MeChris Brown
Fine By MeChris Brownplay_arrow
80s-style nu-disco, a bittersweet love song
24Leader of the BandDan Fogelberg
Leader of the BandDan Fogelbergplay_arrow
A classic song that sings of love for one’s father and gratitude for music
25Yesterday Once MoreCarpenters
Yesterday Once MoreCarpentersplay_arrow
Carpenters' classic, a sound that resonates in the heart
26Helpless When She SmilesBackstreet Boys
Helpless When She SmilesBackstreet Boysplay_arrow
An adult pop-rock ballad by the Backstreet Boys
27WonderwallOasis
WonderwallOasisplay_arrow
A masterpiece whose Oasis classic resonates with the heart
28I’m YoursJason Mraz
I'm YoursJason Mrazplay_arrow
A love song carried by the gentle tones of an acoustic guitar
29Viva La VidaColdplay
Viva La VidaColdplayplay_arrow
The grand kingly sorrow of Coldplay
30Beautiful ThingsBenson Boone
Beautiful ThingsBenson Booneplay_arrow
A heartfelt ballad that sings of gratitude and anxiety for a cherished person
31Castle on the HillEd Sheeran
Castle on the HillEd Sheeranplay_arrow
A heartwarming classic that portrays love for one's hometown and youthful days
32Young and BeautifulLana Del Rey
Young and BeautifulLana Del Reyplay_arrow
Singing of the beauty and fragility of love that transcends time
33You’re BeautifulJames Blunt
You're BeautifulJames Bluntplay_arrow
A poignant song about unrequited love becomes a global hit
34Chasing CarsSnow Patrol
Chasing CarsSnow Patrolplay_arrow
Resonates in the heart with universal music that weaves love
35Beautiful DayU2
Beautiful DayU2play_arrow
U2’s masterpiece depicting hope and revival
36A Thousand MilesVanessa Carlton
A Thousand MilesVanessa Carltonplay_arrow
A classic song that sings of feelings for a loved one
37GorgeousBrett Eldredge
GorgeousBrett Eldredgeplay_arrow
A heartwarming classic that sings of love and confidence
38Rather BeClean Bandit ft. Jess Glynne
Rather BeClean Bandit ft. Jess Glynneplay_arrow
A collaborative song that sings about happiness with a loved one
39I Don’t Want to Miss a ThingAerosmith
I Don't Want to Miss a ThingAerosmithplay_arrow
Aerosmith’s famous love song and movie theme song
40All of MeJohn Legend
All of MeJohn Legendplay_arrow
John Legend's iconic songs whose love themes resonate with the heart
41Always Remember Us This WayLady Gaga
Always Remember Us This WayLady Gagaplay_arrow
The moving ballad song from A Star Is Born (Ally’s song)
42Killing Me Softly With His SongRoberta Flack
Killing Me Softly With His SongRoberta Flackplay_arrow
A soul-stirring masterpiece, a moving work that took America by storm
43Two GhostsHarry Styles
Two GhostsHarry Stylesplay_arrow
Harry Styles's wistful heartbreak ballad