I Want to Be Healed from the Heart: Recommended Western Ballads Sung by Female Vocalists
Ballads are known for having many melodies and lyrics that really hit you in the heart.
Suddenly, but do you know the clear definition of a ballad?
In fact, the definition of a ballad is quite ambiguous: as long as it’s a “story-like song,” it can be considered a ballad regardless of the melody.
So this time, we’ve picked out some classic ballad masterpieces.
Unlike in Japan, Western ballads feature a wide variety of melodies, so be sure to check them out.
The first half features famous classics, but the second half includes lesser-known yet incredibly tasteful tracks.
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Healing from the Heart: Recommended Western Ballads Sung by Female Vocalists (71–80)
Lovin’ YouMinnie Riperton
Minnie Riperton’s classic song “Lovin’ You.” I think everyone has heard it at least once.
As you can tell when you listen, her vocal range is incredibly wide—reportedly spanning five octaves.
The whistle register in the latter part of “Lovin’ You” is certainly memorable.
The song is also very popular in Japan and has been covered by many well-known artists, including Ken Hirai and Yoko Takahashi.
Be sure to check it out!
Easy On MeAdele
Among female singer-songwriters who debuted in the late 2000s or later, Adele from the UK stands out as the one with the greatest global recognition and record-breaking commercial success.
Her songs, delivered with a richly expressive mezzo-soprano voice that shakes listeners to the core, possess such overwhelming allure that they feel as if they already had the gravitas of classics the moment they were released.
In this article, we focus on Easy On Me, a masterful ballad that most clearly brings Adele’s charms to the fore, released in 2021 as her first new song in six years.
The track immediately drew attention for breaking the world record for most single-day streams on various subscription platforms, but its lyrics—sung with a measured intimacy over simple piano accompaniment—center on Adele’s experience of divorce.
The image of Adele addressing her own son, asking him to “go easy on me” for choosing the path of divorce, is deeply heartrending while also imparting courage.
Be sure to check out the suggestive music video directed by Xavier Dolan as well.
NovemberMia Baron
With a melody that truly plucks the heartstrings, “November” is a gem of a ballad that weaves a story of inner conflicts and growth into song.
Evoking a cycle of disappointment and reconciliation, it resonates deeply.
The warm vocals vividly portray both the pain and beauty of lost love, inviting profound empathy.
It’s a moving piece for anyone seeking healing.
Please give this track by Mia Baron a listen—her talent shines through, and it’s sure to become a song that stays close to your heart.
I Want to Be Healed from the Heart: Recommended Western Ballads Sung by Female Singers (81–90)
In Your FeelingsMariah Carey
Featured on the album “Here for It All,” released in September 2025, this track is an R&B number that delicately weaves shifting emotions.
Co-produced with Anderson .Paak, it achieves a soundscape where the warmth of the drums melds with the luster of the strings.
It sings of an inner journey—from moments of heart-flutter and loss to gradually reclaiming confidence in oneself.
Mariah’s signature delicate melisma and richly resonant lower register lend profound conviction to every word.
It’s a song that gently stays by the side of anyone feeling swept away by their emotions.
Dreaming Of YouSelena Gomez
A track released in 1995 by the American singer-songwriter Selena.
It is a pop ballad that was released two weeks after her death.
The track became a hit in the United States and Canada, and has been covered by artists such as Madonna and Paula Abdul.
Who Let In The RainCyndi Lauper
A track released in 1993 by American singer-songwriter Cyndi Lauper.
It’s a ballad about the end of a relationship and is one of the tracks popular among fans.
It reached No.
12 on the New Zealand charts.
Nobody KnowsP!nk
Pink has been active at the forefront of the scene as an R&B singer from the 2000s to the present.
In addition to authentic R&B, she has also released ballads, and among them, one of her most famous works is “Nobody Knows.” It starts with a melody that feels like a classic piano ballad, but as it moves into the chorus the energy steadily builds, and in the latter half the R&B elements become strongly pronounced.
Be sure to check it out.