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 (51–60)
Let Me Down ft. StormzyJorja Smith
Jorja Smith, a British singer-songwriter known for combining stunning looks with a beautiful voice, is very popular.
The emotional piano melody is perfectly matched by Jorja’s wistful vocals and Stormzy’s cool rap.
According to her comments, she wrote this song while imagining a scene from the film 007, singing about the protagonist’s feelings of disappointment.
Forever for NowLP
Singer-songwriter LP has garnered popularity for her husky voice and consistent musical style.
Many of you may know her for the global smash hit “Lost On You,” released in 2016.
She is recognized as a prominent LGBT artist, and many of her songs explore those themes.
In “Forever for Now,” for example, the music video features a kiss between two women, creating a distinctly sensual atmosphere.
Highly recommended for those who enjoy sultry, female-led ballads.
clementineHalsey
With a very gentle timbre that even evokes the tranquility of being underwater, this track—and a voice that’s striking yet instantly lovable once you hear it—is by the American singer Halsey, who became famous through her collaboration with The Chainsmokers.
She delivers this intriguingly soothing track with conviction, crafting an atmosphere whose expressive quality makes the song deeply satisfying.
Viva ForeverSpice Girls
A track released in 1998 by the British girl group Spice Girls.
It entered the Top 10 on charts around the world and was certified platinum in three countries.
In the stop-motion animated music video, the members appear as fairies.
We Belong TogetherMariah Carey
R&B singer Mariah Carey, who continues to captivate fans with her seven-octave voice, saw We Belong Together reach No.
1 on the Billboard charts for a total of 14 weeks in 2005.
The lyrics tell a heartbreaking story of lost love, and Mariah Carey sings them with poignant emotion.
The melody is so beautiful that you can’t help but be drawn in.