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)
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.
EasyElla Mai
Since appearing on The X Factor, the UK-born artist Ella Mai has risen to global prominence.
She’s renowned for her rich, resonant lower register.
While her track “Easy” isn’t among her most famous, it’s packed with musical sophistication and showcases the deep tones that define her appeal, earning strong support from her core fans.
Although the English-language music scene often leans toward commercialism, she stays true to herself and doesn’t let money sway her.
HappyLeona Lewis
Leona Lewis, a London-born artist who sings the theme song for the film Avatar.
She isn’t very well known in Japan, but she actually got her start on the audition show The X Factor.
Her track record is remarkable: her debut single racked up an astonishing 550,000 downloads within just 30 minutes of its release.
She’s a rare artist who rose to the top with almost no time spent paying her dues.
Happy is a beautiful ballad she performs—be sure to check it out!
STAYBLACKPINK
K-pop has become popular in Japan, and now it’s gaining popularity in Europe and the United States as well.
Among them, BLACKPINK is one of the most popular female K-pop idol groups and has become well-known in Japan too.
Their song “STAY” is one of BLACKPINK’s signature ballads, and its acoustic sound—now rare among contemporary pop artists—is particularly appealing.
SaltTinashe
Tinashe had been active as an actress and model since she was young, and she made her major debut as a solo singer in 2009.
Salt is a ballad released in 2018.
It’s a heartbreaking breakup ballad sung by her in her twenties.
The song is filled with the atmosphere crafted by Tinashe, who has been heavily influenced by artists like Michael Jackson and Christina Aguilera.