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)
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.
MotherKacey Musgraves
This is “Mother,” a ballad by American country music singer Kacey Musgraves, who made her major debut in 2012.
She began writing songs at the age of eight and started her career as a country singer at eighteen.
Her gentle, beautiful voice and the lyrics filled with feelings for her mother make this a song that leaves listeners with a warm heart.
Have You Never Been MellowOlivia Newton
The classic song “Have You Never Been Mellow” by Australian artist Olivia Newton-John is known in Japan under the title “Soyokaze no Yūwaku.” Since it has been used in commercials and as incidental music on variety shows in Japan, many people here may find it familiar.
It’s a song with a light, refreshing, ballad-like feel.
By the way, she has an impressive résumé, having been nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.
Fast CarTracy Chapman
“Fast Car,” included on American singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman’s debut album Tracy Chapman.
Released in 1988, the song’s poignant acoustic guitar melody and her deep, soulful vocals capture the listener and won’t let go.
It tells the story of a protagonist who dreams of escaping a life of poverty.
They pin their hopes for freedom on a “fast car,” but their partner falls into decline, and the dream slips further away.
The raw lyrics, where hope and despair intersect, are truly moving.
In fact, the song became a worldwide hit after her performance at the Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute concert in June 1988.
When you’re yearning to change your circumstances, listening to it may quietly give you courage through the protagonist’s journey.
Caught Up In The RaptureAnita Baker
This is the lead single from Anita Baker’s classic album, Rapture.
I remember hearing it on the radio for the first time and heading straight to the CD shop.
This song made me a fan of Anita Baker, and it’s still my favorite to this day.