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 (111–120)
Fall In Line (Official Video) ft. Demi LovatoChristina Aguilera
In “Fall In Line,” powerhouse vocalists Christina Aguilera and Demi Lovato team up for a striking collaboration.
The song addresses the pressures women face and exudes a strength that supports those who refuse to conform or yield to coercion.
The combination of their overwhelmingly powerful voices and the lyrics creates a track that gives you the courage to live true to yourself.
Seeing the two of them perform, they embody what it means to be strong, cool women.
When Will I See You AgainThe Three Degrees
This is a very beautiful ballad by the three divas of the soul music world, The Three Degrees.
It poignantly sings of a woman’s aching heart asking, “Is this the beginning for us, or the end?” The beautiful harmonies are also a highlight.
Like a TattooSade
Sade is a band that has been active in the adult contemporary field from the 1980s to the present.
Because the band is named after its female vocalist, Sade Adu, they’re often mistaken for a solo artist, but it’s actually the name of the band.
Among their ballads, the one I especially recommend is Like a Tattoo.
It features a melody that blends jazz and adult contemporary—the style they do best.
All At OnceWhitney Houston
This is the perfect song to listen to while gazing up at the evening sky.
Whitney’s gentle vocals grow powerful as the song builds, creating a ballad that somehow lifts your spirits with its uniquely magical atmosphere.
It’s Too LateCarole King
Among Carole King’s songs, this is one of the most popular numbers.
While it has a mellow atmosphere, the latter half features elements like a guitar solo, building to a slightly more powerful development.
It’s also recommended as an introductory track for those who haven’t listened to Carole King before but want to start.
The Voice WithinChristina Aguilera
A track that sings about believing in yourself and your instincts.
It’s a piano-driven ballad released in 2003 by American singer Christina Aguilera, and it reached the Top 10 on charts around the world.
Desde la AzoteaNiña Pastori
Niña Pastori, a popular artist from Spain.
While she thrives as a flamenco singer—a cantaora—she also enjoys success as a major artist.
Her talent ranks among the very best in Spain, and her vocal ability is extraordinarily rare even on a global scale.
Her song “Desde la Azotea” is a ballad distinguished by a melody richly infused with flamenco elements.
If you love Latin music, be sure to check it out.