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)
To ZionLauryn Hill
In Japan, Lauryn Hill is known as the artist who played the heroine in the film Sister Act 2.
She’s recognized as a neo-soul artist who fully embraces hip-hop.
Among her ballads, a particularly recommended one is To Zion.
When she became pregnant, her management actually opposed her giving birth, but she decided to have the child and pursue both her career as an artist and her role as a mother.
This song is a work infused with that determination.
Healing from the Heart: Recommended Western Ballads Sung by Female Vocalists (121–130)
Push ft Omah LayNaomi Sharon
Naomi Sharon’s “Push ft.
Omah Lay” is a sublime ballad that resonates deeply.
Hailing from the Caribbean, her sound carries a multinational flavor, and this particular track gives the sensation of swimming through a sensual, dynamic sea of sound.
Omah Lay’s rap highlights Naomi’s warm vocals, delicately expressing themes of love and desire.
The video’s creative dance scenes are captivating and make it clear why this song has become a talking point.
It’s a track I highly recommend for anyone seeking something soothing.
Narrow DaylightDiana Krall
Diana Krall is a jazz vocalist from Canada, known as the most successful jazz singer of the 1990s.
Since 1999, she has won the Grammy Awards five times.
Her greatest appeal is undoubtedly her low, whispery voice.
It’s rare to find a female vocalist with such a smoky tone, and that quality may have boosted her popularity.
Her song “Narrow Daylight” is one of her jazz ballads that’s been crafted to be especially cool and sexy.
Be sure to check it out.
ShadowAshlee Simpson
A track released in 2004 by American artist Ashlee Simpson.
It sings about how she felt at 15, living in the shadow of her celebrity sister, Jessica.
The track was a hit in the United States, Australia, and various European countries.
Thank You For The MusicABBA
From 1974 to 1982, people around the world were captivated by this group.
Amid many dance numbers, this ballad spread a new kind of charm with its beautiful vocals and harmonies.
This moving song, which sings of gratitude and love for music, is also part of the mini-musical ‘The Girl with the Golden Hair,’ so its opening lines leave a refreshingly memorable impression.
Hacer el amor con otro!!Alejandra Guzmán
Alejandra Guzmán, a singer-songwriter from Mexico, is also active as an actress and earned immense support across the Latin world in the 1980s.
Among her ballads, a work I especially recommend is Hacer el amor con otro!! It features a sound that makes the most of her husky voice, and its structure evokes the great American artist Prince’s Purple Rain.
Be sure to check it out!
I Love You Always ForeverDonna Lewis
It’s a hit song from her debut album, released in 1996.
It’s a love ballad highlighted by her slightly saccharine voice.
However, based on the lyrics and the title, it’s also often considered a heartbreak song.
She drew inspiration from a novel she read when writing it, so it carries a story-like weight that quietly tugs at the heart.
This was her major hit, but it remains a highly popular ballad even today.
