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 (121–130)
Down In The DeepOlla
“Down In The Deep” is a song by Ora that explores the depths of love.
Its delicate, emotionally resonant melody blends with arrangements that evoke the warmth of traditional instruments, gently stirring the listener’s feelings.
With Thomas LaRosa’s meticulous production, the track showcases a sense of artistic maturity.
Ora’s rich, deeply expressive vocals are sure to resonate with many.
Be sure to check it out.
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.
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!
He’s MineMokenstef
Although it’s a slow number, the powerful beats of the drum section that unfold throughout the song leave a strong impression.
It’s a reassuring yet beautiful classic ballad that conveys a firm resolve: “He is mine.”
I Want to Be Healed from the Heart: Recommended Western Ballads Sung by Female Singers (131–140)
Come Back HomeSofia Carson
The 2022 Netflix film Purple Hearts showcases the multifaceted talents of popular actress and singer Sofia Carson, who not only stars in the movie but also served as executive producer and wrote and performed songs for the soundtrack.
The soundtrack has become a major hit, and the lead single, Come Back Home, has drawn global attention as the song the protagonist—played by Sofia—dedicates to her husband who has been deployed to Iraq.
The track has two versions, and the one featured here is a beautifully rendered piano ballad.
Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum, who also directed the film, directed the music video, and the scenes of Sofia singing and playing piano on the beach are breathtakingly beautiful.
To fully appreciate the song’s appeal, we highly recommend experiencing it together with the video.
I’m Still HereElisha La’Verne
Elisha La’Verne is one of the most talented artists on the UK R&B scene.
R&B has changed as time has gone on, and while today’s R&B often feels like just dance music, she delivers high-quality, authentic R&B.
She was an R&B singer active in the late ’90s, then stepped away from the scene for a while.
However, she made a comeback in 2011 and has continued to release sophisticated tracks up to the present.
Highly recommended for those who love R&B ballads!
A Woman’s WorthAlicia Keys
A track that sings about self-esteem.
Released in 2002 by Alicia Keys.
It’s a soul ballad featuring a piano melody that became a hit around the world.
The music video was filmed in Brooklyn, New York.