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)
Never Be the SameCamila Cabello
Camila Cabello is a singer-songwriter known for her husky voice and striking high notes.
This song’s lyrics portray a girl who, alarmed by how obsessed she’s becoming with her boyfriend, tries to pull back and keep her distance.
It’s a track that conveys the raw, earnest feelings of a girl drowning in love.
A love that feels like a drug is scary—but don’t you kind of admire it, just a little?
Fallin’Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys is an R&B singer who has been active since the 2000s and now enjoys global recognition.
She’s also one of the most well-known R&B artists in Japan.
“Fallin’,” alongside “If I Ain’t Got You,” is one of her hit songs and a track that brought her worldwide acclaim.
It’s crafted with a deeply sentimental, soulful melody that epitomizes a true ballad.
As much as we appreciate her current pop-leaning style, it would be great to see her return to the kind of soulful sound showcased in this song.
Other Side Of The GameErykah Badu
Alongside D’Angelo, Erykah Badu is an artist who helped popularize neo-soul.
She’s also very familiar to Japanese audiences, and in fact the singer MISIA has been heavily influenced by her.
Their clothing styles are almost identical, so I’d say she’s a big fan.
As for Badu’s appeal, it has to be her stylish take on neo-soul, right? Her track “Other Side of the Game” may be a ballad, but it’s been crafted into something extremely stylish and dope.
A Moment Like ThisKelly Clarkson
Kelly Clarkson is an artist who enjoys tremendous popularity in the United States.
Like Celine Dion, she excels in pop music.
She was also the first-ever winner of the hit American show American Idol.
Her approachable vocal style has won her many fans, and she continues to perform without compromising her sound.
You’ll hear it right away—her singing truly feels like that of a post–Celine Dion.
Be sure to check her out!
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.