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 (141–150)
drivers licenseOlivia Rodrigo
American artist Olivia Rodrigo’s debut single, released in January 2021, quickly became a worldwide hit.
This work is a stirring ballad that portrays the pain of heartbreak and the complex emotions that come with it.
Olivia’s clear, pure vocals blend beautifully with the relatable lyrics, capturing the hearts of many listeners.
Released as the lead single from the album SOUR, the song spent eight consecutive weeks at No.
1 on the Billboard charts.
It’s recommended for anyone who has experienced heartbreak or wants to look back on the bittersweet memories of their youth.
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!
WhyAnnie Lennox
A track released by Annie Lennox in 1992.
It reached the Top 10 on charts around the world and won an Ivor Novello Award.
The music video, directed by Sophie Muller, won an MTV Video Music Award.
En Mi PielBuika
Buika is one of the world’s top vocalists.
She is from Spain and also performs as a flamenco cantaora.
With that background, her musical style is a rare blend of jazz and R&B known as nuevo flamenco.
Her song “En Mi Piel” was created as the theme for the film “The Skin I Live In.” It’s a very quiet piece, and the way she masterfully conveys that calm shows just how exceptional her vocal ability is.