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)
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.
summertimeDiana Ross
It’s a ballad that resonates in the heart of the eternal songstress who reigns supreme.
Her clear, soulful voice has such depth that it draws you completely into Diana Ross’s world.
You can understand why it’s often cited as a quintessential female-vocal ballad.
The melancholy sound and the languid atmosphere, coupled with a profound, weighty melody, linger in your ears long after it ends.
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.
GuaranàElodie
Elodie, a singer-songwriter from Italy, has a very husky, full-bodied voice, and she leverages that tone to release works across various genres.
Among her ballads, a particularly recommended track is Guaranà.
Although it’s less well-known among her songs—partly because it’s an album track—it’s a finely crafted, high-quality piece.
If you’re into grand, serious ballads, this is a must-listen!
Ella Tú Y YoGirl Ultra
Girl Ultra is an R&B singer from Mexico.
While she’s hardly known in Japan, she’s drawing a great deal of attention in Spanish-speaking regions like Spain and Mexico.
One reason for her success may be that she releases many songs that prioritize artistry in a way you don’t often see in the English-speaking world.
Among her R&B tracks, the ballad I especially recommend is Ella Tú Y Yo.
It’s a fascinating song where a pop sensibility and a stylish mood intertwine.