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 (161–170)
You Needed MeAnne Murray
Anne Murray sings with clear, teacher-like diction and a beautiful melody.
And yet, she still weaves in genuine emotion—impressive as ever.
I think this is a masterpiece among masterpieces; you can’t talk about ballads without knowing this song.
Everything To MeMonica
Monica, an R&B singer from Atlanta, is also active as an actress and enjoyed huge success as a vocalist throughout the 1990s and 2000s.
Among her ballads, one especially renowned classic is Everything To Me.
Released in 2009, the song came out during a transitional phase for contemporary R&B, when many artists were shifting their sound.
This track, however, was deliberately crafted in a more old-school style.
If you love 1980s R&B ballads, be sure to check it out!
You won’t see me cryWilson Phillips
From the intro that begins with a piano crescendo to the transition into their beautiful harmonies, the opening of the song is downright goosebump-inducing.
The song continues to build and then launches into the chorus, and before long the second chorus begins—even more powerful, its distinctive style is absolutely overwhelming.
ConsequencesCamila Cabello
Camila Cabello, who rose to fame as a member of Fifth Harmony and later succeeded as a solo artist, has released works that evoke Latin music, reflecting her Latin roots.
She’s also well-regarded for her ballads, and among them, “Consequences” is especially popular.
There are always things you lose when you fall in love.
This song explores the “cost” of love.
Be sure to check it out.
In conclusion
This time, I picked out ballads from various countries.
In Japan, many people think of a ballad as a slow, melodic love song, but originally, as long as it’s sentimental, it counts as a ballad.
So I chose a wide range of genres—R&B, jazz, flamenco, blues, and more.
I prioritized the musical sensibility over name recognition, so you might have known only a few of the songs, but I think that led to many new discoveries instead.
I hope this article inspires you to explore songs in languages other than English and to try genres you don’t usually listen to!