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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Heal Your Heart: Recommended Western Ballads Sung by Female Vocalists (21–30)
Woman in LoveBarbra Streisand
This is an essential classic when talking about Barbra Streisand.
Her expansive vocals, though set against a slightly wistful melody, still deliver a powerful impact.
It beautifully captures the strength of a woman in love.
LoveLana Del Rey
There’s a genre of music with elements like a distinctive worldview, slow beats, and clean guitars—so melancholic it’s often called “sadcore.” This song is by Lana Del Rey, an artist who openly identifies as a sadcore musician.
True to that label, this track blends darkness and beauty in a way that fully lives up to the name.
While the genre isn’t yet familiar to many in Japan, why not use this song as a starting point to dive into the unique allure of sadcore?
Heal Your Heart: Recommended Western Ballads Sung by Female Singers (31–40)
I THOUGHT IT WAS YOUJULIA FORDHAM
Julia Fordham is a female singer who represents the late 1980s to early 1990s, and because the impression of her big hit ‘Happy Ever After’ is so strong, I was a little surprised when I heard this song.
The impression was so different.
Listening to this track made me like Julia Fordham even more.
LoverTaylor Swift
A love song that sings of feelings for a beloved partner.
It’s the lead track from the seventh self-titled album released in 2019, and with its endlessly pop melody, it’s a romantic piece that’s quintessentially Taylor Swift.
While it conveys a sense of wistfulness, it’s also somehow wrapped in a happy vibe.
The melodic depth is wonderful, too.
The cover art is stylish—you can’t help but be captivated by it.
You SayLauren Daigle
Lauren Daigle is a songstress with the talent to debut high on the charts.
Speaking about this song, she said, “This song became the support for my heart, my refuge, and it gave me truth.
I hope that when people listen to it, they’ll feel the same.” It’s a powerful ballad that conveys her sincere, straightforward feelings.
Red RibbonMadilyn Bailey
Madilyn Bailey, who hails from the rural American town of Boyceville, captivates with her expressive singing and the sincerity and individuality that shine through her facial expressions and gestures.
Although she became a star from a small town through the internet, this song holds special significance in her life.
Please translate the message at the beginning of the music video into Japanese, and listen while sensing how this song was created and how it is sung.
SorryCiara
Ciara, an American R&B singer who was hugely active in the 2000s.
While she has evolved her R&B style, she has consistently released R&B works from the 2000s to today.
This time it’s a ballad, but of course it’s crafted with an R&B flavor.
Among them, “Sorry” is an especially outstanding piece, unfolding at a slower pace compared to her other ballads.
Whether you love authentic 2000s R&B or ballads, be sure to check it out!
