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 (51–60)
Have You Never Been MellowOlivia Newton
The classic song “Have You Never Been Mellow” by Australian artist Olivia Newton-John is known in Japan under the title “Soyokaze no Yūwaku.” Since it has been used in commercials and as incidental music on variety shows in Japan, many people here may find it familiar.
It’s a song with a light, refreshing, ballad-like feel.
By the way, she has an impressive résumé, having been nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.
Your PowerBillie Eilish
Starting with the 2019 single “bad guy,” Billie Eilish became a massive hit in Japan.
While many might associate her with a gritty sound, her songs are actually all quite delicate, and “Your Power” is among the most intricately crafted ballads.
It’s been produced with a distinctive atmosphere and a softly spoken vocal delivery reminiscent of “Somebody That I Used to Know” by Gotye, the Grammy-winning Australian singer.
MotherKacey Musgraves
This is “Mother,” a ballad by American country music singer Kacey Musgraves, who made her major debut in 2012.
She began writing songs at the age of eight and started her career as a country singer at eighteen.
Her gentle, beautiful voice and the lyrics filled with feelings for her mother make this a song that leaves listeners with a warm heart.
HappyLeona Lewis
Leona Lewis, a London-born artist who sings the theme song for the film Avatar.
She isn’t very well known in Japan, but she actually got her start on the audition show The X Factor.
Her track record is remarkable: her debut single racked up an astonishing 550,000 downloads within just 30 minutes of its release.
She’s a rare artist who rose to the top with almost no time spent paying her dues.
Happy is a beautiful ballad she performs—be sure to check it out!
I Want to Be Healed from the Heart: Recommended Western Ballads Sung by Female Vocalists (61–70)
Favourite ExMaisie Peters
This is a ballad by Maisie Peters, who debuted in her teens as a standout singer-songwriter known for singing as if she’s speaking to you.
She began sharing her music primarily on YouTube and has steadily grown her fanbase with her distinctive voice.
While this song is a love song, it charmingly captures feelings unique to a young girl, making it especially relatable to listeners of the same generation.
It’s a track that showcases her talent and hints at a promising future.
Angels Make LoveAndy Allo
Prince, the legendary artist who passed away in 2016, was highly acclaimed by hardcore music aficionados around the world for his unique and forward-thinking musical style.
Andy Allo, the singer of “Angels Make Love,” is a well-known artist who studied under Prince.
Although she is an artist from Nigeria, she is currently active in the United States, and her distinctive melodies—evocative of Prince’s spirit—are a key highlight.
It’s a very stylish ballad, so be sure to check it out! She truly carries on Prince’s legacy.
Let Me Down ft. StormzyJorja Smith
Jorja Smith, a British singer-songwriter known for combining stunning looks with a beautiful voice, is very popular.
The emotional piano melody is perfectly matched by Jorja’s wistful vocals and Stormzy’s cool rap.
According to her comments, she wrote this song while imagining a scene from the film 007, singing about the protagonist’s feelings of disappointment.
