[2026] A curated list of recommended popular ballads sung by male Western artists
Stirring melodies and sounds that move the heart, messages conveyed through emotional vocals—the forms vary, but ballads have always been loved in every era.
Even those who usually listen to intense rock or dance tracks may sometimes feel like lending an ear to a ballad.
In this article, we’ll introduce must-hear Western ballads—specifically, classic ballads sung by male vocalists!
From grand, string-laden numbers to fine folky tunes and catchy pop ballads, the first half highlights recent hits, while the latter half features timeless classics.
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[2026] A curated list of recommended popular ballads sung by male Western artists (61–70)
ImagineJohn Lennon
John Lennon was the former Beatles’ vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter.
This song is the title track of his solo album and is among his most popular solo numbers.
In a 2002 poll conducted by Guinness, it was ranked second as the “Greatest Single of All Time in the UK.”
Ballad Of The Mighty INoel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds
It’s included on former Oasis member Noel Gallagher’s second album, “Chasing Yesterday.” Johnny Marr from The Smiths plays guitar on it, delivering a fantastic solo.
Noel himself boasts that it’s “the best ballad I’ve ever written,” and it truly unfolds with a grand, expansive sense of scale.
SacrificeElton John
A song that sings about how important it is to be faithful in a relationship.
It’s a ballad featuring simple yet wise lyrics and a splendid melody.
Released as a single in 1989, it reached No.
1 on the charts in the UK and France.
AngelsRobbie Williams
Robbie Williams’s “Angels” is a piano ballad that’s familiar to many Japanese listeners.
The piano accompaniment, which moves forward slowly step by step, matches perfectly with Robbie Williams’s vocals.
As the title suggests, the lyrics revolve around “angels,” depicting a scene where the weary, aging protagonist reflects, thinking, “From here on, I’ll leave it to the angels.”
Can’t Fight This FeelingREO Speed Wagon
REO Speedwagon is a great American rock band with a 50-year career.
Although the band formed in 1967, they didn’t achieve any real success until 1981.
Their album Hi Infidelity propelled them to worldwide popularity, and Can’t Fight This Feeling became their second mega-hit.
With its straightforward lyrics and memorable melody, it’s a rock ballad that fans of 1980s music should definitely check out.
