A classic medium-tempo ballad in Western music

Medium ballads—with passionate vocals and a comfortable tempo—are a particularly popular category among Japanese listeners.

There are many classic medium ballads in Western music as well.

This time, we’ve selected some especially recommended masterpieces of medium ballads from Western music.

Playlist

A classic medium-tempo ballad in Western music
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	OneU2		A classic U2 song about acknowledging and embracing each other's differences
2	I Don’t Want To Miss A ThingAerosmith		Aerosmith’s classic, a song of deep love
3	My Heart Will Go OnCéline Dion		Céline Dion’s famous song, the theme from Titanic
4	November RainGuns N’ Roses		Guns N' Roses' classic song 'November Rain'
5	Fast CarTracy Chapman		A timeless masterpiece that resonates with the heart, where hope and despair intersect
6	I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston		A timeless classic that carries on the tale of love
7	Come As You AreNirvana		Nirvana’s heavy, brooding rock sound
8	Bed of RosesBon Jovi		A moving song by Bon Jovi that sings of love and devotion
9	I Want To Know What Love IsForeigner		Foreigner’s classic, a song of love and hope
10	In Your EyesPeter Gabriel		Peter Gabriel’s masterpiece, a song of profound love
11	Against All Odds (Take A Look at Me Now)Phil Collins		Phil Collins’s classic, a heart-stirring ballad
12	Shape Of My HeartSting		The Appeal of Sting's 'Seven Days'
13	Every Breath You TakeThe Police		A masterpiece by The Police: a sweet melody with morbid lyrics
14	When I Come AroundGreen Day		The melodies of the punk band Green Day
15	Take A BowMadonna		Madonna’s sophisticated and mellifluous song
16	WonderwallOasis		Wonderwall, Oasis's signature song
17	If We Hold On TogetherDiana Ross		A heart-touching ballad that sings of love and bonds
18	Vision of LoveMariah Carey		The moving impact of Mariah Carey’s debut song
19	Piano ManBilly Joel		Billy Joel's first hit song
20	Time After TimeCyndi Lauper		A representative heartfelt song by a female singer from the 80s
21	WaterfallsPaul McCartney		Paul McCartney's hidden gem
22	Sweet LoveAnita Baker		Anita Baker’s classic song “Sweet Love”
23	Ordinary WorldDuran Duran		Duran Duran’s soothing song
24	Sitting In The ParkGangway		An electropop classic by a Danish band
25	Every Time You Go AwayPaul Young		Paul Young’s classic, a US No. 1 hit
26	Open ArmsJourney		A sophisticated rock sound that captivates with escape
27	Something About YouLevel 42		British funk rock band, the sophisticated 80s
28	Love Is The AnswerUtopia		Todd Rundgren's classic ballad
29	These DreamsHeart		An iconic song by a Seattle-based rock band from ’85
30	Move In A Little Closer BabyHarmony Grass		A harmony like warm light, music that soothes the heart
31	This Is A LowBlur		The classic song “Low” by the 1990s British band Blur
32	Dream OnAerosmith		The classic song “Dream On” reached No. 6 on the U.S. charts.
33	Sentimental LadyBOB WELCH		Bob Welch's wistful ballad
34	Struck A NerveBad Religion		An inspiring, heart-stirring ballad by a punk band
35	No One KnowsBadfinger		The Beatles-style band’s famous song “No One Knows.”
36	My WorldBee Gees		A classic by the brother band that epitomized the golden age of disco
37	SuperstarCarpenters		Carpenters cover a ’69 song, sibling duo
38	Never SurrenderCorey Hart		From Canada, a song about not giving up that boosts emotions
39	I Can’t Go For ThatDaryl Hall & John Oates		Hit songs by Daryl Hall & John Oates
40	HysteriaDef Leppard		Beautiful hard rock by Def Leppard
41	Strange MagicElectric Light Orchestra		ELO's mysterious magic turns into a hit song
42	Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On MeElton John		Elton John’s classic song “A Tiny Sun in My Eyes”
43	Change Of HeartEric Carmen		Eric Carmen Solo Greatest Hits
44	More Than WordsExtreme		a dreamy song by a funk rock band
45	Keeping The Dream AliveFreiheit		A classic single by a German band
46	Father FigureGeorge Michael		George Michael, the classic song from the album Faith
47	What’s In A KissGilbert O’Sullivan		O'Sullivan is a songwriter's signature song.
48	No One Is To BlameHoward Jones		A fusion of soft tones and hard-edged vocals
49	New MistakeJellyfish		Introduction to classic songs by power pop bands
50	From The StartLaufey		A bittersweet singing voice, a jazz-pop that depicts feelings for a friend
51	Toy SoldiersMartika		Martika’s beautiful singing voice and music
52	Broken WingsMr. Mister		A song by a Los Angeles rock band released in ’85.
53	Cruel To Be KindNick Lowe		Nick Lowe’s breezy pop song
54	Sentimental StreetNight Ranger		A classic song by a five-piece rock band from San Francisco
55	So In LoveOrchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark		Captivating songs by an electropop band
56	Dear ArtistPilot		Pilot, a British rock band, and their hit song “Magic.”
57	Jealous GuyRoxy Music		Roxy Music cover a John Lennon song
58	Love Is Like OxygenSWEET		A signature song by a British band, Japanese title: “Love Is Life.”
59	The Only Living Boy in New YorkSimon&Garfunkel		A classic song by Simon & Garfunkel
60	SaraStarship		A classic song by a San Francisco rock band
61	The Long And Winding RoadThe Beatles		The moving feeling of the masterpiece from the Beatles’ last album
62	Bless the beasts&childrenCarpenters		A pure love song that protects the weak
63	Johnny BThe Hooters		A melancholy rock ballad tinged with tragic poignancy
64	Walking On The MoonThe Police		The Police, a reggae-influenced rock band’s classic song
65	Obscurity KnocksTrashcan Sinatras		The masterpiece album “CAKE” by Torashina
66	Cherry Oh BabyUB40		A cover of an Eric Donaldson song by a reggae band
67	Love Walks InVan Halen		Song included on Van Halen’s popular album 5150
68	WonderlandXTC		The quirky music of the British rock band XTC
69	LightsJourney		A classic by Journey that evokes the dawn of the city
70	Never Tear Us AparINXS		INXS, a rock band from Sydney
71	ValotteJulian Lennon		Julian Lennon's signature song “Valotte”
72	Under The BridgeRed Hot Chili Peppers		A masterpiece by the Red Hot Chili Peppers
73	Have I Told You LatelyRod Stewart		Rod Stewart covers a Van Morrison song
74	Holding Back The YearsSimply Red		Introducing Simply Red’s smash hit songs
75	Hunting High And Lowa-ha		A-ha’s classic, an emotionally rich and heartrending masterpiece
76	HeavenBryan Adams		Bryan Adams’s gentle piano and singing voice
77	Take It to the LimitThe Eagles		A signature ballad by the Eagles