Timeless Western pop ballads that colored the 1960s—masterpieces whose brilliance never fades.
The 1960s—when artists like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and Led Zeppelin were active and are still spoken of as legends today—was truly the era when a major transformation in popular music began.
Since then, countless global masterpieces have been created by various musicians, but it’s the 1960s that laid the foundation for them all.
In this feature, we’ll introduce a selection of exquisite ballads born in the 1960s!
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Iconic Ballads of Western Music That Colored the 1960s! Timeless Masterpieces (21–30)
Without YouHarry Nilsson
In December 1971, American singer-songwriter Harry Nilsson, known for his sweet yet aching vocals, released a ballad that portrays the pain and sense of loss after a breakup.
Beginning with gently played piano and building into a sweeping orchestration, the arrangement beautifully heightens the song’s poignancy.
Originally written by the British rock band Badfinger, this rendition won the Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance and became a worldwide hit, spending four consecutive weeks at No.
1 on the U.
S.
Billboard Hot 100.
It remains a classic that deeply resonates with anyone who has lost someone dear.
In conclusion
This time, we featured classic ballads born in the 1960s.
Perhaps you were able to soak in that nostalgic, old-time atmosphere.
Many of these songs are still often heard in Japan today, so it’s a great idea to learn them as part of your karaoke repertoire.