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Hidden gems of Western ballad songs. Recommended popular tracks.

I put together a playlist of hidden gems among Western ballads.

It mainly features tracks from albums released in the 1980s, a decade that produced a wealth of dramatic ballads.

For those in their forties and up, it might bring back some memories.

Playlist

Hidden gems of Western ballad songs. Recommended popular tracks.
show_chartTitlePlaylistOne point
1eastIn Your EyesPeter GabrielPeter Gabriel’s masterpiece, a song of profound love
2eastShape Of My HeartStingThe Appeal of Sting's 'Seven Days'
3eastBed of RosesBon JoviA moving song by Bon Jovi that sings of love and devotion
4eastLover, You Should’ve Come OverJeff BuckleyA beautiful ballad of young Buckley’s regret and love
5eastEvery Breath You TakeThe PoliceA masterpiece by The Police: a sweet melody with morbid lyrics
6eastOneU2A classic U2 song about acknowledging and embracing each other's differences
7eastFast CarTracy ChapmanA timeless masterpiece that resonates with the heart, where hope and despair intersect
8eastnothing gonna change my love for youGlenn MederiosA cover song by a musician from Hawaii
9eastSay you, Say meLionel Richie“Summer,” a famous piece known for its use in film music
10eastTake My Breath AwayBerlinThe 1980s rock band famous for the movie Top Gun
11eastFluxEllie GouldingA heartfelt ballad that sings of the pain of heartbreak
12eastSave A PrayerDuran Duran80s synth music, a fantastical world
13eastBeautiful ThingsBenson BooneA moving work whose spring song captivates the world
14eastDon’t Give UpPeter GabrielPeter Gabriel and Kate Bush’s embrace duet
15eastSweet SixteenBilly IdolBilly Idol, a musician from the United Kingdom
16eastSaraStarshipA moving song by members of Santana
17eastPlease Don’t Make Me CryUB40Songs of heartbreak and life by a reggae band
18eastHeaven In Your EyesLoverboyAn inspiring classic from an '80s rock band
19eastA Groovy Kind Of LovePhil CollinsPhil Collins' emotionally resonant movie classic
20eastOnly Love RemainsPaul McCartneyPaul McCartney's love song
21eastCarrieEuropeThe Swedish metal band The Final Countdown
22eastHumanHuman LeagueComeback in popularity with the help of a producer
23eastAlwaysAtlantic StarrA timeless song that resonates in the heart, in the name of love
24eastCast No ShadowOasisOasis’s masterpiece, with emotional lyrics and music
25eastSaving All My Love For YouWhitney HoustonA masterpiece by a genius female singer that sings of the emotions of an affair
26eastI Am By Your SideCorey HartThe passionate singing voice of a Canadian singer-songwriter
27eastNo One Is To BlameHoward JonesBritish singer, fantastical musical works
28eastEverytime You Go AwayPaul YoungA British singer known for their distinctive musical style
29easthe Power of LoveCéline DionCeline Dion’s number-one hit in the United States
30eastMandolin RainBruce Hornsby & The RangeA moving song by a rock band released in '86
31eastLeaving Me NowLevel 42Farewell and the feelings of love told through iconic bassist songs
32eastSo In LoveOrchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkOMD, an electropop band from Liverpool
33eastUnder The BridgeRed Hot Chili PeppersThe Shocking Music of the Red Hot Chili Peppers
34eastThe Longest TimeBilly JoelThe classic song from Billy Joel’s 1983 album
35eastMy HometownBruce SpringsteenBruce Springsteen’s hometown and upbringing
36eastWill You Still Love Me?CHICAGOA love song of Chicago, a masterpiece after Peter
37eastSomedayGlass TigerA classic song by a Canadian rock band
38eastIf You Don’t Know Me By NowSimply RedSimple soul cover songs, with a strong solo vibe
39eastTrue ColorsCyndi LauperThe singer of the 1986 hit song 'True Colors'