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.
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	In Your EyesPeter Gabriel		Peter Gabriel’s masterpiece, a song of profound love
2	Shape Of My HeartSting		The Appeal of Sting's 'Seven Days'
3	Bed of RosesBon Jovi		A moving song by Bon Jovi that sings of love and devotion
4	Lover, You Should’ve Come OverJeff Buckley		A beautiful ballad of young Buckley’s regret and love
5	Every Breath You TakeThe Police		A masterpiece by The Police: a sweet melody with morbid lyrics
6	OneU2		A classic U2 song about acknowledging and embracing each other's differences
7	Fast CarTracy Chapman		A timeless masterpiece that resonates with the heart, where hope and despair intersect
8	nothing gonna change my love for youGlenn Mederios		A cover song by a musician from Hawaii
9	Say you, Say meLionel Richie		“Summer,” a famous piece known for its use in film music
10	Take My Breath AwayBerlin		The 1980s rock band famous for the movie Top Gun
11	FluxEllie Goulding		A heartfelt ballad that sings of the pain of heartbreak
12	Save A PrayerDuran Duran		80s synth music, a fantastical world
13	Beautiful ThingsBenson Boone		A moving work whose spring song captivates the world
14	Don’t Give UpPeter Gabriel		Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush’s embrace duet
15	Sweet SixteenBilly Idol		Billy Idol, a musician from the United Kingdom
16	SaraStarship		A moving song by members of Santana
17	Please Don’t Make Me CryUB40		Songs of heartbreak and life by a reggae band
18	Heaven In Your EyesLoverboy		An inspiring classic from an '80s rock band
19	A Groovy Kind Of LovePhil Collins		Phil Collins' emotionally resonant movie classic
20	Only Love RemainsPaul McCartney		Paul McCartney's love song
21	CarrieEurope		The Swedish metal band The Final Countdown
22	HumanHuman League		Comeback in popularity with the help of a producer
23	AlwaysAtlantic Starr		A timeless song that resonates in the heart, in the name of love
24	Cast No ShadowOasis		Oasis’s masterpiece, with emotional lyrics and music
25	Saving All My Love For YouWhitney Houston		A masterpiece by a genius female singer that sings of the emotions of an affair
26	I Am By Your SideCorey Hart		The passionate singing voice of a Canadian singer-songwriter
27	No One Is To BlameHoward Jones		British singer, fantastical musical works
28	Everytime You Go AwayPaul Young		A British singer known for their distinctive musical style
29	he Power of LoveCéline Dion		Celine Dion’s number-one hit in the United States
30	Mandolin RainBruce Hornsby & The Range		A moving song by a rock band released in '86
31	Leaving Me NowLevel 42		Farewell and the feelings of love told through iconic bassist songs
32	So In LoveOrchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark		OMD, an electropop band from Liverpool
33	Under The BridgeRed Hot Chili Peppers		The Shocking Music of the Red Hot Chili Peppers
34	The Longest TimeBilly Joel		The classic song from Billy Joel’s 1983 album
35	My HometownBruce Springsteen		Bruce Springsteen’s hometown and upbringing
36	Will You Still Love Me?CHICAGO		A love song of Chicago, a masterpiece after Peter
37	SomedayGlass Tiger		A classic song by a Canadian rock band
38	If You Don’t Know Me By NowSimply Red		Simple soul cover songs, with a strong solo vibe
39	True ColorsCyndi Lauper		The singer of the 1986 hit song 'True Colors'