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[Western Music] Ballads that resonate with the heart: Classic love songs

DancerFukkun:)Tatsuki Fukuda
Primarily active in Tokyo, I have experience as a backup dancer for artists, a music video dancer, and a commercial dancer. I continue to work as a dancer while also engaging in article production. After discovering Michael Jackson in junior high school, I began dancing in my second year of high school. Since starting dance, in addition to the J-Pop and Japanese rock I had been listening to, I began exploring Western R&B, rap, alternative music, and other tracks commonly used for dance. In elementary school, I spent three years in a choir, and because I love singing, I often go to karaoke for fun. These days, I enjoy a wide range of music, from Japanese rock and rap to K-pop.

Western ballads have such moving melodies and vocals filled with the kind of emotion unique to singers overseas that you can’t help but get drawn in.

Their lyrics often express feelings very directly and have a sense of storytelling, which feels different from Japanese songs.

I’d like to introduce some classic ballad love songs from Western music!

If you look up the lyrics, you’ll probably find yourself thinking, “So that’s what they’re singing about,” and become even more interested—so find a favorite track and check it out!

They have a charm that’s distinct from Japanese ballads, so if you’re wondering which Western songs to listen to, I hope this helps as a reference!

[Western Music] Ballads That Resonate With the Heart: Classic Love Songs (81–90)

The One You LoveGlenn Frey

Glenn Frey – The One You Love

The One You LoveGlenn Frey

This is a love ballad by Glenn Frey, who passed away in 2016.

Glenn’s vocals are heartwarming.

It’s a simple love song, but it follows the classic path of pop music: when you have a good melody, you don’t need anything else.

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Fogo Do SolMarcos Valle

MARCOS VALLE “Fogo Do Sol”

Fogo Do SolMarcos Valle

Included on the 1983 album “Marcos Valle.” Marcos Valle is a Brazilian musician.

This track has an AOR style with a soulful touch.

Marcos’s gentle, conversational vocals and the light, airy tone of the electric piano make it a poignant song.

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As Tears Go ByThe Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones & Taylor Swift – As Tears Go By – Live in Chicago

As Tears Go ByThe Rolling Stones

It’s a ballad distinguished by its gentle melody and poignant lyrics.

It paints a symbolic picture of nostalgia for time gone by and the rift between the present and the past.

As the narrator watches the innocent smiles of children, the lingering sense that they no longer belong to that world is striking.

First recorded by Marianne Faithfull in 1964, the Rolling Stones released their own version the following year.

The Stones’ rendition reached No.

6 on the U.

S.

Billboard Hot 100.

Its arrangement—featuring acoustic guitar and strings—is notable and praised for its baroque atmosphere.

It’s a recommended listen when you’re at a crossroads in life, looking back on the past as you take a step toward the future.

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So In LoveCurtis Mayfield

Curtis Mayfield – So In Love

So In LoveCurtis Mayfield

Curtis Mayfield’s singing voice is always gentle, and that never changes even when the subject matter of his songs is hard.

From this track, I feel his broad spirit and great love.

The horn section is valiant, and the rhythm section locks in tight.

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To Love You MoreCéline Dion

Céline Dion – To Love You More (Official Audio)

To Love You MoreCéline Dion

An exquisite love song filled with burning, heartrending emotion.

Celine Dion’s powerful yet delicate vocals resonate deep within the heart.

Written specifically for the Japanese TV drama “Koibito yo” (My Lover), the song was released in Japan as a mini CD in October 1995 and reached No.

1 on the Oricon Singles Chart.

It became a massive hit, selling 1.

5 million copies domestically.

The lyrics, which portray a woman’s poignant wish to reclaim a lost love, have struck a chord with many listeners.

If you want to express strong feelings to someone you love, this song might be the perfect, subtle way to convey your heart while you listen.

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Wholy HolyAretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin – Wholy Holy [Live]

Wholy HolyAretha Franklin

Aretha is singing a Marvin Gaye song.

Marvin Gaye’s flavor is sprinkled throughout.

A gorgeous sound, Aretha’s powerful vocals, and a thunderous gospel chorus—everything is simply overwhelming.

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[Western Music] Ballads That Resonate With the Heart: Classic Love Songs (91–100)

We’ve Only Just BegunCarpenters

Carpenters We’ve Only Just Begun

We've Only Just BegunCarpenters

It’s a hopeful song that seems to herald the opening of a new life.

The Carpenters’ clear, pure vocals resonate deeply with listeners.

Released in 1970, it was a major hit on the charts in the United States and Canada.

Loved as a wedding song, it’s perfect for celebrating a couple’s new beginning.

Highly recommended for those who want to feel the beauty of walking through life with someone they love.

Why not surrender yourself to the beautiful harmonies the Carpenters weave and let your thoughts drift to a future with someone special?

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