Lovely love song

[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] Soul-Stirring Ballads: Classic Love Songs (101–110)

The Lady Wants To knowMichael Franks

The Lady Wants To Know – Michael Franks (1977)

The Lady Wants To knowMichael Franks

Michael’s wistful vocals make this a sweet love song.

Larry Carlton’s guitar and Joe Sample’s piano are enchanting too.

When Brecker’s sax comes in during the second half, it’s absolutely irresistible.

The album “Sleeping Gypsy” is a masterpiece among masterpieces, so I highly recommend it.

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I’m Gonna Miss You In the MorningQuincy Jones

I’m Gonna Miss You In The Morning – Quincy Jones

I'm Gonna Miss You In the MorningQuincy Jones

A beautiful love song featuring Luther Vandross and Patti Austin on vocals.

It’s a quintessential Quincy number, brimming with a sense of opulence.

The AOR-tinged track is one of Quincy’s specialties and showcases his multifaceted talent.

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A Song For The LoversRichard Ashcroft

Richard Ashcroft A Song For The Lovers

A Song For The LoversRichard Ashcroft

A gem of a love song that tenderly portrays the aching feeling of waiting for a loved one in a hotel late at night.

Richard Ashcroft’s sweet, plaintive vocals resonate deep in the heart.

Released in April 2000, this track opens the album “Alone with Everybody” and reached No.

3 on the UK singles chart.

The lyrics, filled with straightforward expressions of love, showcase the charm unique to an artist active on the international stage.

If you’ve ever felt your heart race with a mix of anticipation and anxiety before a special night with your partner, you’ll surely relate.

It might be nice to listen to it together with your loved one and share your honest feelings.

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Love My LifeRobbie Williams

Robbie Williams | Love My Life (Official Video)

Love My LifeRobbie Williams

A gem of a love song imbued with messages of self-acceptance and self-love.

Robbie Williams’s powerful vocals resonate deep within the heart.

True to a British pop star, the song lines up straightforward expressions of affection.

Released as a single from the November 2016 album “The Heavy Entertainment Show.” It encourages cherishing your relationship with yourself and savoring life’s beautiful moments to the fullest.

Perfect for special moments and anniversaries when you want to express your gratitude.

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Elastic Heart feat. Shia LaBeouf & Maddie ZieglerSia

Sia – Elastic Heart feat. Shia LaBeouf & Maddie Ziegler (Official Video)

Elastic Heart feat. Shia LaBeouf & Maddie ZieglerSia

A song that deftly portrays emotional turbulence likens inner turmoil to a resolute heart, expressing it through distinctive metaphors.

While delicately weaving a story of steadfast love and inner struggle, its powerful melody captivates the ear.

As the unique beat intertwines with Sia’s emotive vocals, listeners can discover a wide spectrum of feelings within a single track.

Released as a single in January 2015, the work charted worldwide, reaching No.

7 in New Zealand and earning a Gold certification.

Reflecting the artist’s own experiences, the lyrics convey the complex human emotions in which strength and vulnerability coexist, leaving a deep resonance.

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[Western Music] Soul-stirring ballads: Classic love songs (111–120)

Eternal FlameThe Bangles

The Bangles – Eternal Flame (Official Video)

Eternal FlameThe Bangles

A sweet, bittersweet love song that resonates in the heart.

Inspired by the eternal flame at Elvis Presley’s gravesite, this work was born from that spark.

The longing for a love that lasts forever is beautifully expressed through vocalist Susanna Hoffs’s clear, transparent voice.

Included on The Bangles’ third album, “Everything,” released in 1989, the song topped the charts in several countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom.

Its lyrics, which sing of the idealized emotions of falling into a new romance, are sure to comfort those troubled by love and give them courage.

It’s a heartwarming love song you’ll want to listen to with someone special.

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Lovely LadyThe Brecker Brothers

The Brecker Brothers-“Lovely Lady”

Lovely LadyThe Brecker Brothers

It’s a ballad by the Brecker Brothers.

Will Lee’s vocals are sexy and fantastic.

The backing is well-balanced, unfolding a sexy, moody world.

The trumpet solo in the middle is irresistible.

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