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

With YouChris Brown

Chris Brown – With You (Official HD Video)

This R&B ballad, gently resonating with the sound of an acoustic guitar, breathes with the deep expression of love that American artist Chris Brown poured into it.

The melody opens with a warm, intimate call, tenderly enveloping his powerful feelings and devotion to his lover.

Its pure expression of love that transcends material values, together with vocals that reveal glimmers of hope amid bittersweet emotion, deeply moved many listeners.

Released in December 2007 from the album “Exclusive,” the song reached No.

2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and claimed the No.

1 spot in New Zealand, resonating with audiences around the world.

It’s a track perfect for quiet moments with someone special or for times when you want to calm your heart.

Talking to the MoonBruno Mars

Bruno Mars – Talking To The Moon (Official Lyric Video)

This gem of a piano ballad by Hawaiian singer-songwriter Bruno Mars portrays the pain of heartbreak and longing for a loved one through a romantic theme of speaking to the moon.

Released in 2010 on the album Doo-Wops & Hooligans, it features a serene sound in the key of C minor at 73 BPM, with a poignant melody woven by his rich falsetto.

It was used as an insert song in the Brazilian TV drama Insensato Coração and topped the local charts for 22 consecutive weeks.

It’s a perfect track for solitary moments at dusk or quiet nights spent thinking of someone special.

My One And Only LoveRickie Lee Jones

Rickie Lee Jones My One And Only Love / Robben Frod (g) & Charlie Haden (b)

A cover of a standard by Rickie Lee Jones.

She sings this sweet song freely and gracefully.

With a touch of her signature flair, she turns it into a sublime love song.

Robben Ford’s guitar is a standout performance as well.

My Heart Will Go OnCéline Dion

Céline Dion – My Heart Will Go On (Taking Chances World Tour: The Concert)

A signature work by Canadian artist Celine Dion, released in November 1997 as a movie theme song celebrating eternal love.

Created as the theme for James Cameron’s film Titanic, it seamlessly blends James Horner’s sweeping composition with Will Jennings’s poetic lyrics.

Also included on the album Let’s Talk About Love, it achieved the remarkable feat of winning the Academy Award for Best Original Song and four Grammy Awards.

Its message—singing of the enduring power of love that lives on in the heart even amid the profound sorrow of losing a loved one—resonates with everyone who holds dear someone special.

Someone You LovedLewis Capaldi

Lewis Capaldi – Someone You Loved

Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi captivates many with his powerful vocals and emotive expression.

He began playing guitar at age nine and started his musical journey by performing regularly in local pubs.

After his debut in 2017, he brought a fresh breeze to the music scene with his unique style that blends pop with blue-eyed soul.

Influenced by artists like Adele and Joe Cocker, his commanding voice and delicate emotional delivery have won the hearts of music fans around the world.

In 2019, he reached No.

1 on the U.

S.

Billboard Hot 100, and his album “Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent,” released the same year, held the No.

1 spot in the UK for five consecutive weeks.

In 2020, he won a Brit Award and was also nominated for a Grammy.

He is an artist highly recommended for listeners seeking deeply moving music.

Take A BowRihanna

Rihanna – Take A Bow

This is a gem of an R&B ballad that portrays the strength of a woman saying goodbye to a wounded love.

Rihanna, the Barbados-born artist, delivers a composed farewell to a cheating lover, expressing her emotions with a bold, resonant vocal.

The song comes from the album “Good Girl Gone Bad: Reloaded” and was released in April 2008.

Its refined piano melodies combined with powerful rhythms vividly depict a woman filled with resolve.

The track reached No.

1 on the U.

S.

Billboard Hot 100 and became one of Rihanna’s signature songs.

It’s a song that stands beside those trying to overcome heartbreak, giving them the courage to move forward.

Glory of LovePeter Cetera

Glory of Love

This is a powerful song that passionately portrays a man’s romance as he fights to the end for the one he loves, with an eternal vow in his heart.

The soaring high-tone vocals and grand melody express unwavering resolve and devoted love.

Released by Peter Cetera as a solo artist in June 1986, the song topped the Billboard Hot 100 for two consecutive weeks.

It was also used as the theme song for the film The Karate Kid Part II and was nominated for both the Academy Awards and the Golden Globes.

Included on the album Solitude/Solitaire, it has sold over one million copies.

It’s a perfect choice for moments when you want to make a heartfelt vow or convey your love to someone special, and it works beautifully as an emotional wedding BGM as well.