[Latest Hits & Hall of Fame Classics] Recommended Popular Western Ballads

Won’t Go Home Without YouMaroon 5

Maroon 5 – Won’t Go Home Without You (Official Music Video)

Sung as a pop-style ballad about the sweet yet bittersweet memories of love, “Won’t Go Home Without You” was released in 2009.

I downloaded the song as soon as it came out and listened to it from morning till night.

Although it’s a love song, its melody and vocals are easy to listen to and soothing.

To Be With YouMr. BIG

Mr. Big – To Be With You 4K Video

This song is a ballad released as a single from the American rock band Mr.

Big’s second album in 1991.

Not only the lead vocalist’s singing but also the backing harmonies by the other members are beautiful, making it a track brimming with mature charm.

If I Ever Fall in LovePentatonix ft. Jason Derulo

Pentatonix – If I Ever Fall In Love (Official Video) ft. Jason Derulo

One of the charms of this song is Pentatonix’s a cappella—creating every sound using only their voices.

With the tenor handling the bass tones and someone doing the beat, the level of perfection makes it hard to believe everything is made with human voices.

Everyone’s pitch is spot-on, and it feels great to listen to.

SledgehammerRihanna

Rihanna – Sledgehammer (From The Motion Picture “Star Trek Beyond”)

It’s a song that was also the theme for the 2016 film Star Trek Beyond.

The title “Sledgehammer” refers to a large hammer, and the lyrics express the idea of smashing through one’s own difficult circumstances with a sledgehammer.

Although it’s a somewhat heavy ballad, give it a listen when you want to fire yourself up or try something new.

LatelyStevie Wonder

Stevie Wonder – Lately

This song, included on the album Hotter than July released by Stevie Wonder in 1980, has lyrics sung to a girlfriend who seems to be cheating, making it a somewhat sad love song.

Yet it’s stylishly crafted with Stevie’s signature chord progressions.

It’s a classic that can be considered one of the quintessential piano-and-vocal ballads.

I’ll Be Over YouTOTO

Toto- I`ll Be Over You- Live 35 Anniversary (HD)

This is a single released from “Fahrenheit,” the sixth album by the American rock band TOTO.

Although it narrowly missed the Top 10 on the U.

S.

charts, its lyrics about trying to overcome heartbreak resonated with listeners and captivated many fans.

Eternal FlameThe Bangles

The Bangles – Eternal Flame (Official Video)

This song, given the Japanese title ‘Munep−ippai no Ai’ (A Heart Full of Love), was released by the American all-female band The Bangles and reached No.

1 in the United States in 1981.

Amid its simple arrangement, the beautiful harmonies stand out, making it a wonderful track.