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

Forever and everThe Savage

Forever and ever

The Savage is a college pop band that debuted under Philips Records.

Despite their name, they are known as a gentlemanly and mellow group, and the Japanese musician Akira Terao was also a member.

“Itsumademo Itsumademo” is a folk-style ballad and a pleasant, classic tune.

Saving All My Love For YouWhitney Houston

Whitney Houston – Saving All My Love For You (Official HD Video)

Originally a song by Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr.

, it became a major hit in 1985 with Whitney Houston’s cover.

It’s a song that expresses the feelings of a woman who falls in love with a married man.

Perhaps because it highlights vocal prowess, many Western pop ballads that became hits have numerous covers by famous artists.

Beautiful SoulBoyce Avenue

Beautiful Soul – Jesse McCartney (Boyce Avenue acoustic cover) on Spotify & Apple

It’s a song by Jesse McCartney released in 2004.

While it didn’t become an explosive hit in Japan, it was a major hit overseas.

You’ll understand when you listen to it: it’s a very catchy ballad.

A love song and also a friendship song, it’s a wonderful track with a gentle melody carrying a straightforward message.

“I want you, and your beautiful soul.” It’s a phrase we rarely use in Japanese, but the lyrics are direct and truly resonate with the heart.

KaleidoscopeCorbin Hale

CORBIN HALE – KALEIDOSCOPE | OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

It’s a very easy-to-listen-to, country-flavored track.

I think the catchy melody that everyone can sing along to is also distinctive.

Corbin Hale is a singer-songwriter who was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro.

Drawing rock inspiration from the various experiences that surrounded his childhood, Hale says he was always writing songs in the back of the classroom.

The lyrics in his works come from deep within his heart and are based on his experiences and ideas.

SoberDemi Lovato

Demi Lovato – Sober (Official Lyric Video)

A bluesy ballad penned by Demi Lovato—who has since become a global pop star—during the period when she was struggling with alcoholism.

At the same time, it voices pains unique to women, resonating with many listeners.

Since she publicly acknowledged her own addiction, she’s essentially singing about herself.

By opening up, she gained even more support from fans facing similar challenges.

Here’s hoping we can continue to enjoy her remarkable vocals while seeing her stay healthy.

Take Me HomeJess Glynne

Jess Glynne – Take Me Home [Official Video]

Jess Glynne’s powerful vocals fit perfectly with this ballad-style track.

It starts with a gentle piano tone and gradually expands into a grand, sweeping arrangement.

She has a very wide vocal range, making it incredibly compelling to listen to.

A singer with this kind of timbre is just perfect for ballads.

The song is about the presence of someone who stays by your side when you’re feeling down.

It became the theme for the UK campaign “2015 Children in Need,” an initiative supporting underprivileged children.

WomanJohn Lennon

WOMAN. (Ultimate Mix, 2020) – John Lennon (official music video HD)

Among his works included on the album Double Fantasy, this is a highly popular ballad that almost everyone has heard somewhere at least once.

Written by John Lennon during his lifetime for his wife Yoko Ono and for all women, the song is a warm and gentle piece overflowing with love and admiration for women.

As for works that embed an anti-war message into Christmas releases—later to become numerous—I believe this was the first.

After the Beatles disbanded, he went on to release more songs with strong messages, but I consider this one the pinnacle.