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

Don’t Know WhyNorah Jones

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When it comes to Norah Jones, many people probably think of this song.

“Don’t Know Why” is a breakup song that conveys the feeling of “I don’t know why.” The mood is somewhat ennui; the melody isn’t especially dynamic, but that actually enhances the song.

It was released in 2002, yet it remains a classic that continues to be covered by many artists.

Love Me Like You DoEllie Goulding

Ellie Goulding – Love Me Like You Do (Official Video)

Ellie Goulding became famous as a singer with a distinctive and wonderful voice.

Especially with this song, I feel the desire for love steadily welling up inside me.

The high notes—like the part where she sings, “I’ll match your pace”—are so beautiful they give me chills.

Your songElton John

Elton John – Your Song (Top Of The Pops 1971)

It’s a song released in 1970 by the British artist Elton John that reached No.

8 on the Billboard chart, known in Japanese as “Boku no Uta wa Kimi no Uta” (“Your Song”).

With a charming, gentle ballad feel, it leaves a memorable impression in the 2001 American film Moulin Rouge!, where it is sung by Ewan McGregor.

You SayLauren Daigle

Lauren Daigle – You Say (Official Music Video)

You Say,” released in July 2018 by American singer-songwriter Lauren Daigle.

She is a songstress who achieved a remarkable feat by debuting at No.

3 on the U.

S.

charts.

In an interview about this work, she said, “It became the support of my heart, a place of refuge, and gave me truth.” Please enjoy this powerful and beautiful ballad that conveys her strong feelings!

FlashlightJessie J

Jessie J – Flashlight (from Pitch Perfect 2) (Official Video)

“Flashlight” means “senkō” (a flash of light) in Japanese.

It’s a song about a light that illuminates the darkness.

The light that shines on the darkness of the heart—that’s what this song expresses.

As you listen, you begin to feel that even in difficult times, light will surely break through.

Walk Me HomeP!nk

P!NK – Walk Me Home (Official Video)

Isn’t this one of the most grandly unfolding ballads among the songs P!nk sings? By the way, it’s actually a love song, and to put it in a nutshell: “I fought with my partner and I want to make up! I’m lonely!”—it’s a song with feminine lyrics expressing those feelings.

The title “Walk Me Home” carries the nuance in Japanese of “Walk me home!” or “Stay with me!” conveying that kind of sentiment.

STAYBLACKPINK

BLACKPINK – ‘STAY’ M/V

K-pop has become popular in Japan, and now it’s gaining popularity in Europe and the United States as well.

Among them, BLACKPINK is one of the most popular female K-pop idol groups and has become well-known in Japan too.

Their song “STAY” is one of BLACKPINK’s signature ballads, and its acoustic sound—now rare among contemporary pop artists—is particularly appealing.