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

If I Never Knew YouShanice & Jon Secada

Shanice & Jon Secada – If I Never Knew You (Official HD Video 1995)

It’s a beautiful ballad featuring a duet between a man and a woman.

As the title suggests, the song begins with “If I hadn’t met you.” The powerful vocals convey just how important the other person is, and it’s truly moving.

Listening to it as a couple will make a perfect day even better.

Bridge Over Troubled WaterSimon&Garfunkel

Simon and Garfunkel – Bridge Over Troubled Water

Known in Japan by the title “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” this song was released by Simon & Garfunkel in 1970 and reached No.

1 in the United States.

Influenced by gospel music, it features a beautiful piano accompaniment and has been widely covered by many artists.

Breathe AgainToni Braxton

Toni Braxton – Breathe Again (Official Video)

This is a song released in 1993 by the American female singer Toni Braxton.

Toni’s mother was an opera singer, and Toni grew up familiar with singing, performing in church from a young age; her vocal prowess is well regarded.

While it’s delivered with a powerful voice, overall it’s a smooth, mature ballad.

Dance Without The MusicYeng Constantino

Dance Without The Music – Yeng Constantino (Music Video)

She is a Filipino artist who debuted in 2006 after winning an audition program.

The music video for this song features various locations in Japan, and this soothing ballad is highly recommended.

Although she isn’t very well-known in Japan, her gentle voice is unforgettable once you hear it.

You Raise Me UpCeltic Woman

Celtic Woman – You Raise Me Up (Live)

This song is by the Ireland/Norway musical duo Secret Garden and is included on their 2002 album Once in a Red Moon.

In Japan, the cover by the Irish female group Celtic Woman is particularly well known.

It carries the message that your support gives me courage.

House of the Rising SunThe Animals

The Animals – House Of The Rising Sun (Music Video) [4K HD]

The Animals were a British rock band active in the 1960s.

The mushroom haircuts and the high-slung guitars really evoke the era, don’t they? This song is an American folk tune that has been covered by many artists, including Joan Baez.

In The Animals’ version, the organ is deeply sentimental and further accentuates the melancholy of the lyrics.

Give it a listen—you won’t regret it.

I’m SorryAli Gatie

Ali Gatie – I’m Sorry ( Official Music Video)

A captivating ballad that weaves a bittersweet tale of love.

Sung by Canadian singer-songwriter Ali Gatie, this piece is filled with the longing to win back a lost love.

Released in January 2024, the song features beautiful guitar melodies and Ali’s emotive vocals.

Many will relate to the lyrics that admit mistakes and plead for forgiveness.

It’s a heartfelt recommendation for anyone troubled by love or hoping to mend a precious relationship.

The words flowing from the depths of Ali’s heart are sure to resonate with yours.