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

Grand worldbuilding, the beautiful timbre of instruments, and emotionally rich vocals…

When it comes to ballads, they’re the kind of songs that make us seek deeper emotional impact than usual, aren’t they?

In particular, Western ballads have a sweeping, larger-than-life mood that makes you want to revisit them from time to time.

How about you?

From the latest hits to hall-of-fame classics, we’ve carefully curated and listed the very best!

From sad themes and heartbreaking love songs to prayers for peace—and even some surprisingly groovy numbers—there’s a dazzling array of ballads here.

Enjoy!

Playlist

[Latest Hits & Hall of Fame Classics] Recommended Popular Western Ballads
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	See You Again ft. Charlie PuthWiz Khalifa		The wildly popular car-action series, Wild …
2	Without MeHalsey		You have a distinctively cute voice. New Yor—
3	Time After TimeCyndi Lauper		Cyndi’s famous song that needs no introduction. America...
4	I Want It That WayBackstreet Boys		With a beautiful, catchy melody line and the five members...
5	Versace On The FloorBruno Mars		I got goosebumps from Bruno Mars’s sweet vocals right from the start...
6	AliveSia		A soaring, piercing reach with a soulful singing voice...
7	PerfectEd Sheeran		Ed Sheeran’s hit song released in November 2017…
8	Push My LuckThe Chainsmokers		Among EDM musicians, the ones with beautiful melodies are...
9	HonestyBilly Joel		The piece that Billy Joel released in 1978…
10	Just The Way You AreBruno Mars		From Hawaii, a petite, playful romantic, …
11	LoverTaylor Swift		It’s a ballad song released in 2019.
12	My Heart Will Go OnCéline Dion		It begins with an intro that evokes folk/ethnic music...
13	GraveyardHalsey		An American singer who is gaining worldwide popularity…
14	Need Your Love feat. Noah KahanGryffin & Seven Lions		Griffin and Seven Lions, a global e...
15	BeautifulBazzi feat. Camila Cabello		A Captivating Duet of American-Style Love Songs
16	Be KindMarshmello & Halsey		Marshmello and Halsey’s song of hope
17	Ten Feet TallWrabel		An EDM track with rich vocals and deep lyrics
18	OneU2		A classic U2 song about acknowledging and embracing each other's differences
19	Rain On MeLady Gaga, Ariana Grande		Bright, summer-ready house music, a collaborative track
20	Before You GoLewis Capaldi		A singer with profoundly rich vocals that are incredibly captivating, Sco...
21	Love SomeoneLukas Graham		A band that has gained tremendous popularity in Denmark, …
22	Hard To Say I’m SorryCHICAGO		Known in Japan under the title “Sunao ni Narenakute”…
23	Every Breath You TakeThe Police		It was given the Japanese title “Mitsumete Itai” (“I Want to Keep Looking at You”…).
24	OverjoyedStevie Wonder		Stevie Wonder’s singing voice touches my heart…
25	HelloAdele		The title of this song is, after a three-year break...
26	Thinking Out LoudEd Sheeran		Grammy Award-winning love song
27	One Call AwayCharlie Puth		Charlie Puth's soothing ballad
28	Open ArmsJourney		The al... that Journey released in 1981
29	Like I’m Gonna Lose You ft. John LegendMeghan Trainor		Megan’s new song is A Quiet Summer Night Rain
30	All By MyselfEric Carmen		It’s a classic ballad released in 1975...
31	Careless WhisperGeorge Michael		Iconic songs from the ’80s, Christmas songs
32	RunLeona Lewis		The comfort of being enveloped in a magical singing voice
33	Without YouMariah Carey		A ballad cover song by Mariah Carey
34	I Don’t Want to Miss a ThingAerosmith		Theme song of Armageddon, a smash hit
35	HaloBeyoncé		Beyoncé’s iconic song that portrays the changes in love
36	Don’t Know WhyNorah Jones		Nora Jones's classic song 'Don’t Know Why'
37	Love Me Like You DoEllie Goulding		Captivates listeners with an emotionally rich singing voice
38	Your songElton John		Elton John’s classic “Your Song”
39	You SayLauren Daigle		A song that supports the heart: Lauren Daigle’s tour de force
40	FlashlightJessie J		Song of the heart’s light that illuminates the darkness
41	Walk Me HomeP!nk		P!nk’s epic love ballad, Drive Me Home
42	STAYBLACKPINK		The popularity of the K-pop group BLACKPINK
43	SheElvis Costello		The truth behind the classic songs Costello covered
44	AlwaysAtlantic Starr		An R&B duet song with the theme of love
45	If We Hold On TogetherDiana Ross		Diana Ross’s anthem of support, a heart-touching classic
46	Run To YouWhitney Houston		Whitney Houston's classic ballad
47	Let’s Hurt TonightOneRepublic		Moved to tears by a song that embodies the cry of the heart.
48	Girls Like YouTone Stith		An emotionally rich love song that sings of the pain of heartbreak
49	Take My Breath AwayBerlin		The iconic Top Gun song, “Take My Breath Away.”
50	The RoseBette Midler		A moving song that sings of love and life lessons
51	I Need To Be In LoveCarpenters		The Radiance of Youth, A Song Seeking Love
52	I See FireEd Sheeran		The moving theme song of the Hobbit movies
53	Can’t Help Falling In LoveElvis Presley		Elvis’s masterpieces, love songs, and Buddhist chants are the starting point.
54	Talk You Out Of ItFlorida Georgia Line		A song that conveys the new appeal of country music
55	HeroMariah Carey		The emotion and power woven into the lyrics of a classic song
56	Sea of LoveRobert Plant’s The Honeydrippers		Led Zeppelin's classic ballads
57	If I Never Knew YouShanice & Jon Secada		A moving ballad that portrays love and bonds
58	Bridge Over Troubled WaterSimon&Garfunkel		A famous song imbued with wishes for peace, singing of hope
59	Breathe AgainToni Braxton		An adult ballad song by Toni Braxton
60	Dance Without The MusicYeng Constantino		A soothing singer who shines on audition shows
61	You Raise Me UpCeltic Woman		A famous Irish song, a song of love and courage
62	House of the Rising SunThe Animals		The inspiring 1960s rock band, The Animals
63	I’m SorryAli Gatie		A poignant ballad in search of lost love
64	Always Remember Us This WayLady Gaga		The moving ballad from the film A Star Is Born
65	AngelAerosmith		Aerosmith’s iconic signature ballad
66	The Power Of LoveCéline Dion		Covered by Celine Dion and became a big hit.
67	SkyscraperDemi Lovato		Energetic voice and captivating vocal ability
68	PhotographEd Sheeran		Ed Sheeran’s famous song that sings about photos of memories
69	You Are Not AloneMichael Jackson		A heartfelt ballad by Michael Jackson
70	Let There Be LoveOasis		OASIS’s latest single, a famous song sung by brothers
71	Fight SongRachel Platten		A song with a cute singing voice that lifts your spirits
72	Stand By YouRachel Platten		A gentle warmth fills the voice, evoking memories of graduation.
73	PILLOWTALKZAYN		One Direction’s Zayn, sexy music
74	ghostinAriana Grande		Sing about an ex-boyfriend in a dreamy song
75	drivers licenseOlivia Rodrigo		Olivia Rodrigo’s heartbreak ballad becomes a massive hit
76	I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston		A moving ballad that pledges eternal love
77	All of MeJohn Legend		John Legend's iconic songs whose love themes resonate with the heart
78	XOBeyoncé		Beyoncé’s love-filled ballad of hope
79	Too Much Lives Will Kill YouQueen		A sad song where the magnitude of love takes a life
80	We Are The ChampionsQueen		The Queen classic, with its plaintive vocals, resonates in the heart.
81	Human NatureMichael Jackson		A classic song about the struggles of a superstar
82	WolvesSelena Gomez, Marshmello		The best EDM song by DJ Marshmello and Selena
83	Easy On MeAdele		A heart-stirring masterpiece filled with Adele’s emotions
84	Happier Than EverBillie Eilish		A song whose poignant vocals and emotional shifts are captivating.
85	When I Was Your ManBruno Mars		A heartfelt ballad that sings of the pain of a broken heart
86	Free SpiritKhalid		Khalid’s new song is a refreshing and beautiful ballad.
87	Me, Myself & YouPerrie		Self-expression through a new song: exploring emotions and music
88	There’s A HeroBilly Gilman		A moving ballad by a young, million-selling singer
89	ReflectionChristina Aguilera		A song that sings of the protagonist’s strong will in the movie Mulan
90	Lost In Your EyesDebbie Gibson		Debbie Gibson’s beautiful singing voice
91	Cry Me a RiverJulie London		A sad love jazz ballad sung by a woman
92	Won’t Go Home Without YouMaroon 5		A heartwarming melody of a bittersweet love song
93	To Be With YouMr. BIG		Mr. Big’s moving, mature ballad
94	If I Ever Fall in LovePentatonix ft. Jason Derulo		Composed using only voice, highly polished.
95	SledgehammerRihanna		A powerful ballad about overcoming hardships
96	LatelyStevie Wonder		Stevie Wonder’s moving, sad love song
97	I’ll Be Over YouTOTO		A moving masterpiece that portrays Toto’s heartbreak
98	Eternal FlameThe Bangles		A classic hit from the ’80s, the band’s signature work.
99	Forever and everThe Savage		A classic song by the college pop band, The Savage
100	Saving All My Love For YouWhitney Houston		A poignant love song of a married woman who fell in love
101	Beautiful SoulBoyce Avenue		Jesse McCartney’s famous ballad song
102	KaleidoscopeCorbin Hale		A heartwarming country-style song
103	SoberDemi Lovato		A heartfelt cry about Demi Lovato’s struggle with addiction
104	Take Me HomeJess Glynne		A soul-stirring ballad by Jess Glynne
105	WomanJohn Lennon		A heartwarming classic filled with love for women
106	Just A KissLady Antebellum		A moving song that sings of a goodnight kiss
107	From The StartLaufey		A ballad that portrays Ravei’s heartrending feelings of love
108	Thank God I DoLauren Daigle		Delivering moving emotions with a clear, translucent singing voice
109	Two of UsLouis Tomlinson		Louis's Ballad, a song of gratitude to his parents
110	Here and NowLuther Vandross		A heartwarming R&B ballad that portrays the essence of love
111	Bye ByeMariah Carey		A sad ballad depicting the bereavement of a cherished lover
112	My Love Mine All MineMitski		A moving song that explores the eternity of love
113	Can You Stand The RainNew Edition		A moving love song that resonates with the heart
114	The ShowNiall Horan		A song of courage and growth that overcomes hardship
115	Wild Hearts Can’t Be BrokenP!nk		A heart-stirring emotion conveyed through lyrics and vocals
116	Lift Me UpRihanna		A ballad song that resonates with Rihanna's heart
117	Back To DecemberTaylor Swift		A song about Taylor Swift’s ex-boyfriend
118	Honestly, We Just Need JesusTerrian		A heart’s cry healed by the power of faith
119	Let It BeThe Beatles		The Beatles’ classic song “Let It Be”
120	wherever u rUMI, V		The heartbreak of long-distance love and the beauty of its bond
121	Glue Songbeabadoobee		A heartwarming love song by a Filipino singer
122	Turning TablesAdele		Adele and Ryan’s piano ballad
123	I’ve Never Been To MeCharlene		Love song, a huge hit in the 80s
124	Heading WestCyndi Lauper		A seven-colored singing voice, a deeply moving ballad
125	Be AlrightDean Lewis		A popular singer-songwriter from Sydney
126	PurposeJustin Bieber		A ballad that sold 750,000 copies
127	I Need LoveLL Cool J		Signature songs of cool male artists
128	Lovin’ YouMinnie Riperton		A masterpiece produced by Stevie Wonder
129	Story of My LifeOne Direction		One Direction-related ballads produced by Jamie Scott
130	Unchained MelodyRighteous Brothers		The classic song “Unchained Melody” is back in the spotlight thanks to a film.
131	Because I Love YouStevie B		"Stevie B's" love classic, Billboard No. 1
132	Don’t Let Me DownThe Beatles		The Beatles’ song, feelings for Yoko
133	DESPERADOThe Eagles		The Eagles’ emotional song “Desperado”
134	CHIHIROBillie Eilish		A masterpiece with Ghibli-style lyrics that resonate with the heart
135	LighthouseCalum Scott		Singing of a ray of hope and feelings for a cherished person
136	Say SomethingA Great Big World, Christina Aguilera		A ballad masterpiece, their two voices stir the heart.
137	I Was HereBeyoncé		A masterpiece that conveys Beyoncé’s talent and diverse appeal
138	Million ReasonsLady Gaga		Change course and sing about women's feelings
139	The UnforgivenMetallica		The moving masterpiece of the metal world, The Unforgiven