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I Want to Be Healed from the Heart: Recommended Western Ballads Sung by Female Vocalists

Ballads are known for having many melodies and lyrics that really hit you in the heart.

Suddenly, but do you know the clear definition of a ballad?

In fact, the definition of a ballad is quite ambiguous: as long as it’s a “story-like song,” it can be considered a ballad regardless of the melody.

So this time, we’ve picked out some classic ballad masterpieces.

Unlike in Japan, Western ballads feature a wide variety of melodies, so be sure to check them out.

The first half features famous classics, but the second half includes lesser-known yet incredibly tasteful tracks.

If you’re well-versed in Western music, don’t miss ranks 11–20!

I Want to Be Healed from the Heart: Recommended Western Ballads Sung by Female Singers (81–90)

Viva ForeverSpice Girls

Spice Girls – Viva Forever (Official Music Video)
Viva ForeverSpice Girls

A track released in 1998 by the British girl group Spice Girls.

It entered the Top 10 on charts around the world and was certified platinum in three countries.

In the stop-motion animated music video, the members appear as fairies.

So SmallCarrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood – So Small (Official Video)
So SmallCarrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood has been singing country music since her debut.

Taylor Swift, who was also a country music artist, shifted to commercial pop, but Carrie Underwood has remained true to country music.

Her song “So Small” has a vibe that sits somewhere between pop and country.

It’s recommended for those who want to listen to a country ballad.

Lost On YouLP

LP – Lost On You (Live)
Lost On YouLP

Singer-songwriter LP, who earns strong support from women with her boyish style.

She’s well known as a lesbian, but she’s also widely admired by both men and women for being incredibly cool.

It’s not just her looks—her music is highly acclaimed as well.

Her signature song, “Lost On You,” became such a hit that artists around the world have covered it.

Rather than a classic ballad, it feels more like a slick, cool kind of ballad.

Who Let In The RainCyndi Lauper

Cyndi Lauper – Who Let In The Rain
Who Let In The RainCyndi Lauper

A track released in 1993 by American singer-songwriter Cyndi Lauper.

It’s a ballad about the end of a relationship and is one of the tracks popular among fans.

It reached No.

12 on the New Zealand charts.

The First Cut Is The DeepestSheryl Crow

Sheryl Crow – The First Cut Is The Deepest (Official Music Video)
The First Cut Is The DeepestSheryl Crow

Originally written by Cat Stevens and released in 1967.

This version by Sheryl Crow was released in 2003, reached No.

1 on the U.

S.

charts, and was featured in TV dramas such as The Sopranos and One Tree Hill.

It has also been covered by artists including Keith Hampshire and Rod Stewart.

Glue Songbeabadoobee

beabadoobee – Glue Song (Official Music Video)
Glue Songbeabadoobee

A heartfelt ballad by Filipino-British singer-songwriter beabadoobee.

The brilliant lyrics liken the joy of falling in love to glue, and the arrangement, interwoven with strings, creates a soothing atmosphere.

Released in February 2023, this is her first happy love song born from personal experience.

The music video, shot in her homeland of the Philippines, is a must-see.

It’s a perfect pick not only for those starting a new romance but also for anyone wanting to bask in a romantic mood.

Keep an eye on her future endeavors as she’s also slated to join Taylor Swift’s tour.

Healing From the Heart: Recommended Western Ballads Sung by Female Vocalists (91–100)

Desde la AzoteaNiña Pastori

Niña Pastori, a popular artist from Spain.

While she thrives as a flamenco singer—a cantaora—she also enjoys success as a major artist.

Her talent ranks among the very best in Spain, and her vocal ability is extraordinarily rare even on a global scale.

Her song “Desde la Azotea” is a ballad distinguished by a melody richly infused with flamenco elements.

If you love Latin music, be sure to check it out.