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.
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Healing From the Heart: Recommended Western Ballads Sung by Female Vocalists (111–120)
Fall In Line (Official Video) ft. Demi LovatoChristina Aguilera
In “Fall In Line,” powerhouse vocalists Christina Aguilera and Demi Lovato team up for a striking collaboration.
The song addresses the pressures women face and exudes a strength that supports those who refuse to conform or yield to coercion.
The combination of their overwhelmingly powerful voices and the lyrics creates a track that gives you the courage to live true to yourself.
Seeing the two of them perform, they embody what it means to be strong, cool women.
It’s Too LateCarole King
Among Carole King’s songs, this is one of the most popular numbers.
While it has a mellow atmosphere, the latter half features elements like a guitar solo, building to a slightly more powerful development.
It’s also recommended as an introductory track for those who haven’t listened to Carole King before but want to start.
The Voice WithinChristina Aguilera
A track that sings about believing in yourself and your instincts.
It’s a piano-driven ballad released in 2003 by American singer Christina Aguilera, and it reached the Top 10 on charts around the world.
Everything’s Gonna Be AlrightSweetbox
The beautiful, familiar melody is actually based on Bach’s Air on the G String.
It’s a track that boldly fuses classical music with rap—an innovative experiment—and with such a high level of craftsmanship, it really makes you wonder what boundaries in music even mean.
2 Become 1Spice Girls
Released in 1996, it became popular as the Spice Girls’ first ballad.
The world was captivated by the five beautiful and stylish women at the time of their debut.
With the release of this ballad as the third single from their debut album, many fans were enchanted by their beautiful harmonies, and it debuted at No.
1 in the UK.
It’s a profound love ballad that sings about the powerful force created when a man and a woman become one.
Rush RushPaula Abdul
Paula Abdul, who has been active as a dancer and choreographer for renowned artists such as Janet Jackson, ZZ Top, and Duran Duran.
When it comes to her signature ballad, it has to be “Rush Rush,” released in 1991.
This classic love ballad expresses heartfelt feelings for a lover, and it’s often heard in Japan as background music and the like.
It’s Only a Paper MoonElla Fitzgerald
Set against a fantastical world of paper moons and cardboard seas, this classic song depicts how love makes reality shine brighter, all gently embraced by the warm, tender voice of America’s own Ella Fitzgerald.
Recorded in March 1945 in collaboration with the Delta Rhythm Boys, the piece blends a buoyantly swinging melody with deeply affectionate vocals in perfect harmony.
It’s a gem that captures, with a bright and optimistic tone, how meeting a beloved person can illuminate the ordinary day-to-day.
Featured in many works—including the 1973 film “Paper Moon”—it’s a perfect choice for welcoming a new season and sharing a heartwarming moment with someone special.