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 (121–130)
By Your SideSade
A track released by Sade in 2000.
It was a hit in the United States and various European countries and was nominated for a Grammy Award.
It’s a popular track for wedding receptions.
It was sampled on M.
O.
P.
’s 2004 track “Slade.”
Save The Best For LastVanessa Williams
Vanessa Williams is a multi-artist who excels as a musical theater performer, actress, and singer.
She’s well-known both as a singer and as an actress.
Among her many songs, “Save The Best For Last” is especially popular.
In terms of genre, it falls somewhere between pop and adult contemporary.
The melody is very catchy, making it easy to listen to.
If you’re interested, be sure to check it out!
Other Side Of The GameErykah Badu
Alongside D’Angelo, Erykah Badu is an artist who helped popularize neo-soul.
She’s also very familiar to Japanese audiences, and in fact the singer MISIA has been heavily influenced by her.
Their clothing styles are almost identical, so I’d say she’s a big fan.
As for Badu’s appeal, it has to be her stylish take on neo-soul, right? Her track “Other Side of the Game” may be a ballad, but it’s been crafted into something extremely stylish and dope.
NonsenseSabrina Carpenter
After making her mark as a leading actress on the Disney Channel, singer Sabrina Carpenter has also been thriving as an artist.
She’s known as a fashion icon among teenagers and is popular in Japan as well.
Her ballad “Nonsense” showcases that appeal.
Unlike typical Japanese ballads, it’s crafted as a stylish slow jam with a solid R&B flavor.
If you’re looking for a ballad that lifts your mood, this is a must-check!
I Want to Be Healed from the Heart: Recommended Western Ballads Sung by Female Singers (131–140)
Hacer el amor con otro!!Alejandra Guzmán
Alejandra Guzmán, a singer-songwriter from Mexico, is also active as an actress and earned immense support across the Latin world in the 1980s.
Among her ballads, a work I especially recommend is Hacer el amor con otro!! It features a sound that makes the most of her husky voice, and its structure evokes the great American artist Prince’s Purple Rain.
Be sure to check it out!
Quem Me DeraMariza
Mariza is the key figure who established Portugal’s traditional music, fado, as a global genre.
Born in Mozambique, she became drawn to fado after moving to Portugal and has released forward-thinking works that overturned the conventional image of the style.
She’s one of the most accomplished vocalists active on the world stage.
Among her ballads, the one I especially recommend is “Quem Me Dera.” It blends elements of country music with fado, resulting in a piece that is very accessible while also highly artistic.
Intrusive ThoughtsNatalie Jane
Natalie Jane’s “Intrusive Thoughts” seems to speak for the comforting allure of ballads.
This song, which delves into deep emotions, has garnered over 27 million views and resonates with many listeners.
While portraying anxiety and the complexities of love, its melody firmly grips the heart.
Natalie Jane’s voice nestles close to the listener—at times soothing, at times a powerful source of support.
She depicts the maze of feelings that everyone may face at least once in their lives with elegant lyrics.