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

To ZionLauryn Hill

Lauryn Hill – To Zion – Live In Japan 1999

In Japan, Lauryn Hill is known as the artist who played the heroine in the film Sister Act 2.

She’s recognized as a neo-soul artist who fully embraces hip-hop.

Among her ballads, a particularly recommended one is To Zion.

When she became pregnant, her management actually opposed her giving birth, but she decided to have the child and pursue both her career as an artist and her role as a mother.

This song is a work infused with that determination.

Down In The DeepOlla

Olla – Down In The Deep (Official Lyric Video)

“Down In The Deep” is a song by Ora that explores the depths of love.

Its delicate, emotionally resonant melody blends with arrangements that evoke the warmth of traditional instruments, gently stirring the listener’s feelings.

With Thomas LaRosa’s meticulous production, the track showcases a sense of artistic maturity.

Ora’s rich, deeply expressive vocals are sure to resonate with many.

Be sure to check it out.

You won’t see me cryWilson Phillips

Wilson Phillips – You won’t see me cry

From the intro that begins with a piano crescendo to the transition into their beautiful harmonies, the opening of the song is downright goosebump-inducing.

The song continues to build and then launches into the chorus, and before long the second chorus begins—even more powerful, its distinctive style is absolutely overwhelming.

Thank You For The MusicABBA

ABBA – Thank You For The Music

From 1974 to 1982, people around the world were captivated by this group.

Amid many dance numbers, this ballad spread a new kind of charm with its beautiful vocals and harmonies.

This moving song, which sings of gratitude and love for music, is also part of the mini-musical ‘The Girl with the Golden Hair,’ so its opening lines leave a refreshingly memorable impression.

summertimeDiana Ross

Summertime

It’s a ballad that resonates in the heart of the eternal songstress who reigns supreme.

Her clear, soulful voice has such depth that it draws you completely into Diana Ross’s world.

You can understand why it’s often cited as a quintessential female-vocal ballad.

The melancholy sound and the languid atmosphere, coupled with a profound, weighty melody, linger in your ears long after it ends.

Come Back HomeSofia Carson

Sofia Carson – Come Back Home (From “Purple Hearts”/Piano Version)

The 2022 Netflix film Purple Hearts showcases the multifaceted talents of popular actress and singer Sofia Carson, who not only stars in the movie but also served as executive producer and wrote and performed songs for the soundtrack.

The soundtrack has become a major hit, and the lead single, Come Back Home, has drawn global attention as the song the protagonist—played by Sofia—dedicates to her husband who has been deployed to Iraq.

The track has two versions, and the one featured here is a beautifully rendered piano ballad.

Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum, who also directed the film, directed the music video, and the scenes of Sofia singing and playing piano on the beach are breathtakingly beautiful.

To fully appreciate the song’s appeal, we highly recommend experiencing it together with the video.

I’m Still HereElisha La’Verne

Elisha La’Verne – I’m Still Here

Elisha La’Verne is one of the most talented artists on the UK R&B scene.

R&B has changed as time has gone on, and while today’s R&B often feels like just dance music, she delivers high-quality, authentic R&B.

She was an R&B singer active in the late ’90s, then stepped away from the scene for a while.

However, she made a comeback in 2011 and has continued to release sophisticated tracks up to the present.

Highly recommended for those who love R&B ballads!