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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Heal Your Heart: Recommended Western Ballads Sung by Female Vocalists (21–30)
breathinAriana Grande
Breathin by Ariana Grande, a singer from the United States with extraordinary vocal ability.
This song was created with the desire to give courage and healing to everyone, inspired by her experience of the attack that occurred after her 2017 concert in Manchester.
It seems to express her feelings as she tries to calm herself by breathing slowly to overcome fear and anxiety.
Woman in LoveBarbra Streisand
This is an essential classic when talking about Barbra Streisand.
Her expansive vocals, though set against a slightly wistful melody, still deliver a powerful impact.
It beautifully captures the strength of a woman in love.
Heal Your Heart: Recommended Western Ballads Sung by Female Singers (31–40)
Cactus In The ValleyLights
Canadian singer-songwriter Lights.
Her charm, above all, lies in her girlishly cute timbre and her straightforward expressiveness, doesn’t it? In Cactus In The Valley, that charm is on full display.
The melody has a pop feel and is put together with a calm vibe.
I recommend it to anyone looking for an easy-to-listen ballad.
It’s also the kind of song that can make you cry, so if you’re interested, be sure to check it out!
You SayLauren Daigle
Lauren Daigle is a songstress with the talent to debut high on the charts.
Speaking about this song, she said, “This song became the support for my heart, my refuge, and it gave me truth.
I hope that when people listen to it, they’ll feel the same.” It’s a powerful ballad that conveys her sincere, straightforward feelings.
LoverTaylor Swift
A love song that sings of feelings for a beloved partner.
It’s the lead track from the seventh self-titled album released in 2019, and with its endlessly pop melody, it’s a romantic piece that’s quintessentially Taylor Swift.
While it conveys a sense of wistfulness, it’s also somehow wrapped in a happy vibe.
The melodic depth is wonderful, too.
The cover art is stylish—you can’t help but be captivated by it.
Red RibbonMadilyn Bailey
Madilyn Bailey, who hails from the rural town of Boyceville, USA, is known for her expressive singing and the sincerity and individuality that show through her facial expressions and gestures.
Though she became a star from a small town through the internet, this song holds a special place in her life.
Please translate the message at the beginning of the music video into Japanese, and listen while sensing how this song was created and how it is being sung.
Love Is A Losing GameAmy Winehouse
Amy Winehouse, the legendary artist who passed away at a young age in 2011.
Though she was constantly in the tabloids for numerous scandals and led a very wild life, she never once wavered in her dedication to soul music, consistently releasing highly sophisticated soul tracks.
That earnest attitude toward her craft may be why she has so many fans among fellow artists.
This time, among her ballads, I’ve chosen the particularly emotional “Love Is A Losing Game.” Be sure to check it out!