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 for the Heart: Recommended Western Ballads Sung by Female Vocalists (41–50)
i don’t know how to love himHelen Reddy
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve listened to this classic.
The way it builds up toward the chorus along with the lyrics is exactly what you’d expect from the great Helen Reddy.
The slightly dated sound of the electronic instruments used also gives the song a sense of historical value.
You Light Up My LifeDebby Boone
Debby Boone’s “You Light Up My Life,” which became a major hit in 1977, is a classic ballad often regarded as her signature work.
Following the success of this song, she went on to release a series of acclaimed tracks and won a Grammy Award.
With its gentle, encouraging lyrics and Debby’s vocal performance, the song has inspired many people.
It is the song that launched her career, and she continues to thrive today not only as a singer but also as an actress and author.
Sex & CigarettesToni Braxton
She’s a powerhouse R&B singer who had massive hits in the 1990s and has won the Grammy Awards seven times.
It’s a sexy, slightly bittersweet love song that lets you get lost in Toni Braxton’s bold, sultry vocals.
The arrangement is gently piano-driven.
It’s the kind of track you’ll want to play when you’re in a mature romance or want to set the mood at night.
We Belong TogetherMariah Carey
R&B singer Mariah Carey, who continues to captivate fans with her seven-octave voice, saw We Belong Together reach No.
1 on the Billboard charts for a total of 14 weeks in 2005.
The lyrics tell a heartbreaking story of lost love, and Mariah Carey sings them with poignant emotion.
The melody is so beautiful that you can’t help but be drawn in.
OceanLady Antebellum
Lady Antebellum is an American country band whose hallmark is a uniquely American style of country music—rooted in everyday life in a way unlike any other country.
However, this particular song is a ballad built around the piano, interwoven with beautiful harmonies, and the moving melody sung by vocalist Hillary with her clear, crystalline voice is truly tear-inducing.
The Look Of LoveDiana Krall
This song was released in 2001.
Her mature sound captivates so many fans, doesn’t it? It’s a track that draws you into the world of jazz.
The album that includes this song was produced with a full orchestra and garnered a lot of attention.
And this song, “The Look of Love,” is a work by Burt Bacharach, who created numerous classics.
You’ll find yourself completely drawn into her world.
ReflectionChristina Aguilera
Singer-songwriter Christina Aguilera captivates listeners around the world with her powerful vocals.
She was a hugely successful artist from the 1990s through the 2000s, and her song “Reflection” was used in 1998 as the theme song for the Disney film Mulan.
This time, we’re featuring the remake version.
It’s crafted with an even more grandiose melody than the 1998 original, so be sure to check it out!