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.

If you’re well-versed in Western music, don’t miss ranks 11–20!

Playlist

I Want to Be Healed from the Heart: Recommended Western Ballads Sung by Female Vocalists
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	HelloAdele		Adele’s hit song “Hello” is popular around the world.
2	That PartLauren Spencer Smith		An emotionally rich ballad that resonates with the heart
3	Rolling in the DeepAdele		Adele’s breakup songs are popular, expressing independent women.
4	Hold My HandLady Gaga		Lady Gaga’s moving ballad masterpiece
5	RoyalsLorde		Critically express society through melody and lyrics
6	My Heart Will Go OnCéline Dion		Main theme song of the movie Titanic
7	Love On TopBeyoncé		Beyoncé’s powerful track that gives a contemporary spin to 80s R&B
8	What Was I Made For?Billie Eilish		A heartfelt ballad from the Barbie movie
9	Lift Me UpRihanna		Rihanna’s moving ballad “Lift Me Up”
10	PeopleLibianca		A heart-touching ballad by Livyanka
11	the grudgeOlivia Rodrigo		Olivia Rodrigo’s heartrending new song “the grudge”
12	ChandelierSia		Expressing a party girl's emotions through song
13	When You’re GoneAvril Lavigne		Avril’s classic hit that portrays the pain of a breakup
14	Je t’aimeLara Fabian		A Belgian singer who resembles Celine, technically skilled.
15	You’ve Got the LoveFlorence & The Machine		A moving song that finds hope through the power of love
16	olderIsabel LaRosa		A heart-touching ballad that sings of deep emotions
17	Without YouMariah Carey		Mariah Carey's classic song 'Without You'
18	Summertime SadnessLana Del Rey		A wistful summer love ballad that stirs the heart
19	FluxEllie Goulding		Ellie Goulding’s moving ballad
20	SnoozeSZA		SZA’s emotionally charged song “SOS”
21	California King BedRihanna		A ballad that sings of the heartbreak of fading love
22	Eternal FlameThe Bangles		The high level of polish in the easy-to-understand lyrics is captivating.
23	Fast CarTracy Chapman		A timeless masterpiece that resonates with the heart, where hope and despair intersect
24	Now You’re Not HereSwing Out Sister		A masterpiece that heals the sorrow of heartbreak with a beautiful song
25	Without MeHalsey		Halsey’s heartbreak song “Without Me”
26	Where Do Broken Hearts GoWhitney Houston		Whitney Houston’s classic song resonates in the heart.
27	WolvesSelena Gomez, Marshmello		Wolves by Selena and Marshmello
28	LoveLana Del Rey		The appeal and characteristics of sadcore music
29	breathinAriana Grande		Ariana’s song “breathin” is a song of courage and healing.
30	Woman in LoveBarbra Streisand		A powerful singing voice that resonates in Barbara’s heart
31	Cactus In The ValleyLights		A moving, heartwarming song by Kanadjin3
32	Red RibbonMadilyn Bailey		The charm of Madilyn, a singer from a rural town
33	You SayLauren Daigle		A heartfelt, powerful ballad by the songstress Lauren
34	LoverTaylor Swift		A masterpiece that sings of the heartache and hope of love
35	Love Is A Losing GameAmy Winehouse		Amy Winehouse, a treasure of soul
36	I THOUGHT IT WAS YOUJULIA FORDHAM		I was drawn to Julia Fordham's charm.
37	SorryCiara		Ciara’s R&B ballad “Sorry” is excellent.
38	Crazy For YouMadonna		Madonna’s ballad, powerful vocals
39	Part Of Your WorldJessica Simpson		Jessica's Fantastical and Beautiful Ballad
40	WaterTyla		A passionate Afrobeats summer track from South Africa
41	Have You Never Been MellowOlivia Newton		Oliver John's classic song, a soothing ballad
42	Your PowerBillie Eilish		The allure of Billie Eilish’s delicate songs
43	i don’t know how to love himHelen Reddy		Helen Reddy’s classic song and its historic appeal
44	You Light Up My LifeDebby Boone		Debby Boone’s signature song, a heartfelt classic ballad.
45	Sex & CigarettesToni Braxton		Toni Braxton's mature romantic R&B music
46	We Belong TogetherMariah Carey		Mariah Carey’s classic, a poignant love song about heartbreak
47	OceanLady Antebellum		A moving song by an American country band
48	The Look Of LoveDiana Krall		A classic with a captivating jazz sound
49	ReflectionChristina Aguilera		Christina Aguilera’s song from Mulan
50	Skinny LoveBirdy		Birdy’s expressiveness and pure singing voice
51	My Mind & MeSelena Gomez		Selena Gomez’s moving song
52	AshleyZolita		An inspiring song by the talented singer Zolita
53	SaltTinashe		Tinashe’s bittersweet heartbreak ballad “Salt”
54	Million ReasonsLady Gaga		Be captivated by Lady Gaga's singing voice
55	I Honestly Love YouOlivia Newton-John		Olivia Newton-John’s classic song
56	Time To Say GoodbyeSarah Brightman		Time to Say Goodbye is a Bocelli song.
57	Let Me Down ft. StormzyJorja Smith		Music that conveys emotion with a beautiful singing voice
58	Calling YouHolly Cole Trio		A mysterious journey where a masterpiece guides you into the world
59	HappyLeona Lewis		The real face of Leona Lewis, the singer of the Avatar theme song
60	Angels Make LoveAndy Allo		An artist who inherits Prince's genes
61	clementineHalsey		Halsey songs with gentle tones and a pleasant singing voice
62	Favourite ExMaisie Peters		An empathetic love song ballad by a teenage singer
63	What Am I To You?Norah Jones		Nora Jones’s jazz-style single track
64	Nobody KnowsP!nk		A singer who represents the pink R&B scene
65	When You BelieveWhitney Houston, Mariah Carey		The classic song “When You Believe” with a star-studded collaboration
66	Because Of YouKelly Clarkson		A moving song about overcoming heartache
67	È l’amore che contaGiorgia		A popular singer from Italy performs a classic hit
68	STAYBLACKPINK		The popularity of the K-pop group BLACKPINK
69	emails i can’t sendSabrina Carpenter		A heartfelt ballad by Sabrina Carpenter
70	Easy On MeAdele		The appeal of Adele, the globally acclaimed songstress
71	Dreaming Of YouSelena Gomez		Selena’s final hit song, a memorial ballad
72	I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston		Whitney Houston’s hit that was number one for 14 weeks
73	MotherKacey Musgraves		A gentle song that sings of love for one’s mother
74	No OneAlicia Keys		Alicia Keys’s signature song “No One” is a love-filled classic.
75	EasyElla Mai		Focus on Ella Mai's lower register and musicianship
76	Lovin’ YouMinnie Riperton		Minnie Riperton’s classic song “Lovin’ You”
77	HEARTBREAKERDionne Warwick		Dionne’s classic, with charming diction
78	Forever for NowLP		LGBT representative artists enchanted by LP’s music
79	NovemberMia Baron		A moving song that portrays conflict and growth
80	ghostinAriana Grande		A heartfelt song about complex feelings toward an ex-boyfriend
81	A Thousand YearsChristina Perri		Love songs resonate in the hearts of many people.
82	Caught Up In The RaptureAnita Baker		I was captivated by Anita Baker’s classic song.
83	Love Me Like You DoEllie Goulding		A power ballad that portrays passionate love
84	Close To YouCarpenters		The Charms of the Carpenters and Their Musical Essence
85	Viva ForeverSpice Girls		Spice Girls’ smash hit song, fairy-themed music video
86	So SmallCarrie Underwood		Carrie Underwood, faithful to country music
87	Lost On YouLP		LP attracts popularity with musicality and appearance
88	Who Let In The RainCyndi Lauper		A heartfelt ballad that sings of the end of love
89	The First Cut Is The DeepestSheryl Crow		A famous covered song, number 1 on the charts
90	Glue Songbeabadoobee		A love song like glue—a pleasantly moving piece.
91	Desde la AzoteaNiña Pastori		Top flamenco singer and artist from Spain
92	The First Time Ever I Saw Your FaceRoberta Flack		Roberta Flack’s classic masterpiece ballad
93	Kill BillSZA		A heartfelt song that sings of the pain of heartbreak
94	I SurrenderCéline Dion		Celine Dion’s love songs, heart-stirring ballads
95	Make Me (Cry) ft. LabrinthNoah Cyrus		A moving song by Noah Cyrus and Labrinth
96	Lover’s RockSade		Sade’s “Lover’s Rock” is a soul-stirring masterpiece.
97	Don’t Wanna Lose YouGloria Estefan		Gloria Estefan, a Cuba-born singer who is fond of Japan
98	To ZionLauryn Hill		The moving song “To Zion,” which depicts the decision to become a mother
99	CompanyRickie Lee Jones		Ricky Lee Jones’s classic song “Company”
100	I’m With YouAvril Lavigne		Avril Lavigne’s classic hit, a global success
101	All WomanLisa Stansfield		A moving ballad by a female singer from the 1990s
102	Give Me Your LovePebbles		A captivating track that captures the essence of Pebbles
103	Never Be the SameCamila Cabello		The romantic conflict woven into Camila’s song
104	Love Can Save It AllAndra		A moving Andorran ballad where love saves everything
105	Not Ready To Make NiceDixie Chicks		Hit song by the American band Dixie Chicks
106	Beauty MarksCiara		A song in which Ciara sings about the importance of accepting oneself.
107	I Loves You PorgyNina Simone		Nina Simone’s allure lies in her expressiveness
108	drivers licenseOlivia Rodrigo		Olivia Rodrigo’s heartbreak ballad becomes a massive hit
109	FALLCHLOE X HALLE		A beautiful R&B ballad by CHLOE and HALLE
110	Only TimeEnya		Enya's 'Only Time' is a moving masterpiece.
111	If You Need MeJulia Michaels		A powerful song with a pleasant acoustic guitar tone.
112	How Do I LiveLeAnn Rimes		LeAnn Rimes’s love song resonates with the heart.
113	Fall In Line (Official Video) ft. Demi LovatoChristina Aguilera		A powerful song that confronts the pressures women face
114	It’s Too LateCarole King		Carol King's signature hit
115	The Voice WithinChristina Aguilera		An inspiring ballad about believing in yourself
116	Everything’s Gonna Be AlrightSweetbox		A fusion piece of classical and rap
117	2 Become 1Spice Girls		The Spice Girls’ moving first ballad
118	Rush RushPaula Abdul		Paula Abdul’s classic song “Rush Rush”
119	It’s Only a Paper MoonElla Fitzgerald		A classic that brings sparkle to everyday life through the power of love
120	Underneath Your ClothesShakira		Shakira’s passionate love song
121	Used To Be YoungMiley Cyrus		Miley Cyrus’s Growth and Love for the Past
122	EmotionDestiny’s Child		Originally an Australian vocalist, a...
123	A Moment Like ThisKelly Clarkson		Kelly Clarkson, American Idol-winning singer
124	In PiecesChlöe		A ballad that faces the inner self, a healing track
125	A Woman’s WorthAlicia Keys		Alicia Keys’s classic that sings about self-esteem
126	By Your SideSade		A sweet and bittersweet song, a classic loved around the world.
127	When Will I See You AgainThe Three Degrees		Beautifully sings the bittersweet feelings of a woman's heart
128	Save The Best For LastVanessa Williams		Introducing Vanessa Williams’s classic song
129	Other Side Of The GameErykah Badu		The appeal of neo-soul singer Erykah Badu
130	NonsenseSabrina Carpenter		A heartfelt ballad by Sabrina Carpenter
131	Hacer el amor con otro!!Alejandra Guzmán		A female singer from Mexico, a masterpiece ballad
132	Quem Me DeraMariza		Mariza brings innovative fado to the world.
133	Intrusive ThoughtsNatalie Jane		Gently expressing emotions through a song that resonates with the heart
134	Age Ain’t Nothing But A NumberAaliyah		Savor the essence of R&B through Aaliyah’s timeless classics
135	Fallin’Alicia Keys		Hit song by R&B singer Alicia Keys
136	Like a TattooSade		Sade’s classic song “Like a Tattoo”
137	Narrow DaylightDiana Krall		Canadian jazz vocalist Diana Krall
138	Time And TrustNaomi Sharon		A classic ballad whose emotion-filled lyrics are moving.
139	CloserCorinne Bailey Rae		Corinne's R&B-style music
140	To ZionLauryn Hill		Decided to have a child and balance being a mother and an artist
141	Down In The DeepOlla		A moving song that portrays the depths of love
142	You won’t see me cryWilson Phillips		An intro that starts with a piano crescendo, huh...
143	Thank You For The MusicABBA		ABBA's classic song was loved all around the world.
144	summertimeDiana Ross		A deeply moving ballad that resonates with the heart, an eternal songstress.
145	Calling YouJevetta Steele		The moving theme song of Bagdad Cafe
146	Come Back HomeSofia Carson		Sofia Carson’s film “Purple Hearts”
147	I’m Still HereElisha La’Verne		The appeal of Elisha, a talented R&B artist
148	En Mi PielBuika		The famous song “En Mi Piel” by the flamenco singer Buika
149	I Love You Always ForeverDonna Lewis		A heartbreak ballad sung in a sweet voice resonates in the heart.
150	Ella Tú Y YoGirl Ultra		A rising R&B singer from Mexico
151	Always Be My BabyMariah Carey		A seven-octave songstress, a pure love ballad
152	He’s MineMokenstef		A beautiful ballad with a powerful beat
153	Time Out for LoveNancy Wilson		Nancy’s vocal prowess, from jazz to pop
154	Eblouie par la nuitZAZ		A sensibility-rich female artist from France
155	Everything To MeMonica		The classic ballad by R&B singer Monica
156	My Love Mine All MineMitski		A heartfelt ballad that sings of the essence of love
157	Push ft Omah LayNaomi Sharon		Naomi’s moving ballad, a sensual world
158	All At OnceWhitney Houston		A heartwarming singing voice resonating at dusk
159	ShadowAshlee Simpson		A song by Ashlee Simpson suffering in her sister’s shadow
160	GuaranàElodie		Elodie’s captivating ballad “Guaranà”
161	Ecorchée ViveKayna Samet		Kaina Samet’s R&B hip-hop ballad
162	It Might Be YouRoberta Flack		A classic by a renowned ballad singer from 70s soul
163	ConsequencesCamila Cabello		Camila Cabello’s popular ballad “Consequences”
164	WhyAnnie Lennox		Sweet Justice's hit song wins MTV Award
165	You Needed MeAnne Murray		Anne Murray’s classic ballad is moving.