A Collection of Heart-Touching Western Ballads — From Classics to the Newest Hits

Helpless When She SmilesBackstreet Boys

Backstreet Boys – Helpless When She Smiles (Official Video)

The Backstreet Boys are often associated with the dance-pop sound of the ’90s, but this song is a mature pop-rock ballad with a beautifully crafted piano melody.

It sings of an irresistible love where a simple smile from the one you love leaves you defenseless and utterly captivated.

Many listeners will likely relate to the lyrics that portray being at the mercy of the other person’s subtle gestures.

Featured on the acclaimed 2007 album Unbreakable, this track is remembered by fans as a song that showcased a new musical direction for the group as a four-piece.

It’s perfect for indulging in the rush of a new romance or for reflecting on a loved one’s smile—reminding you just how much they mean to you.

I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston

Whitney Houston – I Will Always Love You (Official 4K Video)

Whitney Houston, who captivated the world with her overwhelming vocal prowess.

This work, sung by the American-born artist, is a grand ballad that vows eternal love.

It portrays a self-sacrificial love that chooses separation for the other person’s happiness—a universal theme that resonates with many.

Released in November 1992, the song was used as the theme for the film The Bodyguard and became a massive hit.

It won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year and spent 14 consecutive weeks at No.

1 on the U.

S.

Billboard Hot 100 chart.

If you want to feel profound love and the bittersweetness of parting, give it a listen.

No OneAlicia Keys

Alicia Keys – No One (Official Music Video)

Singer-songwriter Alicia Keys, who began playing piano at age seven and developed a broad musical perspective, made a name for herself in 2001 as the best-selling new R&B singer.

“No One,” a single from her third album As I Am, became one of her signature songs after reaching No.

1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Its straightforward message to a partner, unbothered by others’ opinions, is passionate and evocative of many forms of love.

It’s a soulful yet somewhat wistful ballad whose vocals stir the heart.

Fast CarTracy Chapman

Tracy Chapman – Fast Car (Official Music Video)

“Fast Car,” included on American singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman’s debut album Tracy Chapman.

Released in 1988, the song’s poignant acoustic guitar melody and her deep, soulful vocals capture the listener and won’t let go.

It tells the story of a protagonist who dreams of escaping a life of poverty.

They pin their hopes for freedom on a “fast car,” but their partner falls into decline, and the dream slips further away.

The raw lyrics, where hope and despair intersect, are truly moving.

In fact, the song became a worldwide hit after her performance at the Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute concert in June 1988.

When you’re yearning to change your circumstances, listening to it may quietly give you courage through the protagonist’s journey.

That GirlSarah Elisabeth,Carlisio Keys

That Girl

This track by Sarah Elizabeth and Carlicio Keys features a smooth, comfortable R&B sound.

Based in New York, a vocalist with soul-stirring expressiveness and a producer leading the evolution of contemporary R&B weave together this work.

It captures the longing for that “ideal someone” we all imagine, as well as the earnest desire to become that person, all set to a beautiful melody.

Released in February 2023, this single is sure to gently resonate with listeners.

When you want to feel confident, or spend a quiet night facing yourself, why not immerse yourself in this refined sound? It will surely fill you with energy for tomorrow.

Someone You LovedLewis Capaldi

Lewis Capaldi – Someone You Loved

Lewis Capaldi is a singer-songwriter from Scotland who began playing guitar and drums at the age of two and started singing in pubs at nine.

His smash hit “Someone You Loved,” which made him the first Scottish artist in 38 years to top the U.

S.

singles chart, also spent seven consecutive weeks at number one on the UK Singles Chart.

The lyrics, which express the heartache of becoming a stranger to someone after a breakup, resonate with many people regardless of background.

It’s a poignant ballad—driven by a voice that deepens the sorrow—that brought Lewis Capaldi’s name to wide recognition.

Nobody KnowsP!nk

P!NK – Nobody Knows

Singer-songwriter P!nk, who has been close to music since childhood under her father’s influence, captivates fans with her smoky singing voice.

“Nobody Knows,” a single cut from her fourth album, I’m Not Dead, is deeply moving with its soulful vocals that use edge voice and its powerful dynamics.

The lyrics portray a true self that no one understands—something many who struggle to show their vulnerability might strongly relate to.

It’s a bluesy, comfortable ballad you’ll want to keep listening to.