A classic medium-tempo ballad in Western music
Medium ballads—with passionate vocals and a comfortable tempo—are a particularly popular category among Japanese listeners.
There are many classic medium ballads in Western music as well.
This time, we’ve selected some especially recommended masterpieces of medium ballads from Western music.
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Great medium-tempo ballad songs in Western music (21–30)
Sitting In The ParkGangway

Gangway is a band from Denmark in Northern Europe.
This work is an impressive piece with a color that sits somewhere between a ballad and power pop.
There’s also a version of the same song with a more acoustic arrangement, but this one, rich in electropop elements, is more vivid.
Released in 1988.
These DreamsHeart

Included on the 1985 album “Heart.” A six-member rock band from Seattle formed in 1973.
The melody carries a dreamy, allegorical atmosphere that leaves a strong impression, and I think Nancy’s vocals—taking the lead here—match the overall tone of the song beautifully, making it a fine track.
Great medium-tempo ballad songs in Western music (31–40)
New MistakeJellyfish

Jellyfish is a power pop band from the United States.
“New Mistake” is a track from their 1993 album Spilt Milk, which is steeped in a full-on ’70s vibe from start to finish.
With its unusual chord progressions, twisted sonics, and lush harmonies, it’s packed with irresistible appeal for anyone who loves this kind of sound.
From The StartLaufey

A song filled with the charm of jazz-pop, whose sweet and wistful vocals seep into the heart.
The lyrics, portraying unrequited love for a friend, capture a bittersweet feeling that many have experienced.
Released in May 2023, the track sparked major buzz on TikTok and resonated with a wide audience.
It’s slated to be included on the album “Bewitched,” which is sure to draw even more attention.
A piece you’ll want to listen to alone on a quiet night—music that stays close to your heart.
Perfect not only for those troubled by love, but also for adults nostalgic for days gone by.
Dream OnAerosmith

A track included on the 1973 album “Aerosmith” (released in Japan as “Yajū Seitān”), later issued as a single.
Although the album was reportedly panned upon its initial release, Dream On climbed to No.
6 on the U.
S.
Billboard chart when it was reissued in 1976.
It’s a highly polished medium-tempo ballad that conveys a sense of classical grandeur.
Sentimental LadyBOB WELCH

Bob Welch is a musician from the United States who was once a member of Fleetwood Mac.
This piece was included on his solo album “French Kiss.” The Japanese title is “Sad Woman,” but I think “Sentimental Woman” is closer to the original meaning.
It’s a ballad released in 1977 that carries an indescribable, sweet sense of melancholy.
Struck A NerveBad Religion

Included on the 1993 album “Recipe for Hate.” A six-piece punk band from Los Angeles formed in 1979.
It’s a rare ballad for a hardcore band, a song that passionately sings about being moved.
I always feel like I’m going to cry when I listen to it.





