ballad
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And then there is his voice — perhaps at its most ravishing on “Take Care of Yourself,” a ballad from his 2011 album “Bella” — at once fierce and tender, colored by longing and loss.
From Salon • May 15, 2026
Australia's ballad "Eclipse" evokes a love affair between planets.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
Acts from 35 countries will take part in the 70th edition of the contest, which is being hosted in Austria after singer JJ won the 2025 competition with his ballad, Wasted Love.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
On the tumbling ballad “Cowtown,” he describes the environment as “Where no one ever makes a sound / Except me on this guitar,” which could sound peaceful and content or lonely and frustrated.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
After they had eaten, John sang a ballad while he dried his clothes.
From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli
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