Ballad No. 1 - Leanne Gallati (Pop) Leanne Gallati leaves her band behind for a piano and vocal ballad aptly titled “Ballad No. 1”. The artist tells us that the song comes from her own heartbreak, about “figuring out whether it is better to stay with someone who may not be good for you, or to be alone". The relatable subject matter is delivered in lyrics that work almost like a number in a musical, with the singer going through the thought process as she sings, finally ending on the conclusion that Whitney Houston told us long ago—it’s better to be alone than unhappy. As she comes to that realization, Leanne’s already strong vocal gets even more powerful, rising with her level of confidence in her ultimate decision to prioritize herself. With a track as strong as this, we look forward to ballads 2 through infinity.
Best Lyric: “This ain’t better than sittin’ alone. Now I know.”