Recommended Western music for women in their 50s: world classics and popular songs
I’ve put together a collection of Western songs beloved by nostalgic women in their 50s!
These tracks have been featured on TV shows and commercials, and covered by many artists, so even younger generations have probably heard them at least once.
So nostalgic!I used to listen to these all the time!
You can almost hear people saying that, can’t you?
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Recommended Western music for women in their 50s: World classics and popular songs (61–70)
Every Little Thing She Does Is MagicThe Police
A song about unrequited love, in which a man chases a woman who won’t return his affection.
It was released as a single in 1981 and won Best Pop Song at the 1982 Ivor Novello Awards.
The track was featured in the Adam Sandler film The Wedding Singer.
Come On, Come On….
Cheap Trick, still active today and sounding just like they used to.
This is a song that caught fire in popularity from their 1978 album, Cheap Trick at Budokan.
With Robin Zander singing, “Come on, come close.
Prove to me that you’re mine,” countless girls must have had their hearts completely captured by his sweet voice.
The Things We Do For Love10cc
A single hit from their fifth self-titled album released in ’77.
Its Japanese title is “Ai Yue ni” (Because of Love).
The friendly, catchy melody makes you feel happy whenever you hear it.
As for the lyrics, it’s a slightly humorous love song that says, “Compromise is important too—that’s something you can do for love.”
If You Were Here TonightAlexander O’Neal
A nostalgic hit tune from R&B legend Alexander O’Neal.
It’s a light, melodic love song that sometimes appears on AOR compilation albums.
He pleads with aching emotion: “Girl, you know how much I think about you, don’t you?”
I’ll Be There For YouBon Jovi
A U.S.
hit from the 1988 album New Jersey that catapulted Bon Jovi to stardom.
Looking back now, how young Jon Bon Jovi was with his long hair! It’s a quintessential love ballad, sung romantically straight to the camera with the promise, “I’ll always be there for you.”
How‘Bout UsChampaign
A ballad tune that pledges a steadfast love, saying, “There are lovers who overcome any hardship and stay true to their love.
We can surely do it too.” Its fresh, moody melody feels like a tropical breeze, yet surprisingly, Champaign was actually from Chicago.
Think It OverCheryl Ladd
Cheryl Ladd, who rose to fame on the 1970s TV show Charlie’s Angels.
Her clean yet sexy femininity was the envy of women at the time.
Her biggest hit is “Dancing American,” used in a whiskey commercial, but this wistful, moodier song is also a must-listen.
Its Japanese title is “Angel’s Sigh.”