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?
Playlist
| Recommended Western music for women in their 50s: world classics and popular songs | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | It Must Have Been LoveRoxette |  play_arrow | The famous song featured in the film “Pretty Woman.” |
| 2east | You are everything.CHICAGO |  play_arrow | Chicago is inducted into the Hall of Fame as a long-running band. |
| 3east | Manic MondayThe Bangles |  play_arrow | A Bangles hit written by Prince |
| 4east | Top of the WorldCarpenters |  play_arrow | The Carpenters’ smash hit song |
| 5east | Kama is capricious.Culture Club |  play_arrow | Boy George's band enjoys worldwide popularity. |
| 6east | The theme of The NeverEnding StoryLimahl |  play_arrow | "The NeverEnding Story" movie |
| 7east | DriveThe Cars |  play_arrow | The Cars’ signature song, a Live Aid staple |
| 8east | Endless LoveDiana Ross & Lionel Richie |  play_arrow | Diana Ross and Lionel Richie’s classic song |
| 9east | Your Only LonelyJ.D. Souther |  play_arrow | J.D. Souther’s only hit song is popular worldwide. |
| 10east | Hail Holy QueenDeloris Van Cartier |  play_arrow | Singer transforms the monastery choir |
| 11east | Country RoadOlivia Newton-John |  play_arrow | Olivia Newton-John has a hit song |
| 12east | GhostbustersRay Parker Jr. |  play_arrow | Ghostbusters theme song becomes a big hit |
| 13east | BabeStyx |  play_arrow | Styx’s US number-one song becomes a big hit. |
| 14east | We Will Rock YouQueen |  play_arrow | Queen is a legendary rock band from the United Kingdom. |
| 15east | 9 to 5Sheena Easton |  play_arrow | Sheena’s song is an international hit. |
| 16east | All I Want for Christmas Is YouMerry Christmas |  play_arrow | Mariah Carey's Christmas songs are on the difficult side |
| 17east | womanJohn Lennon |  play_arrow | Lennon's heartfelt tribute song became a big hit. |
| 18east | Like A VirginMadonna |  play_arrow | Madonna’s classic hit in JoJo |
| 19east | Oh, Pretty WomanRoy Orbison |  play_arrow | The song itself was released in 1964, and it... |
| 20east | Dancing QueenABBA |  play_arrow | ABBA, the globally popular Swedish music group |
| 21east | Power of LoveHuey Lewis & The News |  play_arrow | A hit song by a rock band that represents the 1980s |
| 22east | maniac; nerdy; niche/obsessive (context-dependent)Michael Sembello |  play_arrow | A budget-friendly bar-hopping dance track becomes a smash hit |
| 23east | Do It AgainSheryl Crow |  play_arrow | Sheryl Crow, a new song that sings about life |
| 24east | Radio Ga GaQueen |  play_arrow | Expressing a love for radio and the power of music |
| 25east | Once Upon A Long AgoPaul McCartney |  play_arrow | Among those of you in your 60s, some of you may be members of the Beatles… |
| 26east | California GirlsDavid Lee Roth |  play_arrow | Ross covers a Beach Boys song |
| 27east | GloriaLaura Branigan |  play_arrow | Laura Branigan, solo debut singer |
| 28east | We Will Rock YouQueen | play_arrow | Queen’s signature song “We Will Rock You” |
| 29east | HimRupert Holmes |  play_arrow | A famous song by a popular singer that questions choices in love |
| 30east | Top Of The WorldCarpenters |  play_arrow | Explanation of the Carpenters’ “Top of the World” |
| 31east | My SharonaThe Knack |  play_arrow | A classic that topped the US charts with an impressive bass |
| 32east | Hot StuffDonna Summer |  play_arrow | "I Feel Love"—a disco classic that makes your body dance. |
| 33east | I’ve Never Been To MeCharlene |  play_arrow | The original is sung by Randy Crawford… |
| 34east | B-A-B-YCarla Thomas |  play_arrow | A 50s birthday spent watching a movie... |
| 35east | True ColorsCyndi Lauper |  play_arrow | When it comes to hit songs from the ’80s, her presence… |
| 36east | Living For LoveMadonna |  play_arrow | As a sex symbol of America, being... |
| 37east | Lost in LoveAir Supply |  play_arrow | A band from Melbourne, famous for its high-pitched vocals. |
| 38east | Paradise ~Theme of Love~Ann Wilson & Mike Reno |  play_arrow | Love theme song from the movie “Footloose” |
| 39east | Saturday NightBay City Rollers |  play_arrow | A tartan-check idol tops the U.S. charts |
| 40east | La BambaLos Lobos |  play_arrow | Traditional song of a Mexican band |
| 41east | Ooo Baby BabySmokey Robinson & The Miracles |  play_arrow | A timeless, heart-stirring song about the regrets of love and the path to redemption |
| 42east | Girls Just Want To Have FunCyndi Lauper |  play_arrow | A tight “Girls just wanna have fun”… |
| 43east | HeroMariah Carey |  play_arrow | A birthday in their 50s, with a seven-octave singing voice… |
| 44east | Up!Shania Twain |  play_arrow | For a birthday in your 50s, if you want to lift your spirits, C... |
| 45east | Tomorrow Never DiesSheryl Crow |  play_arrow | The film “007: Tomorrow Never Dies”… |
| 46east | If It Hadn’t Been For LoveAdele |  play_arrow | Originally by Darryl Worley… |
| 47east | Time After TimeCyndi Lauper |  play_arrow | An American singer-songwriter... |
| 48east | You Make My DreamsDaryl Hall & John Oates |  play_arrow | Hall & Oa… is an American duo |
| 49east | Wonderful TonightEric Clapton |  play_arrow | British singer-songwriter and guita… |
| 50east | At LastEtta James |  play_arrow | Mack Gordon and Harry Wa… |
| 51east | How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)James Taylor |  play_arrow | Originally by Marvin Gaye, 1… |
| 52east | The Way You Make Me FeelMichael Jackson |  play_arrow | American singer-songwriter Mi… |
| 53east | You send meSam Cooke |  play_arrow | An American singer-songwriter... |
| 54east | SomethingThe Beatles |  play_arrow | The B..., a British rock band |
| 55east | What A fool BelievesDoobie Brothers |  play_arrow | "What a Fool Believes" is... |
| 56east | Summer NightsJohn Travolta & Olivia Newton-John |  play_arrow | “Summer Nights of Memories” is from 1978… |
| 57east | Get It Up For LoveNed Doheny |  play_arrow | "Get Up for Love" is, AO... |
| 58east | Love Will Find A WayPablo Cruise |  play_arrow | Pablo Cruise achieved su... in the late 1970s. |
| 59east | A Summer PlacePercy Faith |  play_arrow | "Love on a Summer Day" (A Summer Pla...) |
| 60east | All Summer LongThe Beach Boys |  play_arrow | "All Summer Long" is the Beach Bo... |
| 61east | Don’t Worry BabyVapour Trails |  play_arrow | "Surfside Freeway" (Don'… |
| 62east | Catch the windDonovan |  play_arrow | In the UK, Donovan’s third tele... |
| 63east | Can’t Fight This FeelingREO Speed Wagon |  play_arrow | ...falling in love with a woman who had been a friend for a long time. |
| 64east | Every Little Thing She Does Is MagicThe Police |  play_arrow | Chasing after a woman who won’t return my affection… |
| 65east | Come On, Come On…. |  play_arrow | Even now, still active, it lets us hear the same sound as in the old days... |
| 66east | The Things We Do For Love10cc |  play_arrow | From the fifth self-titled album released in ’77… |
| 67east | If You Were Here TonightAlexander O’Neal |  play_arrow | The R&B legend, Alexander O’Neal… |
| 68east | I’ll Be There For YouBon Jovi |  play_arrow | The 8 that catapulted Bon Jovi to stardom… |
| 69east | How‘Bout UsChampaign |  play_arrow | Overcoming any suffering, pursuing love to the end... |
| 70east | Think It OverCheryl Ladd |  play_arrow | The 1970s TV show 'Charlie’s En...' |
| 71east | I Want You, I Need YouChris Christian |  play_arrow | Although from Texas, with a West Coast vibe… |
| 72east | Sara SmileDaryl Hall & John Oates |  play_arrow | One of the most popular groups representing the 1980s, and... |
| 73east | Little LiesFleetwood Mac |  play_arrow | A mixed-gender rock band formed in ’67… |
| 74east | My Eyes Adored YouFrankie Valli |  play_arrow | I’ve been watching you all along… from so close… |
| 75east | Tomorrow TodayGilbert O’Sullivan |  play_arrow | Speaking of Gilbert O'Sullivan, Alo… |
| 76east | The One You LoveGlenn Frey |  play_arrow | In January 2016, Glen, who sadly passed away… |
| 77east | Love You Like I Never Loved BeforeJohn O’Banion |  play_arrow | The Japanese title is “My Love Song.” This song in Japan... |
| 78east | BabooshkaKate Bush |  play_arrow | When it comes to Kate Bush, Wuthering Heights is the famous one... |
| 79east | Do Me BabyMeli’sa Morgan |  play_arrow | New York–born R&B singer, Meri... |
| 80east | Dance With MeOrleans |  play_arrow | A hit song by Orleans from ’75. Ban… |
| 81east | ParadisePhoebe Cates |  play_arrow | The film The Blue Lagoon starring Brooke Shields... |
| 82east | Harden My HeartQuarterflash |  play_arrow | From the saxophone intro alone, my heart is already being carried away... |
| 83east | （If Paradise Is）Half As NiceRosetta Stone |  play_arrow | Ian, who left the Bay City Rollers... |
| 84east | Every Time I Think Of YouThe Babys |  play_arrow | A solo artist who was hugely successful in the ’80s... |
| 85east | If I Can’t Have YouYvonne Elliman |  play_arrow | Yvonne, whose looks are familiar/approachable to Japanese people… |
| 86east | A Groovy Kind of LoveDiane & Annita |  play_arrow | “Groovy” means something like “really cool” or “very nice”… |
| 87east | Sweet CarolineNeil Diamond |  play_arrow | There are many songs that use women’s names, but... |
| 88east | You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’The Righteous Brothers |  play_arrow | Her feeling of love is starting to fade… |
| 89east | Will You Still Love Me TomorrowThe Shirelles |  play_arrow | Will you love me again tomorrow? — a phrase that… |
| 90east | Baby LoveThe Supremes |  play_arrow | This song is being used all over the place in Japan… |
| 91east | To Know Him Is To Love HimAmy Winehouse |  play_arrow | Originally in The Teddy Bears... |
| 92east | Sugar Baby LoveThe Rubettes |  play_arrow | "Sugar Baby Love" is a British... |
| 93east | I Just Want To Be Your EverythingAndy Gibb |  play_arrow | His older brother is one of the famous Bee Gees trio of brothers. |
| 94east | SundayBuster |  play_arrow | In the mid-70s, the Bay City Rollers... |
| 95east | Three Times A LadyCommodores |  play_arrow | Even if I were reborn three times, I would… |
| 96east | Baby Hold OnEddie Money |  play_arrow | Before becoming a locker, he was a New York City Police Depa… |
| 97east | Telephone LineElectric Light Orchestra |  play_arrow | Even if I call her, it doesn't seem like she'll pick up... |
| 98east | Don’t Cry Out LoudRITA COOLIDGE |  | An Australian singer-songwriter… |
| 99east | Then He Kiss Me（Be My Baby）Rachel Sweet |  play_arrow | In ’78, she debuted as a prodigious country girl singer… |
| 100east | Sweet TrapCheap Trick |  play_arrow | If you're a rock-loving man in your 50s, then Cheap Trick... |
| 101east | Only YouTHE PLATTERS |  play_arrow | It’s an old song released in 1995, but… |
| 102east | AlwaysAtlantic Starr |  play_arrow | Achieved their first number one with a duet song |
| 103east | Yesterday Once MoreCarpenters |  play_arrow | The Carpenters’ signature song “Yesterda |
| 104east | It’s So EasyLinda Ronstadt |  play_arrow | Linda Ronstadt’s signature cover songs |
| 105east | Celebration of LovePeabo Bryson & Roberta Flack |  play_arrow | A classic hit by Peabo and Roberta is making headlines. |
| 106east | Oh, ShellySteve Perry |  play_arrow | Perry’s love song, a masterpiece depicting the anguish of love. |
| 107east | RosannaTOTO |  play_arrow | The band TOTO, which swept all 7 Grammy categories |
| 108east | Dancing QueenABBA |  play_arrow | Speaking of 80s disco songs, this track… |
| 109east | Let’s Stay TogetherAl Green |  play_arrow | An American singer-songwriter... |
| 110east | Ain’t no Mountain High EnoughMarvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell |  play_arrow | A song with the message of overcoming obstacles... |