Recommended Western music for men in their 50s: world classics and popular songs

Your SongElton John

Elton John – Your Song (Top Of The Pops 1971)

It’s one of Elton John’s most familiar signature songs that everyone knows.

I believe it’s a timeless classic beloved by all generations, not just those in their 50s.

As long as you can get through the shouty part near the end, it’s a relatively easy song to sing.

Say You, Say MeLionel Richie

Say you, Say me (1985 White Nights) Lionel Richie

This is a song released in 1985 by Lionel Richie, an American singer-songwriter, lyricist, composer, arranger, and music producer born on June 20, 1949.

It is also known as the theme song for the film “White Nights.” The movingly delivered melody is truly stirring.

I Need YouMAURICE WHITE

MAURICE WHITE I NEED YOU

A classic ballad released in 1985 by Maurice White, known as the leader of Earth, Wind & Fire, a funk/disco band emblematic of the 1970s and 1980s.

Although Maurice White sadly passed away in 2016, this song can be considered a hallmark of his solo career.

Its mellow, beautiful sound also became a hit in Japan at the time, especially in discos.

Heart of GoldNeil Young

Neil Young – Heart Of Gold

Known in Japan under the title “The Lonesome Journey,” this song was included on the 1972 album Harvest, which reached No.

1 in the United States as both an album and a single.

The song was widely sung in Japan amid the height of the folk boom.

Its tale of a traveler seeking the “gold of the heart” resonates deeply with adults who have walked many roads in life.

Maggie MayRod Stewart

Rod Stewart – Maggie May (Lyrics)

One of the signature songs by Rod Stewart, a British singer who captivates many music fans with his distinctive husky voice.

Released in 1971, the song reached number one on the UK charts and also became a hit in the United States.

The lyrics depict a man’s heart torn by a painful romance with an older woman, yet the song’s breezy, pop sensibility is also part of its appeal.

Fool To CryThe Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones – Fool To Cry – OFFICIAL PROMO

A hidden gem of a ballad by The Rolling Stones, featured on their 1976 album Black and Blue.

The conversation between a crying father and his young daughter depicted in the song is heartbreakingly poignant.

Released as a single, it became a hit, reaching No.

4 in the UK and No.

10 in the US charts.

I Want You BackThe Jackson 5

7. Jackson 5 – I Want You Back

It was also used as an insert song in the film Guardians of the Galaxy, which is filled with hit songs from the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s.

If you want to spend your 40th birthday happily, this track—featuring Michael Jackson’s cute vocals—is highly recommended.