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

RosannaTOTO

TOTO Rosanna (official video)

This song, which won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year and became a huge hit worldwide, is one you’ll definitely want to know as a famous love song.

The lyrics—“I want to see your eyes when I wake up in the morning” and “I want to hold you in the evening”—are wonderfully romantic, aren’t they?

I Was Made For Lovin’ YouKISS

Kiss – I Was Made For Lovin’ You

When they debuted, KISS was seen as a novelty act because they drew attention with makeup said to be inspired by Kabuki and a stage show that included breathing fire.

However, their sound was solid, classic rock ’n’ roll, and their live performances—combined with the flashy theatrics—were high in quality and very popular.

FantasyEarth, Wind & Fire

Earth Wind & Fire – Fantasy 1977 [HQ]

A single cut from the 1977 album “Sun Goddess.” The album jacket featuring a pyramid was striking, and the tracks included themes of space and mysticism, such as “Fantasy” and “Jupiter.”

Killer QueenQueen

Queen – Killer Queen • TopPop

This is the song released in 1974 that became the catalyst for QUEEN’s global breakthrough.

Freddie Mercury’s distinctive high notes and Brian May’s looks became popular among Japanese women, and the popularity that first ignited in Japan before their home country of the UK eventually spread around the world.

HonestyBilly Joel

Billy Joel – Honesty (Audio)

In the 1980s, the American singer Billy Joel was hugely popular in Japan as well.

This song is one of his signature ballads.

Beginning with a beautiful piano intro, it sings about the difficulty of staying honest in a dishonest world, and its message resonates deeply, amplified by his vocal delivery.