Recommended Western music for men in their 50s: world classics and popular songs
Every track is a classic!
But I totally overlooked them…
Doesn’t that happen to you sometimes?
It happens to me a lot.
This time, I’ve put together a collection of Western songs popular among men in their 50s!
You’ve probably heard many of them, but if you listen again, you might discover something new.
Be sure to check them out.
Playlist
| Recommended Western music for men in their 50s: world classics and popular songs | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | OneU2 |  play_arrow | U2’s legendary smash hit — a song about friendship and bonds |
| 2 | Hard To Say I’m SorryCHICAGO |  play_arrow | Chicago's hit songs, the heyday of 80s ballads |
| 3 | Hotel CaliforniaThe Eagles |  play_arrow | The Eagles’ masterpiece “Hotel California” |
| 4 | Lost in LoveAir Supply |  play_arrow | Refreshing music by a surfer-style band |
| 5 | You’re Only LonelyJ.D. Souther |  play_arrow | J.D. Souther’s hit songs and influence |
| 6 | Born to RunBruce Springsteen |  play_arrow | Bruce hits big with Born to Run |
| 7 | Stayin’ AliveBee Gees |  play_arrow | Bee Gees' smash hit from the disco heyday |
| 8 | Time after timeCyndi Lauper |  play_arrow | Cindy’s hit song, a masterpiece from a turning point in music |
| 9 | I’m In the Mood for DancingThe Nolans |  play_arrow | A friendly idol group, hugely popular in Japan |
| 10 | We Are The WorldUSA For Africa |  play_arrow | 1980s superstars collaborating for African aid |
| 11 | Dancing QueenABBA |  play_arrow | ABBA frenzy sparks major hit songs in Japan |
| 12 | We’re All AloneBoz Scaggs |  play_arrow | Popular as a representative artist of AOR |
| 13 | 9 To 5 (Morning Train)Sheena Easton |  play_arrow | Debuted in 1980 with beauty and a beautiful voice, becoming very popular. |
| 14 | Karma ChameleonCulture Club |  play_arrow | A leading band of the British Invasion in the 1980s |
| 15 | Have Never Been MellowOlivia Newton-John |  play_arrow | Olivia, a pure-hearted idol from the 1970s |
| 16 | PrivateEyesDaryl Hall & John Oates |  play_arrow | A soul duo that was hugely popular in the 70s and 80s |
| 17 | Upwhere we belongJoe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes |  play_arrow | The moving insert song from the film “Love and Youth.” |
| 18 | Every breath you takeThe Police |  play_arrow | The Police's music became a worldwide smash hit in the 1980s. |
| 19 | Take On Mea-ha |  play_arrow | The charm and emotion of an iconic song that represents the 80s |
| 20 | I can’t be honestCHICAGO |  play_arrow | 「Hard to say I’m sor… |
| 21 | Yesterday OncemoreCarpenters |  play_arrow | The Carpenters’ classic songs were popular. |
| 22 | Like a VirginMadonna |  play_arrow | A female icon who changed music and culture |
| 23 | Band on the RunWings |  play_arrow | Wings is a bridge to Beatles music. |
| 24 | Call MeBlondie |  play_arrow | Blondie had a huge hit with their own brand of new wave. |
| 25 | Time is on my sideThe Rolling Stones |  play_arrow | A man in his fifties sings with the Rolling Stones… |
| 26 | HonestyBilly Joel |  play_arrow | In the 1980s, the anime that was hugely popular in Japan as well… |
| 27 | Wonderful tonightEric Clapton |  play_arrow | A guitarist/singer who represents the rock world... |
| 28 | (Just like) starting OverJohn Lennon |  play_arrow | This that John Lennon released in 1980... |
| 29 | The Immigrant SongLed Zeppelin |  play_arrow | A birthday in my 50s, celebrating the start of a new year... |
| 30 | Tomorrow Never DiesSheryl Crow |  play_arrow | The film “007: Tomorrow Never Dies”… |
| 31 | 20th Century BoyT-REX |  play_arrow | It even became the theme song for the movie 20th Century Boys… |
| 32 | I Do It for YouBryan Adams |  | The movie Robin Hood starring Kevin Costner… |
| 33 | By The WayRed Hot Chili Peppers |  play_arrow | A birthday in my 50s, but I still feel young at heart... |
| 34 | Dani CaliforniaRed Hot Chili Peppers |  play_arrow | It became the theme song for the movie Death Note and caused a stir… |
| 35 | Let It BeThe Beatles |  play_arrow | A relaxed birthday in my 50s... |
| 36 | Sweetheart Like YouBob Dylan |  play_arrow | Now also famous as a Nobel Prize in Literature laureate… |
| 37 | AfricaTOTO |  play_arrow | Toto’s classic song that sings of a longing for Africa |
| 38 | Killer QueenQueen |  play_arrow | Queen's signature songs become hugely popular in Japan. |
| 39 | I’ve Never Been To MeCharlene |  play_arrow | The original is sung by Randy Crawford… |
| 40 | Nothing’s Gonna Change My Love For YouGeorge Benson |  play_arrow | As a singer and as a jazz guitarist... |
| 41 | Don’t Stop Believin’Journey |  play_arrow | For young people, American dramas, such as Gl... |
| 42 | Tie A Yellow Ribon Round The Old Oak TreeDawn |  | Dawn is Diana Ross and the Lio... |
| 43 | I’m Not In Love10cc |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of the heartrending feelings of a man who has fallen in love |
| 44 | LaylaEric Clapton |  play_arrow | Clapton’s classic that portrays a heartrending love |
| 45 | ThrillerMichael Jackson |  play_arrow | A story about protecting a loved one from midnight terrors |
| 46 | FantasyEarth, Wind & Fire |  play_arrow | The mysterious tracks of the Sun God album |
| 47 | Billy JeanMichael Jackson |  play_arrow | Michael Jackson’s classic song “Thriller” |
| 48 | Anarchy In The UKSEX PISTOLS |  play_arrow | The Sex Pistols, icons of punk rock |
| 49 | Eye of the TigerSurvivor |  play_arrow | Survivor’s number-one hit in the U.S. |
| 50 | Your SongElton John |  play_arrow | The familiar Elton Jo… that everyone knows |
| 51 | Say You, Say MeLionel Richie |  play_arrow | Born in the United States on June 20, 1949… |
| 52 | I Need YouMAURICE WHITE |  play_arrow | A leading figure of the 1970s to 1980s fa... |
| 53 | Heart of GoldNeil Young |  play_arrow | Known in Japan under the title “Kodoku no Tabiji” (A Lonely Road), the song is 1… |
| 54 | Maggie MayRod Stewart |  play_arrow | With her distinctive husky voice, she has captivated many music fans... |
| 55 | Fool To CryThe Rolling Stones |  play_arrow | The album “Black…” released in 1976 |
| 56 | I Want You BackThe Jackson 5 |  play_arrow | Hit songs from the 60s, 70s, and 80s... |
| 57 | Highway to HellAC/DC |  play_arrow | Band names and song titles of Western music artists... |
| 58 | SkyfallAdele |  play_arrow | Daniel Craig becomes the sixth James Bo… |
| 59 | I Don’t Want to Miss a ThingAerosmith |  play_arrow | Speaking of Hollywood movies, the one released in 1998… |
| 60 | B-A-B-YCarla Thomas |  play_arrow | A 50s birthday spent watching a movie... |
| 61 | True ColorsCyndi Lauper |  play_arrow | When it comes to hit songs from the ’80s, her presence… |
| 62 | SeptemberEarth, Wind & Fire |  play_arrow | Perfect for those born in September. The movie “The Strongest…” |
| 63 | FootlooseKenny Loggins |  play_arrow | A birthday in my 50s—I feel like I've gone back to my youth... |
| 64 | Living For LoveMadonna |  play_arrow | As a sex symbol of America, being... |
| 65 | HeroMariah Carey |  play_arrow | A birthday in their 50s, with a seven-octave singing voice… |
| 66 | We Are The ChampionsQueen |  play_arrow | A birthday in my 50s—treating myself, and ju… |
| 67 | Stay With Me ft. Mary J. BligeSam Smith |  play_arrow | A duo of past and present Grammy-winning artists performed a duet... |
| 68 | RentSeasons of Love |  play_arrow | For musical fans. The masterpiece “R…”. |
| 69 | Up!Shania Twain |  play_arrow | For a birthday in your 50s, if you want to lift your spirits, C... |
| 70 | Happy BirthdayStevie Wonder |  play_arrow | This hook phrase—you’ve probably heard it at least once on TV or somewhere… |
| 71 | Start Me UpThe Rolling Stones |  play_arrow | The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band, The Rolling St... |
| 72 | I Love YouClimax Blues Ban |  play_arrow | The Climax Blues Band is a Sa… |
| 73 | Can’t Help Falling In LoveElvis Presly |  play_arrow | "I Can't Help Falling in Love" is a rock... |
| 74 | Rock With YouMichael Jackson |  play_arrow | "Rock with You" is by the King of... |
| 75 | The First Time Ever I Saw Your FaceRoberta Flack |  play_arrow | The Roberta Flack “Killing Me Softly with His Song”... |
| 76 | Tonight’s The Night [Gonna Be Alright]Rod Stewart | ![Tonight's The Night [Gonna Be Alright]Rod Stewart](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/IZr6AE-u2UM/default.jpg) play_arrow | Rod Stewart is a singer from the United Kingdom... |
| 77 | Oh, Pretty WomanRoy Orbison |  play_arrow | Roy Orbison debuted in 1955... |
| 78 | Love Me TonightTom Jones |  play_arrow | Tom Jones is from Wales, United Kingdom... |
| 79 | A Song For YouLeon Russell |  play_arrow | American singer-songwriter, Leon... |
| 80 | LatelyStevie Wonder |  play_arrow | Stevie Wonder’s “Lately…” |
| 81 | Miss a ThingAerosmith | play_arrow | The co-___ who was cast in the movie Armageddon... |
| 82 | Don’t CryASIA |  play_arrow | To the girl who has been through so much pain, from now on I just want… |
| 83 | Melody FairBee Gees |  play_arrow | A hit along with the film Melody (a.k.a. Small Love Melody)… |
| 84 | As I AmBilly Joel |  play_arrow | Billy Joel, who has produced numerous hit songs… |
| 85 | Love Me TenderElvis Persley |  play_arrow | This song is based on an American folk tune… |
| 86 | Wonderful TonightEric Clapton |  play_arrow | 「You look wonderful … |
| 87 | Kiss on My ListDaryl Hall & John Oates |  play_arrow | Daryl Hall & John Oates are a lot... |
| 88 | Believe in LoveHuey Lewis & The News |  play_arrow | Huey Lewis’s voice is very husky, and... |
| 89 | Your smileJames Taylor |  play_arrow | 「Whenever I see your… |
| 90 | Dance With MeOrleans |  play_arrow | The title is “Dance with me,” and the sto… |
| 91 | Glory of LovePeter Cetera |  play_arrow | This song was featured in the film The Karate Kid Part II... |
| 92 | I want you to gaze at me.Phil Collins |  play_arrow | The lyrics feel a bit like a farewell song… |
| 93 | Higher LoveSteve Winwood |  play_arrow | 「Bring me a higher l… |
| 94 | SunshineStevie Wonder |  play_arrow | This, too, is Stevie Wonder to his wife... |
| 95 | BabeStyx |  play_arrow | This song is about one of the members of Styx and his wife... |
| 96 | RosannaTOTO |  play_arrow | Grammy Award for Record of the Year winner, worldwide… |
| 97 | What A Wonderful WorldLouis Armstrong |  play_arrow | 50s birthday, reflecting on life… |
| 98 | TequilaThe Champs |  play_arrow | A birthday in my 50s, drinks with close friends... |
| 99 | Neat Neat NeatThe Damned |  play_arrow | In the movie Baby Driver, the bank robber s... |
| 100 | Can’t Take My Eyes Off YouBoys Town Gang |  play_arrow | Can’t Take My Eyes Off... |
| 101 | When A Man Loves A WomanPercy Sledge |  play_arrow | Percy Sledge was an American singer. |
| 102 | Sweet TrapCheap Trick |  play_arrow | If you're a rock-loving man in your 50s, then Cheap Trick... |
| 103 | My song is your songElton John |  play_arrow | El, who is known to be gay in his private life… |
| 104 | I wanna knowForeigner |  play_arrow | This gentle, ballad-style song is truly for grown-ups… |
| 105 | Shining Star of DreamsManhattans |  play_arrow | The Manhattans, who debuted in the 1960s… |
| 106 | Lonely Night All AlonePaul McCartney |  play_arrow | Paul McCartney, who is super famous from the Beatles... |
| 107 | Oh, Pretty WomanRoy Orbison |  play_arrow | The song itself was released in 1964, and it... |
| 108 | Only YouTHE PLATTERS |  play_arrow | It’s an old song released in 1995, but… |
| 109 | My SharonaThe Knack |  play_arrow | It’s a song that became an explosive hit, but ‘Sha…’ |
| 110 | Unchained MelodyThe Righteous Brothers |  play_arrow | Released in 1965, this song became a big hit across the United States... |
| 111 | StrangerBilly Joel |  play_arrow | Catchy pop sounds and urban music are captivating. |
| 112 | I Was Made For Lovin’ YouKISS |  play_arrow | Kiss's rock is flashy and captivating. |
| 113 | I Want To Break FreeQueen |  play_arrow | A soulful classic imbued with a spirit that yearns for freedom |
| 114 | SailingRod Stewart |  play_arrow | Atlantic Crossing |
| 115 | Power of LoveHuey Lewis & The News |  play_arrow | A classic hit song that became a big success along with the movie |
| 116 | I Go CrazyPaul Davis |  play_arrow | As many as 40 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100... |