Western music popular among women in their 40s. World-famous classics and hit songs.

YesterdayThe Beatles

Yesterday (Remastered 2009)

It is an enduring ballad by The Beatles, famed for the anecdote that Paul McCartney came up with the melody in a dream.

The gentle timbre of the acoustic guitar blends beautifully with the classical string quartet, delicately portraying the feelings of a protagonist lamenting lost love.

You can almost picture someone adrift, not even knowing why their lover left.

The song was included on the classic album Help! in the UK in August 1965, and it was treated as a pivotal track at the core of the story in the 2019 film Yesterday.

Perhaps it is precisely because we are adults who know life’s bittersweetness that the depth of this simple, beautiful melody and its lyrics resonates so deeply.

I Want It That WayBackstreet Boys

Backstreet Boys – I Want It That Way (Official HD Video)

The Backstreet Boys, who were American pop idols, were a superstar boy group active during the youth of today’s forty-something generation.

Their signature track—and one of the defining pop songs of the 1990s—is “I Want It That Way.”

On The Floor ft. PitbullJennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez, Pitbull – On The Floor

Born in 1969.

When it comes to sexy, smart, and cool women in their 40s, she’s the one who comes to mind.

This track, a collaboration with popular rapper Pitbull, is perfect as a party song to liven up a 40th birthday celebration.

FoolishAshanti

Ashanti – Foolish

This is a motivational song by Ashanti, whose refined sound sense and strong artistry—often highlighted as stylish R&B—have earned her widespread popularity.

Its relatable lyrics make it especially appealing to women in their 40s, and it’s a heartwarming track that will make you want to sing it at karaoke.

Yesterday Once MoreCarpenters

Yesterday Once More

Like a radio show we once listened to with rapt attention, this Carpenters song awakens sweet-and-sour memories.

It portrays a protagonist who reunites with songs that were as precious as an old romance and finds themselves humming their melodies.

Karen Carpenter’s warm yet faintly wistful voice stirs a nostalgia for a glittering era and fills the heart, doesn’t it? Released in May 1973, the track’s popularity is evident from its peak at No.

2 on the U.S.

Billboard Hot 100.

On the album Now & Then, it’s also used effectively as an introduction to the oldies medley.

On a slightly sentimental holiday afternoon, why not listen to it while gazing at your photo memories?

American Beauty/American PsychoFall Out Boy

Fall Out Boy – American Beauty/American Psycho

Fall Out Boy, the rock band from Chicago.

The title track of their sixth album, released in 2015, is a provocative song that presents the contrasting themes of beauty and madness.

With powerful vocals, it vividly captures the inner conflict we all carry—the ideal of wanting to be perfect and the impulsive, honest feelings that lurk beneath.

Its catchy, danceable sound alone is enough to lift your spirits.

The album featuring this song, American Beauty/American Psycho, reached No.

1 on the U.S.

charts and drew major attention, with one of its tracks being used in the Disney film Big Hero 6.

It’s the kind of song that gives you a refreshing sense of liberation—perfect for those moments when you want to step just a little outside your everyday life.

My Heart Will Go OnCéline Dion

Céline Dion – My Heart Will Go On (Official 25th Anniversary Alternate Music Video)

Just from hearing the intro, you can picture them standing at the bow of that luxurious ocean liner with arms outstretched—the song that became a huge hit as the theme of the movie Titanic.

It’s not a lovey-dovey mood, but a love song with quiet strength, expressing a love that endures deeply even when the lovers are apart.