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

Hail Holy QueenDeloris Van Cartier

Sister Act – Hail Holy Queen (Deloris and The Sisters)

Sister Act, a classic film that continues to be loved by many viewers, is a heartwarming music-centered movie in which a struggling singer transforms a convent choir so dramatically that she gradually gains recognition from the townspeople and the convent community.

The film features numerous iconic songs, and among them, the most memorable is surely Hail Holy Queen, the first piece performed by the newly evolved choir.

Although it’s a traditional Christian hymn, this rendition is arranged with a decidedly groovy and lively vibe.

As a choral piece, some parts feature frequent improvisational embellishments, but the basic main melody is fairly easy to sing—so consider adding it to your repertoire.

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Saving All My Love For YouWhitney Houston

Whitney Houston – Saving All My Love For You (Official HD Video)

“You have a family.

So I’ll keep my love for you in my heart.” This song, which plaintively sings of an illicit love, may leave some listeners in their late thirties and early forties unable to hold back tears.

Conversely, How Will I Know, which sweetly captures the flutter of new love, is also a highly popular track.

Lost In LoveAir Supply

Air Supply – Lost In Love

They are from Melbourne, Australia.

Even amid the AOR boom of the ’80s, they stood out for their romantic vocals and melodies, earning especially strong support from female fans.

In addition to this song, which paved the way for their breakthrough in the United States, they had numerous hit tunes such as “Making Love Out of Nothing at All” and “Even the Nights Are Better.”

Let’s DanceDavid Bowie

David Bowie – Let’s Dance (Live)

In 1983, Bowie—who had previously had a strong art-oriented approach—released the pop, danceable album Let’s Dance under the guidance of hit producer Nile Rodgers.

As soon as the single of the same name started airing on MTV, he shot straight into the mainstream.

Even people who don’t know much about Bowie have probably heard this song.

CrazyAlanis Morissette

Alanis Morissette – Crazy (Video)

When it comes to iconic female rockers of the ’90s, isn’t she the one who comes to mind? Born in 1974 and now in her 40s, her songs were even featured in the film The Devil Wears Prada.

With her massive success—including her album Jagged Little Pill being adapted for Broadway—why not take a cue from her and give her music a listen for a 40th birthday?

Livin’ La Vida LocaRicky Martin

Ricky Martin – Livin’ La Vida Loca (Official Video)

This song is familiar to Japanese audiences—Hiromi Go covered it with the famous “Ah, chi-chi,” and it even became Razor Ramon HG’s theme song.

As a child, Ricky was the most popular member of the idol group Menudo.

He became the father of twins via surrogacy in 2008 and came out as gay in 2010.

He continues to be active today, especially across Latin countries.

Hold Me NowThompson Twins

Thompson Twins – Hold Me Now (Official Video) (4K Remaster)

Even today, you still occasionally hear this song in TV commercials and the like.

It was a hit for Thompson Twins in 1983.

The mixed-gender group—centered on Tom Bailey from London and featuring Alannah Currie and Joe Leeway—disbanded in 1993, but Tom Bailey visited Japan solo in 2014, performing their hits from back in the day live.