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

All I Want for Christmas Is YouMariah Carey

Mariah Carey – All I Want For Christmas Is You (Official Video)

This song, which everyone around the world has heard at least once, was released in 1994 from the album “Merry Christmas.” It’s a love song that expresses pure feelings for a sweetheart, proclaiming that more than presents or decorations, nothing brings greater happiness than simply having you by my side.

While the sound of bells and backing vocals create a festive Christmas exhilaration, at the heart of the lyrics is a straightforward devotion to a loved one.

Twenty-five years after its release, it reached No.

1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time in 2019 and has continued to return to the top every year since.

In Japan, it was used as the theme song for the 1994 Fuji TV drama “29-sai no Christmas,” and has become a seasonal staple that is always heard during the holidays.

It’s a perfect song to play on that special night with someone important.

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.”

Take It OffTaylor Swift

Taylor Swift – Shake It Off

This is an uplifting song by the popular artist Taylor Swift, who delivers works that, while acoustic in sound, are powerful and full of exhilaration.

Its musical style is approachable for women in their 40s and inspires the urge to sing it at karaoke.

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.