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

Back To BlackAmy Winehouse

Amy Winehouse – Back To Black

Amy Winehouse, a British singer-songwriter of soul, jazz, and R&B, was an immensely promising artist with a powerful voice, but she passed away in 2011 at the young age of 27.

Even so, her songs continue to delight us forever.

Hope I don’t fall in love with youTom Waits

Tom Waits – Hope I don’t fall in love with you

Tom Waits is an American singer-songwriter born in 1949.

With his distinctive voice, he sings many gentle, deeply moving songs.

This song captures the feelings of a slightly weary middle-aged person who senses they might be falling in love, and the stripped-down guitar accompaniment is wonderful.

Please be sure to listen to Tom’s other songs as well.

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.

Step By StepNew Kids On The Block

New Kids On The Block – Step By Step (Official Video)

A five-member super idol group formed in Boston in 1984.

One of the members, Donnie Wahlberg, is the brother of film actor Mark Wahlberg, and it’s well known that he himself sang in the group’s early incarnation.

Step By Step was featured in a scooter TV commercial in which the members themselves appeared.

BreakoutSwing Out Sister

Swing Out Sister – Breakout (Official Music Video)

A pop group formed in the UK in 1985, consisting of one woman and two men.

In Japan, their hit song includes “Now You’re Not Here,” which was used as the theme song for the drama “Mahiru no Tsuki” starring Yuji Oda and Takako Tokiwa.

However, “Breakout” remains a popular track that is still frequently played on the radio.

Call MeBlondie

Blondie – Call me

Blondie, a band that could be called a pioneering act with a cool lone-female vocalist fronting male members.

Beyond this rock-leaning track, Deborah Harry’s ever-shifting appeal shines in songs like Heart of Glass, which rode the disco boom, and the reggae-flavored The Tide Is High, and her voice remains as vibrant as ever.

In the 2000s, they visited Japan to perform at Summer Sonic.

Bad MedicineBon Jovi

Bon Jovi – Bad Medicine (Official Music Video)

Bon Jovi, a legendary rock band that continues to run at the mainstream forefront.

When they debuted in ’84, their popularity exploded more in Japan than in their home country, the United States.

The rise in female hard rock fans may have owed a lot to the presence of bands like Bon Jovi, Skid Row, and Mötley Crüe.

By the way, this song was used in a commercial for cassette tapes.