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

Material GirlMadonna

Madonna – Material Girl (Official Video) [HD]

In Western music of the 1980s, Madonna’s success was phenomenal, with an impressive number of hit songs, and she continues to perform energetically and remain at the top even today.

Among her many hits, when it comes to songs that really hype up the 1980s, isn’t it “Material Girl”?

All I Want for Christmas Is YouMariah Carey

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

When it comes to Mariah Carey songs that are best known among Japanese people and adored by women in their 40s, I think it has to be “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” It was used in the TV drama “29-sai no Christmas,” which I believe boosted its recognition in Japan.

The music video plays often during the Christmas season, and every time I see it, I think, “Mariah Carey was still slim back then.”

BelieveCher

Cher – Believe (Official Music Video) [4K Remaster]

This song was released in 1998 by American pop singer Cher.

A veteran performer active since the 1960s, she was already 52 at the time of its release.

This globally popular track is a dance tune crafted with programming and effects, and I think its upbeat groove makes it an easy song to get excited about.

Keep Holding onAvril Lavigne

Avril Lavigne Keep Holding on ( Official video ) HD

This song says to always be strong and keep fighting.

Even when you’re completely exhausted, it makes you feel like you can get back up again.

Even if you think you’re alone, there’s always someone somewhere cheering you on, so it helps you realize there’s no need to fall into loneliness.

Born to RunBruce Springsteen

Bruce Springsteen – Born to Run at Hard Rock Calling ’09

This song is about how we were born to run and how we’re going to make it to where we’re aiming someday.

The whole track has a real sense of speed, and it feels great.

It’s the kind of song I want to listen to when I’m feeling down or when I think I’ve been stuck lately.

I really admire how Bruce Springsteen manages to stay cool no matter how much time passes.

Girls Just Want To Have FunCyndi Lauper

Cyndi Lauper – Girls Just Want To Have Fun (Official Video)

This song titled “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” had such a cute, breezy vocal—wasn’t it wonderful? Listen to it while remembering yourself in your late teens or twenties.

No matter how old we get, women always keep a playful side like this, don’t we? Let’s keep having fun forever!

You Gotta BeDes’ree

Des’ree – You Gotta Be (’99 Mix) [Video]

This song is one that stays by your side and encourages you when you’re feeling shut in or lose confidence in living.

It helps you realize that, even if you thought you had nothing, you actually have many wonderful qualities.

Above all, it gently reassures you that there is always someone who loves you just as you are.