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

Can’t Live Without Your Love And AffectionNelson

Nelson – (Can’t Live Without Your) Love And Affection

With their silky long blonde hair and exhilarating twin vocals, the twin brothers Matthew and Gunnar—who left a powerful impression in the ’90s—form the duo Nelson.

This song is their biggest hit.

By the way, the two released their final album, Peace Out, in 2015, bringing 25 years of activity to a close.

Come Back And StayPaul Young

Paul Young – Come Back and Stay (Official Video)

Born in England in 1956.

With his sweet looks and vocals, he was often placed in the idol category, but Paul is in fact a genuine blue-eyed soul talent.

His cover of Hall & Oates’ “Every Time You Go Away” became a global hit and made him a major star in Japan as well.

His popularity declined from the 1990s, but he released an album in 2016.

Against All OddsPhil Collins

Phil Collins “Against All Odds”

The Japanese title is “Mitsumete Hoshii” (literally, “I Want You to Look at Me”).

It was included on the soundtrack of the American suspense film Body Heat and became a big hit.

Until 1996, he was active as the drummer for Genesis.

Even those with no connection to prog rock, many women now in their 40s became Phil Collins fans because of this song.

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.”

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.