Recommended Western music for men in their 40s: world classics and popular songs

Faith (2010 Remastered Version)George Michael

George Michael – Faith (Official Video)

This is a major hit by George Michael, who disbanded the globally popular duo Wham! in 1986 and made his solo debut the following year.

At the time, the album’s popularity was unimaginable—not listening to it was unthinkable—and the whole world was captivated.

It sold 25 million copies worldwide, and its popularity in Japan was immeasurable.

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One More TryGeorge Michael

George Michael – One More Try

It hit No.

1 in the U.S.

in 1988.

Following Wham!’s breakup and the No.

1 duet “I Knew You Were Waiting” with Aretha Franklin, his solo album was released and went on to become the No.

1 album on the year-end chart.

After reaching No.

2 with the first single “I Want Your Sex,” he achieved the remarkable feat of four consecutive No.

1 hits with “Faith,” “Father Figure,” this song, and “Monkey.”

Do You Believe In LoveHuey Lewis & The News

Huey Lewis & The News – Do You Believe In Love

It reached No.

7 in the U.S.

in 1982.

This breakout hit was released as a single from their second album, “Picture This.” Huey Lewis had originally spent many years struggling, but he went on to release the classic album “Sports,” achieving massive success that swept away those difficult times.

There’s little more to say about the Back to the Future era, but apart from his own work, he played a major role in the music scene by helping to revive Tower of Power and discovering Bruce Hornsby.

When I Think Of YouJanet Jackson

Janet Jackson – When I Think Of You

It hit No.

1 in the U.S.

in 1986.

It was a big hit from the album Control, produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, who reached the pinnacle as dance/R&B producers in the ’80s.

Both Janet and the duo used this work as a stepping stone to become top stars.

Incidentally, they became the first siblings to each score separate No.

1 hits in the U.S.

The music video, styled like a musical, was also outstanding.

(Just Like) Starting OverJohn Lennon

[Just Like] Starting Over (Stripped Down Mix, 2010)

1980 was the year John Lennon departed this world.

Before that tragic incident, Lennon had released the comeback album Double Fantasy under the name John Lennon & Yoko Ono, and this song was issued as its lead single.

It’s a classic that, while evoking the vintage rock ’n’ roll of the 1950s, also conveys a maturity befitting his age.

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