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

FreedomWham!

Wham! – Freedom (Official Video)

Released in 1984 by the British pop duo Wham!, this song reached No.

1 in the UK and No.

3 in the US.

It features a catchy melody that makes you want to hum along.

Its upbeat, lively rhythm will have you itching to dance.

Last ChristmasWham!

Wham! – Last Christmas (Official Video)

Last Christmas by Wham! was a massive hit in the 1980s.

Since it’s a song used by many media outlets in Japan, I’m sure many of you are familiar with it.

Even in the 2020s, isn’t this the song that comes to mind when you think of Christmas? With Wham’s sweet vocals and beautiful sound, it’s a pop number that also achieved huge commercial success.

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Murakami Shinpei

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Here I Go AgainWhitesnake

Whitesnake – Here I Go Again ’87 (Official Music Video)

When it comes to Whitesnake’s signature songs, this track—centered around former Deep Purple vocalist David Coverdale—stands out.

First released in 1982 and re-recorded in 1987, it achieved global success, including reaching No.

1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Its lyrics, depicting a journey of loneliness and self-discovery, were reportedly inspired by the breakdown of Coverdale’s first marriage.

With universal themes that resonate with those who have experienced heartbreak or personal setbacks, this empowering song reminds listeners of the importance of maintaining independence and hope.

Gimme All Your Lovin’ZZ Top

ZZ Top – Gimme All Your Lovin’ (Official Music Video) [HD]

The American blues-rock band ZZ Top, active since the ’70s, struck gold in the ’80s with their “techno boogie” direction.

This album became a legendary smash hit in the United States, selling 10 million copies.

Today, they’re regarded as a nationally beloved Southern rock band.

Heaven Is a Place On EarthBelinda Carlisle

Belinda Carlisle – Heaven Is A Place On Earth (Official Music Video) (4K Remaster)

This is the song “Heaven Is a Place on Earth,” released in 1987.

It’s sung by Belinda Carlisle, a singer who was extremely popular in Japan at the time.

Her soaring, electrifying voice captivated the world.

Although it was released in 1987, it’s still a classic that you often hear on TV and elsewhere even today!

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Yoimachi Jēn

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