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

You Give Love A Bad NameBon Jovi

Bon Jovi – You Give Love A Bad Name

The Japanese title is “Forbidden Love,” released in 1986.

It was a single from their third album, “Wild in the Streets.” This song, one of Bon Jovi’s signature works, was also used in Japan in 2010 as the theme for a cup ramen commercial.

Can’t Take My Eyes Off YouBoys Town Gang

Boys Town Gang / Can’t Take My Eyes Off You 1982

Originally a solo hit for Frankie Valli of The Four Seasons in 1967, the song was rearranged in a disco style by Boys Town Gang in 1982 and became a major hit.

In Japan, it topped the international singles chart for three consecutive weeks.

Let’s GrooveEarth, Wind & Fire

Earth, Wind & Fire – Let’s Groove (Official HD Video)

Released in 1981 as the lead single from the 11th album by the American funk band Earth, Wind & Fire.

It became a huge hit, selling over a million copies.

The song is a catchy and fun piece of dance music.

I Was Born To Love YouFreddie Mercury

Freddie Mercury – I Was Born To Love You (Official Video Remastered)

It’s a song released by Freddie Mercury, who was the lead vocalist of the British rock band Queen, and it was also released as a single.

After Freddie’s death, the members of Queen rearranged it in 1995.

In Japan, both versions have been used in commercials and TV dramas.

I Was Made For Lovin’ YouKISS

Kiss – I Was Made For Lovin’ You

This song became a million-seller and a worldwide smash hit.

In response to the disco boom of the time, its guitar sound riding on a disco beat is especially striking.

The Japanese female idol duo Wink covered it with Japanese lyrics.