Recommended Western music for men in their 40s: world classics and popular songs
Centered on songs from the 1980s to the mid-1990s, pop, rock, hip-hop, and funk from that era are popular.
I believe the sound production of songs from this period was crafted with the greatest care.
Album jackets and the like were also very elaborate…
Be sure to check out these many masterpieces.
Playlist
| Recommended Western music for men in their 40s: world classics and popular songs | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Sweet Child O’ MineGuns N’ Roses |  play_arrow | Originally, it was on the 1st album, “Appetite Fo…” |
| 2east | Somebody’s Watching MeRockwell |  play_arrow | Rockwell’s signature song, a classic featuring Michael |
| 3east | Undercover Of The NightThe Rolling Stones |  play_arrow | The depth of dance rock imbued with political undertones |
| 4east | Wake Me Up Before You Go-GoWham! |  play_arrow | Released in the UK in May 1984, Eng... |
| 5east | The ReflexDuran Duran |  play_arrow | The eleven albums that were released worldwide in 1984... |
| 6east | The Final CountdownEurope |  play_arrow | The Swedish rock band, Europe… |
| 7east | Once In A LifetimeTalking Heads |  play_arrow | Suddenly, my life felt as if it were on autopilot... |
| 8east | Let’s DanceDavid Bowie |  play_arrow | The musicality and depth of spirit of David Bowie |
| 9east | Crazy for YouMadonna |  play_arrow | Madonna’s signature ballad that earned her first Grammy nomination |
| 10east | It’s My LifeTalk Talk |  play_arrow | ...with an impressive, cool synthesizer tone, |
| 11east | Take On Mea-ha |  play_arrow | The Norwegian band a-ha 198... |
| 12east | Uptown GirlBilly Joel |  play_arrow | A love story between a young worker and an upper-class woman |
| 13east | Virtual InsanityJamiroquai |  play_arrow | The British funk band, Jamiroquai… |
| 14east | ImagineJohn Lennon |  play_arrow | Among John’s solo works, the extremely popular mas… |
| 15east | Englishman In New YorkSting |  play_arrow | A portrayal of the heart of a British person living in New York… |
| 16east | Burn Rubber On MeGap Band |  play_arrow | The Gap Band’s signature funk classic |
| 17east | I Want It That WayBackstreet Boys |  play_arrow | The vocal group that epitomized the ’90s, Ba... |
| 18east | Money Changes EverythingCyndi Lauper |  play_arrow | This intense line that sings, “Money is everything!” … |
| 19east | Like a VirginMadonna |  play_arrow | A song released in 1984. It is included in... |
| 20east | ThrillerMichael Jackson |  play_arrow | A story about protecting a loved one from midnight terrors |
| 21east | A Night To RememberShalamar |  play_arrow | A milestone in 80s dance hits |
| 22east | Take your time (Do it right)The SOS Band |  play_arrow | A classic hit by an R&B group that represents the ’80s |
| 23east | And The Beat Goes OnThe Whispers |  play_arrow | An iconic song that sees heartbreak in a positive light, with a rhythm that resonates with the heart. |
| 24east | Club TropicanaWham! |  play_arrow | Freedom and liberation envisioned in a tropical resort |
| 25east | Rock the CasbahThe Clash |  play_arrow | The Clash in JoJo Part 5 is named after the band. |
| 26east | Back In BlackAC/DC |  play_arrow | AC/DC's sixth album "Back i…" |
| 27east | HonestyBilly Joel |  play_arrow | Among Billy Joel's songs, in Japan, it is co... |
| 28east | Hard To Say I’m SorryCHICAGO |  play_arrow | One of Chicago’s signature songs. Released in 1982... |
| 29east | Good TimesChic |  play_arrow | David Bowie and Madonna, and in recent years, Daft… |
| 30east | Billie JeanMichael Jackson |  play_arrow | A song released in 1983. Moonwalk... |
| 31east | Don’t Look Back in AngerOasis |  play_arrow | This great song by Oasis, a band that Britain is proud of, is now this... |
| 32east | Now & ForeverRichard Marx |  play_arrow | Richard Mar..., born in Chicago in 1963, ... |
| 33east | I Just Called To Say I Love YouStevie Wonder |  play_arrow | The Japanese title is “Kokoro no Ai” (“Love of the Heart”). The film is “Woman in …” |
| 34east | Burning heartSurvivor |  play_arrow | In 1985, the film Rocky IV… |
| 35east | Break Every RuleTina Turner |  play_arrow | A singer and dancer with a career spanning 50 years… |
| 36east | Material GirlMadonna |  play_arrow | Madonna, the pop queen who represents the 1980s |
| 37east | The One That You LoveAir Supply |  play_arrow | A signature hit by Air Supply representing the 1980s |
| 38east | Don’t CryASIA |  play_arrow | A major hit by a renowned band of prog members |
| 39east | AllentownBilly Joel |  play_arrow | The Changing Evaluations of Billy Joel’s “The Nylon Curtain” |
| 40east | It’s Still Rock and Roll to MeBilly Joel |  play_arrow | Billy Joel is a master of the music world. |
| 41east | You May Be RightBilly Joel |  play_arrow | A shift in musical style from an urban feel to American rock |
| 42east | Call MeBlondie |  play_arrow | Famous songs from Richard Gere movies |
| 43east | Old Time Rock & RollBob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band |  play_arrow | Masterpieces of the 8-beat: a timeless appeal |
| 44east | Livin’ On A PrayerBon Jovi |  play_arrow | The most successful rock band in the world, the peo… |
| 45east | Born in the U.S.A.Bruce Springsteen |  play_arrow | Bruce Springsteen classic song |
| 46east | Run To YouBryan Adams |  play_arrow | Bryan Adams's classic song 'Reckless' |
| 47east | Do That To Me One More TimeCaptain & Tennille |  play_arrow | A classic from the ’80s, a beloved ballad cherished by many. |
| 48east | Don’t Dream It’s OverCrowded House |  play_arrow | An iconic 80s MTV track, a timeless anthem of hope and solidarity |
| 49east | Pour Some Sugar On MeDef Leppard |  play_arrow | An iconic song of 80s hard rock |
| 50east | I Can Dream About YouDan Hartman |  play_arrow | Insert song from the movie “Streets of Fire” |
| 51east | I Can’t Go for That (No Can Do)Daryl Hall & John Oates |  play_arrow | An iconic song by a popular duo representing the 1980s |
| 52east | ManeaterDaryl Hall & John Oates |  play_arrow | A hugely popular Black duo from the 80s |
| 53east | Private EyesDaryl Hall & John Oates |  play_arrow | Hall & Oates’ signature song—amazing live! |
| 54east | Let’s DanceDavid Bowie |  play_arrow | David Bowie's smash hit song “Let’s Dance” |
| 55east | Upside DownDiana Ross |  play_arrow | Diana Ross’s signature 1970s song became a huge hit. |
| 56east | Money For NothingDire Straits |  play_arrow | A famous song co-written with Sting, a big hit on MTV |
| 57east | Walk Of LifeDire Straits |  play_arrow | Dire Straits’ classic songs and distinctive musical style |
| 58east | New FrontierDonald Fagen |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that portrays an ironic dance party in the age of nuclear war |
| 59east | Union Of The SnakeDuran Duran |  play_arrow | The biggest British band on MTV in the ’80s |
| 60east | Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)Eurythmics |  play_arrow | The electric pop classic “Sweet Dreams” |
| 61east | Mutha (Don’t want to go to school today)Extreme |  play_arrow | A fusion band of hard rock and funk |
| 62east | I Want to Know What Love IsForeigner |  play_arrow | The band Forei, representing AOR music |
| 63east | Waiting For A Girl Like YouForeigner |  play_arrow | A tragic music hit that ranked second for 10 consecutive weeks |
| 64east | RelaxFrankie Goes To Hollywood |  play_arrow | Even songs banned from broadcast were hit tracks that defined the 1980s. |
| 65east | Give Me The NightGeorge Benson |  play_arrow | George Benson’s classic song becomes a big hit |
| 66east | Faith (2010 Remastered Version)George Michael |  play_arrow | George Michael's solo hit song |
| 67east | One More TryGeorge Michael |  play_arrow | George Michael’s year of major solo hits |
| 68east | Do You Believe In LoveHuey Lewis & The News |  play_arrow | Reached No. 7 in the U.S. in 1982. It was their second albu... |
| 69east | When I Think Of YouJanet Jackson |  play_arrow | Janet Jackson’s smash hit song |
| 70east | (Just Like) Starting OverJohn Lennon |  play_arrow | John Lennon’s posthumous album, the final track |
| 71east | Don’t Stop Believin’Journey |  play_arrow | Don't stop believing; classic hit gains attention again. |
| 72east | Separate WaysJourney |  play_arrow | A band that achieved great success after adding a vocalist |
| 73east | FootlooseKenny Loggins |  play_arrow | Explosive hit songs from the ’80s, dance numbers |
| 74east | Don’t Fight ItKenny Loggins ft. Steve Perry |  play_arrow | An iconic rock ballad that gives you courage |
| 75east | Rock With YouMichael Jackson |  play_arrow | The Appeal of Michael Jackson's Music |
| 76east | Smooth CriminalMichael Jackson |  play_arrow | Michael Jackson's Influence and Music |
| 77east | Another Day In ParadisePhil Collins |  play_arrow | Phil Collins’s classic hit; a major smash |
| 78east | Easy LoverPhilip Bailey, Phil Colins |  play_arrow | Phil Bailey and Collins’s classic song |
| 79east | Another Brick in the Wall (Part II)Pink Floyd |  play_arrow | Socially conscious songs by Pink Floyd |
| 80east | Purple RainPrince |  play_arrow | A musical genius who represents the 80s |
| 81east | When Doves CryPrince |  play_arrow | Prince’s masterpiece “Purple Rain” |
| 82east | 1999Prince |  play_arrow | Prince conquers the U.S. with his smash 1982 album |
| 83east | Another One Bites the DustQueen |  play_arrow | Queen's 'Another One Bites' is a big hit |
| 84east | StandR.E.M. |  play_arrow | 1980s music by the indie band R.E.M. |
| 85east | Never Gonna Give You UpRick Astley |  play_arrow | 80s classic hits see a revival online |
| 86east | Holding Back The YearsSimply Red |  play_arrow | Simply Red, a US number-one hit song |
| 87east | TrueSpandau Ballet |  play_arrow | Legendary hit song of the ’80s, a worldwide smash hit |
| 88east | Mr. RobotoStyx |  play_arrow | A leading band of progressive hard rock appears |
| 89east | Eye Of The TigerSurvivor |  play_arrow | Survivor’s rock classic “I Am a Champion” |
| 90east | Don’t Answer MeThe Alan Parsons Project |  play_arrow | Iconic music videos from MTV’s 1980s era |
| 91east | You Might ThinkThe Cars |  play_arrow | Award-winning 'You Might Think' making waves on MTV |
| 92east | Don’t You Want MeThe Human League |  play_arrow | Hit songs of 80s new wave |
| 93east | Shout To The TopThe Style Council |  play_arrow | A classic Style Council song from the ’80s |
| 94east | Sunday Bloody SundayU2 |  play_arrow | U2’s early classic album “War” was the catalyst for their breakthrough. |
| 95east | We Are The WorldUSA For Africa |  play_arrow | A charity song for African hunger relief |
| 96east | FreedomWham! |  play_arrow | The Christmas song “Last Christmas” |
| 97east | Last ChristmasWham! |  play_arrow | A classic Christmas song: Wham’s masterpiece “Last Christmas” |
| 98east | Here I Go AgainWhitesnake |  play_arrow | A signature song by Whitesnake, a tale of heartbreak and hope. |
| 99east | Gimme All Your Lovin’ZZ Top |  play_arrow | ZZ TOP's smash-hit album achieves major success in the United States |
| 100east | Heaven Is a Place On EarthBelinda Carlisle |  play_arrow | An iconic hit from the ’80s, Belinda Carlisle’s classic. |
| 101east | ImagineQueen |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that prays for peace, loved around the world |
| 102east | Don’t You (Forget About Me)Simple Minds |  play_arrow | Theme song of “The Breakfast Club” |
| 103east | JumpVan Halen |  play_arrow | A song released in 1984. It has been used in Japanese TV dramas multiple times... |
| 104east | Say You Say MeLionel Richie |  play_arrow | With an overwhelming vocal performance, the ’80s… |
| 105east | Owner Of A Lonely HeartYES |  play_arrow | The United Kingdom, renowned as a towering benchmark of vocal-driven progressive rock… |
| 106east | Let’s GrooveEarth, Wind & Fire |  play_arrow | Earth, Wind & Fire is Japan's di... |
| 107east | Time After TimeCyndi Lauper |  play_arrow | Speaking of hit songs from the '80s, this person's... |
| 108east | Get Down On ItKool and The Gang |  play_arrow | Kool & The Gang's music is unique, and it... |
| 109east | Walk This WayAerosmith |  play_arrow | It’s a song from 1975, but in 1986 Run… |
| 110east | 100%Sonic youth |  play_arrow | A kind of rebellion that dispels the image of the ’80s… |
| 111east | You Give Love A Bad NameBon Jovi |  play_arrow | The Japanese title is “Forbidden Love,” released in 1986… |
| 112east | Can’t Take My Eyes Off YouBoys Town Gang |  play_arrow | In 1967, Frankie of The Four Seasons… |
| 113east | Let’s GrooveEarth, Wind & Fire | play_arrow | Earth, an American funk band… |
| 114east | I Was Born To Love YouFreddie Mercury |  play_arrow | The lead vocalist of the British rock band Queen, Bo... |
| 115east | I Was Made For Lovin’ YouKISS |  play_arrow | It became a million-seller and was a big hi… |
| 116east | Sweet Home AlabamaLynyrd Skynyrd |  play_arrow | The 1974 album “Second Helping”… |
| 117east | U Can’t Touch ThisMC Hammer |  play_arrow | The song’s melody is from Rick James’s “... |
| 118east | Can’t Turn You LooseTHE BLUE HEARTS |  play_arrow | The composer, with a distinctive singing style, had a profound influence on soul… |
| 119east | AfricaTOTO |  play_arrow | For TOTO, it's Billboard's Hot 10... |
| 120east | Dancing QueenABBA |  play_arrow | The Swedish choral group “ABB…” |
| 121east | NeverHeart |  play_arrow | Anne, my older sister, delivers an energetic vocal performance… |
| 122east | Every Breath You TakeThe Police |  play_arrow | 4 consecutive weeks at number one in the UK, and 8 consecutive weeks on the US Billboard charts… |