[2026] Western music you've heard at least once — from trending new tracks to timeless classics

Don’t Start NowDua Lipa

Dua Lipa – Don’t Start Now (Official Music Video)

Isn’t it fair to say this song practically cemented the revival boom of nostalgic, funky ’80s-style disco that so many artists have been embracing in recent years? Released in November 2019 and a worldwide hit, “Don’t Start Now” is a masterful track from UK-born next‑gen pop star Dua Lipa.

It’s a sound often called nu‑disco—modern interpretations of classic genres like Eurodance and house—and it functions unmistakably as pop music, which is fantastic.

Even if you didn’t know her name, plenty of people were captivated by the catchy melody, sultry vocals, and refined funkiness.

Speaking personally, this song is what made me interested in Lipa in the first place.

I highly recommend it to those who lived through the ’80s in real time as well!

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ImaginePlastic Ono Band

IMAGINE. (Ultimate Mix, 2020) – John Lennon & The Plastic Ono Band (with the Flux Fiddlers) HD

This is a solo song by John Lennon of the world-famous band The Beatles.

As an anti-war song, I think many people even listened to it in elementary school music classes.

It seems John Lennon and Yoko Ono were truly very close.

I Had Some Help (feat. Morgan Wallen)Post Malone

Post Malone – I Had Some Help (feat. Morgan Wallen) (Official Video)

As a bold new musical venture, Post Malone’s latest release can be seen as an ambitious step into the world of country music.

Featuring Morgan Wallen, one of America’s leading country stars, the track was released in May 2024.

Seamlessly blending Post Malone’s distinctive vocals with Wallen’s country flavor, the song captured listeners’ hearts immediately upon release and reached No.

1 on the Billboard charts.

Its lyrics, which sing of universal themes like heartbreak and regret, are sure to resonate deeply with many.

It’s a perfect track for summer drives or as background music while chatting with friends.

Someone Like YouAdele

Adele – Someone Like You (Official Music Video)

This is a track by the British singer Adele, a multiple Grammy winner and nominee.

The song is included on her album 21.

In Japan, it was used as an insert song for the drama A Breathless Summer, starring Emi Takei and Yosuke Eguchi.

Her husky, heart-piercing vocals are especially memorable.

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SAKI

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I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston

Whitney Houston – I Will Always Love You – Lyrics

It was the theme song for the 1991 film The Bodyguard, which starred Whitney Houston herself and also featured Kevin Costner, and it became Houston’s biggest hit.

In fact, the song is a cover; the original is a country song written and recorded by Dolly Parton.

DesperadoThe Eagles

Desperado – Eagles

With its gentle piano tones and soothing vocals that resonate in the heart, this is “Desperado” by the rock band The Eagles.

In Japan, it was used as the theme song for the film “13 Assassins” and as an insert song in the drama “The Grand Family.” When they recorded this track, they reportedly couldn’t afford multiple retakes due to budget constraints.

Even under that pressure, the performance is heartfelt and seamless, showing no sign of the strain.

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GraveyardHalsey

Halsey – Graveyard

This is ‘Graveyard,’ released in 2019 by Halsey, a singer-songwriter from the United States.

It’s a song that declares a strong determination to run back to you, no matter how many people say it’s wrong.

Incorporating electropop, it’s comfortable to listen to and can easily become addictive.

The beautiful, story-driven video—so characteristic of her and influenced by film—is a must-see!