Western songs that men like: world classics and popular tracks.
Foreign musicians that every man has admired at least once.
Maybe it’s because of a complex, but we can strongly feel a charm they have that we Japanese don’t!
This time, we broadly researched classic Western songs that men love.
I’m sure you’ve heard them somewhere at least once.
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Foreign songs that men like. World classics and popular songs (11–20)
I Want It That WayBackstreet Boys
A pop ballad about aching love propelled America’s Backstreet Boys to global stardom.
Released in April 1999, the song reached No.
1 on the charts in more than 25 countries and earned an impressive three Grammy nominations.
While the lyrics are ambiguous, its beautiful melody and the group’s exquisite five-part harmonies are sure to soothe anyone struggling with love.
It was featured in a Samsung Electronics commercial in 2021, and even after more than 20 years, its appeal remains undiminished.
Highly recommended for those dealing with heartbreak or long-distance relationships.
Beautiful GirlsSean Kingston
Sean Kingston, known as the chubby prince.
He was still a teenager when he released this song, yet tons of people got hooked, and he even became popular enough to come to Japan.
The reggae that caught on in Japan may well have had something to do with him.
PILLOWTALKZAYN
This is the first song Zayn released after leaving One Direction, which had originally been a girls’ idol group.
Defying most expectations, Zayn successfully reinvented his image with this track and even won over male fans.
For men as well, this song of his is surely a masterpiece.
See You Again ft. Charlie PuthWiz Khalifa
This is the song chosen as the theme for the movie Furious 7.
Many people have probably felt like they’ve heard it somewhere before.
Its bittersweet melody, as a song about parting with a friend, is especially memorable.
Since it’s also a slow tempo, it’s easy to sing even in English.
The rap sections that appear here and there might be a bit challenging, but with practice you can make them your own.
YellowColdplay
It’s one of Coldplay’s all-time greatest songs.
I think it’s a classic that every Japanese person knows.
Chris looks cool just walking along the seashore and singing—surely many men admire him.
His British accent is wonderful, too.