Western songs that men like: world classics and popular tracks.

LaylaEric Clapton

Eric Clapton – Layla (Live at Royal Albert Hall, 1991) (Orchestral Version)

A signature work by Eric Clapton, the British guitarist, expressing the pain and passion of unrequited love through a grand melody.

Released in November 1970 under the name Derek and the Dominos, the piece was inspired by a 12th-century Persian love story.

It portrays his secret feelings for his best friend’s wife with a powerful guitar riff.

In 1992, the acoustic version won a Grammy Award.

It was also used memorably in the film Goodfellas, and it continues to move people as a universal tale of love.

On a night when you want to look back on the bittersweet memories of youth, why not listen quietly?

When I Was Your ManBruno Mars

Bruno Mars – When I Was Your Man (Official Music Video)

A heart-stirring piano ballad that presses on the chest with bittersweet regret and hope.

Hailing from the United States, Bruno Mars lays bare his heartbreak in this song.

Despite its simple arrangement, his emotionally rich vocals leave a strong impression.

Included on the album “Unorthodox Jukebox,” it was released as a single in January 2013.

It became a worldwide hit, reaching No.

1 on the U.S.

Billboard chart and achieving 8.3 million digital sales.

For anyone carrying the pain of a breakup or deep feelings for someone important, this is a song that can be a source of comfort.

I Don’t Wanna Miss A ThingAerosmith

Aerosmith: I don’t wanna miss a thing -Armageddon soundtrack

This is the theme song from Armageddon, the movie that made not just America but the whole world cry.

This band, which has been popular in Japan since around the 1970s, has also toured Japan, delighting their Japanese fans.

They are known as one of the best-selling bands in the world.

Stand By MeBen E. King

Ben E. King – Stand By Me (Official Audio)

Speaking of masterpieces among masterpieces, this is the one.

It’s a song so well-known it hardly needs any explanation.

And it would be hard to find another song that fits a film of the same name this perfectly.

It’s a flawless classic.

Ben may have passed away, but this song will surely live on.

YellowColdplay

Coldplay – Yellow (Official Video)

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.

ImagineJohn Lennon

John Lennon – Imagine HD

And finally, John Lennon’s “Imagine.” He’s also famous for having married Yoko Ono, who is Japanese.

It’s regrettable to think that if John had lived longer, he would have produced many more masterpieces, but even so, John and the Beatles—already full of classics—remain extremely popular today.

Ho HeyThe Lumineers

The Lumineers – Ho Hey (Official Video)

It’s a classic by The Lumineers, whose album sold exceptionally well in Japan too.

They just visited Japan this April.

The tickets sold out, and even the additional release sold out—proof of their immense popularity.

We’re highly excited to see what they do next, as they continue to release songs with fresh styles.