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

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.

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?

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.

Single LadiesBeyoncé

Beyoncé – Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It) (Video Version)

What Beyoncé is singing about is her exasperation with the man she broke up with and her confident, empowered attitude—but that’s surely a feeling men can have toward women too.

If you’re single, hands up! Go all out, get sexy, and feel amazing! After all, she’s a celeb.

She turns heartbreak into a fun, upbeat song.

If you’re tired of listening to sad breakup tunes, definitely give it a listen.

I Won’t Last A Day Without YouCarpenters

Carpenters – I Won’t Last A Day Without You

From the Carpenters, “I Won’t Last a Day Without You,” known in Japanese as “Ai wa Yume no Naka ni” (“Love Is in a Dream”).

Young people today may have at least heard the Carpenters’ name.

Karen’s deeply embracing voice and superb singing deserve recognition even now.

The song says, “I can’t imagine life without you,” and if Karen says that in her beautiful voice, it really makes you want to do your best.

Highway StarDeep Purple

Deep Purple Highway Star

The intro kicks off with a riff that makes your body start swaying before you know it, and a crisp drum beat bursts in.

Be careful listening to this while driving—you might end up pressing the accelerator too much.

It’s great for when you want to finish work quickly.

This track feels like your adrenaline is about to explode.

My HeroFoo Fighters

Foo Fighters – My Hero (Official HD Video)

As you can see in the music video, it’s a song that praises a hero who faces a blazing fire.

For those who love heavy guitar tones, the sound is very pleasing to the ear.

It’s a track that lets you feel the courage and coolness of a man who confronts hardship.

And the hero who helps those in need leaves the scene without a fuss—there’s even a touch of wistfulness to the song.